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Helen Diaz

I worked at Brians lovely studio for the first time in a few years- and found myself thinking; "WHY didn't I come back sooner!!" :)

Brian is an absolute diamond; kind, professional, personable and fun. Everything you could wish for in a studio owner.

The studio is such a lovely space with plenty of room, height, excellent facilities and run in a safe and professional environment. It also has a fantastic selection of clothing and props should you need them, which is such an asset if you are after something different for your portfolio.

I really had such a lovely spontaneous day- so much so that I am back again in December!

Highly recommended to all and really look forward to seeing you again soon, Helen x

Miss Diamond Sparkle 💕☯

Absolutely love working at Brian's studio...I have shot here a few times...always friendly, polite and makes me feel really welcome...the studio itself is perfect with plenty of clothes and props to make it a very fun shoot...

100% recommended by Sparkly Sparkles!

StuartGL

I regard The Cottage Studio as one of two local studios that I use and Brian is always very helpful in setting up his props and the lighting.

This time we used his Harley Davidson as a prop and that was an interesting feat getting it into position - a very special thank you, Brian, for indulging me with this!

A great studio to use!

Jeff Horne

I shot at The Cottage Studio for the first time yesterday with a 2 hour shoot. Brian showed me the kit and props available and made it clear he'd help me with anything i needed help with.

Myself and model went out into the local woods for my 2nd hour for some natural light shooting. Brian came with us to show us the various places we could go as well as helping to hold a reflector in the fading light.

I'm happy to recommend The Cottage Studio and am sure i'll be back there again sometime, which is great because it's the closest studio to my home!

Fanny

We had 4 days shooting (studio days) in The Cottage Studio with Brian. He is great in organizing and lighting and also very nice and helpful. I love his studio! There is everything what you want: dresses, shoes, Aerial Hoop, silks, pole... I’m looking forward to working with him again!! Highly recommend!

Jon Williams

I'm unsure of how many times I have used this brilliant studio, really is one of the best. Brian the owner is very welcoming, his attention and detail to lighting are masterful, the studio has outstanding options including silks, trapeze, hoop & rope. On this last visit, I was able to shoot with the amazing Fanny creating wonderful shape while hanging on a rope, in the past I have shot in the woods and fields available. A highly recommended studio.

CharlieBoy

I love doing aerial work and the studio is superbly equipped with hoop, pole and silks, which are all among my favourites.

The shoot was a full day one requiring a variety of lighting and prop changes. Brian was fully supportive throughout, moving seamlessly from one set to another, offering advice when required.

He is always a great, easy going host who makes it possible to concentrate on getting the very best images, which is something I always appreciate. :)

I hope to be back again. Thanks Brian, you are definitely highly recommended.

Jeffking

I had my first shoot at the Cottage Studio on Saturday and I was very impressed.The high ceiling with fixing points for suspending hoops, ropes,trapeze,makes it ideal for any aerial gymnast type shots you would like to do.Plenty of props,glamour clothes, hats, it's all there,I've put my name on the mailing list to keep up to date.Brian is always on hand to help with lighting or props when needed,and leaves you alone when not needed,that's the way I like to work.

Highly recommended!

tigerbelle

This was my third visit to this lovely studio. This time, I was working with Rointhos.

Brian very kindly collected and dropped me back to the station which was very much appreciated, thank-you!

Brian is an excellent host, always on hand for any help needed and makes a lovely coffee too.

I always enjoy working here and hope to return in the future.

Definitely recommended! :D

Kitty Quinzell

I hosted at the Cottage Studio for the full weekend. It is a fabulous studio, so well equipped, warm, spacey and versatile. I would recommend it to anybody.

Brian is courteous and friendly as a host, always thinking of the comfort of the models, making sure they stay well hydrated. Always willing to help with lighting, props and heating, and to keep the tunes going!

He was kind enough to pick me up from where I was staying and take me back again on both days (even though the first time we got pretty lost!)

Such a lovely gentleman, I will most definitely be back!

Retro Rob

Thank you so much for not only a fantastic location but your hospitality and warm welcome Brian.

This was the choice location for The Retro Rob and Melany Tour to continue it's journey.

An extremely well equipped studio not just with space and lighting but proos too this meant we able to produce some outstanding art nude and vintage work I can't wait to add them to my portfolio hope to work at your amazing location again soon thank you so much.

Rob

M e l a n y

I had an extremely successful 6 hour shoot today at extremely well equipped

studio. We had a lovely welcome from

Brian who was on hand to make hot drinks and advise on lighting set up.

The studio is spacious with a large Infinity wall and plenty of props! We created some truly original images that didn’t look like your standard studio images.

I highly recommend shooting here, so much that I am coming back as soon as I can for a studio day!

Thank you Brian :)

Valentina_TheBlackPearl

Lovely first shoot at the Cottage Studio last week, and I have a feeling it won't be the last!

Brian was so kind to pick me up from my Airbnb and drive me to the studio for my shoot with Rointhos in the morning, and he also drove me back to the station at the end.

The studio is clean, spacious and warm, Brian made me tea and made sure I was happy and comfortable at all times.

Great wardrobe selection and make up facilities.

Thanks Brian!

LeahMeraki

Been here twice twice this week for 2 very different shoots and each time it was a real pleasure. Brian is always a great host, checking that I’m warm and offering cups of tea throughout which is always lovely!

The studio is always nice and warm on my arrival and with various props and outfits you can’t really go wrong with it.

Until next time, which I’m sure won’t be too long this time. Thanks again :D

CharlieBoy

Every time I visit I am amazed by the shooting possibilities at the studio.

On each occasion I have had some particular ideas, with specific images I've wanted to create.

Brian has always been most helpful, with lighting, props and refreshments.The images created here are among my favourites.

Thank you for yesterday Brian, for all your support. I hope to visit again with a list of new ideas.

Brian and the studio are totally recommended! :)

kateC

I have had many fab studio days at brians studio, the cottage studio :) Its such a great studio, brian is always on hand to help out and certainly know his stuff when it comes to lighting and setting up, so your never on your own if you get stuck for ideas ect :) And back down again with lottie at the end of january, just cant seem to keep away from the place xD xxx

LeahMeraki

Was back for a brief shoot with Wallis this afternoon and due to timings etc and Brian having to go out we didn't manage to get it sorted to our advantage as such but it was still great to see him again briefly, and he was still very welcoming and as before a great host for even just a short amount of time.

I'm sure I'll be back again very soon anyway and I very much look forward to it.

Thanks again :D

LeahMeraki

Worked at The Cottage Studio for the first time yesterday for a studio day to set me up on their register as well as working with a couple of other photographers as well. Brian is a great host, and his photography is fab too! We took a good range of photos inside the studio as well as outside whilst taking a wonder and being shown what there is available to use.

The studio is great, with a cute little changing room with everything a model needs in. The studio itself is very spacious and there's also lots of available outfits and accessories that can be used as well as various props. There's also lots of available land to use which is very useful on a nice dry day and only a short walk away which is great to have the versatility of outside as well as inside.

I can't wait to go back again and hope to work there many times in the future.

Thanks for a great day! :D

StuartGL

Brian as always is a great help with setting up lights etc. giving me more time to shoot the images!

A perfect host and able to offer help and advice when needed.

This is a studio that I use on a regular basis and I highly recommend it.

Dave

I had a great shoot at The Cottage Studio today. Brian was very friendly and even helped with the cleaning of dust bunnies from my sensor!

Well equipped and everything at hand, I can highly recommend.