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Mykk

I have just used the studio for the first time.

The equipment is excellent and there was help and advise when needed.

I am very happy to thoroughly recommend this studio.

JLBSmith

Just a brief note to recommend Photo39. Brian was great: very helpful when I needed help and out of the way when I didn't. First rate - many thanks.

JLBSmith

Brian was excellent.

I was delayed arriving due to an accident on the motorway. This didn't bother him. He was great with advice, including things specific to my Nikon camera. He was out of the way when I didn't need help. he offered drinks as needed.

As I'd arrived late, I finished late. I offered to pay extra, which he declined as my time actually in the studio was the same as I had booked.

The studio has plenty of equipment and props. I could have spent ages there and doubtless will in the future.

Highly recommended.

CharlieBoy

Yesterday was my first ever visit to the Cottage Studio. I loved it and hope to be back in the not too distant future. The facilities are first class, with high ceilings and everything runs in a very slick and efficient manner.

Brian, the owner, is the perfect host. Always present, never intrusive and yet always available to give words of advice and guidance and to provide lighting and props as and when required. :)

I felt as though I had arrived in Aladdin's Cave. ;) There were so many things I would have liked to try but time ran out too quickly.

Brian and the studio are both highly recommended. I hope to be able to return again soon.

Ayla

Ive worked at The Cottage studio a few times now and I absolutely love it. The space is really big and the models area is always real cosy. Brian is one of the best studio owners I have ever met! A great host, always making sure Ive got a drink in my hand and checking whether it is too cold, too warm etc. Brians communication is excellent and he is always really helpful to the photographers.

Highly recommended,

Looking forward to my future visits!

Ayla

Helen Diaz

The Cottage studio is one of my first choices when I am visiting the Brighton area and surrounds! The owner, Brian is very professional, kind and considerate. He is always on hand if you need help with lighting and a thoroughly nice person to be around. The studio is a safe haven for models and always supervised, without being intrusive, it is the perfect balance.

The studio is always clean, a great space to use, with all of the props, wigs and wardrobe you could need if you get stuck for ideas or need further inspiration! The only problem is, like me, you may fall in love with a few items and want to take them home ;) I absolutely love the Silks also attached to the ceiling, which are great fun for the model and photographer to interact and take stunning images.

I had another lovely day at this fantastic studio and will definately be back soon! I only wish I could have been there longer, thankyou Brian for your kind hospitality again. Super highly recommended, Helen x

StuartGL

Today was the third time I have been to Brian's studio and I would thoroughly recommend it. There is great ceiling height, vast array of lighting equipment and a wide range of props.

More important though is that Brian is extremely helpful and will always set the lighting for you if you need it - which for me, as a person very new to studio lighting, is great as I can concentrate more on what images I wanted to create (but hopefully picking up some good tips on the way).

I am sure I will be back to use the studio again.

Stuart

Penny Lee

Shot at cottage Studio a few times now..lovely studio to work in.. Brian is always such a great help..fabolous outdoors location too if you get the weather def take full advantage!! x

Jade Lyon

Just had another shoot at Brian's studio today. We actually shot on location though. The photographer was David and Brian came along bringing a fold up table with him to put things on! Very useful! The surrounding area around the studio is beautiful with so many different places to shoot from. There are some small lakes, fields with various props around (gates etc) and woodlands where the bluebells will be out soon! I look forward to my next visit.

Jade Lyon

I worked with Brian yesterday at the studio. Brian is a friendly person and very considerate by picking me up from the train station, offering drinks, checking I'm warm enough and little things like that which some people can forget about.

The studio is well kitted out. The ceilings are so high and there is plenty of space so you don't have trouble moving equipment around. He has lots of props as well which I'm quite excited about! I got to have a go at posing in the aerial hoop/ lyra which was great. I spotted more props which has given me ideas for next time!

Also a good changing room with a mirror, chair and space to put your things.

Natasha Felix

I had a shoot at the Cottage studio yesterday and I loved it. Its a very good size and has lots of props and outfits!

Brian the Studio owner was an absolute diamond! he was friendly, He made tea and coffee and was always happy to help with anything he could.

He also made sure that i was comfortable and warm at all times :) and it was lovely of him to offer to take me to the train station.

I cant wait to go to the studio again! definitly recommend :)

Eclectamania

I'd organized a group photo shoot with Elle Black modeling for us, at the end of Feb. Brian, as usual was brilliant working to turn our scatty ideas into brilliant lighting. The day was a great success.

His studio is brilliantly equipped and large enough so that you're not falling over things all the time.

I definitely recommend this studio

Colin Adams

This is an excellent studio with props & ever present Beekay is happy to set up lighting schemes to your choice, change back drops, man the wind machine (very powerful), make the coffee & help in any way he can. Ceiling has all the hooks for rope work and there are some useful props & clothes.

Very positive experience for me, I shall be going back.

Shaun Solent

Yesterday was the probably the 20th time I have worked at Cottage Studio, in spite of it being nearly a 2 hour drive from my home.

There is a number of good reasons for this -

Firstly, the lights, backdrops and other facilities are everything one needs in a studio - and they are in good order and work properly ! In summer there is the option of shooting in the adjacent wood or at a delightful little lake.

Secondly, Brian is unquestionably one of the most diligent and helpful studio owners in the business and I make this judgement after having worked in dozens of studios around the country. Nothing is ever an effort for him and he is always on hand to help.

Finally, and very importantly, the models love working there - the heating operates properly and Brian makes a special effort to equip their dressing room with everything they could conceivably require. Happy models make good images.

Cottage Studio, aka Photo39, is very reasonably priced and carries my enthusiastic endorsement.

Emma Shadbolt

Lovely studio to work at, really big inside. Had lots of great props and outfits to use which was really helpfu. Brian was really welcoming and made us feel really comcomfortable straight away, would highly recommend this studio

Delal Anil said...

Had a good time shooting the cottage studio. Really nice and big, nice owner and had loads of props to use just in case a photographer is looking for something different that a model might not have :)

Scarlett Blaze

Brian organised a studio day when I came to visit and I really enjoyed myself.

I have to admit it is one of the best studios I have ever been to, you will never get bored when you book The cottage.

Brian's studio is well equipped and he is on hand if you need help with anything or just need some advice.

He is very considerate and look's after the models & photographers, make's sure everyone is happy and comfortable.

I do hope I will get another chance to work at his studio.

Thankyou for a great day :-)

Highly recommend.

freespirit

I had a great shoot today at The Cottage Studio. Brian was very considerate and helpful, ensuring that I was warm enough at all times, and offering to pick me up from the train station on future shoots I have booked there. The studio itself is an amazing place- great height and space, with the option of shooting from the mezzanine level also, and terrific facilities and props- I'm so looking forward to trying the silks and ropes for suspension work. :)

Highly Recommended. :)

Helen Diaz

I decided to pop to Brighton for the week as I had work in the area and Brian kindly organised two full studio days whilst I was there! I cannot thank Brian enough for his help, his professionalism, his lovely lighting skills and for being a complete gentleman to work with.

He is very considerate, extremely genuine, always on hand throughout the day to assist when needed and great company. Brians studio is extremely well equipped, with a lovely private changing room full of useful bits and pieces for the model.There is a separate toilet and even a new shower which may be used also. The studio itself is a great size, a very good height and width for rope work and silk work, along with a full wardrobe of different outfits and accessories which the model may use also.

Plus there is the great bonus of the land attached to the studio, where you can shoot near the lake or around the land in the Caravan Park. Most highly recommended and can't wait to come back!

Helen x

Lottie21

I have been to this studio many times over the years and Brian is lovely always so helpful and always professional and polite. He is on hand to help when needed. The studio itself is a fantastic space especially for aerial work!

A really wonderful studio and Brian is a fantastic studio owner! Hope to keep returning! Wholeheartedly recommended!