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Porlus

I had the very good fortune to be on the same Portrait x organised shoot as Paul and was very pleased he was there indeed.

Paul helped me on my first set within the Jekyll and Hyde themed shoot and had full control of my 'Moon effect' light from way up high above the shooting area.

It was obvious Paul knew what he was doing, his enthusiasm to get involved was really wonderful and I couldn't have created the shots I did, without his assistance.

He was also great help whilst I was shooting Akasha Asylum and he took some great behind the scenes shots too.

Deffo recommended and I hope he's there to either assist or shoot in his own right, on future shoots.

Cheers mate.

AKASHA ASYLUM

Paul comes on a couple of shoots that I arrange here and there with a grand team called Portrait X. He is one hell of a good assistant and everyone in the team are really happy to have him around. He is a great help when photographers get stuck and cannot find a way around their lighting systems on their own while shooting, giving direction and so on so forth and as it wastes time going back and forth to change the lighting etc it really helps us sometimes to have someone around to do this for us! Overall Paul is a great individual really appreciates what he gets involved in which is lovely to see and we appreciate him as much as he loves to come on board with us. I highly recommend him both as photographer and assistant. Looking forward to working with him more soon!

DaynaLeigh said...

I had another great shoot with Paul, he always makes me feel comfortable and so it's always a great, easy environment to try ambitious shoots. Full of ideas and keen to make suggestions and pursue your own.

Till next time :)

lillib said...

Again, working with Mr P was such a wonderful delight, after shooting outside the weekend before in the dreadful English winter weather, he was determined to get us a studio. He managed it with ease and what an amazing job he did. The photos, with no exaggeration, came out outstanding! I was comfortable, and warm and he worked with me and MaQedaMUA suggesting new ideas making sure to get the best positions and best lighting to compliment my skin tone. He was (as always) very hospitable and I look forward to working with him again.

MaQedaMUA

Worked with Paul yesterday, he was amazing! Punctual, considerate, warm, friendly and passionate about his craft. Really took care of the model and I (the MUA). Thank you so much Paul and I hope to work with you again!

lillib said...

Working with Mr.P (thegaragestudios) was an absolute pleasure, despite the weather...

All through the shoot he was thinking of new ideas to bring to the table that would insure the best photos came out.

He came to the shoot very well prepared with extra props (just incase). He made sure I was warm and comfortable( I love my new scarf),and always re assuring me on how beautiful I look. His professionalism was also top notch, every now and again suggesting new posses and locations. I very much look forward to working with Paul again this Saturday and seeing how the photos came out.I definitely recommend him to anyone that is looking for a genuinely passionate photographer.

Richard Wakefield

Paul was just exceptional as an assistant on a 3hr shoot yesterday. Couldn't have asked for a more helpful, prompt, friendly guy. He treats photography, models and photo shoots in general with the utmost professionalism and has a real creative side and passion to succeed. Would love to work with you again Paul!

Pixi Lauren

Had a second shoot with Paul and he was very prompt and well prepared as always . He is always full of ideas and always makes sure your ok , would highly recommend and looking forward to the next shoot. Got some amazing photos , some of the best. Looking forward to working with him again xx

Lane Home Studios

I had the absolute pleasure of having Paul in the studio for the first time on Sunday and i could've have asked for a better Sunday booking! Paul turned up on time and was polite, professional and friendly. He also made the booking process very quick and easy too, which is always very much appreciated!

Whilst in the studio, Paul treated it with the utmost respect and was honestly no trouble at all. It was lovely to have him here and the time just whizzed by.

Paul arrived with a lovely model and her partner, who were both just as polite and pleasant to have in the studio as he was. All three of them got on very well with the resident studio animals,and to me, that is one of the most important things! They are definitely welcome back any time in my book.

I highly recommend working with Paul if you have the chance.

Emily Hardisty

A very friendly and talented photographer ! Always enjoy shooting with Paul and would definitely recommend him :)

DaynaLeigh said...

I had a great shoot with Paul, he's very easy to work with, friendly and full of ideas. He was happy to play around with my own ideas and go the extra mile for a great shot (such as shooting in the torrential rain we had that day! :D ). He was also really happy for my friend to come along, assist and even join in and for that she and I are very appreciative.

I highly recommend to anyone and would gladly work with Paul again,

Thank you!

Pixi Lauren

I had the pleasure of meeting Paul Today was our first shoot. It went really well, has an amazing eye for photography , and know his stuff. Wil definitely work with him again ! Highly recommend , was very professional, and we also had fun on the shoot too which was important. The results of the photos were amazing, and really looking forward to working with him next. He also works really hard , he travelled all the way to come to the shoot,

Thankyou

Shana Leigh

I had a great second shoot with Paul today. We had great communication beforehand on what we wanted to achieve today which aided me in preparing outfits and as I know the area well had some location ideas. Paul was a pleasure to work with as always and had great creative ideas throughout the shoot, making the most of the locations. We were very lucky with the weather today and can't wait to see how the images turn out!! We have yet again already discussed another shoot and I am excited about the development of ideas continuing on the motif running from our first shoot through to hopefully not just one but a few more to come. I highly recommend! :)

Abi Jarvis said...

had my second shoot with paul on Tuesday and once again had an amazing time, he's so professional and very hard working he's full of ideas and the communication before as during the shoot is amazing. can't wait to have another shoot with him

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

Gingerfox33 said...

Absolutely amazing photographer, probably one of my favourites, very easy to work with, makes you feel comfortable & generally enjoy your shoot from start to finish, very professional in what he does & always more than satisfied with the results

Shana Leigh

I had a great shoot with Paul yesterday. We had great communication before hand and Paul had great ideas for the shoot. We tried a range of styles on the beach and achieved a lot in a few hours. He was very friendly and polite and I felt comfortable working with him straight away. I can't wait to see the photos! We have already discussed ideas for a future shoot and I look forward to working with him again. Would definitely recommend!!

Abi Jarvis said...

Had an absolutely amazing shoot with Paul on Wednesday.

He was on time, he also travelled toFolkestone and arrived with plenty of ideas for the shoot. He was extremely professional and made me feel so comfortable, I'm so honoured to have worked with him and especially as it was my first shoot. I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants a professional and extremely fun shoot.

the end results of my photos are amazing and I'm so glad that he was willing to give up his time to work with me.

Toxicherry

Paul was a fantastic photographer to work with. His pre shoot communications were excellent, he was organized and he had some wonderful ideas.

On the day he allowed me the freedom to pose myself while offering useful direction. Our shoot was outside in cold strong winds, he was very considerate throughout and offered me frequent breaks to warm up. Images sent quickly.

Isabelle Courtney said...

Paul was very friendly professional & polite. He turned up on time and we'll equipped. We managed to get some awesome shots inside & outside. I'd highly recommend :-)

ZoeLouise said...

Great guy to work with. Felt really comfortable and at ease. Will defo arrange another shoot. Highly recommend.