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Dom5

After waiting for so long I finally got to shoot with Garf today. Communications were great and a shoot plan made everything so clear I knew exactly what I was doing. Garf is an amazing photographer who not only took great shots but also gave me lots of useful tips to make the photo look perfect.

I love his style of work which will definitely add more variety to my own portfolio.

I felt very comfortable around Garf and his lovely wife, I just can't wait to shoot with Garf again.

Highly recommended :)

Miss Darcy Bennet

Had my first shoot today. Pre comms were fabulous and a lot of detail and effort was put into planning the shoot to make the most out of the day. Garfield and his wife were very welcoming upon arrival of me and my pre-agreed chaperone.

Preparations were put in place to make sure I was warm and comfortable at all times, I had a private space to change outfit, and I even had a delicious lunch kindly made for me and my chaperone to keep my energy levels up.

Throughout the shoot, both Garfield and his wife remained very professional and at no point did i feel uncomfortable. Garfield and his wife gave great direction and instructions and checked regularly with me that I was happy with what we were shooting. Garfield took great care in preparation before and during each set of images produced on the day as well as explaining why certain elements were being changed e.g lighting so I could gain a greater understanding of how to model. I learned a lot on this shoot from posture and positioning, to how the lighting works. I feel really positive with the many images I have come away with!

Overall I had a wonderfully positive experience full of fun and would defiantly recommend especially for those new to modeling!

Thank you again for a fantastic day!

Madame Cerise

What a fun-filled day! My second shoot with Garfield and it definitely won't be my last! Pre-comms once again faultless, the shoot allowed for both planned ideas and some spur-of-the-moment creations too. Garfield puts the safety and comfort of the model first and foremost and takes his role seriously, whilst remaining laidback and enthusiastic. His wife is always on hand to assist with anything that is needed and still makes the best rolls! I used a mixture of my costumes and accessories and their lingerie, a lovely fluffy coat and props for a christmas themed shoot. Anyone with a love for vintage and retro styles should be booking a shoot! And as i always say, the two full length mirrors are super helpful for quickly correcting posture. I can't recommend enough.

TrixyPixie

I had my first shoot with Garf on the 4th November at his studio located at this home. I had a very warm welcome and a help with my bags from my car. Garf and his wife made me feel very welcome from the moment I arrived to the time I left. The studio set up was very professional and well equipped. Right from the start I felt very comfortable and relaxed due to Garf and his wife being very considerate and kind, they had a separate bathroom for me to get changed in to have privacy while changing which made me very comfortable.

While setting up or changing the set, I have some very good conversations with both Garf and his wife. They both were very interesting people and made the effort to make and continue conversations with me which also calmed any nerves I had. Garf's wife was especially kind with helping me with wardrobe changes and helping me with poses, it was really comforting having another female at the shoot to help me. During the shoot Garf was very considerate and gave me breaks to regain my strength, he was never pushy or put any pressure on me. He made the shoot fun and the time fly.

I was made lunch by Garf's wife, which was one of the best cheese and ham sandwiches I've ever had, which is something that really makes them stand out from the crowd as many photographers do not do this.

The costumes and props that they provided were all clean and very beautiful. Again the consideration for the model was outstanding.

I would highly recommend Garf and his wife to anyone looking to model and have fun while modelling as this was the best experience I have had at a photoshoot. I really cannot wait to work with Garf again!

DaryaM

on sunday was my first photo shoot. it was a pleasure. before the photoshoot was very worried but after half an hour I was feeling very good. Thank you so much for sharing your knowlege about posing, thank you to your wife, she doing excellent job. I really like this time, I hope that we will work together again. Now I look to my body differently, I believe what I can to do more that think, Thank You for that expirience.

Recommend him to every model. You will look at your body much better.

Saffine

My first photoshoot with Garf at his home studio and I think it went very well. He and his lovely wife were super professional and easy to get along with and just chat to. Pre-comms were very detailed with messages, a phone call, and a fully detailed and personalised shoot plan. They provided an excellent range of outfits and accessories and have a very nice setup.

They both put a lot of time and effort into the shoot and I would definitely recommend working with Garf!

Christina Elsom

It's always nerve racking when going to a photoshoot having never met the photographer. However, Garf was kind, considerate and positively chatty. Having arrived earlier than expected, Garf and his wife were more than accommodating to me and my chaperone. We were offered a beverage and some breakfast which was very kind.

When doing the shoot they ensured that i was comfortable with every costume i wore and Garf's lovely wife helped with any costume adjustments needed.

The shoot was fun, exciting, memorable and i 100% recommend Garf.

I look forward to seeing the finished photos as Garf allowed me to see different shots during the day and they already looked amazing.

I admire his 50's/60's photography style and love all the costumes he provided. I truly got to experience a 50's/60's fashion shoot.

Thank you for this amazing experience!

Christina :)

Twinkle Nose (Hannah Aisling)

Wow. What a fantastic shoot I had today! Finally I was able to shoot with Garf and meet his absolute gem of a wife, who both straight away made me feel very comfortable and at home. I could chat to the pair for hours! We did a series of lots of vintage style shoots and I was excited that I was able to express my personality through the pictures. It was very refreshing to see a photographer know exactly what images he would like to produce and I'm happy I could help him achieve it :) fantastic direction (even if I did keep bending the wrong knee!) And a fascinating person to talk to :) definitely recommend and 100% Will be shooting again :)

Thanks for having me,

Twinkle x

Annie91

Had a wonderful first shoot with Garfield and his wife yesterday. Garfields studio was fully equipped and lovely and warm! ( I've been to a few shoots where the studio is very cold. So a nice warm studio is a big positive for me!)

Garfield and his wife were very welcoming and friendly and helped me feel at ease.

Pre shoot communications were excellent and very detailed, everything was covered! Garfield has a huge selection of costumes and props that I was very excited to use! Garfield was very good with his direction and communication throughout the shoot. His wife is absolutely adorable, like a mother figure! Nothing was too much trouble for Garfield and his wife.

The attention to detail is remarkable.

Highly recommend and would love to shoot with again!

Dayna Nirvana

I had my 3rd shoot with Garfield and his lovely wife zsuszi on Saturday and had such a great time (as per usual)

We shoot in his studio at his home in Havant which is decked out with all sorts of kit, lights and backdrops. There is always a fantastic array of ever-growing vintage/ retro style outfits to make use of and Im always looking forward to seeing what new things they have in.

I always really appreciate the fact that there is a shoot plan in place before we commence shooting and am always very impressed with the detail and effort gone into it so we both know exactly what we will be doing on the day (although we always get carried away with something else and end up not getting round to half of it lol)

You will be looked after very well by them both, made to feel very comfortable at all times and will always be offered a cuppa which is always a bonus ;)

Highly recommend shooting with Garfield, you will have some fabulous images to add to your portfolio and just have an all round great shooting experience! :)

Madame Cerise

I have just arrived home from my shoot with Garfield today and I am so pleased with the shots that we have managed to create together. Garfield has impeccable attention to detail, noticing every single line and curve of the body and the clothes that cover it. I was put through a retro fitness boot camp. That's the only way I can describe it but don't be fooled... I LOVED IT! Garfield takes his photography very seriously so I recommend him to models who have a genuine interest in retro/pin up genre and who really wish to improve on their poise and posture. The more work you put in, the more you will get from it in return. I have never recieved so much direction as I have today so it was a totally different feel to my usual shoots, but I was made to feel comfortable throughout by Garfield and his wife zsuzsi who is an absolute diamond! Pin up lovers need to take advantage of any opportunity to shoot with Garfield, he can and will teach you a shed load that you can transfer to your other shoots.

Christina Demy

Had my first shoot with Garfield and absolutely loved it! Garf and his lovely wife Zsuzsi looked after me very well and made sure I was warm and comfortable at all times! Garf was polite, professional and so easy to get along with. I had fun and really look forward to seeing the final images.

They had a fantastic range of vintage outfits to choose from and we managed to go through a lot of costume changes. Pre-shoot communications were great and I was provided with a detailed plan a few weeks prior to the shoot so I knew exactly what to expect.

We shot all day and I'm not really sure where the time went so fast! It was one of my favourite shoots so far and I can’t recommend him enough to any model looking for fun and exciting new images!

Charlene Joy

I had a shoot with Garfield and his gorgeous wife Zsuzsi recently and I have to say how amazing it was!

Garfields communicaion was spot on, he sent me a shoot plan which was detailed to perfection so I knew exackly what to expect on the day.

I had to unfortunately cancel a couple of times prior to the eventual agreed date due to personal reasons but Garf was very understanding of this which I really appreciated.

Garf has an amazing set up, a spacious room in his warm family home which he has turned into a studio. Garf has an amazing array of props and was full of ideas for the shoot.

All 3 of us got on really well which helped to break the ice and I felt comfortable and relaxed. Zsuzsi did everything she could to make me feel welcome and relaxed, offering me drinks and helping me with wardrobe alterations and props. We shot all day from around 11:30-17:00 and we could have continued if it wasn't for all of us getting a little bit tired which is always a good sign!

We mainly focused on a vintage and fitness theme which was right down my street and Garf had plenty of ideas to throw around.

I won't go on too long but I highly recommend working with this lovely couple if you want to add something a little bit different to your portfolio.

I hope to work with you two again and I can't wait to see the photos!

Thankyou X

Stephanie Samer

Had a very interesting third shoot with Garfield and Zsuzsi as my sister joined us.

I really enjoyed this shoot as Garfield guided us to work together and have good photos that portrayed our relationship as sisters, showcasing the fun girly side of trying on clothes/corsets and posing together.

Even though my sister had different ideas to the initial shoot plan, Garfield was very patient and considerate to her. He handled the situation gracefully and we all ended up very happy with the results. Zsuzsi was very supportive throughout the shoot, always looking out for details and keeping the atmosphere very comfortable and enjoyable. Looking forward to our next shoot together! :)

Chloemichelle

Garfield and Zsuzsi were extremely welcoming and made me feel relaxed throughout the whole day that i was there. I always felt well looked after and they even pushed me to have breaks if i started to look tired. It was great fun and completely different to what i would usually shoot. They were well organised for my arrival and had outfits laid out and the scene set up. I would be more than happy to work with them again and would strongly recommend them.

Jade xx

I had my second wonderful shoot with Garfield, and his lovely wife Szuszi today.

It’s a great feeling walking in to their studio, we know that our day is going to be full of happiness, kindness and laughter.

Lots of wonderful outfits, and great advice!

It was my first time shooting with another model today, I felt very comfortable and the day was brilliant, thanks to Garfield and Szuszi.

After a long day of shooting, I am very much excited for our next one. It is a pleasure working with Garfield and his wife, I am very pleased we crossed paths.

Highly, highly recommended!

Stephanie Samer

Second shooting with Garfield went so well, I'm excited to come back for a third time. We had a collaborated shooting with Jade, a stunning model. The whole atmosphere was brilliant and I really enjoyed myself.

Garfield and Zsuzsi set up the scene perfectly and directed us to pose and smile accordingly. They make a great team! They are also very caring and lovely company to be around. They made sure to make us feel comfortable as well as put us in great moods to reflect on the photos. I appreciate their hard work to create good quality images and will definitely recommend their service again! :)

Stephanie Samer

I had a wonderful 8 hour shoot with Garfield and his sweet wife Zsuzsi. It was the best photoshoot I have ever had! Firstly, even prior to the photoshoot, a well written and detail shoot plan was produced, helping me to prepare for it.

I was picked up from the train station and driven to their lovely home with a studio that is fully equipped. The couple made me feel very comfortable with the light hearted atmosphere and positive vibes. Music was playing to suit the mood. The costumes were absolutely gorgeous and Zsuzsi hand picked the ones that would suit me. Garfield gave me many useful tips, in a professional and friendly manner. They were genuinely nice and caring, also providing lunch and refreshments to ensure my well-being. I really enjoyed myself and hours went by so fast. Overall it was a fantastic experience and I would recommend their service. I am definitely looking forward for our next shoots.

DaVince

I had the pleasure of meeting Garfield and his lovely wife Szuzzana, whilst they were conducting a shoot with my wife and I was invited to sit and watch. Garfield offered a structured and very well planned shoot in his home studio, with a huge selection of outfits. They acted with sincere deference to her modesty throughout the shoot and took full consideration of her preferences rather than just meeting their needs - a perfect lady and gent really!

Although my intended role was merely one of an ornament at the side of the room, both he and Szuzzana were very chatty and friendly, they made both me and my wife feel completely at home and relaxed. I hope to revisit again soon and look forward to seeing the results.

Fara 🌞

I had the pleasure of working with Garfield and his lovely wife Suzzana, not only was the shoot thoroughly planned but they made me and my hubby ( who he agreed to meet as he's a professional photographer ) feel very welcomed in their studio. He was professional, had a great sense of humour and worked so hard to make our shoot a success. We created some wonderful images and he has a brilliant imagination! Cant wait to see the images, definitely and highly recommend!