References for W A L L Y

Mike Croshaw said...

Wally was second shooter for me at a wedding recently. He is very good at getting on with people, which is incredibly important for a wedding and I was able to leave some very important shots to him, which he pulled off with ease. The bride and groom loved him and he produced excellent work consistently throughout the day, while always being on hand to help me. I'd totally recommend Wally for weddings and he can second shoot for me any time:)

Michael T

Yesterday I hade the great opportunity to enter into Wally's world. It is quite a special place. I responded to his recent casting call for a photographer to sit for a portrait. It was a great and worthwhile experience.

Easy to get along with and it is obvious why he propducing some great images. Easy going and very relaxed and he is both creative and inspirational. The evening flew by.

How could you not recommend this guy?

I enetered Wallys World and survived for the better.

Dark Horse

Working with Wally was not just a photoshoot, it was a life experience. The pre-shoot comms was excellent and I felt at home as soon as I met him; the vibe and atmosphere was cast for the session...but it was more than a photoshoot session, it was a cerebral journey. I felt that we both seamlessly transcended into a creative state and we lost all concept of time. He has that wonderful quality as a photographer that allows the truth within to be revealed in his images.

Wally is fiercely passionate about his work and a pleasure to work with. He does not suffer fools gladly which is a very, very good thing because nobody serious has time to waste. He is not just a artist but a wonderful human being. This man is a jewel.

Dirty Rob

I had a short but sweet last minute shoot with Wally. Was a real pleasure to finally meet the guy, energy just bounces off him and he was fun and creative to shoot though out.

He really got an eye for setting up a frame and pours dialogue in to his images.

Great guy and a fantastic and wacky photographer, recommended.

Mark333

So, my second venture into Wally's World and methinks that it rocked just as much as the first time :)

This time though we ventured out into the wilds of nearby park Goffs Park for a bit of location shooting and aside from the chill in the air and Wally's remote going for a quick unplanned dip in the pond everything went as swimmingly as the first time with the great Wally again producing some cracking images as a result. Bringing the same air of fun to the shoot a she did first time around Wally is an absolute pleasure to work with, knows what he's looking for in a shoot and is always determined to get the best results that he can. Totally recommended! (again) :)

Storm Kitty

Well it took a bunch of planning, but we finally did it!

Wally and I organised a shoot over the space of 2 days, and spent around 9 hours in total just shooting! We got along famously and he made me feel extremely comfortable. I've already seen a few of the shots back and absolutely adore them! I'm confident we got a wide variety of shots, and I know they are all of great standard.

Communication pre-shoot was excellent, we had a pintrest board and even had the help of his wonderful stylist Sophie who helped guide us and provide input on ideas we had. I just know that working with him will vastly improve my portfolio and I learnt a lot just from having the opportunity to shoot for such an extended period of time. Normally it takes a few shoots with a photographer for me to trust them with art nude shots, but he was so calm and professional I had no problem doing so immediately.

I absolutely loved working with someone that has to have as many cups of coffee a day as I do and can't wait to work with him again! Wally is HIGHLY recommended, if you can book him you definitely should.

DixieDaze

I had a shoot with Wally last week... I couldn't have asked for anyone better for my first ever shoot :)

Everything was super organized, outfit preparation and communication with himself and his team were amazing and very understanding with me having little experience and finding my feet. He made me feel comfortable from the outset chatting about ideas and little tips on how to be relaxed when shooting.

The day flew by, I loved to watch the way he worked, very funny totally bonkers and he knew what he wanted, even if he wanted the walls to move out of his way. His character helped a lot with having the confidence to do what felt right for me with positions, posing and nude images, which I thought would be difficult for me but in the end I was asking him to do them.

Working with wally was a pleasure, he popped my modeling cherry. Everything you need with that extra BOOOOOOOM. My pictures are stunning, and looking forward to working with him again.

EXTREMELY recommend he's an amazing photographer alongside a brilliant team :)

I ♥ WALLYS WORLD

JeremyL

As the saying goes "If it sounds to good to be true - it probably is"

Well it wasn't!

Great preparation and communication - natural control of the lense and excellent results.

Very happy to be invited into "Wally''s World" and look forward to being invited back ☺

Whether Amateur or Pro - Wally''s the way... highly recommended

Lindi

Had a shoot with this guy recently ..... very laid back, easy going, crazy & fun.

We had quite a lot of communication beforehand and the shoot started with the chat that puts you at ease to start with.

Copious amounts of coffee drunk through the afternoon.

The hours flew by and I thoroughly enjoyed my time spent in Wally's World.

Would definitely recommend and sincerely hope to be able to work with him again soon.

I got to look at some images by the time I got home, looking forward to seeing more.

Thank you.

Mark333

Well, it had been a while in the planning but in the end it became a case of let's just get together and do 'something'. Pre shoot comms were great so actually meeting Wally in the flesh was an absolute pleasure. He's professional, positive, very upbeat and makes the whole experience fun. After spending a while just chatting and getting to know each other a bit more we did several sets throughout the day and Wally had a few rough edits already on the go before I'd managed to complete my 2 hour journey home. I think that another shoot is inevitable at some stage but meantime if you are looking for a fun, relaxed and productive shoot with a top man you can't do much better than shoot with Wally. Totally recommended!

Lillie M

Well, I have had two shoots with Wally now, not only were they relaxed and fun, we also produced great results.

Wally is lively and fun, yet serious about his work. He is passionate and has a great eye for what works well within an image. Wally has a 'style' that sets his work apart from the others, so if you want to stand out Wally is the photographer for you!

If you get a chance to shoot with him, don't hesitate.

Thanks again Wally! :)

Lillie M

Wally is awesome. He's such a lovely guy, I felt so relaxed and we got on really well.

Communication between the two of us has been brilliant, both before and after the shoot. He listens to my ideas and takes on board any suggestions I have. We started off just chatting, discussing the shoot, what we would both like out of it. Then started with portrait shots both in and outside. We then progressed to different lingerie and eventually topless shots.

I felt extremely comfortable and Wally just let me move around and do what I wanted to do without ordering me around and with what felt like little direction. This really helped my confidence grow within the shoot.

Wally is a real pleasure to work with and produces amazing images. I'm lucky enough to be arranging another shoot with him and I can't wait!

Abigail Ellen

I'm so glad I got the chance to step into wallys world, what an adventure! Wally is a fun and enthusiastic photographer, full of advice and brimming with ideas. He captured some lovely shoots and I feel privileged to have worked with him. I love how he edits his photography in many different ways, creating so many different looks and feelings. Very efficient and hard working. Thanks Simon 😊

C H E

I worked with the Great Wally today :) What a fun day it was experimenting with all the different props and outfits i brought.

Wally is very friendly, and very chatty, which is a good o capture a great image thing as it made the atmosphere really chilled.

Wally knows how to capture a great image as I have seen one already. He definitely has an eye for adding that little something extra to one's portfolio.

I would 100% recommend to all.

Thank you for working with me

Cheryl

Sarah W said...

Working with Simon was simply amazing. The communication was perfect before the shoot, we were exchanging ideas, photos, of what we wanted to create, and he really motivated me and made me believe in myself. Once I arrived in his home studio, we began talking about the shoot, but not only, and it made me feel really comfortable. Simon is not only an excellent photographer, but also an amazing person.

Then we started shooting portraits. I was relax, and we could feel it in the pictures.

It was absolutely magic ! From the portraits to the lingerie part to fashion, everything went well and it was a pleasure to shoot with him. He can direct the model very well, especially by making them feel relax, and he always comes with good ideas. Time flew by !!! 5 hours after, we stopped and looked at the pictures on the computer. They were all brilliant ! Simon really knows his job, and he's truly amazing at what he does.

What I liked as well, is that time we took to see the pictures after. I was able to write down the ones I wanted to receive in priority, and it's really important to work with someone that has a good communication before, during, and after the shoot. I know I will receive all the pictures I want, and that he will be passionate while editing them !

Both Simon and me can't wait to see the final result. It was a magic day and I am glad to have been to Wally's world, and I will happily go back :) !

I TOTALLY recommend him. He is a talented photographer that puts all his heart in his job. Never hesitate to go to Wally's world :) !

KerrieB said...

After lost confidence I decided to give this modelling another go! I'm so glad I went to Wallys world!

Simon is a great guy who assured me I would feel completely comfortable and I sure did.

He was easy going gave me some great tips but let me explore with different poses too 😀

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Wallys world to anyone he's a great a guy and his pictures are just amazing, can't wait to see the rest and book another shoot 😊

Yani Nazareno

So I met up with Simon (Wally) outside the station and he was very much on time. He had a crazy idea of me sitting on the front rail of the bicycle, getting pulled by pan (the dog)and I thought... why the heck not? Then we pretty much raced through the streets til we reached his home studio. Haha. We've had a couple of curious looks and smiles and some comments but it was very enjoyable!

Now onto the shoot, he gave me some very good tips and techniques on how to be relaxed during the shoot for the photos to come out as best as it possibly can be, and it was really helpful cuz it did work! I was able to relax and everything just flowed. It was very natural and fun...

The ideas he had presented were also really fun to try :)

Overall, a really fun shoot, very professional yet casual and laid back at the same time... Simon is a really good guy, open to ideas, interesting, crazy and weird( in a good way)!!

I would enjoy shooting again with you soon :)

~Highly recommended~

CarrieJC said...

I had a wonderful shoot with Simon , he is kind interesting and a pleasure to be around and makes fantastic coffee,

I really enjoyed his company and pre shoot communication's, we talked a lot about everything I enjoy so when I arrived I felt completely at ease and very welcomed.

We did some portraits then we had planned to do some indoor shots but there was a problem with the lights, so we talked about how I would like to further myself in both my normal job and modeling, he helped me to see things a bit clearer and he encouraged and listened to me and gave me clear advice,which I am so grateful for

He is a total pleasure, I enjoyed my day with him, and very much look forward to working with him again soon.

Austabla

Well what can I say about Wally? Sick dude, sick photographer, sick ideas, awesome banter!

The day flew by, we captured some great shots and Wally was extremely helpful and full of good advise.

Wally adores what he does and this oozes out during shooting. The proof is in the final images.

Can't wait to work with again!

Sasha Patricia

I had my first shoot at Wally's World this week. Great cup of tea on arrival, so the day got off to a good start! We experimented with several different ideas, and Wally was really up for trying out my ideas as well as his. It's always great to work with someone who is passionate about their art, so shooting with Wally was a really good experience. He has brilliant detail in his editing work as well and we've created some photos that both of us can be proud of. High recommendation from me!