References for Welshot Photographic Training & Events

Natasha Groves

I spent a day shooting with this LOVELY team at Chester Crown Plaza, after being asked to attend a "Get to Know You" shoot with them, I couldn't refuse the chance - especially after all the wonderful things I have heard about them.

I adored every moment working with this team, I have never worked with a great range of people who look after their models. Ensuring we are warm enough and fed and watered.

Shooting with the photographers was like a breeze, they are resepctful, professional and know how to work with models. I enjoyed getting to know each and every one of them and I cannot wait to work with this team in future.

Thanks so much for an amazing time! I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Natasha

Sam Lamont

Highly recommended. Just on my way home from a day spent at Thornbridge Estate in the Peak District. A really well organised day in a beautiful location, with top-class models in bespoke outfits for the event. Simone Stocks, Elle Baldwinson and Darcie Louise. There is as little or as much help as you want with lighting and camera settings. Yes it is a group shoot but there is only one photographer working with the model at a time. Plenty of time to shoot and no paparazzi style antics. I’ve come away with a massive number of shots to pick from. Definitely good value if you consider the outfits, location and models that would cost too much to hire just for one photographer. I look forward to attending future Welshot events.

Simone Stocks

I absolutely adore working with the Welshot team! Everyone is so welcoming and I've never actually had a client look after me as well as they do. Now I do have wonderful clients...Welshot go the extra mile. They're super hospitable, ensure you're warm enough, welcoming, respectful, great with communication (before, during & after) and love to make sure you have input.

Models - I HIGHLY recommend working with Welshot. They are one of my favourite clients ever. Even if you're not a model, I seriously recommend getting involved with Welshot. They only wish to spread creative happiness and tuition.

1hannahlou

I spent a whole day working with the team at Welshot and what a pleasure it was; from the moment I stepped in the team were incredibly welcoming and already had my favourite snacks on hand. Every photographer that I worked with during this shoot was chatty and friendly and all showed me some fabulous images on the backs of their camera.

I am already booked in to work with the team again, and I am most definitely looking forward to it.

I highly recommend working with Welshot Photographic.

Jesskn

From the minute I walked in to the minute I left Welshot were amazing and looked after me so well!

This was my second time modelling for Welshot and it was amazing, the team were so kind, easy going and professional.

I would highly recommend Welshot!

Thank you so much for having me🤍

Darcie Louise

I had a 4 day event/workshop with the Welshot team last month. I arrived on the Thursday evening ready for my first event the start on the friday. Lots of exciting and fun shoots/events planned all weekend and was sad to head home on the Monday evening!

From the very start, I was SO well looked after by Lee and Eifion- greeted with a huge hamper of treats and snacks for the days ahead along with a gorgeous and cosy air bnb to myself.

Not only this, but I was taken out for dinner every night! As well as lunches and some breakfasts too!

The photographers they had on the workshops were wonderful- very friendly, creative and fun.

I enjoyed styling some of the sets based upon the photographer’s ideas as well as being styled by the team in some of their own outfits and ideas!

After a wonderful three days in the welshot base’s studio, we headed to a stunning wedding venue for my final day on the Monday. Again, another relaxed and wonderful day with the team as well as the lovely florist, Sandra.

Overall, my time away with Welshot was wonderful! I have never been so well looked after on a stay away shoot. As well as having some free time to go and explore!

Thank you so much for having me xx

Xeniamodel

Got recommended to Welshot by Erica and I am so glad they took her recommendation on board and arranged 'Get to know you' shoot with me, which took place at Chester Plaza last weekend.

This was my first time meeting and working with Welshot, what I can say is that they are very organised and made sure I had all the information I needed for our first successful shoot.

I was well-fed and looked after throughout. The attendees were a very friendly bunch too which always helps, I have also already seen some edits from the weekend and I am really impressed with the quality of work produced by the attendees.

I was lucky once again to get booked for their future events (phew, I think I might have passed the test haha!) which I am now looking forward to.

Thank you for having me!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Xenia

HamishWJScott

Had a great day shooting at the Denim and Diamonds Welshot Event.

It was my first time working with them and I was put in contact and recomended through another model.

The day ran smoothly, I was looked after with transport and food/drinks and breaks. I was provided with 2 sets of unique styling for this event. The welshot team were super friendly and it was a lovely atmosphere to work in.

A great group of photographers at the event. Everyone was super respectful and good to work with. A really high standard, with some really great back of cam shots. Can't wait to see all the finished products.

Can't wait to work again on another shoot with Welshot.

Hamish

Ballerina Erica Mulkern

I had a fantastic shoot again today with Welshot! It was well organised and I felt so welcomed. I had a personalised snack box greeting me in my lovely warm changing space and the working conditions are always incredible. The pace is very calm and all of the attendees are so friendly. Lee and Eif are so kind and I highly enjoyed my shoot. I am back in Dec but I would work with Welshot sooner in a heart beat. As always, I highly recommend working with them :D

Thank you!

Joanna Rose

This is the second time I have worked with Welshot and I didn’t even think it would be possible for me to be more blown away than I was the first time I worked with them!

Just a lovely, professional outstanding group of gems! They hosted me from Friday through to Sunday. I had so much fun taking part in their photography workshops. They ensured I had everything I required.

I cannot thank and recommend Welshot enough. Any photographer thinking about joining, go for it! You will learn and develop so much with these guys.

Same goes for models, if you get the chance to work with them you will not be disappointed!

Thank you again Welshot team and I hope to work with you again soon.

Darcie Louise

I had the pleasure of working with the Welshot team last month whilst they were local to me ahead of our Llandudno events next month!

And wow. What lovely, friendly, welcoming and warm people they are! We shot in and around Buxton gardens- a stunning location capturing so many awesome shots.

I was looked after so well all day, lots of tea breaks, snacks and lunch provided too. They couldn’t do enough for me and made sure I was warm and happy throughout the day!

I have a 5 day stay in wales booked in June with Welshot and having met them last month for a Get To Know You shoot, I cannot wait to get to wales and get started!

Lee and the team are such wonderful people to work with and I had never been so well looked after.

Thank you so much for having me. Until next time! Can’t wait xx

Sin (善)

First of all I must say a huge thank you to Welshot. I travelled up north to Liverpool for an agency interview. To make the most of the day, I wanted to fit in a shoot while I'm there. Welshot was the only one who took up the casting and I'm incredibly grateful.

Lee is an absolute joy to work with. Incredibly enthusiastic. Incredibly caring. Incredibly organised. Communications went smoothly. She's always prompt in responding to messages. Lee made sure I had proper places to change, made sure I was well fed, made sure I felt comfortable at all times. Nothing to fault at all in terms of professionalism. We took a variety of images around the Royal Albert Dock. Well equipped. Allowing me to pose freely while giving clear directions. Every attribute a professional photographer should have.

Overall I'm very happy to have met the Welshot team and really enjoyed my experience. I'm so excited to be working with them again later in the year. Highly highly recommend. Thank you Lee and Welshot.

Olga Solo

I had absolutely fabulous three days with Welshot Academy organized by Lee! Where do I begin? First of all, I have to say that Lee is a fabulous organizer! Everything she does takes a lot of time and effort, but she does everything perfectly! From organizing enjoyable days for the photographers to providing the warmest welcome to the models! Our pre-communication was excellent. We had a zoom meeting where Lee gave me information not only about the outfits and themes but also asked me some questions about my dietary requirements and anything else I might need. I have to say she is one of the most attentive event organizers I've ever dealt with. Lee provided me not only with transportation and a fabulous hotel for these shoot days but also with food. She was so attentive, trying to find food that I could eat despite having a lot of restrictions, and I really appreciate that!

On the shoot, she and Eifen created a fun and warm atmosphere for me and all the photographers! Eifen set up the perfect lighting, and Lee arranged the stunning outfits and ideas! All the photographers were so creative, easygoing, and fun. Everyone was chatting with each other, laughing, and having a great time like a big family! Lee made sure I had lunch, and one day we went together to a restaurant where they greeted me as a part of the team, which I was very proud of! The photos after the shoot look so cool and different! Lee and Eifen managed to create so many sets to give the photographers the opportunity to fill their portfolios with creative photos and learn something new! It was absolutely stunning three days where I felt like part of a big family! I've never felt so welcome, and nobody has treated me as well as the Welshot team! Thank you so much for this; I really appreciate it, and it was one of the most enjoyable experiences! I am very much looking forward to seeing you again and highly recommend working with Welshot Academy! Thank you!

Elle Baldwinson

I recently had the pleasure of working with Welshot and they were such a delight! It was so refreshing to work for a company who value their models incredibly form providing meals to constantly asking the model for her own opinion. Every photographer was a pleasure to work with and very respectful.

Welshot are going to become a huge hit! The upcoming events will be incredible and I’m so excited to be a part of them. I really appreciate their efforts to get fabulous locations and to have a designer making costumes-wow!! I am really looking forward to working with them again on several events. I would absolutely recommend them to both models & photographers!

Ballerina Erica Mulkern

I had a wonderful second set of shoots organised by Welshot. Pre shoot comms are always spot on, I knew exactly which outfits to bring, what times the shoots started etc. Lee had kindly booked an airbnb which was SO lovely. Makes a big difference. I was given a hamper with enough food for 3 weeks and I felt so looked after. Everyone that attended the shoots were so polite, they have a lovely client base. I can't wait to work with them again and I would highly recommend everyone at Welshot. :)

Jon984

I have been involved with Welshot for over 12 years and know Lee and Eifion well, both are remarkable characters with an absolute passion for photography!

Welshot is focused on the development and support of photographers of all abilities from complete beginners to full time professionals, catering for the latter with CPD sessions and technical, business development and marketing support.

Welshot offer 1-1 and group training and events from model based shoots to landscape, travel, architecture and still life genres.

They are particularly focused on looking after models on dance, fashion and portraiture shoots, whether that be studio based or whilst on location.

My photography development continues to grow through support from Welshot.

For photographers seeking development in a supportive and non competitive environment, and for models looking to work in a safe and professional setting, I'd highly recommend Welshot.

Laurenmarie8024

I was lucky enough to be involved with Welshot and work with the amazing photographers. Lee was such a wonderful character and a delight to have met.

I was amazed by the different working styles of the photographers I worked with and truly admire their creativity. Everyone that I worked with communicated well with me and ensured I was comfortable throughout the shoot.

Would love to work with again and definitely recommend

The Bard

Had an incredible shoot with Welshot, at an event they organised! brilliant photographers, brilliant people and exceptional images produced! Highly recommended!

Ballerina Erica Mulkern

I have just had a fabulous first shoot with Welshot and I am simply amazed by the day.

Pre shoot communications were so clear, I knew exactly which outfits to bring, what time to arrive, parking instructions etc. And then I was greeted warmly and given a personalised snack box!

The whole day was very calm paced and we managed to get through a lot of different outfits and sets. I had a custom outfit made for me by one of the members and it was truly beautiful.

I was bought lunch which makes a huge difference and the rooms were so warm (which made me very comfortable and able to work efficiently on a cold December day!)

My reference is simply an echo of the other ones before me (and I am sure after too). But nonetheless, I would like to spread the word about this lovely event company.

I would highly recommend to everyone (models, photographers etc) and I can't wait to work with them again in the New Year! :)

Joanna Rose

Today was my first experience with Welshot Academy and the first time I have ever participated in something like this as a model. Lee and her team are just fabulous! Communication, the structure of the day couldn’t have been planned and delivered better. Lee was extremely welcoming, herself and the team went above and beyond to ensure my comfort throughout the shoot and they kept checking in on me to make sure I had everything I needed. We shot around Chester finishing with some indoor shooting at a lovely hotel. The day flowed perfectly!

I can honestly say I had an amazing day! Thanks again Welshot and I hope to work with you again in the future