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Freya

This was the first time Pete has shot with me after seeing me at another event he booked me for an event I organised at a quirky forge. Pete was so friendly and easy to work with and really appreciated the effort I put into my posing. Pete worked well with the other photographers and I would be very happy for him to come on more and more of my events.

Pete has already put up some awesome shots from the forge event already. Thank you Pete.

MissSally

Group shoot at TBG Studios, the ultimate professional! Pete was one of the kindest and respectful photographers I’ve worked with, would not hesitate to recommend! Hope we got some great shots, would love to work with Pete again in the future! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Kaitlyn Joyce

Did my first shoot with Pete and he’s a great guy! Makes you feel at ease and is super professional!

kev@keranda

Good to see Pete, back in the saddle or more specifically back in the studio, camera in hand.

Welcomed Pete back for a booking with BadJessie (she is very good actually)

Pete is very much a naturally talented photographer idea's just flow, always willing to work with the most simple studio settings whilst achieving pleasing images.

I was delighted to welcome Pete again who left the glowing compliments from model Jessie.

Thank you Pete, I look forward to the privledge to greeting you again soon.

Kev @ Keranda

Elodie Rose

I shoot with Pete today at his home studio. He had taken the time to prepare quite a different vibe/space for us to shoot in. Very cool indeed.

After a drink and a chat in the garden we got to shooting. Pete was a complete gentleman and very hospitable. Always asking how I was. If the temperature was ok. Did I want feeding and weeding. Of course I didn’t turn down a biccie or two.

We got on like a house on fire and have even scheduled our next shoot which I am very excited about.

Thank you for today it was a lot of fun. 100% recommended.

🎞 Kempston Studio [Studio Hire, Bedford] 🎞

First time at the studio for Peter and hopefully a success for him. looking at the back of camera it looked like he had some good stuff from the Gina Ogden weekend. Peter likes to shoot and chat an this settles the models as he is not precious about the image being perfect but is in making sure the model is comfortable .

I would welcome Peter back again.

Georgina Ogden

Pete came to shoot with me at my studio weekend at Kempston studio, he was such a pleasure to work with, really friendly and respectful, i had a wonderful time, the photos were lovely and we were both pleased with the outcome, thank you pete for a lovely shoot and hope to work together again sometime

Gina

Glamourportraits

I crossed paths with Pete again today which was great. Pete was my best customer when I had my studio, shooting lots of models as well as doing commercial work for himself with clothing brand companies. He is so easy to get on with and there is never a dull moment. I am always struck at how inventive Pete is with props and all his ideas. So no two shoots are ever the same as he is always looking to do something new. Great to work with and you won’t be disappointed with the amazing images he will get for you.

Natasha5

First shoot with Pete and he was absolutely lovely!! Not only does he take great snaps but he’s also so genuine and professional! He took me to a lovely venue that had bridges and water fountains, of course it would look better in spring of course haha, we called it winter fashion! we had such a lovely time that we’ve organised another shoot! The two hours went by far too quickly! I even came home with a new coat courtesy of the lovely Pete!!!

Thank you so much again for a great shoot and look forward to seeing you this Friday!!!

Keira Lavelle

Pete's quite honestly the most hilarious, mad, enthused and eccentric ball of laughs you could probably meet in your entire life! 😂 I wasn't actually sure if he'd quit shooting or not, but hopefully he hasn't because getting the chance to actually work with Pete again would be the best - especially since we missed out on the chance to shoot at a beach in far Cornwall when I was telling him that's where I was heading after our shoot on my tour! Maybe still on the cards ey Pete?! 😉

My reference is atrociously late... A combination of 2022 being a bit of a hell-filled year, the "coming out of the pandemic" effect and then things just getting so overwhelmingly out of hand. Alas - I'm here, singing his praises as I always promise to after a good shoot! 😁 Pete booked me whilst I was on a modelling road trip through Northants/Peterborough/Cambridgeshire and the like. We had started just chatting casually about needing to get something in the diary; then the penny dropped that I was actually coming kind of near his neck of the woods on [ENTER VERY SPECIFIC DATE] and by the workings of some kind of miracle - Pete was free! 🤩 And not only were we able to shoot, but he also kindly offered me a place to stay the evening before as well to make things easier for my travelling schedule.

Bountiful credit for Pete's communications! He came back to me so quickly once we initiated that there was an opportunity to shoot together on my tour. 😀 I'll be totally honest - when I'm planning a road trip like this, life is chaotic! working out travel times, making plans with studios and coordinating photographer availability as per dates that suit... It's mental times! When a photographer replies ultra fast with straight-forward answers to the essential details, I really just want to send them a bunch of flowers during these times! 🤣🌷 So here's a humongous THANK YOU for that alone Pete, you don't realise how helpful that was to me and how your reassuring communications really put me at ease to look forward to a fabulous shoot! 😊

Down to business! The shoot itself kicked off with both high energies, and relaxed stress-free feels at the same time. Because Pete had so kindly offered me a place to crash the night before - I was able to rise fresh as a daisy, do my workout and get myself styled without some mad rush to then move to a different venue/pack up from a hotel stay or anything. We were ready to rock and started throwing vibrant ideas around literally right away - ON IT! Pete had some very cool lights in his indoor shooting space; on top of that he's also engineered them around the room for ingenious effect and direction based on the backdrop possibilities. He could manoeuvre them further or just add a spot of fill - different colours too! This is what it's all about, you what I'm saying guys n' girls? 👌 Creative dabbling and thinking outside the box makes the world go round - if you have the willingness to let your imagination go nuts, bounce off the people you're working with in a positive manner, and not be afraid to try things... You're onto a winner! 😁 Pete possesses endless confidence and openness to allow his shoots to develop into nothing short of a fun-spirited, innovative marathon of madness and collaborative value. 🤪 He brings ideas with the lighting, he brings ideas with outfits he provides, he brings great banter and he brings a safe working environment hands-down! His quirky place was just the perfect setting for the wild looks we worked through as well, and I feel honoured to have got chance to shoot there before he moved out! The land surrounding offered splendid outdoor scope too (the sun shining just for us!) We had it all that day, we really did! Some cracking shots produced. 🌟

I've said already that Pete is the guy for banter and a fun atmosphere; but on top of that: he's all about making the model feel comfortable and happy throughout the day. He went out of his way to pick me up some food from the shop during our lunch break to ensure I wasn't going hungry, ensured we had relevant breaks and delivered ample respect/courtesy in his etiquette on the shoot as well. He is such a sweet person with a very big heart, I honestly couldn't recommend him enough for looking out for models and thinking about things beyond the shoot - the things that make you happy at work. 😊

Thank you so much for a splendid day Pete! I do hope we get to catch up again before too long!

Keira

PaleEnglishRose

I had a really lovely shoot with Pete recently, before all this madness, and I can’t wait for our next shoot :-) Pete is kind, fun, talented and very respectful, basically everything that you want from a shoot!

Pete's work speaks for itself and he backs it up with passion, ideas and enthusiasm. Very highly recommended! ;-)

Pauldcz

It was a pleasure to me Pete again at my Artistic Nude & lighting workshop with the awesome Amethyst held at Harms Way Studio in Worcester.

Pete is easy going and his relaxed attitude made working with Amethyst a delight

Pete needs no assistance on camera and lighting and I would recommend Pete to other models.

I will look forward to meeting Pete again.

RubyGold

Me and Pete had our first shoot at Keranda. He was so lovely, very respectful and professional. Had some clothes he brought himself and had some great ideas. Unique and something different.

Even gave me a box of Maltesers at the end of the shoot.

Cant wait to work with him again in the future.

100% recommend

Saracen House Studio

Lovely to meet Pete for the first time attending Natalia's studio day here at Saracen House Studio.

A lovely chap, very easy going and relaxed shooting. Looking forward to seeing you again soon Pete.

Wolfe Cottage Studio

From the pre shoot comms we had with Pete, we knew that e were looking forward to meeting a new face to the studio . . . . and as suspected, Pete fitted in really well and joined in the fun and banter.

Another thing about Pete, which is rare, is that when he left for the evening we really felt that the efforts of everybody involved in the club night event had been fully appreciated by him.

How nice is that !

Thank you Pete!

Looking forward to seeing you again soon!

Caroline & Andrew

NataliaP

Very nice and very talented photographer. Enjoyed shooting with Pete.

Keira Lavelle

I had a blast working with Pete! :D

The shoot took place at Keranda Studio - I was working there almost in "studio-day" format as part of my tour and Kev who runs the studio had sorted out a number of bookings for me - one of which was with Pete. Now I'm just so tuned in to bring literally my entire house when I'm touring to offer variety in outfits/accessories etc. But Pete had his own selection of lush outfits and cool props to pose with, so we barely even needed to raid my case except for the odd thing! :P This guy comes prepared - big thumbs up!

Straight upon arrival Pete was energetic, chatty and enthusiastic. We hadn't yet spoken by this point because Kev did all the booking for us so there was a little "nice to meet you" exchange with each shoot and Pete was just full of beans from the start haha! We got straight into a shoot flow gelling straight away and we starting bouncing off one another through the various ideas with immediate effect! No time wasted - once we nailed one look it was onto the next and we were on a roll! Pete was happy to let me do my own thing with posing, but was also very good at suggesting poses that he was looking for with his vision and offering direction when he saw an effective moment. He's clearly very passionate about photography and it showed: both in the class pictures that were being produced, and his whole approach in general. :D He gave great feedback to me as I posed too which is great to receive - especially when it's your first shoot with someone and you're clicking into the zone for the first time.

A lovely guy - Pete has respectful of my comfort zones and easy to get on with. I felt safe working with him and would most definitely be raring to shoot with him again in the future - which we had already begun chatting about before this shoot was over! To be honest; chatted soooo much during our shoot that I do wonder how we ended up with so many fabulous images lol - but we did! I think Pete just goes in knowing exactly where he is going creatively and can get straight there so he's not worried about spending 5 minutes having a chinwag mid-set haha. :) It was a very fun and high energy shoot indeed - as I say, I had a real blast!

A photographer I would very gladly recommend to other models. Hope to catch you again Pete when I return to the sunny South!

Keira

Pauldcz

It was a pleasure to meet Pete at my Artistic Nude & lighting workshop with the awesome Amethyst held at Harms Way Studio in Worcester.

Pete initially contacted me to attend my event while working in Switzerland and came to it straight from landing at the airport!

Pete is easy going and his relaxed attitude with the group and Amethyst who he had wanted to work with for some time, contributed to what was a very pleasant evening.

He is very experienced needs no assistance on camera and lighting and I would recommend Pete to other models.

He captured awesome images of Amethyst which was even above his expectations. [I quote]

I will look forward to meeting Pete again as he already said he will be attending my other events.

Amethyst .

I was the model for a workshop hosted by Paul in Worcester at Harms Way Studio and Pete was one of the photographers there. Pete was a pleasure to shoot with he is such a gent and was sweet how far he had traveled to work with me. The whole night was very enjoyable and time went really fast too! All photographers clicked and it was a lovely set up.

I was very well looked after by all the photographers, always checking on me making sure I was warm and ok with plenty of coffee and biscuits from everyone. Pete was attentive and kind to these needs and such a gentleman.

It was a pleasure to meet and work with Pete, the images I seen on the back of the camera were awesome. He came with lots of ideas and cool clothing and was kind to share with the other photographers.

Look forward to the next one and hope to see you soon. Highly recommended :)

kev@keranda

Good to see Starzoneone [Pete] back on the circuit, is far to good a photographer to be away from the scene for too long. However did decide to take a break for several months, It is good to see Pete back with a renewed enthusiasm.

Has lost none of his drive and enthusiasm to create outstanding images, always has a plethora of great ideas and an easy-going nature that is assured to put any model he shoots with at ease.

Thanks also to Pete for the introduction of stunning Peterborough based model Abathur, a valued addition to the studio register.

Cheers Pete, see you again soon.