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Joanna Rose

I had the pleasure of shooting with David today for a swimwear collection. David arrived way ahead of time and was great with the communication all the way through. He was very welcoming and gave clear instructions on how to find the studio and where to park etc.

David is very in the ball and great at instructing / directing models. Also has a great sense of humour which made the shoot fun and relaxed.

I hope to have the pleasure of working with David again in the future

Christine Taylor

Dave has an amazing studio set up and lots of wardrobe and props to work with. I really enjoyed our shoot he gave great direction and made me feel really comfortable with his sense of humour and brews as it was my first shoot for a number of years. I would love the opportunity to work with him again.

The Bard

David is an excellent photographer and super person! incredibly creative, passionate about art and exceptionally talented. we worked together on an event at captain jacks prop shop and was such a great experience. he created some amazing photographs and would be delighted to work with him again! Super recommend this awesome dude and amazing photographer!

Congratulations Fontaine

Wonderful shoot at an amazing studio. David was super friendly and made me feel comfortable from the second I arrived.

Had an awesome wardrobe selection, and lots of ideas. So many different sets to use. The shots I've received are gorgeous as well

Can't wait to shoot with David again

Jenny Von

Had a first shoot with David today after he kindly travelled to my home. What can I say, what a fabulous individual 😊 David is very upbeat and jolly which is great to see on a shoot. He has such a creative mind and added humour to poses as he demonstrated. He was relaxed and chatty throughout the shoot and was happy to show me some images from the back of the camera which is helpful to see what we’re working with. Overall an enjoyable first shoot, a colourful character and a delight to work with 😁

Eliza Mary

I shot with David 2 weeks ago now on a group vouge style shoot. All of David’s references mention his enthusiasm and it was there all day. He has an abundance of outfits to choose from, as well as accessories and backdrops. Any ideas we had as models he was more than happy to accommodate. I don’t think I herd him say the word no all day! We all felt really relaxed around David and had a wonderful time shooting with him. I’m excited for the next time I get an opportunity to shoot with him. Plus, there were plenty of Jaffa cakes for all!

JAG💋

Wowzer, wowzer, wowzer!!!!

Dearest David is an absolute Gem, his passion for photography and what can be achieved with lighting, props and promps, ignited belly laughs through the time I spent in the studion, with at least 7 different back drops, there are so many visions that can be turned into reality, I am really looking forward to working with David again soon.

Eowyn Luna

A little late to the game with this reference (apologies!) but I've shot with David three times now and, as ever - such a joy!

He's always full of fun and unique ideas, making for an exciting shoot from the get go. He's welcoming and chatty and I'm always made to feel comfortable, I don't think it'd be possible to feel bored while shooting with David!

I love his enthusiasm for creating awesome images and it makes for a really enjoyable shoot. I'd gladly recommend working with David if you get the chance.

Thank you again :)

Rio Corlett

Had a fabulous day shooting with David yesterday at splash point studios in Rhyl! The theme of the shoot was anxiety and it was absolutely incredible. I was so grateful to have the opportunity to work on this assignment with such a talented professional! He is professional, patient, creative and hospitable and I would recommend him in a heartbeat. I hope to work with him again in the future. Thank you David!

AmarissaCeleste

Today was the kind of shoot which reminds me why I got into modelling. After looking at Dave's portfolio, I had high expectations, and was not disappointed. Dave's passion for photography is infectious. He is full of ideas, keeping the shoot moving continuously and making the time fly by! He gives just the right amount of direction and feedback so you can be sure you are getting great shots throughout. Dave understands how to use natural light and arrived well equipped with lights and reflectors for when the natural light wasn't working. He is also a lovely warm person and took the time to chat with my toddler who was at ease around him straight away. I sincerely hope to work with Dave again, and recommend other models should jump at the chance.

Marie Jean Saxton

Another gorgeous shoot with David! Always a fun day and NEVER a dull moment had when working with this fine photographer! David is the nicest guy and will have even the most rigid of people in stitches laughing! A real class act and always a pleasure to shoot with. David attended my event at the Boardroom and got some epic shots of me using gel lighting techniques and some natural light too. Always a great day. Thankyou for yet another wonderful shoot David and I do hope to see you again soon 😊

Best wishes and always highly recommended by me

Marie

Xx

AchilliaModel

A fab second shoot with David at Montrose Studio!

Such a great guy to shoot with, ever enthusiastic, friendly and works hard to get the best shot!

His positive energy (and jokes mid shot!) are contagious and it's always a pleasure ☺️

He is always very respectful of your levels and checks you're ok before shooting anything different.

Another big thumbs up from me, thanks for a great evening shooting 😃

Jasper Foxx

I worked with David for the first time today at a photography and modelling event at Liverpool's Libre Studio where we got paired up for the first shoot of the day with some classic portrait shots.

David’s enthusiasm was apparent from the first introduction and his energy made the whole process very fun from start to finish while we tried out a variation of ideas.

His polite approach, professional attitude and sheer fun characteristics (which had me breaking my serious character) made it an excellent way to start the day.

We even tried an outfit which was completely out of my comfort zone but David was very committed to getting the right shot and the photos we achieved throughout are fantastic so I am very pleased and would highly recommend working with him.

hannah_louise

We decided to make the most of the Welsh landscapes for the last time this year in our second shoot. This time to the beach on Anglesey, we had an early start to catch the gorgeous sun hitting the sand. We worked together on the outfits which again worked perfectly for our setting.

We made the most of the beach, dunes and sea to get a variety of shots. The results are amazing and really capture the feel we were after. David fully commits to the shots he wants to get, getting into the sea himself. He was happy to both let me lead and give direction, early on in the shoot we were on the same page with shots flowing beautifully.

After a chilly morning in the Welsh sea he made sure I warmed up afterwards including the all important hot chocolate! Sadly we lost the white dress to the sea but maybe we’ll find it again when we venture back out to the coast. Thanks for another brilliant shoot David, cannot wait for the next! 😄

hannah_louise

Fantastic first shoot with David, we went into wild wales to find magical landscapes and waterfalls. David was brilliant finding these lovely locations before the shoot, he brought along great energy and different outfits to try which worked really well and we got some incredible shots.

He was very thoughtful making sure I was warm between sets 😊. I had so much fun on this shoot and laughed a lot! Can’t recommend David highly enough!

Kym Williams

Had such a great second shoot with David!

David always brings really cool ideas to the table and we shot 3 completely different looks!

We did some creative make up and I honestly feel i have

Images my portfolio is missing.

David is really fun to work with chatty kind and always put the model first making sure I was warm enough and there was tea/coffee

David is also full of great and fun ideas if you want a day shooting stuff you dont have in your port and a day shooting with a great photographer make sure you work with David

AchilliaModel

David and I had a great first shoot covering everything from woodland to fairytale, fashion to futuristic assassin! Sadly the weather was against us for the planned location but David was very prepared and had booked the studio as a backup (he's excellent at keeping in convoy between locations!!) ☺️

Despite not having planned for this we managed to cover lots of fantastic sets from which I cannot wait to see the images!!

David is professional, friendly, funny, very respectful and never pushy. I would fully recommend shooting with him be it on location or in the studio (which has plenty of backdrops, opportunities for use of natural light and is fully equipped with biscuits!). I cannot wait to shoot together again and cover all the fun ideas we have planned!! ☺️

Alimony

Wow what a fab outdoor shoot in the wilderness!

The weather was more than we had hoped for and we shot in multiple locations with fun drives inbetween mini hikes to find some of David's favourite photography spots.

He is always thoroughly enjoyable company, completely safe and reliable and very talented. His eye for structure in an image is always impressive and he entertains my chatterbox nature inbetween me folding myself into complicated shapes to the best of my ability

Really appreciate how flexible and cooperative he is on shoots and this I hope is our second of many to come! Excited to see the results of some rivers, tree climbing, tunnels, stairs and beautiful backdrops we encountered!

Aurora x

Fantastic second shoot with David at the Manchester studio, can't believe it's been around 12months since our last one! The coffee and Jaffa cakes were flowing as much as the ideas and awesome images. So much fun, experimenting with my inner contortionist creating bends and angles and managed to get some duo shots with the lovely Raven. David is an amazing photographer with an eye for detail. Definitely recommend

Aurora x

Studio shoot, after the outdoor mishap with the umbrella, with David was brilliant!

He is so great to get along with, funny and a passionate photographer. He made me feel so comfortable and at ease, we created some incredible images and had a lot of fun doing it, I feel my confidence has grown in front of the camera ten fold thanks to David and his awesome direction too. I brought a few things, He brought loads of things to try which I would never have thought of, so we had an overflowing wardrobe to go at.

Definitely, definitely recommend David to shoot with, and look forward to our next one!