References for Paul@WestFive

Pippa.

I had a lovely shoot with Paul and his wife Kristin at his home studio the other day on a Femme Fatale themed photoshoot.

Both were highly creative and came with different ideas they wanted to achieve from the shoot which kept it interesting and meant they both got different images too!

Alongside that both Paul and Kristin are super lovely people and very accommodating and I can recommend to all :)

Olga Solo

I had the most enjoyable shoot with Paul! Our pre-communication was excellent. He provided all the necessary information about the shoot and kindly accommodated my plans. On the day of the shoot, he met me near the train station and helped with my heavy bag. Paul was incredibly friendly; he offered me tea and snacks, and showed me to my spacious and comfortable changing room. He went out of his way to create a pleasant atmosphere, even adjusting the room temperature for me and positioning the lighting to my preference. We had a nice and interesting chat, and he didn't rush me.

The entire shoot was relaxed and fun. I had the freedom to be creative, suggest my own ideas, use his props, and choose the outfits! Additionally, Paul had fantastic ideas that I was thrilled to bring to life. I found him to be a really great photographer! His skills are truly impressive, and he can create artistic lighting to capture outstanding and unique photos. He was so kind to send me edited images and they look absolutely stunning!

Thank you so much for such a fun shoot; I am very happy we managed to work together.

I'm excited about the creative possibilities for our future shoots. I'm eagerly looking forward to working with you again, Paul! Thank you so much for a fantastic shoot!

EmilyM

I had a wonderful shoot with Paul a few weeks ago shooting a clients silk scarves at his home studio. Having worked with Paul before I knew it would be a good shoot, I just didn’t realise how much time had passed between the two. Paul was detailed in letting me know what to expect / what to bring / timings etc and on the day was friendly, professional and gave great direction where needed. He also arranged his lovely wife to pick me up and drop me off at three local station. I’ve seen some beautiful shots already! I would highly recommend recommend Paul.

Mia Liberum

Today I had my second photoshoot with Paul and his lovely wife Kristin. As before it was absolute pleasure working with them, I had so much fun!

We took some photos in Regent’s Park, the streets around Regent’s Park and also within my flat. They were both really creative in how they used the space indoors and outdoors and it was really fun being creative with them, and seeing the different ways they used the space.

As before they were both very respectful, thoughtful and professional in their attitude.

A lot of the photos from the back of the camera looked great, I can’t wait to see the results. We had some beautiful autumnal backdrops to work with.

Thanks for a great photoshoot! They both come highly recommended.

Emsyloo24

This was my first shoot with Paul and hopefully wont be the last. I'm so glad he booked our barbie-themed workshop after briefly meeting at Studio88 a week or so prior!

Paul had good pre-comms, he showed up ahead of time and completely prepared with a positive mindset! Shooting was easy with Paul and has a kind, chilled out demeanor about him.

Paul kindly provided some amazing images post shoot and his editing is impeccable.

Highly recommended.

Emma :)

Beth Kate

Having worked with Paul a few times before, I was obviously over the moon when he booked a slot on my last minute studio day at Studio 88. Being in the natural light studio we focused on creating some really dreamy images with use of the feminine props as well as powerful sets against the differing walls in the studio. It is always a pleasure shooting with Paul and I can't wait to get sharing more of our fantastic work made together! Thanks again Paul- highly recommend!

Yoo Yoo

I am very happy to shoot with Paul again this year . His home studio is great . His family are also very friendly / we tried a lot of creative idea and I really look forward to it ! Paul and his wife are great photographers ! Highly recommended!

Beth Kate

After having shot with Paul once before when on tour in London (apartment shoot), I felt very fortunate when Paul asked me to return to London to shoot with him over a 6 hour day at Beltcraft Studio! This was a first for me at this studio, and quickly realised the space he had selected had much promise for our discussed sets to work through from lingerie through to quirky fashion style and onto art nude and nude dance. Paul was even more a pleasure to work with than the last time and I have full faith that we have created some incredible shots (not only was BOC looking great, but I know Pauls image quality from our previous shoot!). Thanks again Paul, highly recommended as always, and I hope to work with you again in the not so distant future 😊 Thank you for the opportunity!

Janna Evstafeva

Working with Paul was super fun and productive, he has many great ideas and made me feel comfortable during whole shoot.

I can totally recommend him to every model! He is professional, easy to work with and very creative.

Thank you for our session and hopefully see you again!

Best regards,

Janna

Beth Kate

After much discussion (thank you COVID), Paul and I finally organised a shoot together whilst I was holding an event on my London tour. We shot for 3 hours and worked through every style from fashion through to art nude. I’m enjoying seeing the images as and when Paul releases a new ones, which is so good to see after such a good shoot on the day! I would recommend any model work with Paul and I hope to work with him again in the not so distant future. Thanks again Paul!!

VictoriaLucie

My third shoot with Paul and it is always a pleasure.

We were working in new studio environment, and had the opportunity to try many creative endeavours.

Pre-comms were brilliant as always, and beauteous photos too.

Thanks Paul!

Yoo Yoo

I had a great outdoor shoot with Paul and his wife yesterday in central london . We start early in the morning and been to lots of different locations . The natural light and sun is quite beautiful! Paul and his wife are very good photographers! Is definitely a great experience of the outdoor shoot ! Hope can work again next time! Highly recommended!

Caitlyn.

I worked both with Paul and his wife at his home studio in London after he responded to my casting call in London. Precomms were perfect, and Paul was well prepared for our shoot, providing outfits and plenty of ideas on what to shoot. His home studio was great, I had my own space to change and felt super comfortable. Paul is polite, friendly and above all, a lovely gent to work with. The shoot itself was fun, and Paul was professional and engaging to work with.

Highly recommend him to any model and would love to work with him again!

Gingerrox

I had a fantastic shoot with Paul, the pré shoot arrangement were easy, clear and got me looking forward to shoot, him and his wife were absolutely lovely, respectful and kind. They were easy to deal with and the shoot went by so fast!Shoot like these are the reason I'm happy and grateful to do modelling and keep going, they had lots of really cool ideas and concepts, good planning and organisation, I absolutely love the pictures and can't wait to be back, would strongly and easily recommand to any model or anyone! Thank you so much again!

Bella Grace

I had a very enjoyable and memorable experience shooting with Paul! Paul applied for my casting after I had a last minute cancellation and booked me for a 4 hour shoot at his beautiful home.

We shot a range of images from portraits - fashion - lingerie.

Pre coms were excellent. I was very comfortable throughout the entire shoot and had a lovely experience. Paul is very easy to get along with and made sure I always had refreshments and that I had a break half way through shooting. We had a great laugh and I would certainly shoot with him again. Hopefully his wife can join next time too! (Both are photographers)

The images I saw on the Boc were beautiful and I look forward to seeing the edits.

Thank you for a brilliant shoot! Highly recommend:)

Keira Lavelle

This was the second amazing shoot I was lucky enough to enjoy with Paul and his wife Kristin; and this time was particularly nice because we shot at their London home studio. 😊 Shooting at Paul's I believe definitely added something to the shoot because it can sometimes elevate confidence and flow with the extra creative freedom when photographers shoot in a space that is personal to them/where they know the set and lighting possibilities like the back of their hand. The range of sublime images we managed to create as a result most definitely backed this up, talk about being on a positively prolific roll! 🤩📷

I was mid-tour having come from Guildford that morning... Before I even got there Paul contacted me showing concerns that I might be hungry/need something making up before we started work. Even though I was okay and had managed to grab something after my morning shoot - I thought this was such a sweet gesture because being on tour can be a very non-stop exercise where models get through their day after throwing shapes and poses in an energetic manner only to find they forgot to eat! 😂 But to be fair, I noticed the same kind courtesy the first time we shot when I was still finishing my lunch/about to shovel it down and I was reassured by these guys who insisted I finish my food and not stress. It's kind of the best possible *stopped in your tracks* when that happens because your brain is locked in autopilot no-rest mode to make all your shoots on time and give it your all for the people who have booked you... And then some kind photographer is just like: "it's okay, you're a human being!" That is Paul and his wife all over to be honest, you're in good hands. AND: it's set to be a shoot filled with cracking ideas. 😉 Even once we got into the shoot flow, there was no pressure or rushing around... We chatted about which set would move onto next, discussing outfits and getting the team vibes to the forefront of our shoot. Among the looks we covered were fashion, boudoir, conceptual with mirrors, styled portraiture and more! The fact that their accumulated shoot wardrobe boasted some absolutely dazzling numbers combined with my humongous suitcase (with some new items as I had just come down from a studio clothing sale!) meant that for much of the time it looked like a bomb had gone off in a fancy frock store! 😜 But my gosh was the imagination and styling living it large! It was the shoot that gave from all angles: exquisite artistic value, and wonderful social atmosphere with good people. I am so thrilled that we managed to shoot together again after what has honestly been too long. 🥰

If you work with Paul where him and Kristen split the shooting time and assist each other this is particularly nice because they both have different photographic interests for one thing, but you realise now handy it is having an extra pair of hands to help with the shot in either holding a light or arranging the set. It makes things flow effortlessly to be honest so that the the photographer can concentrate on composing and capturing the best possible images of the moment, as can the model. Their team union when they work together in this way is a great benefit as such. 🙂 We have worked like this on both our shoots now which has brought it to a stage where I know we'll get the best out of wherever we shoot and all work together in a very proactive and like-minded fashion. And that's what this community is all about after all!

The time between me arriving and then when we wrapped it up actually went really fast! It was quite a long day with two shoots and travelling for me either side and in-between, but I cant believe how; once we were stuck into doing artsy things it was like the clock sped up! In all fairness we meant business and knew exactly what we were going for with each look, then filling all the remaining time with chatter, tea-drinking and just enjoying the afternoon... Of course it was going to go quick! Great company, greatly inspired creative drive, great hospitality. What am I talking about - just great everything! 😁

It goes without saying that I shall be signing this reference off with full credit for the respect and professional etiquette that I felt from this shoot. This has been totally consistent with our shoots, and I give full reassurance to my fellow models that if you come to shoot with Paul and Kristin either at their home studio (or elsewhere) that you will feel safe, secure and very well looked after. 😊 The subsequent pictures will be lushhhhhh too!

Thank you billions! I had the best time! Until the next shoot? 🤩

Keira

Cariad Celis

I recently shot with Paul on a studio day at Aura, this was the first time we worked together and it was so much fun! Paul is really easy to get along with, I felt comfortable from the start to finish.

We shot a lovely variety of sets and had the opportunity to work in both natural and studio light. I especially loved a set we did in the studio lighting with a hat, I will be posting this image soon! But honestly, I loved so many of the shots we got. Pauls image selection after the shoot is fab too! I am looking forward to seeing more of what he posts :)

Thanks for a great shoot and I hope to work with you again!

Highly recommended !

freya Lya

I had my first shoot with Paul at his beautiful home studio and what can i say ,it went fantastic!

We shot for 4 hours ,did loads of great pictures, loved every minute of it :)!

Paul is very talented, kind ,respectful and passionate about photography which made my day super easy and fun

Thank you Paul for amazing shoot ,i looking forward to see the pictures and would love to shoot again !

highly recommend x

Coralgaga

So happy to shoot with Paul and Kristin.

It was an amazing day.I work with a MUA and the looks were great.I like the dresses Kristin provided with me.We took lot of fantastic photos.I love the vintage style so much！！！Really want to work again with them.They are really nice.Enjoy the day very much！Thanks a lot！

NausicaaYami

I had the pleasure of shooting with Paul and Kristin again.

Both are always very kind and friendly, but above all creative. Every time we start with many different set ups and ideas, but time never seems to be enough to do everything!

Hope to see you soon next year to create great new photos together :)