References for Dreamlands Photography

Tara Drake

Got to work with Derek for the first time, and I have nothing but nice words to say.

Very friendly and gives good direction as well as letting you pose on your own, also he is open to any ideas you have! Did a gun shoot with another model and I can't wait to see the results!

Derek's home studio was amazing! Has extra props and outfits plus e was so lovely to supply drinks and snacks, some good music too!!

Would highly recommend working with Derek, you won't be disappointed.

Jay Bee

I got to work with Derek on our second shoot together - this time at his home studio where we did a gun shoot along with another model.

Derek is very lovely and super chatty, his studio is very well equipped and had lots of cool outfits and accessories in the wardrobe. Derek also brought lots of snacks and drinks!

Really lovely guy who is fun to work with, gives great direction and who is also happy for you to pose on your own. We got some great shots and I can't wait to see the results.

Definitely recommended.

Kirsty Cox Hair and MUA

Had a fantastic shoot with Derek today. Really lovely and generous guy, who really appreciates the people he is working with. He instantly put me at ease and made me feel comfortable and the shoot was very easy and fun the whole way through. I had organised props for the shoot and he asked me throughout what kind of shots I wanted and what props to use when which I really appreciated. He also let me have free reign with costumes. His studio is very impressive and well equipped and he even provided snacks and drinks. I especially appreciated the extra touches of offering to help me carry things and giving me lifts which made the shoot so much easier for me. Thanks Derek I am very grateful and look forward to working with you again and seeing the pics from today!

Everly Rose

I had a lovely shoot with Derek las week on my recent mini tour down South.

After a false start on Thursday due to Storm Doris and my train getting cancelled Derek kindly re scheduled for the following day when I was able to travel.

Dereks communication was spot on and he arrived on time and collected me at the station.

Derek had sourced a beautiful dress for me to wear and also found a fabulous location that was very atmospheric.

Once we arrived we lost the light very quickly but this didn't deter Derek and he quickly adapted the lighting to capture some beautiful images.

After our location shoot we travelled to Dereks home studio. The studio is really lovely in a beautiful garden setting, warm and modern it even has a pool and hottub lots of different lighting set ups and tons of costumes and props, a perfect place to shoot! We did some really cool lighting shots and rounded up the night with Derek treating me to a amazing Steak meal at a local country pub.

As well as being a talented photographer Derek is a lovely person. We were never short of conversation and the shoot simply flew by.

Highly recommended and I would love to work with Derek again.

Helen-Rose

Had such a great shoot today with Derek-he organised a great MUA, amazing props and outfits and just a generally really well planned set of ideas. He has a fantastic wardrobe to choose from too. In addition to this, Derek is one of the most lovely people you will ever meet, polite,good fun and makes you feel right at home - and provides jaffa cakes so what more needs to be said! Really great photographer and pretty confident there's gonna be some cool shots out of this! Can't wait to work with him again

Thanks for a really enjoyable shoot

H x

Crazy_mad_k

Yesterday I had a fantastic shoot with Derek.

He's an amazing photographer who knows what he wants. He dressed me up in most beautiful dress I've ever seen. He teached me few tricks and poses, great directions,provided MUA which was lovely.

I'm really looking forward to see pictures and can't recommend Derek enough.

I hope we will have a chance to work again in future.

Models, if you have an opportunity to shoot with Derek, go for it! It will be one of the best experiences you ever had!

Ordinary Puffin

Had the chance to shoot with Derek at a group shoot and I glad I did, he's a great character and made me feel at ease straight away even though I was shooting in a dungeon ;) The images on the back of the camera looked amazing so cannot wait to see them when they come out! Would definitely work with Derek again in the future and would 100% recommend him to any models looking to shoot!

Alia Annavona said...

Yesterday I had a shoot with Darick and I would like to say that he is really amazing . The most professional person that I've ever met. I enjoyed working with him and highly recommend . Looking forward to shoot with him again .

Panda_pops1

Okay, so I'm not going to lie, I'm a little bit in love with this man! Had the most amazing shoot with some kick ass outfits, cant wait to see the results. Derek is warm, charming and a totally cheeky chappy, which made the whole shooting experience even better! Until next time... X

ALX

A great guy to shoot with - friendly, helpful, and a technical master.

It was a pleasure having you on the shoot Derek, and bringing that spotlight along was inspired.

Highly recommended.

Neill

he was a pleasure to work with - a good ideas, shared shoot togther.

Definitely recommended.

Christian Lewis

I think it's 3 times I have shot with Derick now and Derick is a very humorous guy and loves to have a laugh. But don't be fooled by his joking around as Derick is a master at photography.

Hope to see you on another shoot Derick :-)

LewisLloyd

We had the pleasure of Derick's company yesterday at a fashion and ultraviolet shoot we organised. Derick is a very talented photographer who knows how to get and create great images. Derick is very humorous too.

Certainly hope to see Derick at another shoot in the future.

LewisLloyd :-)

Muse

Had a shoot with this lovely guy today and by god he's a laugh a minute, found myself chuckling away even though it was bitterly cold out. We shot Tudor at Hever Castle and got some stunning shots, I was thrilled he wanted to shoot my beautiful gowns and in such an ideal setting. He picked me up from my home at the exact agreed time and drove us to the castle to shoot. We took awhile to find spots that were shaded from the harsh winds but he was such a lamb and carried my boxes for me, got me a lovely hot chocolate and laced my gowns too. I found him to be a very sweet and caring man who appreciates the time and effort you put into the shoot, even though he didn't like my little fur stole 😉 We had a good natter about creative aspirations and I hope I shall shoot it's him again, possibly in warmer weather.

Would heartily recommend working with this chap

Aleria

I met Derek during the UV shoot where there were other two photographers and another model.

He's very easygoing and made me feel comfortable. Even if i work with him for short time, I enjoyed working with him. I recommend him.

Gabriela Eva

UV & Fashion shoot.

Shooting with Derek i enjoyed because he brought out some high fashion poses i had not done before so was awesome to learn something new =)

Thanks Gabriela

Jay Bee

I got to work with Derek on a group shoot which included 6 gorgeous huskies! Dave was very lovely and easy to get on with. And clearly a very talented photographer too! I can't wait to see the edits!

I would definitely recommend working with Derek and would love to do so again in the future

Laura Faye

I was part of a group photo shoot with Derek, he was a very easy guy to have a laugh with and took some great shots!

He made the enjoyable day all the more great?

I highly recommend him and hope to work again together soon. :)

Christian Lewis

I met Derek on a husky and model shoot in the New Forest. Derek was really friendly and enjoyable to work with.

Derek was enthusiastic and worked with the models and huskies to get the shot he was after.

I would highly recommend Derek to models and photographers alike.

Andy Hathaway said...

I met Derek on a group shoot in the New Forest shooting 3 models and a pack of huskies.

Straight from the outset Dave was friendly and helpful. His vast experience showed on the day and is also reflected in his stunning images.

It was a pleasure to meet you Derek, I hope to shoot with you again.