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Tanya5

Thoroughly enjoyable shoot with Stephane today. A genuine man with a passion for real photography including traditional film style. I very much enjoyed working with him, he’s calm and understated and lets you do your thing as well as gives clear direction and works with you to get the shots you’re Both after. He has a real creative flair, and lets you know and encourages you when he gets an image he likes. Professional, Easy going, polite and calm, enabling a lovely relaxed shoot. The time flew by and we just enjoyed the creative moment working together! I would highly recommend working with him and hope to shoot again soon.

Assif12

After Stephane replied to my ad about me needing a photographer. It was smooth sailing from there. We communicated well and with intention. He sent me over some mood boards which I feel like we're perfect for the kind of model I am in regards to my body and face shape. He had a great understanding of lighting and dynamic angles. Once we met on the day I felt very comfortable and even when it got more serious when it came to the work it always felt as though there was a huge amount of respect between both parties. He was very welcoming and professional and is no doubt THE most creative photographer I've worked with thus far. Hoping to work with him again soon.

realstevenwu

Before meeting Stephane, we discussed themes and ideas and put together a mood board so we had a sense of direction for our shoot.

I was very excited to meet Stephane and collaborate with him; his photography is stunning, and his work really stood out amongst other photographers.

He invited me down to this studio and I was impressed by the amount of equipment, including lighting setup he processed.

The whole shoot was very relaxed and calm which is different to the fast-paced shoots I was accustomed to, so it was so refreshing to work this way.

Stephane really helped give me tips on improving my modelling skills which were invaluable. He is a friendly and a great guy to talk to and truly loves the art form.

His photography is outstanding, and I really cannot wait to work with him again.

CaspianF

I had a wonderful shoot today with Stephane! pre-shoot comms were excellent and he had a fantastic mood-board and range of ideas to explore. We got a really wide range of set ups shot, with a variety of lighting and different styles. Stephane has a really clear artistic vision and gives brilliant direction to capture the perfect image.

The shoot was really fun, Stephane has a wonderfully calm and focused energy which makes for a really nice atmosphere, a productive relaxing shoot and great chats.

I'm delighted with the shots we got and highly recommend shooting with Stephane if you get the opportunity!

Leonii

This was my second shoot with Stephane and the results are an absolute delight! We explored central London and got an incredible range of shots. Stephane is punctual, super easy to get along with and arrives well prepared. He suggested we check out this car park he found online with such cool natural light. It was amazing, and I will definitely shoot with him again in the future.

Michael Gamble

Stephane was early to the location and able to scout out some good locations for a great range of portraits. Had good knowledge of light, great lens selection and no problem directing me to compose awesome images. Session was cut short due to me having an emergency but he was very understanding, and I’m excited to book in another shoot again soon.

Miss L Ginge

It was more than a pleasure working with Stephane. Stephane approached me before the new year. I was more than happy to work with him and organised something to shoot as soon as we could.

From start to finish Stephane was professional, creative and very welcoming. Pre shot coms where great with fantastic images to achieve.

If you want a fabulous portrait taken Stephane is your guy! With a keen eye for photography and some great chat he is brilliant to work with.

More than recommend and look forward to working with him again.

Leonii

Shooting with Stephane was such a pleasure, communication was fantastic from the very get go, we agreed on inspiration and schedule and everything went smoothly. He's super professional, on the day he picked me up from Weybridge station and welcomed me to his home studio. He provided drinks and snacks, there's a bathroom to get changed in and apply make up. I wanted to work with natural light and shadows, we luckily got to do that with the weather we had on the day. I can not wait to see the images, since what I saw on the back of the camera was stunning! Stephane's a very good photographer, knows exactly what he's doing, shoots digital and film and we had some very interesting conversations as well. Stephane happily directs models, works super hard to get the shot and is open to trying the model's ideas as well. I felt entirely at ease the whole time I was there. I absolutely recommend working with this talented photographer if you get the chance!

Natasha Lloyd

This was my second shoot with Stephane out on location.

As always Stephane is very well organised and pre comms were excellent. He was at the station ready to pick me up and we first stopped off at his home studio to discuss the shoot. Stephane is an excellent host as well as a photographer, I always feel comfortable around him.

At the location Stephane was knowledgeable of the area and knew what he wanted to capture. This made it easy for me to get in to poses for him to shoot and the day flowed well.

Stephane also shoots on film and the images are stunning! I couldn’t recommend him enough. Well done Stephane!

Cait King

I had the pleasure of shooting with Stéphane last Friday at his home studio and I was so impressed from start to finish. Stéphane is a true creative; from the moment we started to arrange our shoot I could tell how passionate he was about his work.

We met for coffee a few weeks before our shoot to discuss ideas and we could have talked for hours! Stéphane was so friendly, easy-going and could not have been more understanding about my situation (we had to postpone from our original date since I had recently been unwell).

On the day of our shoot Stéphane was so welcoming, ensuring I had plenty of refreshments and felt comfortable and relaxed in his home studio. He was an excellent director and so professional; his knowledge of his equipment was clear to see and we were able to shoot two rolls of film as well as a varied selection of digital photos all in only a few hours together. I cannot wait to see the results of our time together and I would jump at the chance to shoot with Stéphane again!

Natasha Lloyd

I had a fabulous shoot with Stephane at his home studio and we have produced some amazing images! I would highly recommend Stephane to any model, he is such a professional and works with you all the way to get the best out of you. You can tell that he is very passionate about photography and is very knowledgeable.

I really enjoyed working with Stephane on this shoot. I like his style and his process. He gives good direction and I have taken away some useful tips from the shoot.

Stephane is very accommodating and has a friendly, pleasant personality. Communication was excellent, Stephane also sent me a mood board before the shoot and from there we were able to plan and organise the shoot. I’m very impressed and I am looking forward to shooting with him again soon!

Ash Rowley

It was great to be back working with Stephane once again.

I had the pleasure of shooting at Stephane's studio and we managed to get some more fantastic shots produced - plus him and his partner were top notch hosts for the day!

Stephane is a true professional photographer and as always, provided excellent attention to detail and instruction to get what we wanted captured.

I would always recommend Stephane and look forward to working with him again.

Lucy!

Had a fabulous day! Really recommend Stephane! He is very passionate about his photography and is a great host! I even got vegan sushi 🙌🏻

Loved the work we did today at your home studio and cant wait to see the pics!

Recommend:))))

Artistryfay

I had my first shoot with Stephane at an outdoor location in Surrey.

Stephane is a fantastic photographer who truly knows his stuff and was able to capture me very well. He allowed me to pose freely and look back at his camera to see the images. I must say they were all was very impressed.

He communicated with me very well before the shoot and discussed shared his moodboard on different concepts he wanted to achieve.

Stephane is very easy going and we got some really nice shots. I highly recommend him to any model. I looking forward to working with him again in the winter.

Thanks again Stephane

Ash Rowley

I met with Stephane for a recce for a future project we have been discussing and while on location, done a short photo shoot.

Stephane is truly an excellent and experienced photographer and provided excellent direction while taking the time to ensure he captures the best images possible.

Communication is key, and Stephane’s comms throughout have been excellent along with his time management.

Stephane was very easy to work with and we were both very happy with the results from our recce and shoot.

I was very impressed with Stephane’s work ethic and love his passion and enthusiasm towards his work; I cannot wait to collaborate with him again on our future project.

Elle Frances

Stephane is an absolute gentleman and amazing photographer! He reached out to me to do a shoot in Titchfield Abbey, exploring different outfits, poses and styles! Pre-shoot communication was outstanding, and he came ready with many props and cameras!

Although time was not on our side due to traffic and my partners need for me to get home, we overall had an amazing shoot, and I’d definitely recommend Stephane to anyone! Look forward to seeing the images and discussing ideas for the New Year!

Thank you so much, Stephane!

IndyG

I had a great on location shoot with Stephane. The pre-shoot comms were excellent and he had clearly researched and prepared his location well. We used a business park for a business look, as well as in town and a local park for natural backgrounds. He shot with 3 cameras, digital, black & white and colour celluloid (no pressure), he takes time between shots to get it right in the camera and has a great eye for detail.

Stephane is friendly and gives good easy to follow direction which for an inexperienced model such as myself is invaluable.

I highly recommend a shoot with Stephane and look forward to the images.

Jaysways

What an amazing photographer Stephane is! The whole process so quick and simple, from start to finish it was perfect. Stephane knew how to capture the best shot with the correct angles and he worked with the sunlight to bring out the best images he could. I would recommend Stephane to any model as he will bring the absolute best out of them and create some stunning photos. He has helped me out with the different type of poses that correspond to the different outfits and I am overcome with amazement with how well the photos turned out. Thank you Stephane, this was the kickstart I needed to peruse my modelling career.

Bee Louise

I had the pleasure of modelling for Stephane on Monday 9th March 2020. I was welcomed into his home studio with open arms, and with plenty of refreshments on offer! Stephane is a true gentleman, a fantastic artist and now a friend within the photography/modelling world. His patience, guidance, direction and vision is encapsulated beautifully within his work and his professionalism.

I would highly recommend working with Stephane, we had a wonderful day together creating content for the both of us, and I am very much looking forward to our future work together.

Amy Claire1

Stephane is a creative and talented photographer. A perfectionist about his work, yet laid-back and full of patience and encouragement for a new model. He gave me a lot of useful tips about how to look at the camera and how to pose comfortably for portraits. He is affable with a great sense of humour and good at reading people, being able to tell if a pose was slightly uncomfortable for me and then helping me find a more relaxed and comfortable pose. Although it was the hottest and most humid day of the summer, he kept the photoshoot calm and cool, and I had a really lovely time. Looking forward to working with Stephane again some time.