I’m pleased to report that all three studios I contacted replied promptly and with positive attitude. Unfortunately, one of them (Dave Kennedy Photography) is not currently hiring out his facilities to other photographers. However, I will be meeting with him soon to discuss and compare projects and opportunities (I realize that’s pretty vague!).
The other two, Pauls Studio and Fleetwood Film Studios have both invited me to visit and view the studios and to discuss the calendar project. Paul at Paul’s Studio has recently completed a calendar project for a client and has some feedback to offer, which could prove quite handy.
Keith Hicks at Fleetwood was surprisingly cooperative (why “surprised” – does that say something about me?), considering I told him up-front I thought the studio was a bit beyond my budget!
Three new contacts, three positive responses. Result.
I’m really looking forward to visiting and reporting back.
We’re curious to hear how you are getting on with the calendar project!
If it is of any encouragement, started a similar project myself as a 2009 new year resolution. With heroes being Bob Carlos Clarke and Helmut Newton, latex is the obvious theme, getting twelve stunning images seemed an achievable goal in a year. Have tried a couple of studios so far, would recommend both:
– A group event at Pixel-8 Studio, in Wiltshire: Paul is an excellent teacher, nothing was too much trouble to explain, looking out for his next event, and Ashley was a first class model.
- Tried booking a group session at Studio Three, run by Jason, much closer, but fully booked at the time, so keeping a look-out for future events there.
- A session at Pauls Studio, in Reading, rather more daunting, but learnt a lot, Jes was a really helpful model.
Also booked the Glamour/Figure course by TFC, led by Chris & Terry, with models Jessie & Sam who were excellent, but as Chris predicted, once a dozen or more photographers got over their initial nerves, it occasionally descended into shall we say a bit of a scrummage!
Over 1000 images later, starting to get some good results â?? and have booked two more sessions at Pauls Studio, and one at Kaz Studio â?? determined to succeed, now aiming for a six page calendar, as this is more of a challenge that I first thought it was going to be â?? and my admiration for the masters Bob, Helmut et al has risen immensely!
So do tell how you are getting on …
Comment by Alex — 03 Jul