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Reviews from subjects I have photographed

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Jerrie-Lee Ngareta Hill
Mini-mag shoot
15 June 2022
"Brian was a good, professional and skilled photographer and I really enjoyed our shoot. Thank you very much!"
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Heny Shukla
Prepageant shoot
March 2022
Brian is an amazing photographer i did my first ever professional photoshoot with him for pageant, he made it so easy and guided me throughout the shoot , photos turned out amazing , loved your work Brian
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Gessica Alessi
Fashion Shoot
24 February 2022
I loved your portfolio from the very start, and yet you went above and beyond expectations. You have a remarkable ability to interpret what you see into a photograph that has great depth and meaning. Lots of experience and I very well recommend.
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Mirabella Dresses
​Numerous fashion shoots 2021
"I have had photoshoots with Brian several times. What a breeze. Brian is very professional and organized and is always full of ideas about how to position a model in the most favourable way. His photos are magazine quality, and he sends them very quickly after the photoshoot. I would highly recommend him for any professional or even private photoshoot."
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Angelika Sigaenko
Various shoots 2021
Reference from Miss Kazakhstan NZ 2022-2024 & Miss Russia NZ & Worldwide 2022, very good photo experience with Brian Livingstone. He makes positive and friendly environment, what is very important for me during the photoshoot. He is working professionally with the light set up. Thanks him and his team’s effort, highly recommend to those who wants to start modelling career in New Zealand.
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Tanya Dunstan
Jan 2021 to April 2022
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Brian has been nothing but professional during our shoots. I have shot with Brian on 4 separate occasions with bikini, street wear, cosplay and formal wear. He has connected me with an excellent designer "Mirabella dresses" and our images have featured in international publications. Highly recommended for models wanting to expand their portfolio with professional images
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​Rayleen Jacobs
September 2019
Lingerie shoot
Commens
I had a photoshoot with Brian on 30 September 2019. It was an amazing experience as he is very calm and directs you well. Definitely easy and comfortable to work with. I recommend him to anyone who is looking for a photographer.
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Poonam Dayal
June 2019
Portfolio shoot
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Brian is an exceptional photographer I was quite nervous about my photo shoot. Brian was brilliant, He made me absolutely comfortable and my photos have been amazing. I would give him 5 stars. I am currently trying to tone myself and look forward to do a fitness shoot with him.
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Mary Jane Vries
September 2019
Magazine shoot
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Brian is very knowledgeable, professional and incredibly talented!! He loves sharing his knowledge and appreciates punctuality. I love working with Brian, he's straight up and honest. Brian has many great connections in this industry for those who take their modelling career seriously.
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Holly Shaw-Fowles
July 2019
Magazine shoot
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Working with Brian has made me learn a lot about being a versatile model. I enjoy the challenge of new ideas and spontaneous opportunities of shots on the spot at locations.
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Gessica Alessi
July 2019
Swimwear shoot
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I did a few photoshoots with Brian and he has done such an amazing job. I would highly recommend him for any of your photography needs.
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Lisa Videlier
September 2019
Location shoot
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Brian is pleasant to work with, it's a teamwork between the model and the photographer, we both share what we want to do and it gives each other freedom of creation. He makes me feel comfortable and knows how to manage his camera very well. Nice job.
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Karolina MK
August 2019
Urban shoot Cork Ireland
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Brian is a really relaxed person and great to work with. I would definitely recommend him even if it's your first photoshoot ever. I'm sure you will be satisfied with the result.
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Petra Gloyne
February 2019
Studio shoot
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I have worked several times with Brian on modeling projects ranging from lingerie to swimwear to topless and nude. I have always found him professional to work with and helpful in presenting ideas for me to emulate while also allowing myself as a model the freedom to express myself in my own unique way. Petra Gloyn
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Talia Doyle
March 2019
Couples shoot
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Really good experience felt comfortable good with direction with photoshoot allows me to do my own poses happy with the photos . Great work
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Greta Holland
August 2019
Portfolio shoot
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I found Brian to be very professional and comfortable leading to some great shots.
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Rozeena Parikh
2018
Portfolio building shoot
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Working with Brian was an absolute pleasure. As an amateur model. His advice was great. I loved the location of the shoot and the professionalism from Brian. He is flexible and so laid back which made me feel comfortable to work with him.
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​Kathy Pe
3 January 2019
Sword theme
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It was very comfortable to work with Brian. He is very friendly and knows what he's doing. Enjoyed working with him and would do it again. 
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Jayanne Tabios
October 2018
Portfolio shoot
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I had a great experience working with Brian. He' s an amazing , professional and easy to work with. I love the photos he has done for me. Definitely, highly recommendable and looking forward to work with him again
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Lisa Videlier
May 2018
Portfolio
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It was a pleasure to work with Brian. We first think about a theme idea together and choose a place and poses ideas for the photo to suit everyone. He is attentive to expectations and meets the objectives set for the shoot. He is creative and efficient in his work.
​Lisa Videlier
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​Talia Doyle
June 2018
Portfolio
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Thanks so much for a photo shoot. It is great working with u . Had a good time and took great photos. Easy working with you. And can relax. Thanks very much . Look forward to more.future shoots
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​Helen Turner
May 2018
Business portfolio
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I hired Brian for a photo shoot last Saturday as he came highly recommended from a friend, He did not disappoint He was friendly, ,pics were great and he was very reasonably priced. Thanks Brian for making me look like a supermodel ha ha
I'ill be using you again in the not too distant future.
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​Lilli Steele - Artist Model
May 2018
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Brian has been a great photographer to collaborate with over a range of concepts and shoots in the last year at a range of  locations both in studio and outdoors. He has shown respectful,prompt communication skills and planning of shoots, and holds a wealth of knowledge which he  shares to support the development of others. Brian has a professional, no-nonsense approach which helps with achieving results,. He has been open and flexible to shooting a range of styles and concepts that I have suggested, showing a true interest in collaboration and the input of models. I recommend Brian as a  photographer who will successfully photograph your special moments and bring you great results. I look forward to collaborating with Brian in future.
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Debbie Sugrue
Fitness shoot
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 Had fun doing another weekday shoot tonight with Brian Livingstone he was great to work with and we managed to get some really cool shots can't wait to see the final shots this week
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Rana Hamida
March 2018
Glamour shoot
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I worked  with Brian Livingstone and it was one of the most enjoyable experiences in my modelling time. Very easy and joyful to work with, encourages creativity and free flowing which I highly appreciate. Raw photos were awesome enough to use them without any editing!! I would highly recommend his services to anyone and would definitely  love to work with him if I get the chance.
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Olga Hudson
11 Feb 2018
Portfolio shoot
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Brian is a very good photographer reliable, comfortable & easy to work with. Brian is very creative with photo shoot styles & open for new projects. If you are looking for a good photographer Brian will be a great option to choose one
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Marjka King
1 March 2018
Portfolio Shoot
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I was lucky enough to have had a photoshoot with Brian last year. I found Brian to be reliable and professional and was very impressed with his creativity and ideas for our shoot. I have worked with many photographers over the years having experience as a promotional model and I would happily recommend Brian to other models. We covered a range of different themes with my favourite being a fitness shoot, where Brian experimented with lighting, which added an amazing effect and difference to any other photos I have had taken and resulted in some amazing shots. Thank you Brian for your wonderful work!
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Laura Efremova
26 February 2018
Themed shoot depicting sloth
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The photoshoot with Brian was very professional, he quickly set up and had a private area I could get dressed. We got the shots quickly and worked with different costumes and props. I would be happy to do more photo shoots with him.
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Cindy Anker
Pregnancy shoot
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I was lucky enough to work with Brian when I was pregnant with my first baby. We worked on many different photo shoots over several months. Brian is professional, friendly, creative, focused, passionate and reliable. I would highly recommend Brian for any photo shoot.
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​Casey Freer
14 December 2017
Business Promo shoot and various other shoots
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I have worked with Brian on numerous occasions for various project shoots over the years. He always seems to get 'the perfect shot', doesn't over-edit the photo's, and is always very professional and friendly. Highly recommended
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Chantelle Riley
16 December 2017
Fitness shoot
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I live in Christchurch and haven't done a photo-shoot for a very long time. I then made contact with Brian Livingstone and asked him if he would be happy to set a date for a shoot. He messaged me promptly and I kept by my word and did NOT cancel my Shoot. I was nervous at first but Brian was very relaxed and did not force me into doing anything that I don't feel comfortable with. We did a photo-shoot on a beach where there were a few people but then he could see that I did not feel comfortable and moved the shoot to another part of the beach where it was more private. We quickly got started again and I felt way more comfortable and could take what he said way better due to feeling a lot more comfortable. Brian showed me the photos on the camera making sure I was happy with them . I was super stocked with how professional he is and how great he is in directing me to make the shots even better. Brian you have great eye for detail and are a very lovely person. Thanks for making me feel comfortable from start to finish and a huge thanks for the great photos. Will do it again anytime!
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Rebecca Parkinson
14 December 2017 test shoot
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I did a photo shoot with Brian today and am very pleased with the results. He is a talented and knowledgeable photographer and helped to guide me as a model. I look forward to seeing the final images and I recommend working with Brian!
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Christine Tighe
April 2015 To January 2017
5 shoots of Various genres
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Shooting with Brian has always been a pleasant experience. I did my first ever photo shoot with him a couple of years ago, and have collaborated with him ever since. Brian is a very respectable photographer, who is creative, motivating, experimental and comes up with some very cool ideas. Whether the shoots have been themed, lingerie, or portraits, inside or outside, rain or shine, the photographs are always to excellent quality and come out stunning every time. I have done at least 5 different shoots on 5 separate occasions with him, and he never fails to make me feel comfortable (which is very important for any model). He also puts in as much effort into a photo shoot as the model does, which is such a rewarding feeling. I am definitely looking forward to shooting with him in the near future and would highly recommend as a photographer.​
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Holly Shaw-Fowles
10 December 2017 Lingerie shoot
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Brian was very professional during my lingerie shoot on the 10/12/17. It was a fun, calm and creative atmosphere
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Sarah Lee Terblanche
March to December 2017  Various genres
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I have worked with, and collaborated with Brian on a number of occasions and worked on various concepts and styles together. Brian has been open, honest and upfront with communication at all times. He encourages input from models and is not directive when shooting- this allows the model to best represent & portray themselves when shooting. Brian has shown a genuine approach to supporting me with my modelling journey and has dedicated hours of his time and efforts towards achieving the results we have planned for. Furthermore, he has gone the extra mile to support me with portfolio printing at a reasonable and affordable cost. We are also proud to have been published in Sweet and Inked Magazine Ride Issue through our collaborations.
​Feedback posted by Sarah-Lee Terblanche, 8/12/2017
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Maddy Gibson
3 December 2017 test shoot
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Brian is a very good photographer for non-experienced models to experienced models. He’s amazing at photographing beginner models to very experienced models, insuring that every photo comes out beautiful and that those he is photographing are happy with the photos. I would recommend Brian to anyone looking for amazing photos of themselves, despite’s whether or not they have experience in front of a camera.
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Mei Barry
30 November 2017 Fitness Shoot
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"I very much enjoyed working with Brian, very professional and has an eye for great pictures. Openness to ideas is also very impressive and was easy to work with. Would definitely recommend him to capture vision/pictures for models."
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​Hayley Rose
27 November 2017 test shoot
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The shoot I did with Brian was fun, easy, and produced some great images. He made me feel at ease, and was happy to explain the techniques that he was using. The photos that I received from the shoot are awesome for my portfolio, and I am really happy with them. I would definitely work with him again.
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Sarah Bennett
25 November 2017 test shoot
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Worked with Brian as a model and was very pleased with the results. Brian is a very talented photographer with an eye for good light and angles. We managed several different looks over a two hour period and I was impressed with his willingness to try my ideas and incorporate them into his vision. A complete professional and I look forward to working with him again.
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Kate Langston
5 November 2017 fashion
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Brian is a very professional photographer who takes great photos. I was very lucky to work with him when I was up in Auckland. I highly recommend working with Brian if you are lucky enough to get the opportunity.
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Holly Shaw Fowles
27 October 2017 cemetery theme
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I have had two photo shoots with Brian this year and have enjoyed being challenged and expanding my ideas on each shoot. As a model I have learnt a lot about photography and what is the most beneficial for a great shot. Brian is very honest, straightforward and a very passionate photographer who goes out of his way to help you achieve the best photos possible. Brian has pushed me to become a better model and go for ideas that I thought were not easy to create into reality but I have been proven wrong! I recommend Brian to any model wanting inspiration, a push to improvement, challenges and truly impressive shots.
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Holly Shaw-Fowles
7 Oct0ber 2017 Beach fashion and glamour
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Brian has been a fantastic photographer for two shoots this year. He added flare and ideas to bring forth very successful and rewarding photos I have the pleasure of showing off to friends and family. Brian is very honest, straight forward and a passionate photographer who wants to bring out the best in your ideas and challenge your vision. I would recommend Brian to any model wanting to look at developing their creativity and challenge themselves in the industry
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Anna Linchevskaya
24 September 2017 Fashion in the park
10 June 2017 Motor cycle theme
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It was so nice to work with Brian. Highly recommended. Very professional, good luck in your future jobs..

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Shirin Heidari
18 June 2017
Fashion
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Brian has been a delight to work with! He's very talented, professional and friendly! He has perfect tools and I love the quality of his images! He's open to ideas and he has let me do only what I'm comfortable with which I've always appreciated it. I've done many different photoshoots with Brian in the past and it has always been a wonderful experience! And I'm looking forward to many more in the future. He has been very patient with me during all my photoshoots which I really appreciated it in the past. He looks after his models during the photoshoots which is very nice. I absolutely recommend Brian as a professional photographer! He is one of the best ones out there! Thank you Brian for all the beautiful and amazing photos! I absolutely love them all.
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Tayla Mueller
29 March 2017 four elements
10 April 2017 fashion at Glenbrook Station
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I have been a model for Brian several times and every time he has been professional, courteous, and always respects the model's limits. I always feel confident that Brian will make the experience exciting and fun, and never fails to give me a confidence boost when I receive the photos from the shoot- the clarity and array of different styles he is able to portray is amazing. I would highly recommend Brian as a photographer if you're wanting professional brilliance.
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Lulu Alach
24 February 2017 Glamour
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I have had great shots from my shoots with Brian. I use them for my Talent agency and Social Media images. Brian and I have collaborated on a number of shoots and we are always 'on the same page' and both parties have always walked away happy! I find Brian very professional and easy going and well-prepared. He has delivered exactly the type of images I have asked for and is generous with his time and skills post-shoot with photoshop and other requirements. Brian is talented and has a 'good eye' and is very open to ideas!
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Palvinder Kaur
29 December 2016 earth and wind elements
31 January 2017 water and fire elements
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Hi i have done my photoshoot two time with Brian Livingstone. he is very professional and easy going photographer.the way u want click pictures he will do. He is a good person .the way he do photoshoots are extremely good. During photoshoot he taught me how to pose. he gave me book and told me that i can do pose like them.
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Jess Bennett
8 December 2016 broken doll theme
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I was very happy with my photoshoot with Brian - I was a last minute replacement, yet he still managed to tell me beforehand what his vision and his plans were for the shoot. The experience was professional (and since I was under 18 at the time, he let my Dad watch to ensure I was comfortable), he didn't waste time, and he actually let me see the photos so I could judge for myself whether I was happy with what I was doing or not. Overall, the experience was fun and safe, and I'd highly recommend Brian's services
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Mimoza Ilieva
5 October 2016 winter coats
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My last photo shoot with Brian was last year and the theme was winter coats inspired by 1950’s era . The images were good quality and I was happy with the results . Brian was professional and delivered the images on time as we agreed . I was happy with this photo shoot and the whole experience.
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Christine Tighe
24 June 2016 Red riding hood and other concepts
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Shooting with Brian has always been a pleasant experience. I did my first ever photo shoot with him a couple of years ago, and have collaborated with him ever since. Brian is a very respectable photographer, who is creative, motivating, experimental and comes up with some very cool ideas. Whether the shoots have been themed, lingerie, or portraits, inside or outside, rain or shine, the photographs are always to excellent quality and come out stunning every time. I have done at least 5 different shoots on 5 separate occasions with him, and he never fails to make me feel comfortable (which is very important for any model). He also puts in as much effort into a photo shoot as the model does, which is such a rewarding feeling. I am definitely looking forward to shooting with him in the near future and would highly recommend as a photographer

Debbie SugrueApril 23, 2015 at 9:10pm · 
Had fun doing another weekday shoot tonight with Brian Livingstone he was great to work with and we managed to get some really cool shots can't wait to see the final shots this week

Brian has been a great photographer to collaborate with over a range of concepts and shoots in the last year at a range of locations both in studio and outdoors. He has shown respectful, prompt communication skills and planning of shoots, and holds a wealth of knowledge to which he shares to support the development of others. Brian has a professional, nonsense approach which helps with achieving results. He has been open and flexible to shooting a range of styles and concepts that I have suggested, showing a true interest in collaboration and the input of models. I recommend Brian as a photographer to whom will successfully photograph your special moments and bring you great results. I look forward to collaborating with Brian in future. Lilli Steele. May 2018