References for Helen Stephens

AndyWilson

I headed out west to the wild untamed wastelands of Southampton for another shoot with the incredibly versatile, photogenic, creative and fun Ms Stephens at her Hampshire home.

I only had a very basic shoot plan "I want shots where the viewer can't decide if they're sexy or just odd" and Helen filled the brief brilliantly.

Shooting with Helen is an experience not to be missed - and to be repeated again and again :)

TrevorW

Had the pleasure of shooting with Helen yesterday. I have been wanting to shoot with Helen for some time and my expectations were high, I was not disappointed :-)

We had booked a half day shoot so that we would have plenty of time and so we had a very relaxing shoot. Despite this we managed to get the first set shoot quickly which gave us time to have coffee and a chat before completing the second set, Helen is a very interesting and nice person to spend a shoot with.

I am well placed with the results from both sets.

Yes I would definitely recommend shooting with Helen as she is a great model but further to this if anyone is unsure of shooting in a studio then Helen has an excellent understanding of studio lighting and would be a perfect person to shoot with.

DaveT

My second shoot with Helen, and once again I am (almost) lost for words to describe how incredible a model she is. There really aren't adequate superlatives - she is a joy to work with , and great company too. She flexes her innate beauty to suit the concept, and adds her own creativity to your own ideas, creating a real collaboration. Hugely recommended; thank you, Helen.

Mr_Wilson

Had a very last minute shoot with Helen at Map today. I couldn't make yesterday's studio day, but was able to find a couple of hours today :)

I'm so glad I did. Helen is one of the best models I have had the privilege to work with. Everything was easy and straightforward.

I learnt a lot from this shoot. The lighting advice was simple yet invaluable.

Many thanks for the great shoot.

PeterTyler

Had a terrific shoot today with Helen; my first with her - but not the last. She is great fun to work with and her inventiveness more than made up for my lack of planning. I have got a whole lot of really great shots that I can't wait to start work on, they look amazing on the big screen. A really stunning model, I feel privileged to have worked with her. Oh, and she knows a hell of a lot about lighting and photography too. Full marks from me.

TrevorR

As well as the usual skills and attributes you would expect from a model working at the top level Helen is intelligent and interesting. I enjoyed my 2 HR shoot with Helen only regretting I hadn't booked her for 4 hours. She is very easy to get along with and suitable for all levels of photographer.

John McNairn

I have worked with Helen a few times now and I regard her as one of the most talented models I have ever worked with and a friend. I could go on about how professional she is, how experienced, how beautiful and how hard working etc etc...it's all true and all said before by many many people. She is fantastic company on a shoot and has a wicked sense of humour which makes the event a fun experience.

Helen is such a lovely person with a inner beauty too, not just recommended....most highly recommended. If you haven't worked with Helen then why not?...you're missing out!

StormBringer

This reference is for the PhotoClassic Art Nude in the Landscape workshop that Helen modeled on over the Easter Weekend.

This was the first time I have met and worked with Helen, and what a joy it was. Both travelling from the South of England to North West Scotland, but the trip was worth it in my book. Helen was a consummate professional throughout the weekend, putting up with some awful weather conditions to give attending photographers opportunities for some great images. The ever changing conditions (cold, wet, and wind) meant that on occasion the schedule changed (even resorting to plan C), but Helen was willing, and able, to adapt and get into the mood of each set shot. Posing solo, duo and in a trio of models the modelling just flowed.

Her sense of humour and constant desire to do her best made for a very enjoyable weekend. On occasion, Helen said that she felt she wasn’t delivering her best. If this was not her best then her ‘A’ game must be something else. Helen even assisted in the carrying of some of the support bags on some of the longer treks, ever willing to help out.

Would I recommend Helen - Yes. Would I work with Helen again - Yes, and most certainly hope to,

If you read my references for the other models on this workshop (Keira and Rachelle) they will all read pretty much the same, it’d be an injustice to single one out over the others, all were exceptional.

Thank you Helen.

Donald Sutherland

I love working with Helen, she's a really lovely lady with a great line in banter, great company and she gave me an Easter Bunny! This was a repeat of a Photoclassic Nude in the Landscape workshop set in the north of Scotland, in some very cold and wet weather,early starts,long mountain treks, none of which deterred Helen. She displayed a fantastic range of artistic and creative poses.

Role on the next time!

PhotoClassic

Eats shoots and leaves...

But there is so much more to Helen than just turning up and doing a great job. If Carlsberg made models, one of them would definitely be Helen. She has a fantastic talent for understanding how an image can look; from knowing how the light will work with her body to producing expressions that bring so much life to images.

Add to all of that the fact that Helen is such a genuinely lovely person and you have a recipe for an enjoyable shoot with witty and intelligent conversation to fill the gaps.

I am so glad that I took the chance on booking a model who lives so far away from me because I got to meet the amazing Helen, who has not only become a regular model on my workshops but also a great friend.

Helen just spent a weekend modelling on my Art Nude In The Landscape Workshop alongside Keira Lavelle and Rachelle Summers and everyone was blown away with both her modelling ability and her self-depricating humour. Helen is a truly wonderful model and a genuinely lovely person. More recommended than I can possibly say here.

Steve1234

This was my third shoot with Helen, and again it was terrific to work with her.

Helen is a fantastic model to work with, relaxed and easy going, we always have a great shoot. Helen arrived bang on time ready to shoot, and we spent two hours working together around Central London.

I would highly recommend working with Helen to every photographer and hope to again.

Thanks for another excellent shoot Helen!

sean121

Been far too long since I last shot with Helen. She's one amazing model.

The theme was a difficult one, but I've been waiting to shoot it for some time. Needless to say, Helen took my mood board ideas, and raised them to a whole new level.

One of the most memorable, and meaningful shoots I'll ever have. She really is that good!

Awesome model and a wonderful person.....very highly recommended.

Sean

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Simon Carter

I was lucky to work with Helen for a second time. She has a superb understanding of pose, angles, lighting & composition but the technical stuff never gets in the way of her extraordinary creativity.

Helen also happens to be good company and easy to get on with. Very highly recommended indeed!

chas909

I had the pleasure of an excellent shoot with Helen at her home. The communications and arrangements were effortless. Helen's home has a nice empty room for setting up as a studio as well as the use of other rooms.

Helen has a distinctive look and style which sets her apart as well as having a friendly, chatty nature which made the whole shoot a pleasure.

Hoping to arrange another shoot soon and can recommend Helen highly.

Very many thanks for a great shoot.

harvey03

Im at that age when I can fall in love with young women and not get into any trouble.

My shoot today with Helen has left me feeling better about my photography and my ability.

Helen is charming, funny, talkative, intelligent and a great model.

I will work with Helen again, how can I not. Those lips those eyes!!

At 56 Im allowed to admit to these things publicly.

Thank you Helen . What a great model!

Paul Kent

I have wanted to work with Helen for sometime and when a late opportunity arose I grabbed it. I am very glad I did. Such a lovely young lady and very professional. A real Model. Wonderful! Thanks Helen, hope to work with you again soon!

FemmeArt

I had the pleasure of working with Helen for the first time at Map Studio recently and what a pleasure it was, too!

Helen immediately impressed me with her patience and understanding as I struggled to get into the vibe of the shoot and then went on to completely wow me with her creativity, intelligence and instinctive grasp of what I was trying to say.

Helen is such a stimulating and interesting model to work with and I can't recommend her highly enough. I really look forward to working with her again - soon I hope!

Thank you Helen.

BasingPaul

So much to say about Helen, ooozing personality, so easy to work with, relaxed, confident and professional. It wasn't what I would call a normal glamour shoot, a very off the cuff shoot is probably a good description. Along with Miss Selene you guys made this one of the best shoots I have had in a long time.

Helen described herself as a blank canvas, there is nothing blank about this lady, stunning looks, relaxed with her body.

Asked if I would recommend Helen, I think if you had the opportunity to shoot with this young lady you would be mad not to.

I do hope I get the opportunity to meet and work with you again, thank you for a great day

Rogue

I had the pleasure of modelling alongside this wonderful human recently.

Helen is absolutely stunning and an amazing model. She has the most gorgeous face and a body to match. She looks great with her natural hair or in one of her many wigs.

Most of all though she's SO much fun to work with, she had me in stitches within minutes of meeting her. She was an absolute joy to model with. It was really easy and comfortable getting into poses and even doing video with her.

I can't recommend Helen highly enough and her (vegan) cake! I definitely want to work with her again and you should definitely work with her if you get the chance!

JimNemer

What a Fun shoot. I loved every second working with Helen. A joyfully charming young lady and most diligently creative in her modeling. she looks as beautiful without make-up as she does with. Her imagery most dramatic. I love drama in my photography. And those captivating eyes are deeply intoxicating and deliciously assertive. Undoubtedly I'll be working with her again. Thanks Helen for the fantastic images you have helped me to bring about.