References for Melanie Bond (Butler)

Donna Lawson Photography

I have worked with Mel a few times now and this time was just a great as the others, Mel turned up on time, hair & make up done with a nice range of outfits, Mel is truely a pleasure to work with, lots of different poses and happy to take some direction.

Nigel Wood Photographs

I have shot with Mel on several occasions now. Mel always comes with enthusiasm and is well prepared, always having 3-4 outfits to add variety to the shoot.

She is easy to get on with and has the ability to pose very well, but always willing to take on new ideas and try something new too.

Mel always wants to ensure that you are happy with the images and will always offer to try again if she thinks the shot can be improved.

After the event she always checks how you felt it went and is happy to share pictures on social media with full credit.

I always look forward to working with Mel

Alan Bruce

This shoot with Mel was a little different to our usual shoots… it was at Alastair Currill studio but I wasn’t actually there, it was a tethered shoot using Alastair’s gear. So this was a first for us both, very enjoyable it was. Mel did a super job, and the images taken during the session gave really good portraits, even SOOC (straight out of the camera)… Mel looked fabulous.

It’s always a great time to photograph Mel, usually at a location site, but was good to do so at Alastair’s studio. It will be good to shoot Mel again outdoors again, but when the weather’s much kinder to us, hehe. :)

Mel is a super model and I thoroughly recommend her to all types of photographer, thanks again Mel xx

Stephen J Griffin

Completed a highly enjoyable and productive shoot with Mel. As always, she was punctual, enthusiastic, amiable and cooperative. We'd shared ideas on a number of implied topless and implied nude shots prior to the shoot, and all were completed with 100% professionalism and with total respect for the model. The images exceeded my expectations. I enjoy working with Mel - the communications are always very clear and she is able to offer advice and suggestions based on her years of modelling experience. I will be looking for an early opportunity to work together again very soon.

Thank you Mel.

Sam2003

Another great fun shoot with Mel a few days ago, A little bit of an experimental idea this time, building on material shot before, as ever Mel played a blinder, she always works hard to help you achieve what you have in mind, and this time was no different.

I enjoy working with Mel (not least because she's a lovely person and a great model) because she is also curious about how I work as a photographer so shoots always feel fun and full of interest for both of us.

I've lost count of the times I've worked with Mel now, which I hope is indication enough of how good a model you will find in Mel, I hope she wont take it badly if I say it hardly feels like photographer and model now, but photographer and friend, I highly recommend you all to work with her.

Tony day photography

I have wanted to work with Melanie for some time and then when I invested in the studio , I knew I had to get her up for a group shoot and then I did a mini shoot with the other studio owner as like I said I’ve wanted to work with Melanie for a long time now

Pre comms we’re great and even the snow didn’t stop her she’s a true credit to the industry and a very nice person as well she fitted in straight away and everyone loved her , we are still singing her praises still and she is always back to our studio

I would recommend her to any of any standard of photography she will make you feel at ease and work hard to get the right image so if it’s your first studio shoot and your 1000th I would highly recommend her

See you soon for more shoots especially if we can pull off the motorbike one we’ve talked about for ages

loft studio

Melanie come to out studios yesterday for a group shoot and also some 1-1 afterwards , It was a pleasure to finally meet and shoot with her as I have followed her work for some time , she was a pleasure to work with and fitted in straight away

it was a xmas theme and Melanie brought lots of outfits which worked perfectly with the theme we set , she was so easy to work with and did everything the photographers asked despite the cold she was a star

everyone who attended the event was over the moon with the images and kept asking when we will have her up again and the answer is as soon as we can and shoots are already being planned

after a break we did some 1-1 work and she took a great interested in the images and gave 150 percent effort

we fully recommend Melanie to anybody her work ethic and her personality makes any shoot a pleasure

thanks for a great event and all your effort especially with the weather

look forward to shooting with you again

from the loft studio management

RMF

Shot with Melanie at a group shoot organised by the loft studio. Such a pleasure to work with her.

Understood any requests for particular poses, always smiling and co-operative.

Thank you for a great day

Adam John Photography

I had the pleasure of shooting with Mel at her Loft Studio event on Sunday.

Lovely lady to work with - fantastic personality; great looks; did all that she could to accommodate requests from the photographers.

!00% recommended and I hope to arrange to shoot with her again.

Thank you Mel :-)

Austin77

Had a great group shoot at the loft studio today with Melanie,she is a great model to work with very friendly and easy to talk too....she is equally at home flowing from pose to pose and does not mind taking direction when needed.

Would definitely recommend.

Thanks for a great shot.

Carl McPherson Photography

I shot with Melanie on a 1-2-1 session at the loft studio in Enderby from start to finish I had an amazing time just before the shoot we discussed some ideas I had and Melanie did more than I could have asked for to ensure I achieved what I was looking for, able to posse freely and takes direction easily.

A fantastic model with an amazing work ethic and I hope to work with her again very soon,

100% recommended

Pierre Colline Photography. (Leicester}

Had a shoot at the Loft Studio in Enderby, (Leicester) A great afternoon with Melanie. Very professional and friendly. Very easy to work with and took direction well.

Melanie can also through Poses with the need. So a very flexible Model.

Was a pleasure to work with.

Can highly recommend Melanie for you work load.

John Whitmore

I had the absolute pleasure of shooting this lovely lady for the first time at our studio in Swindon.

Pre-comms were spot on throughout, she arrived right on time and ready to go!

Mel is a delightful model to work with, well this was more fun than work! Our time in the studio seemed to melt away.

I look forward to working again with her in the future and I would highly recommend this lady without hesitation!!

Viv2

Another very enjoyable shoot with Mel. Communication before the shoot was excellent. She brought all of the clothing which I had asked for, although we ran out of time before we could use some of it, but there is always a next time. As usual we both had ideas which we incorporated into the shoot, and that always works well. We both have ideas for another shoot next year at the same studio, and many other shoots as well, I hope. I definitely recommend Mel as a very professional model who is easy to get on with, and has a great sense of humour. Thanks Mel.

Ridefree 68

This was a first time low light,outdoor shoot for me so when Melanie agreed to be our model I relaxed immediately, I learned so much and she was very patient and smiling still as we strolled around Broadway village. Thank you very much for being so patient Melanie! As always though the shoot was FUN! Melanie is a really

lovely young lady who knows her modelling! THOROUGHLY recommended to anyone starting to push their abilities with a camera, hopefully we'll be working together again in the New Year.

Sam2003

Back to the studio for another shoot with lovely Mel, this time shooting what is (very) loosely film noir, I love the style, this was for me to learn and experiment with simple lighting, Mel rocked it as usual, great set of images collected, Always recommend working with Mel, cannot fault her, She always works hard to make sure you get the best from the session, Looking forward to the next shoot!

Shutter21

My second shoot with Melanie. Genre Boudoir, location hotel.

Melanie is very easy to shoot with from first contact and throughout the shoot. We arranged the second shoot pretty much during the first as I knew she would be ideal for boudoir.

The second shoot was four hours by design as I don’t like to rush location shoots and of course natural light changes rapidly this time of year.

I would definitely recommend Melanie and I doubt this will be our last shoot. Many thanks again Mel.

JeremyGilson

My fifth shoot with Melanie who is always great to work with; punctual, organised, detailed pre-shoot comms, and well....just amazing!

This was a location shoot and we were fortunate with the weather which was a warm and sunny November day. Mel brought a good selection of outfits which matched the look that we had discussed. We worked together on ideas on the detail of the shoot and I am really pleased with the results.

I would have no hesitation recommending Mel to anyone looking to book a shoot. Thanks Mel, I am looking forward to the next one!

Daves Venture Photography

Second shoot with Melanie and this time it was a 50's American Diner theme at f/8 studio (Gloucester) and I rather enjoyed the couple hours.

Melanie made the experience enjoyable, relaxing and fun. She came with a couple of different outfits and some very cool props.

Highly recommended and thanks again.

TWphotography1

Melanie put a casting up for a diner inspired shoot. I willingly stepped forward and again I was not disappointed. Mel and I worked well together with the couple of other photographers present. Mel had lots of ideas and came well prepared. Safe to say I will be shooting with Melanie again some time.Melanie pays accurate attention to detail too and this definitely shines through in her prop scouring etc.