References for Akasha

Jim Vincible

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Akasha (with the fabulous photographer John at Dazzle) and I simply cannot say enough good things about her. She is a stunning woman who poses and photographs immaculately. She has an incredible instinct for the camera and knows how to capture the "moment". She is an absolute sweetheart to work with and is exceptionally easygoing. And most important of all, she gives everything to the shoot and brings out the best in everyone involved, pushing the photographer and fellow model alike to achieve the finest results possible. Of all the models I've worked with, Akasha and I had perhaps the best and easiest rapport – and we had never even met before the shoot! This girl has everything you could possibly ask for on a shoot, and I give her my fullest endorsement without a moment's hesitation. She's absolutely fantastic.

John at Dazzle (John Coles)

I am taking the very unusual step of posting identical feedback for two models. I hope that those reading this will forgive me, and understand that this is because my comments apply so perfectly to both.

After completing a full day shoot with Akasha and Cocaine James, then driving back through three counties, the very first thing I really wanted to do was to get some food in the oven, open a bottle of wine, and then sit and eat.

In fact, I opened the wine (as you do) then opened the laptop to share our jointly chosen favourites from the shoot with my partner! An hour or so later we thought about food, but what was really important was that both Akasha and James had produced some really exceptional poses, based on a really exceptional rapport developed throughout an eight hour shoot.

Both Akasha and James always bring true professionalism to a shoot. But this session (based around subtly erotic male / female poses) would have been demanding of most models. Both of them handled this very demanding session with assurance, good humour, sensitivity to each other, and an absolute awareness of what would work for the photographer.

In particular, both Akasha and James responded superbly to my own suggestions / directions during the shoot, whilst also responding with total concentration and empathy to each other as the 'actors' in the scenario we had established for each pose.

An exceptional shoot, totally 'made' by two exceptional models! They are both really rewarding and lovely to work with, so Thank You, Akasha and James, I can't wait until we can do some more!

Russell Thornback

Worked with Akasha yesterday on a coastal landscape location shoot. We started at 5am climbing a hill to catch the early light, eek. We worked from on top of the hill down to a secluded beach. Akasha is a beautiful, professional, experienced model but she is also great fun and very brave, whether lying naked on dew covered grass at 6am, or climbing around on sharp rocks, to get the shot, she did it. Akasha put up with my mad ideas and experimenting, although I did think she was going to throw me in the sea at one point.Highly recommended, and an adventure. I look forward to working with her again.

nigel kent

WOW....What a really lovely lady to work with.

Pre coms were great and Jana arrived in plenty of time and although the intended location was unworkable we were still able to improvise and use the surrounding countryside.

Jana is very professional and bubbly model who works well with the photographer and strives to get the best image.

Highly recommended and an absolute pleasure to work with.

Thanks Jana your a star.

Photoforms said...

Akasha and I spent a day shooting at a castle after discussing details about themes, costume and location options, both by phone and by email during the week previous.

Akasha arrived early (as it was 5 mins away from her and not 100 miles ;) lol) and was armed to the teeth with options for the shoot. As I'd not been to the location previously, we spent the first two hours investigating the space and deciding on which of the costume items she had brought to shoot with.

Once we began it was apparent that A knowns what she is doing, and is such an easy woman to get along with. She brought with her a wicked sense of humour but at the same time knows what she wants, and worked damn hard to ensure that we both made great images.

Fun, professional and with a good sense of humour, if you're looking to work with someone that takes direction well, while at the same time having an understanding about posture technique... this is the model for you!

5 stars A, a real diamond to work with. Lets see what else we can come up with next time!

:D

Martin

Before the shoot Akasha and I spoke on the phone. We discussed various locations and ideas. On the day the weather was overcast and quite cold. Akasha arrived early and was fully prepared for the shoot. We hit it off from the start had a very collaborative and productive shoot. We both had creative ideas and Akasha was confident enough to try her best getting the best from each shot. Akash was a great sport braving the cold and broken glass to achieve a great shot.

Great fun shooting with you Akasha – hope we can do it again soon. xxx

John at Dazzle (John Coles)

I've just had the life-enhancing experience of working with Akasha... she is amazing because she brings a wealth of experience and creativity in the way that only a more mature model can... she is totally professional in her approach, but then she blends and combines it with frivolous fun, fantastic ideas, total involvement in the project, more frivolous fun, and an utterly wicked sense of humour coupled with a deeply serious mind.

Akasha sets high standards - both for herself as a model, and for the photographers she chooses to work with. But once you are working together and have built a rapport, her commitment is total, the ideas flow, nothing is too much trouble. So as I drove home (a two hour journey) I stopped at the next motorway services and booked my next session with her.... and I can't wait. Seriously folks, I've come away with fantastic images, loads more concepts to explore, and I haven't stopped talking about our session ever since I got back home! Thank You, Akasha!

Photofrenetic

A recent meeting with Jana at an art exhibition in London (2016) has prompted me to write this reference for a shoot we did a long time ago, 7 years ago in fact. I think I'm right in saying this was right at the beginning of Jana's modeling era and could possibly have been her first shoot (I'm sure you will correct me if I'm wrong Jana!). The shoot was very enjoyable and she worked hard, giving her very best. An absolute pleasure to work with. A few of the images have been published over the years and earlier this year one of the art nude shots was used on a Chinese book cover! Now Jana has stepped behind the lens and is doing very well from this perspective. Not surprised at this as she has an awesome presence and personality. If you get the chance to work with Jana on either side of the camera then go for it. Very highly recommended.