References for Amazilia Photography

Rosa Brighid

I had a lovely and unforgettable shoot with Paul at a top location buzzing with wildlife, stunning scenery and we managed to avoid all the dog walkers and runners!!

I admire his planning and the calm confident manner in which he works. The shoot did not disapoint as he prepped well to ensure we were able to get the best results.

Love his portfolio so was so pleased when he wanted to shoot, I would reccomend him to all, a true artist! Thank you very much!

Ivory Flame

It was a pleasure to work with Paul at a delightful farm location in Nottinghamshire over two sunny September days. I found him completely professional, such pleasant company and considerate of my comfort throughout.

I enjoyed his calm way of working, allowing me to flow through both posed and more natural movements, being open to ideas and exploring different lighting and moods. I love that he focusses on pure art nude, stripping back to our harmony with the earth. His passion for the countryside and animals was wonderful, and I'm glad we got to talk and find out more about each other as we worked, which I always value in creative connections. I felt he is a really positive, respectful and encouraging person.

The land owners (his family connections) were also so welcoming, giving us lifts to locations that were further away, offering tea and cake, and gifted me a lavender plant for my garden. Such a lovely experience and I'm excited for the images created! :-)

INFINITY Model

I've had the pleasure to shoot with Paul twice now, first time on the beautiful volcanic island of Lanzarote for a week, after which Paul kindly invited me to shoot around his serene home island of Alderney, Channel Islands.

Having had such a fantastic experience the first time, I was very much looking forward to creating with Paul again. This time his lovely wife Catherine also welcomed me to their home. They're both wonderful artists using different mediums, which is a very inspiring environment to find yourself in and I am grateful for how welcoming and accommodating they both are.

I had my own separate cosy bedroom covered with Catherine's beautiful paintings, I was well looked after and cared for throughout my stay.

The plan was to shoot art nude all over the beautiful island, but due to some challenging weather conditions, we had to adapt and come up with a backup plan. Paul was of course well prepared, and had a trick or two up his sleeve. Not only did he manage to secure access to an awesome local art gallery/wine bar, he also set up a mini studio in his home for when we couldn't shoot outdoors.

Throughout my time on the island we shot a mixture of art nude indoors, studio bodyscapes and of course art nude outdoors in some stunning locations. The island offers such an array of beauty spots, it's a creative's playground. Paul took me to some beautiful nature spots, and goes without saying he captured many stunning shots. I am very much looking forward to seeing how they turn out once edited, as the work we produced in Lanzarote was truly amazing and some of my best work.

It goes without saying that Paul is highly recommended, he is a fantastic photographer and an awesome person to be around. There's a depth and also a sense of comfort in his presence, he is welcoming, kind, inspiring and simply a pleasure to create with.

If you get the opportunity to create with Paul, you would be silly not to. Thank you so much Paul, I hope to create again with you in the future!

FleursDuMal

I had a fantastic shoot with Paul at my place on Friday. From the start,

Paul was amazing to work with. Pre-coms were always quick, detailed and informative.

He is enthusiastic about photography, and his professionalism shone through at all times. Paul was punctual and clear of the ideas he wanted on the day. He allowed me to pose freely but also was great at providing some direction when needed! He was very encouraging and polite, making me feel great in front of the camera.

The photos on the back of the camera looked absolutely fantastic and I am really excited to see the finished result.

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Paul to any one else wanting to work with him and I would love to work with him again.

The Dahls Photowerks

For the second year in a row we have had the absolute pleasure of hosting Paul on our Icelandic Adventure, and what an adventure it was.

Paul is genuinely one of our favourite photographers, and people for that matter, to spend time with, so we are so grateful that he wanted to come along, yet again.

Paul's art nude photography is absolutely sublime so having the chance to work with him on multiple occasions is an honour and privilege, yet he remains one of the most modest and down-to-earth individuals you could wish to meet. Polite, professional, compassionate and caring and ever conscientious of model comfort and safety.

Any time spent with Paul will surely be remembered fondly and we really hope to see him again soon.

Irida

A few months Paul got in touch with me interested in booking me for a few day's of shoots in beautiful Faro, Portugal and I am so happy he did !

Pre comms were professional and very clear and the shoot got arranged fast.

Paul is a very talented and passionate about his craft photographer with a natural talent of capturing one with nature style photos. The photo's look incredible and can't wait to see some of them uploaded on here!

Paul and his wife were fantastic hosts making sure I had everything I needed.

I'm very happy to highly recommend Paul to all models!

Baldbraveandbeautiful

Just finished shooting with Paul for two mornings back on my birthplace of Guernsey. So incredibly fortuitous that our world's collided! I've been nothing short of obsessed with monochrome art nude in nature for some time so i'm so glad that this opportunity presented itself. Paul's talent speaks for itself, and I found him to be incredibly professional and respectful, whilst also being fantastic company. Looking forward to seeing the work we produced, and definately looks like there's a good reason to make a return visit to the channel islands! I would recommend Paul in a heartbeat to all art nude models, regardless of their experience. Thank you Paul, until next time!

INFINITY Model

I am absolutely delighted to have finally worked with Paul when he approached me to work with him alongside Evalana in Lanzarote.

From the first communication, I knew Paul is highly professional, diligent and that we would create something amazing together. Paul is highly organised and very thoughtful, the planning and energy he has put into this trip assured its success.

Paul's work is beautiful, artistic and the kind of art I aim to produce in my career, so coupled with the dramatic locations of Lanzarote- I can confidently say we produced some absolute masterpieces. I am very much looking forward to seeing the finished works, because back of camera looked fantastic.

It was also a great delight to work alongside Evalana, and again, Paul's knowhow has also paid off in this respect as she was not only a fantastic model to work with, but a great companion on the trip.

All in all, I am absolutely honoured to have worked with Paul, his artistic talent is one of the best, and I do hope we continue our collaboration. Highly recommended by me, thank you so much Paul, it was a real delight to have created with you.

Evalana

I had the most amazing time shooting with Paul. He is so talented and has a brilliant eye for photography, especially in Nature. Pre comms were fantastic. So refreshing to shoot with someone who is passionate about their craft. Paul is a brilliant communicator. He thinks about everything, is very prepared and made sure I was well informed and had planned everything out before the shoot. It was definitely a stress free shoot and a really wonderful few days.

I came away feeling on top of the world, and excited to return 🥲

I am sooo happy to have been invited over to Paul’s home island, which is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. The panoramic views were gorgeous. There were so many amazing sites and places, I was so lucky to experience and see all of this in a few days as Paul knows the island very well. It was great that he knew how to get to them as well! I dared myself to take on the hikes, but felt so safe with Paul. He was always keeping an eye, making sure I was safe and was there to give me a hand if ever I needed. It felt like such a win when we made it down and then back to the top again 😁🙌🏻 I had an absolutely incredible experience.

I was super lucky as well to have the opportunity to work with a local artist which Paul had organised for me. How awesome is that?! And so cool of Paul to get me more work on my visit. I’m so grateful.

It was so nice to meet Paul’s lovely wife, C. She is one of the most caring, considerate and thoughtful ladies I’ve ever met. She is a super talented artist too! I honestly miss them both since I left! They made me feel so welcome and so at home🥹 C cooked and prepared meals for us which we enjoyed together (some of my fave memories from my trip! Delicious food, gorgeous views and great company) and even joined us on a few outings to either be lookout or help us on the shoot. She was so helpful it was so great to have her there with us.

I would HIGHLY recommend 100000%!!!

I really hope to have the opportunity to shoot with Paul again in the future 🤞🏻

Thank you so much Paul & C for everything. ❤️

Lana xx

freespirit

-With Sincere apologies to Paul for this somewhat belated reference.

I was most honoured that Paul chose me, after a number of years of working together, for the rare and precious opportunity of shooting outdoor art nude in Iceland. It's not every photographer on this site who would be brave enough to contemplate hiring a 124 year-old art nude model, but I'm so pleased that Paul is not daunted by such trivialities, and instead is focused on the the model's actual work, and her work ethic. The Iceland shoot was especially exciting creatively, as it comes at a time when Paul has been busy getting his photography published, and is leading up to his exhibition in Alderney at the beginning of September, with the prospect of a further, future exhibition including our combined work in Iceland.

As if shooting in one of the most beautifully photogenic places in the world wasn't enough, I also got to finally shoot with Rebecca Tun, a model and photographer whose work I have long admired, as Paul chose to use the Iceland location as an opportunity for a duo model shoot (sensible and wise, I think, as it is a taxing environment, and having 2 models allowed us the occasional respite, the chance to restore our energy so we could continue to produce optimal results).

I was especially nervous and acutely conscious that it was important to make the most of this rare opportunity, so I was sleepless for much of the time before and during the 8-day shoot (of course, it didn't get dark in Iceland until 11pm or so, with sunrise starting at around 3 am, which meant we could maximise the light for sunrise shoots, and I was running on a kind of freakish nervous energy most of the time. Paul was patient and generous in allowing me to try some of my more "way- out" creative ideas).

I like to get good and great shots "in the bag" as they say, straightaway, especially in location shoots abroad, so that I know the photographer is starting to achieve the realisation of his vision as soon as possible- that he's getting what he wanted. And Paul has always been kind in letting us know along the way that he was happy with the photographic results he was seeing, and also letting us as models review and rate the images on the back of his camera. I really appreciate this aspect of working with Paul, as it makes his shoots feel much more of a true collaboration- the fact that he does take the perspective of his models seriously, and with respect. And because Rebecca is also such an accomplished creative photographer, we were able to have illuminating 3- way conversations pertaining to photography in the long drives and at dinner time, which made for a richer learning experience.

Paul did "rein me in" towards the end of the shoot, on the penultimate day, when there was an especially powerful icy wind, and I had been planning to do grand jetés (split leaps) near the top of one of the most iconic sites in Snæfellsnes. Paul sensibly pointed out that if the wind blew me over "there will be no recovering from that fall." So he instead found a stunning snowy mountain range backdrop where I could try some balletic leaps and poses, without taking undue risks. In doing so he may have saved my life. We got images which were just as beautiful as what I'd been pre-visualising in my mind.

Although I suppose no creative collaboration is ever perfect, (there's unlikely to be complete concurrence between creatives, which is what keeps things "interesting" as they say) my work with Paul is probably the closest I've experienced to a proper creative partnership in recent years. For that, I am always truly grateful.

Thank You so much, again, Paul. The selected images I've seen already look beautiful, and the upcoming exhibitions are such an exciting prospect- especially based on the great work I've already seen. :)

The Dahls Photowerks

Firstly, thank you Paul for joining us on our first ever photography trip abroad. We so appreciate your trust in us and only hope that you enjoyed it as much as we did.

Paul has been out with us on a couple of occasions in the Peak District and we both loved every second of it, so we were ecstatic when he said he would like to join us in Iceland. He seemingly has boundless energy and an infectious passion for artistic photography. His work is stunning so finding locations that will meet, and hopefully surpass, his expectations and fulfil his requirements is no mean feat, but I think we did it. If we didn't then he certainly didn't let on, because he forever has a smile on his face and something positive to say. Paul really is an utter pleasure to work and spend time with.

We would love to see Paul again before to long and cannot wait to see his images from the trip.

Recommended by us 110%!

Rebecca Tun

I had the privilege of an extraordinary trip to Iceland with Paul in May. I feel honoured to have been chosen for an exceptional adventure and to have been given the opportunity to model alongside Freespirit, whose work I've admired for a long while.

Paul organised everything perfectly so it all went smoothly. He even produced great meals every day using simple ingredients we'd bought from the local shop.

One thing not under our control was the weather, and Paul factored this in with remarkable patience and adaptability, allowing us time to visit locations more than once or wait for the right conditions. He was keen to listen to the models' suggestions about where to pose and let us review and rate the photos throughout the trip, welcoming our feedback. I really appreciate this way of working, especially on a multiple-day trip and working with another model, because it gave us the chance to improve.

In the challenging conditions of Iceland at that time of year Paul was always aware of my comfort. Having two models meant that we could take it in turns as well as shooting duo, so I was able to choose my battles, so to speak, and Paul had no problem with me sometimes working in very short bursts.

Paul's kindness and sense of humour made the trip enjoyable. He was not only a true professional but also a thoughtful and considerate companion. The photographs are absolutely spectacular and beautifully edited and I'm proud of them. I recommend Paul extremely highly to other models.

Thank you so much for an amazing adventure.

Arabella

Well what can I say.... We nearly ended up shooting on the exact date of our last shoot!... But missed it by a day!... This of course didn't change how wonderful this shoot was!...

I have worked with Paul a number of times now and always have a really relaxed and enjoyable experience along with capturing some really stunning imagery!...

Paul was ready to go as always on time and nice and early!...we worked in some stunning locations and Paul was always looking out for my safety and well being throughout (which is very important when working outdoor and nude)... He never let me get cold or worked me to the bone..

We had a good catch up and a giggle along with some stunning images!... The whole shoot flew by and I'm so happy with the images captured!...

Paul is a truly creative photographer, photographing for the art and I will always recommend him to models, new or experienced!...

Thank you again Paul for a fantastic shoot!...

Arabella X

Eowyn Luna

I had such a lovely first shoot with Paul.

The busy-ness of a Peak District Saturday on a sunny day was definitely challenging, but he was incredibly patient as we slowly made our way through a bunch of really stunning locations.

He was so so easy to work with and I was always made to feel comfortable, with him often checking in to make sure I wasn't getting too cold while in bracing wind! He was very professional and lovely to chat with throughout the whole shoot.

I can't wait to see the final images - I have no doubt they'll be stunning! I really hope we get to work together again after not too long, as I know there's so much more fabulousness we can create (after this shoot was cut short due to no-reason train cancellations). I'd definitely recommend working with Paul if you get the chance!

Thank you again :D

freespirit

Another lovely shoot- both pleasurable and highly productive- with Paul, who has certainly become a great favourite to work with. Again, going from dawn to dusk, this felt like quite a well-rounded shoot, within a range of diverse locations, affording me pose possibilities to challenge myself in each- with handstands, Ayla-esque bridges, and grand jetés/ split leaps, against beautiful photogenic backgrounds, with Paul making great creative use of the impromptu available light- whether it was dappling to compliment my twisty handstand, or harsh shadows attenuating my leg lines in jetés. We had a mixture of luck- with the sunny weather- and unluck- with the higher temperatures bring out out tourists and thus making some locations difficult or impossible for art nude shooting- but throughout it all Paul persevered with patience and good humour, and his determination and dedication to photography.

Paul is so easy to work with- so broad-minded, empathetic and respectful, that I can only recommend him highly to other models (well- I could try to keep him a secret- but that would be selfish). His willingness to experiment in order to achieve the more exceptional images- for example, waiting whilst I tried out some Ayla- inspired handstands and bridges, and allowing me to try again to get the feet and leg positions just right- really helps in achieving better photographic results- the good and great images we are both striving for- so that a model (even a perfectionist ballet-trained one) can feel a measure of satisfaction at the end of the day, that her work has been worthwhile and appreciated. Paul kindly let me review and rate images on the back of his camera as we went along, and though it was all a bit of a whirlwind in the scorching sunlight, I know we achieved a high degree of beautiful photos.

Highly recommended, of course- and I hope we will work together again soon.

Thank You, Paul. :)

Rebecca Tun

I had my first outdoors nude shoot of 2022 with Paul and I really enjoyed it. We explored my local park and took some beautiful, natural, inspiring pictures celebrating the human form and our connection to nature. I really like working with Paul - he's full of helpful knowledge, very professional and is great at choosing specific locations to shoot in. Highly recommended by me, and I look forward to our next shoot.

Ella Rose Muse

I really enjoyed (finally) modelling for Paul after several attempts at getting together which had to be pushed back due to the covid malarky. I found him very friendly, laid back and easy to get on with, and was very impressed that he'd managed to scope out some particular scenes in the location I'd arranged for us to meet at, prior to my arrival, meaning that we had a few distinctive scenes achieved what felt like fairly effortlessly. I also found him very kind and patient, both throughout email communication and the shoot itself, which was massively appreciated. I'd be very happy to work with him again and look forward to seeing his results from this shoot, which I'm sure will be wonderful!

freespirit

Last week I had a lovely shoot with Amazilia/ Paul. After a long hiatus, it was great to be shooting outdoors again, for Paul’s “Four Seasons" themed series of images. Paul mentioned he had a shortage, a dearth of photos for the “Winter” segment. Photographers have often been surprised to find that I am a model mad enough to shoot outside in January- so I happily volunteered (after shooting by myself in the snow in Canada, it is positively balmy to me in England).

Paul is definitely one of my favourite photographers to work with. A beacon of sanity, in a mad mad world. He is grounded, and down- to- earth. He appreciates dedicated hard work, and is equally dedicated and hard-working himself- I believe he remains the only photographer I have climbed a volcano with. :) I feel when we’re working in tandem that there is a good, healthy creative balance and interchange of ideas and respectful communication. My understanding of his ethos- his interest in capturing the Nude in Nature combined with his keen interest in geology- has grown in time, from one shoot to the next. I felt really determined to deliver on his Winter theme. As Paul stayed over at my house, we were able to get up early and make the most of the brilliant sunrise. Fortuitously, there was frost on the grass which remained for a good couple of hours, enabling us to shoot suitably wintry imagery. We shot outside all day, taking occasional breaks indoors to warm up- as Paul was always concerned that I stayed warm and comfortable. We were again lucky- rewarded with a beautiful sunset to shoot as the end to a highly productive day of shooting from dawn to dusk. Paul kindly provided a reference for me that same evening- after what must have been a long drive, and also has informed me another of our images is to be published- and I really appreciate being kept informed of imminent publications- apart from anything, it’s just nice to know that the fruits of our labour will be seen by the wider world outside Purpleport. :) Paul also let me check the photos on the back of his camera as we went along, so I could rate the ones I thought were best from my perspective as a model, and I was really pleased to see he had captured so many and such a variety of really lovely images.

Highly Recommended, of course, and I hope we will work together again soon.

Thank You, Paul. :)

LeahMeraki

Had a great first shoot with Paul recently, pre comms were great and he set out a clear visual of what he would like to achieve throughout the shoot so I knew what to bring with me on the day. I feel as though I wasn't as prepared as I normally am for shoots and forgot a couple of things due to some personal reasons the day before my head was a little all over the place however Paul was very understanding and we made do with what we had.

The time flew by, we got through a good variety of sets and had a bit of experimenting at the end with something that Paul wanted to try out so I do hope it came out well in the end. The photos looked great from what I saw and I would highly recommend working with Paul.

Thank you again and I hope that we get the chance to work together again sometime!

Rebecca Tun

I was honoured to be booked by Paul after several years of admiring each other's work. We had a fantastic art nude shoot at The Cottage Studio. It was refreshing to get back to my classic art nude roots and explore shapes in the dramatic lighting that Paul carefully arranged. Paul had given me a clear idea of what he wanted to achieve and during the shoot he paid attention to the details of lighting and composition so that we always stayed on track. Paul has a friendly personality and I found him very easy to talk to. He was interested in my input and gave us time to explore different ideas. I've seen the images on the back of the camera and there are so many that are absolutely fantastic. I'm so pleased and am really looking forward to working with Paul again.