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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.

Lottie21

I worked with Paul today for the third time I believe we have been working together for quite a number of years now and I think every shoot gets better and better! The shoot today was fantastic we covered so much and Ed created some really stunning nude images! Paul is a bloody good photographer, knows his lighting and is always achieving beautiful results!

Booking the shoot was done with ease as always, he collected me from the station and dropped me back throughout the shoot he was professional, respectful and always polite. He had ideas but welcomed the models too. We had plenty of breaks in between sets and he showed me the images as went along which by the way looked blooming good!

I feel completely at ease working with Paul and I love seeing what we can create! Honestly if you get a chance to work with Paul you absolutely must!

An absolutely lovely genuine man and bloody good photographer! 200% recommended! Really hope our paths cross again in the future thank you so much for such a lovely shoot!

TallClare

My fave photographer! Very driven to get the image on his camera right which is exactly how l work as a model.

So far a hotel then a beautiful studio at @Burford Manor, hoping location art nude is next on the list of adventurous possibilities l feel we have, due to his skills and positive attitude.

A total gentleman so nude work is simply art as it should be.

Thank you for another inspiring shoot

looking forward to seeing the results.

Elodie Rose

I shot with Paul today the shoot was in two parts. On location at a wonderful nature reserve (nude in nature) and then at my home (lingerie/boudoir).

Paul is great. He put me at total ease throughout. We laughed a lot and the conversation never dried up once. He even brought tea and coffee making facilities (hot water in a flask etc etc lol) and biccies.

The reserve was stunning (well found indeed). So it was also a lovely walk in the fresh air (in my dressing gown I should say).

When we got to mine we continued shooting and from what I’ve seen off the back of the camera we have created some amazing images. I can’t wait to show them to the world.

Paul comes highly recommended. He is an absolute star. Thank you so much for today.

Eva Seraph

I had the pleasure of working with Paul for the second time. It had been quite some time since our last shoot so was great to have a catch up and get to create so great images together too!

Paul provided great pre-comms making the booking process, knowing what he wanted to achieve very easy for me to understand and be prepared in advance for the type of poses/ look etc.

We shot in many areas across my private location utilising it to our advantage which allowed us to create a wide range of imagery.

When you work with someone who is nice, easy to work with, clear about what they want to achieve/ ideas it makes my job a breeze... we were definitely on a roll throughout our shoot achieving a lot in the time we had together.

I’d definitely work with Paul again and looking forward to seeing the final results.

Nicole Rayner

Well, WHAT A SHOOT!!!

I have admired Paul's work for a long time now and was so so happy to be booked by him for a duo shoot with the wonderful Ayla Rose. We worked for a full day in a great Studio in Colchester - focusing on Art Nude Shapes.

I LOVED EVERY SECOND!! Paul is so wonderfully professional ! His communications were clear and polite. On the day he was so lovely to shoot with. Full of enthusiasm and appreciation for mine and Ayla's work, which only encouraged us to do more! Not only did Paul bring his own fantastic ideas, he was more than happy to listen to and take on mine and Ayla's.

It was a day of true teamwork and I am so proud of the results and cannot wait to see what Paul produces!

Another fabulous thing about Paul, was his timing!! He was quick and efficient in setting up lights and sets etc - also fantastic at capturing the shots at the right time!! Which when doing jumps and acrobatic poses, is really important! Paul nailed it!

I really hope to get the opportunity to shoot with Paul again! I very much enjoyed his company and would highly recommend him to other models!

Thanks for a fab time Paul!

Abiadultpics

I had a lovely second shoot with Paul and had great fun posing for a variety of artistic styles

BiancaJ

I had a great shoot with Paul, precomms were so on point and he was very patient with the fact my phone is dodge at the moment....he was not deterred by the dreadful weather to come and help me sort out the parking because my phone hates me! The shoot itself was fab and fun with many creative ideas from paul... had so much fun with our bodyscapes and i was made to feel very comfortable. Highly recommended and would love to shoot again :)