References for Bernadette Lemon

Stu Hamilton-Maher - Evolution Photography

I have just returned home from an evening at Aura Studios in Newmarket following a meet there with several other togs.

I have wanted to work with Bernadette for about 4 years and was absolutely thrilled when I discovered she would be one of the models at the meet.

Where do I start? Aside from being warm, friendly, funny, and utterly lovely, Bernadette posed so amazingly that I believe the images I obtained of her this evening are amongst my favourite images I have ever taken.

I cannot thank Bernadette enough. This beguiling model comes highly recommended and I really hope I have the opportunity to work with her again.

If you want a shoot that is effortless then Bernadette is your model!

Da Silva Photography

I had the chance to meet and work with Bernadette for the first time, on one of our Club Nights at Aura Studio, on a 1-2-1 basis for 5 minutes, but had a very good impression of Bernadette, very easy to work with and professional. Would definitely recommend Bernadette to other photographers.

Francis J Pullen Photographer

I worked with Bernadette at a Studio Club Night, with 2 other models and 18 photographers shooting 1-2-1 with each model for just 5 minutes each, using 3 different sets.

Despite the short time, her poses were very creative, and combined with her very long hair and flowing dress, we produced some wonderful shots, especially the 'hair flick and flared dress' twirl!

Although we don't work together very often, I know that when we do, her work will be top quality. So if you have yet to work with her, don't delay, she is wonderful. Highly recommended : )

Andy McDuff

This was my first shoot with Bernadette, and it was great.

Bernadette has serious balance, poise, and dance ability, making dance shots work really well. She moves elegantly, created creative poses that looked amazing, and made adjustments quickly when direction was given, making everything work smoothly.

She's also really friendly and helpful, which made the shoot fun and enjoyable.

I would definitely recommend working with Bernadette, and hope I get to again as even after 2 hours of shooting it feels there are a million more creative ideas to explore!

Simon Carter

I feel faintly daft to be leaving yet _another_ reference for Bernadette.

I've worked with her a fair few times now. She's been the perfect model for me to try out all sorts of ideas on - expressive, graceful, professional, organised and easy-going.

Bernadette is quite able to pose herself at speed for ages without repeating herself - but is just as capable of taking detailed direction and adding her own character to an idea.

She's also been the ideal model for a number of tuition sessions I've hosted, some of them with very new photographers.

I'm very much looking forward to our next shoot :)

RobEllis

I have shot with Bernadette so many times now, and for good reason. Bernadette is exceptionally good at what she does, brilliant attitude, creative and professional, she always focuses on making the shoot productive and fun. Always a pleasure working with her and highly recommended to others.

Cambridgeportrait

Bernadette was the model for a practical portrait workshop where there were 8 photographers, many of which had limited experience of studio work. We covered a variety high/low key portraits set ups and some dance. Bernadette brought along different outfits for each setups.

She is very professional in her approach to modelling and helped photographers get some great shots. She is so versatile in what she can do and though it was a long day for her, she remained cheerful and enthusiastic throughout it. You cannot ask for anything more. Highly Recommended.

Hunter Photography

Bernadette made it to the studio through thick snow as was the perfect model. I would highly recommend Bernadette and look forward to working with her again in the very near future

Andy Kirkby

Catherine and I had an amazing afternoon with Bernadette shooting in the studio with a dance and ballet theme. Bernadette had a long distance to travel but was bang on time, fantastic pre-shoot coms and very professional. The shoot was amazing and Bernadette was brilliant helping bring our ideas to life, always giving us perfect poses for whatever whacky idea we wanted to try. More than that, she was such a nice a nice person to spend time with and we had plenty of giggles thought the day. Loads of great images to processes.. 100% recommended...

p.s. Sorry for the delay with the reference...

Catherine Knee

My fiance and I did a dance photoshoot with Bernadette today. Communication was great preshoot. Bernadette is lovely to work with. She really knows her stuff! I have great difficulty now. After having a quick glance through my images from the day, I have no clear winners and don't know which of them to choose! So many wonderful wonderful photos! Bernadette gave me all that I had asked for from the shoot, and more! Thank you, Bernadette. Highly, highly recommended.

Andy Clark

I had the pleasure of working with Bernadette at my first 1-1 tutoring session, also my first experience working with a professional model. I hope all my experiences are this positive. Easy going, patient, beautiful and very capable. Highly recommended, and would love to work with her again.

NoemiB

This was my first shoot with Bernadette, she is just excellent. Very professional and a lovely person too, hope to work with her again soon. Highly recommended!

Emily Ray

Bernadette modelled for a styled bridal shoot I arranged last week. She was punctual, professional and really easy to get on with. It was a real pleasure working with her. She completely understood what style we were going for and need little (if any) direction. From a makeup artists' point of view Bernadette is great to do makeup on; she barely twitches and just suits makeup in addition to being very naturally beautiful too!

I highly recommend her.

Simon Carter

It's been a little while since I last worked with Bernadette - and I'd forgotten how good she is. She was the perfect person to join me in experimenting with new styles in a new space. So much so that in a couple of sets we shot just a single frame - Bernadette nailed it first time.

Very highly recommended indeed!

Belle Eve

I had the joy of meeting the beautiful Bernadette up in Glencoe a few weeks ago on a photographic trip!

Bernadette is not only a beautiful model, she is a beautiful person. Such a warm personality to have around. She puts you at complete comfort even when you're in a cold loch's of Glencoe!

She is a great help to have around happy to get in to the nitty gritty.

I highly recommend Bernadette. A brilliant model!!

Much love,

Eve

Anomad

An stunning model with wonderful ethics, turned up early, went with the flow. Thank you so much. Highly recommended.

Paul David Smith

Bernadette is fast becoming one of our favourite models to work with. This time we asked her to join us on a photography workshop we organised in Glencoe, Scotland and from the first suggestion of the idea and right through the entire trip we were super impressed with her enthusiasm for joining us.

Her pre-shoot communications are flawless, she listened to our styling requests and posted images of all the clothing she was bringing for all the photographers attending to see.

She didn't arrive in Glencoe until around midnight after a long drive up and was awake and ready to by 7am the next morning. Her patience with our group of photographers who were all at different levels and had their own ideas was super impressive and she went above and beyond in assisting the photographers to get the shots they wanted.

What impressed me equally as much was that over the few days she was with us Bernadette simply didn’t switch off. She joined in everything we did, sharing her knowledge from years of experience in the industry over the dinner table and helping the photographers see things from a models perspective, I learnt a lot myself from these conversations.

A fantastic model who we are already planning to work with on future shoots. Highly recommended!

Andy Boreham

I worked with Bernadette over a 2 day photo trip to Glencoe. She is a fantastic model to work with, offering her own ideas and guidance to the less experienced model photographer, namely me!

Along with the ideas, she brought along with her a great range of outfits for the various shoots and locations we went to.

Bernadette got wet, cold and probably bitten like the rest of us and she never wavered despite the early starts and long days.

It was a pleasure to meet her and to get to know her over the 2 days, both during the shoots and after.

Thank you again Bernadette.

Fascination

Bernadette is an amazing model to work with. We have shot with her before, and knew she would be perfect for our photography trip to Glencoe.

Bernadette joined in group conversations (on FB) introducing herself and letting the group know what she would be bringing with her. She assisted the photographers with ideas, and giving them insights on how to get the best from their models in the future. Bernadette was on top form from the moment she arrived, to when she left!

Can't wait to work with you again! Highly recommended!

Apple Pi

I had the pleasure of working with Bernadette for two days on a Paul David Smith workshop in Glencoe. Despite arriving late at night after a very long journey she was first up the next morning getting herself ready. Her enthusiasm and happy nature was non-stop for the next two days. She was happy to get cold and get wet, and was very patient with all of us. Her experience as a model was clear, but it was the fluidity of her movement and her poise that set her apart. Her dance poses were fantastic, and she worked with us to get some fantastic pictures.

I would recommend Bernadette without hesitation and would definitely work with her again.