References for Parfum de Femme

Naomi Rufina

Flo and me initially met to discuss our works ethos’ to see if we would be interested in working together. I met Flo in her beautiful home where she showed me her works in books. I could see Flo is a natural artist, her intelligence, detailed eye for photography and love for women’s sensuality; represented in an authentic way. It aligns closely with my heart to see women in art naturally and in their genuine raw essence connecting with themselves, in whatever way that may be. It is very important to see women expressing their sensuality and erotica naturally.

In an industry which is saturated with women being used as props and a lot of inauthenticity; Flo’s vision is refreshing. She is a gentle natured person, very hospitable, who is fantastic to work with, you can easily bring your own feelings and style to the work, it feels very mutual, but also Flo may direct at times as she feels because her visions are very clear, however she is open to ‘flow’ (no pun intended!) :) with the shoot and what I could offer. I feel she is an adaptable photographer and she will ensure you are comfortable at all times. It is also great as the model you understand this photographer may understand you a bit better as she is a model herself.

It was also refreshing to work with somebody with a clear understanding of boundaries and what my levels are. I do not shoot open leg and Flo would share with me after each different set we did. I felt that my sense of being comfortable and safe was a priority of Flo’s, which goes without saying, how important that is. I am still digesting our experience together and I have no doubt Flo has captured me in the raw and will create some beautiful edits with her skills. Thank you again Flo for your art, energy, time, generosity and faith in me, it was such a pleasure.

MissyKiou

2nd time working with Flo and again it was a pleasure. The session went very well. Flo knows what she wants and makes sure to get it into her camera. Her place is perfect with natural lights. Following her advice and trusting her experience I know we had some good shots done and I can't wait to see the results. Flo is a great host, photographer and model for sure. I hope to work with her again.

TheMaleModel

I have long admired Flo's work both as a model and a photographer and it was only natural for me to work with her when the opportunity arose.

Her pre and post shoot communications were friendly and has to be expected from such a professional person

We quickly booked a London hotel room for our shoot and from the moment she stepped through the door, I knew this was going to be an amazing few hours. What an amazing, friendly, professional, communicative and focused women she is

Sadly the hotel room wasn't quite as we expected, but this didn't phase Flo. I think she used this to push her creative skill further.

Our time together on this shoot seemed over way to soon, but it left us with options to go forward on another shoot if, as and when the time arises.

Flo comes highly recommended. Thanks Flo

Miss Lopez

Florence and I seem to share a similar vision about women in photography and I was familiar with her erotic work also as a model. When I found out she was now shooting other women and their natural beauty, I was interested.

Her honesty meeting her in person, on top of what I already knew inspired me to want to explore a more erotic approach posing for her. I was also impressed with her photography, browsing through a few books of her own work, despite being a beginner, I could see a consistency in her vision of other women. So, I was confident that we would get quality results. It felt just right.

I posed at her place last summer. Florence simply knows what she wants, knows when she sees it, and that is when she takes the shots. Allowing me to flow and be myself after she first decides where I start each set, anything goes with the flow after that.

There is a real freedom in knowing that Flo would respect my levels, as a nude model herself she knows how important trust is and how hard it can be to find it. This trust allowed me to pose more erotically and freely than usual. This shows in the results. The trust remains intact.

Her images feel sensual, erotic and emotive. Raw, unique captures of me. It is liberating to see myself this way. Perfectly imperfect, strong images. Flawed beauty. I am so proud of the book that we created.

So much that I looked forward to posing for her again, which happened when we met at my home recently for coffee, an unplanned one-hour session followed. In this short space of time, in my tiny bedroom, a few chosen props and Flo’s starting points, she managed to frame an intimate series of portraits and nudes.

Another successful spontaneous collaboration. And that is what is so great about our shoots together. There is a connection and mutual freedom, a space to be. Thank you for our times together, all the images and our book, and I will see you soon.

Emi1

My first shoot with a woman. An Amazing and Incredibly creative woman. This shoot was very special for many reasons, and I know it was one of the most important shoots for me so far.

I keep following Flo's work for a long time. There is a reason for it. Her images mean Art. Her images mean Quality. Her images mean Magic. I'm a very passionate woman and I always follow the passion. It's important to me that every image I post has the artistic merit and there something more behind it. I like to work with Artists and Flo is the Real one.

Flo knows exactly what she wants and it was obvious, that she has her own vision. I've been asked to take my makeup off. She wanted to see the real me. Just Emi, imperfect, raw, just the way I'm. Once I took my makeup off, I've been free. Standing in front of the other woman, naked felt very liberating. I could breath.

Even I know my body, Flo showed me a different approach. She is a woman and as a woman she has an incredible sense of sensuality. She has proved me that a raw women body, it's still a beautiful body.

When I have received the first edits, I knew I was right. It's meant to be. Every image had soul. Artistic soul. Every image was real. I could see the real emotions, raw emotions. There was Flo, there was me. A real Emi. It was obvious, that there was a Real Artist behind the camera – there was Flo.

Flo, thank you for the amazing experience and for making my day. Thank you for the invitation and making me feel so welcome. Thank you for a lovely morning coffee, for your lovely smile, hospitality and all your help. And finally, thank you for the amazing images, for letting be myself and for being the amazing photographer. It was a privilege to work with you and I do hope, I could help you to create something unique. I do hope we will have a chance to work together soon and I will hear you laughing again.

Outstanding!

Emi xxx

MissyKiou

I met Flo at an art exhibition and we started talking and getting to know each other. She explained to me the way she works which pinched my curiosity. Soon after, a shoot was planned and I really hope another one will follow soon.

As soon as I came Flo puts me at ease, we did all what was planned in our prior conversation, time flew. The shoot itself was very relaxed, interesting in a the way that being guided to have my image taken with different thoughts and I truly think Flo is skilled not only to take photographs putting out the model's feminity but she is also a great host with a genuine love for what she wants to achieve.

I warmly recommend working with Flo, who is also a great model!

Ruthie22

As soon as I realised Flo was offering her photography skills to models wanting to work with her, I wanted to be one of those fortunate enough to have the chance. She was asking for models who would show their rawness and vulnerability for her to capture and I had yet to work with a female photographer.

From the start Flo was very welcoming and we had a leisurely chat over tea at her home where she set out how she envisaged the shoot would evolve. Posing for and direction from Flo was very different from any I had done as she is very skilled at conveying her ideas and thoughts. Being a model herself gives her valuable insight so her direction comes from experience and a passion for her art.

The images I received are very different from others in my portfolio with the emphasis on emotion and thoughtful lighting which enhances every shot and Flo captured my curves beautifully. We have discussed a further shoot which I look forward to as she is highly recommended by me for anyone wishing to explore their true innermost self.

Violette

I had a wonderful first shoot with Flo. She is a fantastic photographer who really has a good eye for a great shot. Her direction was inspiring and reflected her ability to capture those raw, gritty images that really tell a story rather than just show a photo. I am amazed at how tactile some of the photos appear. Flo sees and uses textures, shadows and reflections to build up the intensity which makes her shots really stand out. During the shoot she was relaxed, friendly and chatty in a way that was encouraging and positive - so much so that I did not imagine at the time just how powerful those images would appear to me. Looking through the results made me realise that she had taken me on a journey of self discovery in which I began to appreciate and accept my own face and body in a way that I had never dared to look at it before.

Dragonlady

I’d been chatting to Parfum De Femme since her modelling days, and always admired both her work and her brave and outspoken character, so back in 2019 when she was looking for a model to shoot (in her early days as a photographer), I was happy to volunteer for her. Flo is a lovely person to talk to, so welcoming and friendly, great to talk to in person and keen to put me at my ease in her modern and stylish home.

As much as it was then for Flo, this shoot was very much a new and experimental experience for me too, a foray into a markedly alternative style of modelling to my usual bookings - a real departure from the norm. She has a distinct and definite preference for her chosen style, and a clear vision of the type of images that she would like to create – raw, emotional, artistic and interesting, as shown so clearly in her own modelling work. Although we have different viewpoints on many things, and see with different eyes, I think that we also agree on many things, and produced some interesting images. After the event, I was not at all certain about the outcome of this particular experiment, as I am built very differently to the usual model shot in this way, and I do so hate to disappoint… so I am very glad that the images turned out in some way close to what Flo had hoped for.

Flo – I was happy to “give you a chance” back then, and experiment with you to explore new vistas. At the time, I wished you every success in learning how things are on the other side of the camera, exploring the many possibilities of technique and style, and expressing yourself in this new way... and I think you've certainly done that! :)

Anezka

Shooting with Flo as a photographer was totally unexpected. I came to shoot with her as a duo. But it turned out to be a great and very successful shoot. Flo asked me to pose for her and I simply said yes.

She was very patient with me as I didn't have a huge experience with erotic modelling. She showed me how to model and what worked. We had so much fun together. It's a completely different ball game when you shoot with a female photographer. You can simply fully relax and not to worry about anything. And this is what I did and thoroughly enjoyed our shoot.

The images itself were amazing. I was actually loosing hope at that time as I wasn't receiving many images that I truly liked. And both images from my shoot with Flo and the duo shoot we did together were so so good and I loved them. It restored my faith in modelling and photography. What is more, Flo put them into a book and kindly donated the book to me. Thank you very much for that and asking me to model for you, Flo.