References for Carla Monaco

barney2

I don't know how often I've shot with Carla now, both in person and remotely. It was always a special experience.

This time it was a again a remote shoot from Germany to the UK and the theme was fashion in the style of "Golden Hollywood". As I know from Carla, she had prepared appropriate clothing and styling. An elegant dress in the style of the 40s, a fur coat (of course not real) and a look that reminded me of self-confident working women in the post-war period. I particularly like the so-called “Victory Rolls”, a particular hairstyle in the style of the 40s.

Of course, Carla - as always - did a great job. She's just very good at it, one of the best I think. And Adrian was on hand again with technical help.

All in all, another great shoot. Many beautiful pictures were taken, thanks to Carla and Adrian. 100% recommended.

I will now need some time to adequately edit the images and am looking forward to presenting them soon.

See you next time,

Bernhard :)

antoniog

I had another opportunity to work with Carla at her Back to Sixties event. Carla is very professional and a great model to work with. We had excellent communication prior to the shoot, and the session itself went very well. I captured some fantastic images. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to work with Carla again.

MartinSurreyHills

Carla is beautiful, friendly, and a pose machine! We had a fantastic shoot this afternoon at Neon Dreams Studio, based around sixties fashion. I'm incredibly excited about editing the range of looks we captured and adding to my portfolio.

An Eye for Beauty

Last week I had the utter joy of a 4 hour shoot with two of my favourite models, Carla and Roseanne. My anticipated pleasure was not disappointed - on the contrary a sheer delight!

We shot at Bath Theatrical Costume Hire studio space and the main theme was to create some shots to depict the story of Gentleman Jack, real live characters from the early C19th. Roseanne was Gentleman Jack (Anne Lister) and Carla her love interest (Ann Walker). I am really looking forward to editing the best scenes for a photobook which will include details of the lives and diaries of the protagonists. Carla is a master of period hairstyles and was able to recreate the sort that might have been worn in the 1820s-1830s. Costumes and drama meant both young ladies entered into the sequence and were not only models but actors. They had worked together before occasionally, and both with me on many separate occasions.

Having finished a very successful period shoot, we continued with duo scenes in black leather jackets and lingerie - a complete contrast but one in which they worked together so well.

I love working with Carla - this is the 31st occasion over the last 10 years, and it certainly won't be the last. She is not only beautiful but a lovely person and so easy to be alongside. An accomplished model, she carries no airs and graces, and works quietly to produce the best results.

Thanks again, Carla. My recommendation must be the sheer number of times I have worked with you.

maclarcs

First time shooting with Carla and I don't think it'll be my last.

Such a beautiful model and so easy to get on with. Great ideas about fashion that made the shoot so easy and productive.

Lots of great shots to get through, but that's the kind of busy I like.

Nick Stanbra

Had another shoot with model supreme Carla, a duo with Artemis Fauna.

What can I say about this exceptional lady.

Always a pleasure to work with, naturally falling into superb pose after superb pose. Friendly, chatty and totally relaxed with being thoroughly professional in her approach to modelling.

As ever I highly recommend Carla Monaco

Adrian6666

I had my first remote shooting with Carla about a 60s theme and I can't compliment her enough. Styling, posing, technical setup, everything was perfect. Also the help of Adrian was really nice to make things going smooth. Both were really kind and made it funny.

The first shooting but already preparing the next one. She was on my shooting list for years and definitely one of the best.

APS Phototography

Not sure now if this is my 4th or 5th shoot with Carla, and all have been fabulous be it location or studio always very professional and a great pleasure to work with todays was an autumnal shoot on location around Swindon in various locations. Many thanks again Carla and Adrian for a great day yet again.

Andy

TJFotos

Had an amazing first shoot today with Carla. Not sure what I can say that already has not been said. We done the shoot in my flat which is quite cramped, but Carla took this in her stride with flawless professionalism. With her guidance on the natural light in my flat we got some more pleasing images and could not be happier. Great communications before the shoot. During the shoot Carla posed with such beauty and elegance.

Thank you for an amazing and fun shoot.

As recommendations go, I could not recommend her enough. A+++

AlanFrank

Had a lovely first shoot with Carla. Communications with her before the shoot were really great. She is a real professional, beautiful, a lovely woman, and very easy to work with. She was happy to go along with my ideas and the whole shoot flowed easily. We both made suggestions and this gave me as a ‘newbie’ photographer, confidence to experiment and it felt very collaborative. She was so responsive and graceful in the way she moves. I definitely hope to work with her again. She is highly recommended by me

Stretchy

I have had the very good fortune to be able to shoot with Carla twice this year, this time I was able to catch her while she was staying at Sowton Studio.

I can not say enough superlatives about Carla, in my opinion one of the best models on here. You only have to look at her portfolio to be blown away by her beauty, style and dedication to her profession. What you don't see by her pictures though is what a lovely, down to earth and fun person she is too. A total joy to work with.

If you haven't ever worked with Carla you are really missing out.

Thank you Carla for another amazing shoot.

Carla gets my highest recommendation

Beaux Visages

Shot last week at Sowton studios with Carla on a duo day with Irida. Having shot with Carla before I knew what to expect in terms of her professionalism and style. I was delighted that her posing with Irida was relaxed and comfortable and the contrast between the two of them yielded some pleasing images.

I would always be happy to work with Carla on any assignment, knowing that she will bring her A game. Its the little things that make this lady one of the top models, her preparations always considered and immaculate.

Carla doesn’t need my recommendation but she gets it anyway and I hope to shoot with her again.

Brighteyed

I left it far too long since our last shoot, so it was a delight to catch up and work again with this charming lady.

If you are looking for someone to deliver 1005 elegance in the coolest way Carla should be top of your list.

Big thank you to Carla for working so hard on our shoots and being the most chilled person.

100% recommended.

Ron Andrews Photography

Now, I have been a little greedy here with two shoots with Carla in one week. The first shoot took place at the Trident hire Studio in Plymouth. This was a group shoot for 3 hrs. Carla went through several changes from fashion to tasteful nude. A very enjoyable evening.

The second shoot was a 1 to 1 shoot at The Sowton Studio, near Exeter Mr Davy's studio. Carla went through several changes of costume during our 2 hr shoot. This shoot ranged from portrait and fashion to art nude. Carla was a dream to work with, she has a very friendly and chatty personality, the 2 hrs passed by too quickly. Thank you Carla. I can fully recommend Carla.

Mr Dave

I've had another very successful shoot with Carla on her tour to the South West.

As always such a relaxed and fun atmosphere, a mix of fashion and nude and using the newly built cube for the studio.

Looking forward to working with Carla again in January when we host some remote shoots here in the studio.

Will practise making the scones so they are perfect for January...

Dave x

Camera-On

Wow how many references Carla ?? And all more than good, very good actually, well I attended a hard light studio session at Trident studio today, Carla was the model, I've worked with Carla before and she was magnificent, great to see her today and catch up.

She never disappoints she knows this industry inside out, I would be insulting her if I suggested that she needed direction, fab model, up there with the very best.

Arasel

I took the opportunity to work with Carla on a short remote shoot. We had discussed the theme/style for the shoot beforehand, so Carla, assisted by Adrian, was well set up from the get go.

Carla delivered pose after pose and we captured numerous stunning shots in our short time.

I can wholeheartedly recommend Carla to all photographers. I hope I get another chance to work with her in the future.

APS Phototography

Another shoot with the legendary Carla, the second time on a location shoot in Wiltshire including some Urban and some countryside shooting, this trip I took Ann from the camera club and were kindly assisted by Adrian. If you have never shot with Carla you are missing working with a truly professional model. Many thanks again Carla and Adrian for making such a great day out. Looking forward to future shoots "unless you win the lottery" :) Andy

wonkydonkey03

I've had the chance to work with Carla on few occasions and she never seems to have a bad day.

Most recently we worked together for an RPS fashion and beauty event at Hammerwood house in East Sussex. Carla is always extremely capable, friendly and easy to work with.

We got some amazing images both flash and found light. I have no hesitation in recommending her for a shoot

PinPoint

My second shoot with Carla, this time an assisted location shoot in the Wiltshire countryside with Adrian providing assistance. Carla is just fabulous and everything you could possibly wish for in a model and is such a lovely and warm hearted person. We shot a number of different looks in different locations and all on one of the hottest days of the year! Carla looked fabulous throughout and was very keen to make sure that we got some great images, which we did. Carla is so easy to work with and her experience shines through in every image. Needless to say, I will be looking forward to working with Carla again! Highly, highly recommended. Thank you Carla for another wonderful shoot.