References for Ballerina Erica Mulkern

David and Camera

Erica is a true professional model. Her fluidity and grace as both dancer and model are products of years of discipline, sacrifice and raw determination. This fabulous physicality is matched by her personality and charm which all come through in the images. On top of all that she arrived on location half an hour before time, fully made up, frequent comms clearly defining the shoot and I just can't wait to shoot again. Book her as soon as you can.

KP2

This was my first shoot with a professional dancer. I could not imagine a better. Erica was excellent during the booking process - arranging a suitable studio and discussing what images were wanted. She had obviously planned what to do for my very vague ideas and was exceptionally supportive and positive. She is a very attractive and totally professional model who certainly epitomises my 'picture' of a ballerina. I thoroughly enjoyed our session and willingly add my recommendation to her impressive list. She is good.

one_tc

A welcome and unexpected opportunity to shoot with Erica arose in her busy schedule. She is well organised, well prepared, willing to work in less than ideal conditions for a ballerina - outdoors in a wind swept location, and willing to move to multiple sites. A wide angle lens is essential, as a professional dancer the range of her jumps is somewhat larger that expected!

Looking forward to working with Erica again.

ajw photography

Had the real pleasure of photographing Erica yesterday, despite it being a very cold day she was a real trouper and did not complain about anything we asked of her, in fact we were more concerned than she was :).

Erica arrived super prepared with lots of clthing options allowing myself and the other three in the group to get some lovely pictures. Really hope to shoot Erica again when shes down in London, hopefully next time in slightly warmer conditions. Thanks Erica.

The Creative Eye Photographers

Our first shoot with Erica who is a wonderful professional dancer and we were just blown away! Her pre comms were clear and on point throughout.

She arrived super-well prepared ready to shoot. In some very cold conditions, Erica worked diligently carefully working with each photographer to capture creative shots throughout the workshop. She came with positive energy and maintained this throughout the shoot always working with grace and professionalism throughout.

In summary, a fabulous shoot with a wonderful dancer so has clear control over creative art. Can't wait to work with Erica again soon! Thank you, Erica!

Gabriel

Have recently booked Erica for a studio day in London. Her pre-shoot comms were excellent and she came with a nice selection of dance outfits to shoot in.

She's both an excellent model and a trained dancer, posing with ease and grace, hard working and dedicated. She was very professional and easy to get along with. Highly recommended!

PhilipJ

Not sure what I can add to everyone else's effusive comments. Erica is professional without being reserved, happy to contribute ideas and her comms were good and she certainly knows her stuff. Look forward to the next time that we can get together.

philsphotos

What could be better than a few hours of pressing a camera shutter as a stream of lovely ballet poses are performed before you? A shoot with Erica is quite delightful.

Erica's pre shoot messaging was really excellent as we considered possible locations. And a shoot was arranged fairly quickly.

On the day I was a little wary about shooting ballet on walkways to a large shopping centre. Erica had no concerns. And so it was that we brought a smile to a few shoppers' faces.

Highly recommended. Not just for dance pictures but for portraits too.

Martin Cosgrove, Fine Artist

This was my second time of artistic co-creation with Erica. Last time we created lots of ideas together and this time we were able to develop these further.

Due to our experiences last time, we changed tack and used photography, rather than drawing, to obtain some further fantastic poses suitable for the development and creation of some drawings and paintings. So many ideas flowed from our discussions and her use of different costumes and tutu's. Fabulous. (I do love your tutus!)

She is professional, hard working, intuitive, cooperative personable, highly knowledgeable and great fun to work with. She gave very valuable feedback about the art that has developed since our last creative session together.

She looks immaculate and impeccable. Her poise is stunning and she was able to give of her best all the way through the session without tiring or losing interest.

Great lady, great dancer and great professional. Again I can thoroughly recommend her to anyone who wants to work with the very best in the business.

GusBHI

Let me start with an observation – my search criteria selected is “Dancer” – results suggest everyone on here is a Dancer! Let me tell you something – Really? Erica is not only a Dancer, she is Elite. So, let’s start with the boring, yet important, stuff; Erica’s pre shoot comms are “en pointe” (see what I’ve done there) Within minutes of opening communication you will be enchanted. At the last minute we exchanged numbers for obvious planning reasons. Had a chitty chat on the finer details, and the weather, and a potential bump back option – hey, we’re in January! Erica is a pocket rocket – I recognized her immediately at the location – she oozes superstar. When you’re dragging wheel suitcases in Doc Martins and a load of tog kit across Yorkshire Sculpture Park in minus temps, you turn a couple of heads – When this girl does her thing – You turn all the heads! I felt so proud today to be photographing Erica. She was awesome despite the cold. Erica just knows what looks good and does it. Plenty of wardrobe changes available, that we didn’t fully use, but just up for everything with alacrity. Also – she gave valued advice! (I’m new to the dance thing) We had a great time, it flew by. Look after your dancers and models, always put them, and their welfare first, and they will deliver. You will have a great shoot with Erica, I don’t have a bad word to say, far from it. (although selfishly I want to keep her for myself) I shot an amazing dancer today and an amazing friendly, chatty, and extremely talented person, in not the most favourable conditions. I also feel I made a good friend!

Jackson Kiss

Excellent professional, great pre-shoot communication and very helpful. Thoroughly recommended.

Martin Cosgrove, Fine Artist

Erica is a highly professional competent and capable dancer and model and a total joy to work with. She communicated clearly about her boundaries and expectations prior to the session and asked for a reference from one of my existing models to ensure that I was safe to work with. She turned up on time and worked with me all the way through.

This was my first time with her and we spent the time drawing and some photography to support the drawings.

She is able to stay still for prolonged periods of time and has a really good understanding of the challenges of this process even though she has only ever worked with photographers before.

She has an extensive knowledge of dance and was able to give me lots of ideas as we worked collaboratively together to create something new and beautiful. She came to the studio with lots of different outfits and some great ideas. Time just disappeared and I was left with lots of resource material to work with.

I would happily work with Erica again and can thoroughly recommend her to anyone who would like to work with an excellent dancer who really knows her profession.

Picman

I had a shoot with Erica yesterday and she was amazing. She is a professional dancer and it shows. She knows exactly how to move and pose. She brought everything I asked. She worked tirelessly for four hours and I have some wonderful images. She was great to work with and I definitely want to work with her again.

GillBat

I asked Erica to model and provide us with some dance poses at an event I co-ordinated for BLESMA - a charity supporting limbless veterans. She communicated with me prior to the shoot and asked about what was required etc. On the day she arrived in plenty of time and was ready to start on time. She was very friendly with everyone and provided the group with some excellent poses for shots and they were amazed with her dance skills. She was so accommodating and nothing was too much trouble for her to try. We had a fabulous morning’s shoot and got some fabulous images. I can highly recommend her - one amazing lady and excellent at her craft!

Oakworth fineart photography

Had a brilliant shoot with Erica this woman is an extremely talented ballerina and great dancer aswell she is fun to work with. She really is the complete package, with incredible talent moves I am absolutely sure that she went above and beyond in her preparations, I could not have asked for more. Work with this ballerina and dancer and model and I promise you will not be disappointed can’t wait to shoot her again

Shot last week

Stillshot

Wow . Is the only word you need with this lovely lady . A dancer that is truly breathtaking. If you haven’t worked with her then send her a message and sort something out. This was my second time working with Erica and certainly not my last . Big thanks from me x

P West

First Time working with Erica what a great experience hopefully it won't be my last

jen50bj47

Had our 2nd shoot with Erica @ Silkwood Studios. What can we say about this amazing young lady other than how absolutely brilliant she is.

Communication prior to shoot was fantastic and truly appreciated, from the very moment we booked the shoot we collaborated and shared our ideas - invaluable to us.

Erica has a great personality, extremely approachable and friendly and a sheer joy to work with - our time flew by.

Loved the way we could suggest a 'mood' and she would instantly engage with it - made our job so pleasurable. Needless to say we will certainly keep coming back for another shoot.

Erica has a very strong work ethic and never seems to tire - she is so full of energy.

Sending our sincere gratitude and many thanks for a truly amazing shoot.

Very best wishes

Jen & Barry xx

jen50bj47

Attended a group shoot with Erica. We have photographed Erica on a few occasions now and she never disappoints. Erica is very creative, a beautiful young lady full of poise & grace.

She is a pleasure to work with, very professional but very approachable. Erica is very focused and gives 100%, she creates beautiful shapes and movement and always full of grace.

Looking forward to our next booked shoot with her.

Many thanks Erica you are a real pleasure to work with.

jen50bj47

Barry & I had our 3rd photoshoot with Erica @ the CWG (Camera Workshop Group). Erica worked incredibly hard providing 21 photographers with beautiful elegant images - not an easy task; but being the professional she undoubtedly is she pulled it off with ease and style.

Barry & I absolutely adore working with Erica, she is very creative herself but also very willing to take on board your suggestions. She is a joy to work with and makes our job as photographers a privilege and a pleasure .

Already thinking ahead to the New Year and putting together another shoot with this remarkable young lady.

110% recommendation from Barry & I.

Thank you Erica you are always such a pleasure to work with.

Jen & Barry xx