References for Helen Saunders

DeekayDesign

Got some amazing images with Helen, as she’s an amazing model. Lots of poses in her arsenal.

If you get the chance to work with Helen I couldn’t recommend her enough.

Kreative light

Well what a wonderful surprise and turnaround. Was supposed to be modelling with Helen, the communication and planning were superb, well thought out respectful and professional. But sadly because of circumstances out of his control the photographer had to cancel. So as we both had the day booked I offered to shoot instead. Cue short notice ideas planning and communication, positive upbeat attitude.

So on the day I met a great big smile even bigger personality with a can do attitude that is Helen.

Shortly into the shoot which was full of fun chat zany ideas yet focused professionalism we created wonderful images and snort laughs. What more could anyone want.

Helen is with out a doubt a fabulous model; crazy strong loves a challenge intelligent full of ideas, takes direction well and has experience to bring the best out of each idea.

If you get a chance to shoot Helen jump at it you will not regret it.

I’m looking forward to resuming our modelling together when it is rescheduled and also looking forward to having another chance to photograph this talent lady again

PsycheFineArt

Helen's pre-shoot communications were excellent, which means that they were literate and to the point. Further excellence followed. It is no doubt her experience as a life model which has produced her skill at posing without direction and given her a rapid understanding of what the photographer is trying to achieve, while she is one of several mature models I have worked with who have made a mockery of the notion that they are incapable of equalling the achievements of those half their age. Beyond that a good shoot should be a lot of fun and her self-confidence and very likeable personality meant that this one certainly was. Recommendations don't come any stronger than this, and I hope we can work together again soon.

imagesse

I knew I was going to enjoy working with Helen from our messages; she projects this air of positivity and energy that is enlivening and engrossing. In person all the more so. To see someone so enthralled by the place and the experience is humbling as a photographer; to know a model feels equally inspired by nature, equally in love with the beauty of the earth, is a wonderful thing.

Helen brings lots of very valid experience as a life model, so she is really in tune with her body and adept and conjuring natural yet elegant poses that really make the setting come alive. Plus she's brilliant fun; irrepressible enthusiasm, even on Exmoor in 8 degrees, she never stops smiling inside and out.

So a 100% positive recommendation from me and a hope that today will be the first of many adventures!

Lunak9x

This was my second shoot with the lovely Helen and it was a total pleasure .The pre shoot communication was excellent as always, so we both knew what style we were aiming for. We shot at Helen’s house which had lots of natural light. The outfits that Helen had were spot on to what we had chatted about and the changes were done quickly without fuss. The shoot flew by as we chatted and worked with lots of laughs as always.Helen poses without any need of instruction and is totally captivating to work with, we got lots of different styles and Helen was happy to offer up ideas as we shot. I recommend this lady without any hesitation, she is such fun to work with and I always get great images from our shoots, thank you as always and I’m sure we will shoot again in the not to distant future,

Dave Belsham

Helen came to me with a proposal for another art nude project; this time a male - female duo. This was new territory for both of us, but trusting Helen’s judgement and good taste I agreed without hesitation. She took it from there, selected a male model to work with us, and did all the planning and admin to make it happen.

On the day, we all gelled really well and the shoot was both very enjoyable and very productive.

This lady is a powerhouse of ideas and inspiration as well as being a beautiful and talented model. I treasure every opportunity I get to work with her.

Highly recommended.

AndyTwick

My first meeting with Helen this afternoon and we struck lucky with weather as it allowed us to get outside shoot, at Rosewood Farm, as we'd planned.

An absolutely lovely lady, very chatty, relaxed and friendly, happy to tramp about woods barefoot and get caught in brambles etc as we walked around the site for locations.

Posed easily while using the location, outfits and props to best effect.

Nothing but a high recommendation from me.

Thank you, Helen.

Martin Macchina

Had a fantastic shoot with the beautiful Helen! She's a lovely person and very professional and easy to work with. We did some great, classic b&w images and had a lovely chat about art and life in general. Would love to work with her again sometime. Highly recommended :-)

Darsh

Worked with Helen again. As always a pure joy to work with. Had a good laugh throughout, and she continues to impress with her ability to pose! Plus she also randomly fixed my bathroom door, which I can’t thank her enough for!!

Marco Bellimbusto

I just returned from a week long shoot with Helen in Liguria, North Italy, so forgive me leaving a longer than normal reference.

Helen was invited from a list of models who wanted to come. Her work ethic is simply amazing. She worked in icy cold waterfalls, warm yachting marinas, and was able to climb to a mountain top at 1,200m then pose art nude at 07.30 as the sun rose. This model very special indeed!

She is both very fit, very beautiful, and very easy to spend time with. The material I have come away with is fabulous. Without doubt a lady I will ask back next year. Nothing is too much to ask, and the images show this. Her enthusiasm and passion for art is infectious.

Thank you so much Helen for your professionalism and dedication. I'm looking forward to 2021 already.

Fawkes63

Had another great shoot with Helen, this time a B/G with a fairly new male model. Helen was the consummate professional, giving encouragement and advice but in a totally relaxed way. She also showed she has a wicked sense of humour and their chemistry in front of the camera created an amazingly natural feel to the fabulous shots.

As always Helen was a pleasure to work with, her comms are great, her look is so adaptable. I would highly recommended her to new or seasoned Togs

Once again, thank you, it was such fun!

pete.model

I was lucky enough to do my first couple shoot with Helen, and what a joy it was!

She is a more experienced model than me and was so generous with her advice, support and encouragement, as well as being funny and professional all at once. Quite a feat!

I feel privileged to have worked with Helen, very much hope to do so again and would thorougly recommend her to others.

MeUus

Helen responded to my casting for the wonderful Ouse Valley Viaduct. After reading and seeing Helen's portfolio, It was an easy decision as she loves this location as I do. It was super fun and productive shoot with some very cool images created. I was super pleased and can't praise Helen enough :) She is professional and friendly and comms were simple too. Thanks, Helen :)

Lunak9x

Had a lovely fun shoot today with this absolutely lovely lady.Pre shoot communication was excellent and after we decided we would brave the weather for our outdoor shoot, though some heavy showers the weather did give us some sunshine, Helen was ready and raring to go as we walked through the woods, even in the rain, she was totally committed to getting the shots we had discussed, all changes were done quickly and we were back shooting quickly.It was a total pleasure from start to finish working with Helen, we had lots of chat and laughs as well along the way, already planning our second shoot together as we finished this one, I can highly recommend Helen to all, great to work with,and a total professional

JonC

Wonderful photo walk through fields, woodland and stream with Helen followed by some indoor natural

Light shots produced some wonderful environmental and headshot portraits. Helen was delightful company, a consummate professional, and we produced some great images together. Highly recommended.

Dave Belsham

Helen asked me if I was interested in shooting an art nude duo session that she was organising with another artist’s life model (Toni, not on PP). Fortunately, I had the good sense to say yes.

Helen did a great job, planning and organising everything and managing the communications. All I had to do was provide the studio and take the pictures.

Working from a mood board, Helen and Toni started gently and worked their way through a series of beautiful, but increasingly demanding, poses. Helen’s daughter was in attendance to assist in achieving and fine tuning the poses.

Teamwork was essential for this shoot and Helen had chosen her team well. There was a great atmosphere of fun and positivity throughout. Very much a hallmark of Helen’s work.

I always pay attention when Helen has an idea, and she has never disappointed me. She is a delight to work with, as a person and as a model.

I thoroughly recommend Helen to anyone who is fortunate enough to get an opportunity to work with her.

Thank you Helen for allowing me to participate in your projects.

HabilePhotography

I had the pleasure of working with Helen again. She the idea of a vinage themed shoot, which was something a little different for me so I was very excited by the prospect. Helen arranged a superb location and another model to add a different dimension. We had a great time going through the various scenes and eras. Plus I got to play with real trains!! Bonus!

We're already planning our next shoot which I am very much looking forward to.

As always highly recommended

Thank you Helen

Sweetpea Atkinson1

While in the garden of England at the weekend I had the complete pleasure of spending the day with Helen at her home. Helen is a awesome model with just the most stunningly tanned and toned body.

She is an artists' model by trade so really has no problem working hard and striking amazing poses. She also makes a killer ham and cheese sandwich! She came up with lots of ideas and was more than happy to try stuff out.

Such a fun, relaxed and productive day, Helen is a beautiful lady both inside and outside. A complete recommendation from me and if we lived closer I would be definitely shooting with her all the time. Book her today she great!!!

Richard Huckett

Had a wonderful long and hot shoot with Helen. Our first one but hopefully not our last. Great communication, totally committed to her craft and willing to try things on location. what a privilege to work with her.

TonyWatson252

I was lucky to shoot again with Helen. We worked up an art nude shoot against a set of sandstone rocks.

Planning a shoot with Helen is a breeze with easy comms and straight froward clear messages back and forth. From the outset you know the shoot is going to be a success and that you can rely on Helen.

On the shoot Helen once again proves her amazing talents. Art nude takes a specific application and Helen understands how to pose effortlessly to get superb results. With every shot she varies her positioning to give many different takes on each set. This means you have a huge number of images with her nailing the poses in every one.

It's a pleasure working with Helen and the results speak for themselves. I'd thoroughly recommend her to anyone looking for a highly skilled model. I hold her in high regard. Thank you Helen for another amazing shoot.