References for Iainm

Angel Black UK

Iain and I shot together again during a recent trip to Two Wei Location House, albeit remotely. As with our other shoots, his ore shoot communications were excellent, giving me a concise list of items to bring with me in advance which helped me massively when I was packing!

He's always keen to listen to my ideas and eager to try them out, even despite some of them being experimentational! ;)

Iain is a true gem to work with, he's a genuinely lovely gentleman, making me feel at ease straight away - conversation easily flows and as usual he's polite and professional throughout the shoot.

Thankyou for a fantastic shoot!

Angel x

Keira Lavelle

So after all our several many shoots; we decided it was time to do something about the fact that we had not yet worked together in-person in a studio! 👀🤪

Yes I really have lost count of the sheer number of times I have worked with the lovely Iain... He is always down for creative remote concepts (we have done soooo many of these now and got some cracking results!) We have also shot on location twice (both times were ambitious adventures for different reasons! 😅) But in all the times I’d been up/where the opportunities arose to work face-to-face - it appeared we were yet to work in a controlled studio setting. Well that had to change didn’t it... 😁 So on my latest tour of Scotland; we made a plan to visit Studio12 in Paisley and cover some super cool looks across a range of studio-based genres. And I can wholeheartedly confirm: it was another wonderfully successful shoot, and Iain was (as usual) a joy to work with. 🙂

We had a nice series of options at Studio12... They offer quite a few different backgrounds/props, and the various lighting and modifiers there make it possible to achieve a great range of effects. We kicked it off with some fun fashion looks: diving into the colossal wardrobe that I’d brought along and putting together some super cute looks. ☺️ I absolutely loved some images we did a while back (remotely) with a somewhat cheeky pinup vibe - so I was thrilled when Iain took to a similar fun look/series of expressions with a slightly different dress code. Also: daisy dukes and sass-tastic red boots... YASS!!! Iain also proposed some more low-key/sculptural nude work where we could rock out some shapes and rock the washing of the light across the body - help in setting up kindly provided by Gordon Ritchie at the studio. Again: the time flew by like lightening! Iain and I also talk a lot, so the great social element possibly had something with the clock speeding up haha! 😆 In the time we had though; I must say! We got some very lush pictures and had a real blast... Iain routinely approaches his shoots with lots of enthusiasm, and values greatly what a model can bring to a shoot. We actually arranged this whilst I was literally on the road, so bounced ideas/made a plan and then executed it all in quite a short space of time - yet still getting great results and having a ball. 💁🏻‍♀️

Iain has always come across very professional and respectful. I feel as comfortable working with him in-person as I do remotely - I also feel like we have a fantastic working relationship now and either one of us knows how the other works/what styles we can rock. It’s always very beneficial when you’ve been fortunate enough to gel like this. 🙂 But nevertheless; I even found him really pleasant and good-natured when we had our first ever shoot way back when! He’s a photographer I would happily recommend (for the umpteenth time now!) And the next time we get the chance to do something is always a creative future blast to look forward to. 😃

Thank you so much Iain!

Keira

Belongwild

This was my second shoot with Iain. Sorry its a very late reference. Both shoots were brilliant. One being a duo with the wonderful IronGem and the second was a lovely autumnal shoot with the sun shining down on us. Really beautiful day and we created some really lovely phots together. I look forward to working with Iain in a studio soon as discussed. Iain as a person is very kind and attentive. I felt instantly comfortable in his company. Our first shoot we even went our for Indian food after and it was an absolute delight. Highly recommend to any model.

Aurora Phoenix

Had a really fantastic shoot with Iainm during my Glasgow Tour at my hired Apartment.

Prior to shooting pre-shooting communication were just spot on and everything was so easy to plan and organize. As a result things went really smoothly on the day.

We shot a variety of fashion and lingerie sets as well as some implied looks too. Iainm is so easy to work with and talk to. He’s really respectful as well which definitely put me at ease as well. We didn’t rush things and took our time and as a result I was really relaxed which showed In the images.

Iainm really focuses on quality images and is such a talented photographer. I’m so lucky to have had the chance to work with him. I’d more than recommended him.

Irongem / Gemma

This was our fourth shoot together. This time, at Studio R3 in Glasgow and with another photographer, George Boyd. This one was very well planned out in regards to outfits and space thankfully compared to the few days before!

It was great being in the studio and using the available lighting and space to create some fabulous looks. Both Iain and George gave me freedom with posing and were happy allowing me to work through my moodboard of ideas for most looks. We got through about 4 different sets I think? Each one being great fun and relaxed to shoot. I hope we got some good results from it, and we already have another shoot planned next month which I look forward to very much!

Iain is a pleasure to work with, easy to get along with, kind, checks in if everything is okay and all is within comfortability - an all round professional gentleman. I highly recommend him to models of all styles and who work to all levels. He captures everything beautifully and always shows the back of the camera images to make sure you are happy with what he has captured! :)

Irongem / Gemma

Shoot number three with Iain. In a hotel setting once again, but sadly the room turned out to be nothing like what I had booked! Thankfully, we made the most of the space and had a fun time chatting and shooting away. Iain is great at working with the light and capturing poses in a flattering angle. It was a pleasure once again to work with him and we even had a shoot two days later planned, we mjst be doing something right! :)

Delia Badhand

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Lauretta Hart

Had a lovely shoot today at mypad studio with Iain. Iain is great with lighting and his photos looked great on the camera as he was showing me as we went along. Iain is always a gentleman and always enjoy our shoots :) really fun and creative.

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Irongem / Gemma

Shoot number two with Iain.

Our first was a couple of weeks ago at MyPad, and this time in a room I was using for shoots on a mini tour in Glasgow. Both times with this man were just as great and easy-going. He easily adapted to the surroundings outwith a studio environment and worked with what we had available very well.

Iain is respectful, polite, good fun and an all around great creative to work with. He has excellent pre-shoot communications and makes sure a model is comfortable with what is captured at all times by showing images off the back of the camera as we go along. It is always nice to see what is being captured to pose and move accordingly. Any time I throw an idea at him, he is happy going along with it and also throwing back suggestions for improvement where needed.

Iain is easy-going and relaxed in his approach to shooting. There is no rush as a model, he allows time to transition between posing which is wonderful to like each and every capture without a few funny faces in between! He is very open to ideas and will allow a model to work the way they enjoy and feel comfortable with. He makes great use of light and angles to capture ideas too.

We have another few shoots already in the pipeline over the next couple of months, which I will look forward to very much. Iain is a star to work with. I highly reccomend him to other models. :)

Team Black

Iain has worked with us remotely on a few occasions now for Team Black Event's ran by J Black Photographic and Angel Black. He's a polite and courteous gentleman who never rushes and always gives the model plenty of breathing space, enabling her to be fully posed before her clicks the button. His pre shoot communications are always excellent and well thought out ahead of time. His interaction is friendly and engaging, making the shoot progress with ease.

We'd highly recommend Iain and wouldn't hesitate to work with him in the future.

Thankyou for another fantastic shoot!

Team Black :)

Aurora Violet

My fifth photo session with Iain and on this occasion doing a mixture of clothed and art nude themes outdoors up at Little Glenshee adhering to Covid guidelines.

We enjoyed another fabulous day of fine weather up the wee Glen with awesome results.

Iain's communications were perfect before via messaging, during and with fab directions with a lovely relaxed but productive shoot. Armed with my bag of clothing ideas and materials we went through a mixture of pre discussed looks and I loved the images Iain captured.

With an approachable and welcoming manner plus just being great to chat with as your shoot progresses and super friendly Iain is a joy to work with.

Very safety conscious and helpful with a very professional manner.

Highly recommended, Iain is respectful, a passionate and enthusiastic photographer and takes beautiful images. We always have a super fun shoot and I love the photos we create. Do not miss out.

Always a pleasure Iain 😊,

Looking forward to next time.

Aurora

Coco Bloom

Had a great second shoot with Iain, this time at MyPad studio hire. Again pre shoot comms were great and the shoot itself was very enjoyable, Iain is an absolute gentleman and very friendly. We got through so many looks in the time and the photos are awesome!

I would recommend working with Iain and we are already planning our next shoot!

Aurora Violet

I had the pleasure of working with Iain for the fourth time doing a mixture of clothed and art nude outdoors on location at Balvaird Castle adhering to Covid guidelines. I had mentioned this location to Iain which is around a twenty minute drive from my home in Perth and he loved the sound of it. It is a ruin so there are plenty of dog walkers and tourists pop up there but luckily it was a fairly quiet day and we were not disturbing anyone. We did some of the art nude styles first when nobody was around and stuck to some clothed styles throughout. Iain was on hand with my coat at all times and he is such a gentleman with great respect for his models. It is such a fabulous location for many styles and we had such a productive shoot with lots of beautiful results.

Communications were once again spot on, deciding on a few different looks for our shoot, Iain also gives great direction and he is very safety conscious always making sure also you are happy with everything.

Really highly recommended, a true gentleman and wonderful photographer, do not miss out.

You will enjoy spending your time with Iain he is fabulous company and is such a nice person, we always have some great banter and take wonderful images in the process.

Until next time,

Aurora :)

Tootsy

Our 3rd shoot and could have not gone better!! The weather was amazing, the location offered all we needed and Iain was a gem again! REady for the adventure, easy going, his usual politeness and passion for what he does! Really enjoy working with this man! Thanks Iain for another fantastic shoot!!

Keira Lavelle

Iain and I have worked together more times than I can count now! Most of which have actually been remote shoots (check out past references!) But this time; we took the plunge and went back to how we very first shot - in the outdoor wilderness of Bonnie Scotland! 🤩 It was my first proper tour since the pandemic chaos had somewhat subsided - I didn’t want us to miss the chance to shoot as we’d been talking about getting out with the elements again for SOOO long. So t’was that we managed to grab a date that enabled both suitability from a location point of view, and reasonable accessibility for both of us. 😃 The beautiful countryside that surrounds Pitlochry was the perfect candidate!

Our location choice wound up being quite a well known waterfall trail. Neither of us knew the area massively well for hidden places totally off the beaten track - but we figured such a big place would have photogenic opportunities where we could just sneak out of spectator view and grab the killer shots. That: we did! And in fact we got so very confident with wondering off-path that we very nearly got ourselves lost. 😅 Talk about one for the memoirs! Alas we successfully snatched many a chance to capture waterfall cascades and pools, charismatic trees, cute bridges, rapids and more in their spectacular natural beauty. ☺️ From fashion through to artistic nude - we grabbed a variety of magical shots! And this time we were so much more blessed with the weather than the first time we met and worked together. 😄 It all came together superbly really - and we got out into the wild for nature’s connection and fresh air. What’s not to love?!

Iain’s a joy to work with in any situation: he’s very enthusiastic about shooting in a multitude of environments, and willing to strive to get the best out of every moment - even when you’re faced with challenges such as iffy weather or less light in sheltered areas. We’d both been very excited about getting out and about again - and Iain communicated well in the run-up, keeping me well informed from his side so we could get things arranged whilst I was experiencing quite hectic times on the go myself! He’s always happy to help, replies promptly and is a professional gentleman from the outset of comms to the very end of the shoot itself. I’ve always felt really at ease working with Iain, and am overjoyed to be able to give him another glowing reference in relation to another actual in-person shoot! Even though we’ve shot an endless number of times!

On top of all else; we had a good giggle, hiked like pro mountaineers and even kept spirits high when we wound up deep in the wild vegetation not having a clue which direction was which! 😂 The vibe remained upbeat at all times and we simply didn’t stop chatting at any given time. He really is a super nice guy, and it’s a pleasure having his company.

Thank you so much Iain! We nailed it again!

Keira

Angel Black UK

Iain is a joy to work with, even remotely - even though we're hoping paths will cross in real life when I head up to Scotland this summer! He is, as always, super professional throughout the shoot and his pre shoot communications really are exceptional - he takes the time to discuss outfits and settings well in advance so we both know what to expect.

Conversation easily flows with Iain which really makes for a great shooting atmosphere, he's so easy to get along with and truly takes his time over his images.

I'd definitely recommend Iain, and wouldn't hesitate to work with him in the future.

Angel x

J Black Photographic

Iain was great to work alongside, even though it was remotely. We've met on a few occasions now when he's shot with Angel and each time has been a joy to see him, such a friendly and professional gentleman. His eye to detail is quite obvious and he takes the time to compose his images.

I'd definitely recommend Iain :)

J Black

Team Black

Iain is a joy to work with, which we've had the pleasure of doing on a few occasions now, albeit remotely. His pre shoot communications are exceptional and he puts thought and time into his shoots. Very highly recommended.

Team Black :)

Keira Lavelle

Our latest remote shoot - and one that we’d been talking about doing for ages and just needed the right mutual date/conditions!

The inspiration for this shoot came after Iain saw and shot my newest set at home: the “botanical lagoon” or jazzed up hot tub set hehe... :D We have this habit now of finishing one shoot and kind of leading the next one on from the ideas/location we worked on last. So literally the next shoot is already lined up by the time we’ve finished haha! This time we captured enchanting images that were TOTALLY different to the last time we shot around the hot tub. It’s amazing what difference the time of day for the light and styling can make... As always Iain was so understanding and supportive as I ran around fixing the lights/moving the camera and so forth. It’s going to feel like such a novelty when we do shoot in person haha, we’ve been used to this remote way of working for ages now! And Iain still expresses how bad he feels that he’s not there to physically help assemble things. :D He’s going to have a field day when we do have a face-to-face shoot and he can actually do the faffing with the equipment.

Sooo: aquatic fashion, wet-look/submerged bodyscapes, edgy gel portraits with drenched hair... YESSSS we smashed the botanical lagoon remote shoot! :D And we still didn’t have time for all the ideas we discussed - this is what happens when I shoot with Iain though. We ALWAYS get totally engaged in the creative moment and bounce off each other creating shots we may have not expected sometimes. As well as stuff we’ve chatted about. Shooting with him is routinely just a big innovative blast, and I have so much gratitude for the way he welcomes teamwork and my input. I feel we have quite the epic working relationship now; to the point where every shoot is an adventure! :D

Same code applied as all our shoots: lotsa laughs, endless chatter and a wonderfully class atmosphere. Iain is such a nice guy - so easy to get on with and kind natured. There isn’t a bad bone in his body! Our shoots aren’t just productive where making images are concerned - they’re a socially enjoyable experience too, and this all helps to enhance the overall experience of a shoot (in all the right ways!) :)

A great gentleman with a highly professional attitude, and all the respect you could possibly hope for delivered from a photographer to the models he shoots with. Another absolutely huuuugee “highly recommended” rating from me!

Roll on the next shoot - highly likely to be “real life!” 🙊

Thank you so much Iain!!! You’re a star!

Keira

Lizzie Eliz

I had my first shoot with Iain at Studio 13 in Paidly and it was a really great shoot. Iain was easy to get on with and he was showing me a lot of the images as we were shooting and they looked very good off the back of the camera. Thanks for a great shoot Iain hope to work together again soon and I can't wait to see some images from the shoot x