References for Keira Lavelle

DrAC

Yesterday was my second shot with Keira. We'd had a very successful shoot about a year ago, and Keira kindly offered me a shoot on her way to multiple engagements in Scotland. So, I instantly snapped her up.

Keira arrived slightly early for our 4-hour lingerie-based shoot.

To say that the shot went well would be an understatement. In every conceivable way, Keira is a consummate model. As a model, she's is beautiful and has the most amazing long hair. Her ability to pose is second to none, and this particularly applies to erotic poses. She was always on the lookout for something different and made best use of the only available prop (a chair) in the otherwise bare room.

Keira posed with great fluidity, gliding from one pose to another, which made my job effortless. She is also totally at ease with photographers which makes, for example, nude shots go so well.

Keira is just as good a photographer as a model. I have to admit that I am no lighting expert and halfway through the shoot, she made several excellent suggestions about the 3-flash lighting system and helped produce some more dramatic shots than I have been taking.

Keira was very hard working and she didn't take any time out for a break. Her costume change was fast, so I really did get a full four hours of under the camera time.

As well as being a great model, Keira was remarkably easy to work with. She's highly intelligent and a very interesting person to work with. Keira also has a great personal warmth and kindness together with a lovely sense of humour.

Having well over a thousand references, there's nothing Keira doesn't know about the modelling world. She has also organized shoots abroad and she certainly made the prospect of working with her in a one-to-one relationship in an exotic location did seem a great idea.

I would find it difficult to imagine a model who is better than Keira. Her qualities make her suitable for professional photographers and her enthusiasm and ability to take part in arranging the shoot (lighting and angles) would be excellent for any photographer just beginning to work with models.

PGD Modelling and Photography Studios

Well finally we got to have a visit from Keira, having seen her name on all the different platforms I knew our paths would cross soon enough. And I was happy they did.

Keira arrived to work with photographer Richard, from the word go I knew these 2 had worked together before and had a great rapport. I didn't really need to get involved in the day as they were both comfortable with equipment props and sets ups that were ready and went ahead to spend a solid 4 hours creating.

I found Keira well mannered, well prepared for the shoot at hand and a pleasure to have in the studio, when finished she left everything as found and clean and tidy behind her.

I look forward to having her back again in the future for a potential model day or group event?

DFImages

I was delighted to catch Keira 'on tour' last week and we spent half a day getting to know a new studio (new to us that is) in Leicester. I have worked with Keira that many times now that she keeps anticipating my next direction, and on this occasion it was almost comical how many times it happened. I would open my mouth to ask her to move this way or that, only to see her taking that position already.

It's just occurred to me that this was our first shoot in a hired studio together as we are usually on location somewhere or in either of our own home studios. Keira is entirely at home in any of those settings and always devotes her considerable talent and energy towards getting the best results.

Needless to say I have no hesitation in recommending Keira and I look forward to shooting with her again in 2024 as we reach ten years working together.

seetheyes

This was, if memory serves me correctly, our 8th shoot. This Young Lady never ceases to amaze me.

She is totally professional, an amazing communicator, possesses unlimited poses, is mad as a Hatter and more fun than a box of Frogs.

Need re-energizing? You will!

Cannot recommend this Young Lady enough. :)

IanC1

Just one word to sum up my photo shoot with Keira …

PERFECT

LuceD

I had another awesome opportunity to work with Keira again. This time, I invited Kevin Roche to join me on this shoot. Kevin had been wanting to shoot Keira for a long time and I thought that this might be a great opportunity to collaborate.

Kevin arrived early and brought some lighting equipment as well as some great posing outfits for Keira to try. We had hoped to shoot mostly outdoors but the weather was rainy so we set up a mock studio indoors using Kevin's lighting and my crimson backdrop.

Communication was absolutely spot on as it always is with Keira. She arrived for our shoot absolutely prepared and filled to the brim with enthusiasm. Both Kevin and I took turns shooting - first working outside (in the rain) which we wanted to do... with full blessing and support from Keira - then inside in my kitchen aka mock studio. What is really fantastic about working with Keira is that not only is she filled to the brim with enthusiasm during the shoot... but, if you are open to explore... Keira will gladly chip in and assist with ideas, lighting, etc, so that one can get the very best results possible. Keira is an absolute ace at posing. No matter how hot or cold it is... no matter if it's raining... no matter if work spaces are cramped... Keira can (and does) make it work par excellence!!!

Keira is an absolutely wonderful model to work with! She is beautiful! She is proficient and enthusiastic! She is completely dedicated to her craft and focused on working attentively with a photographer to create the best possible images. She does this in such a fun and relaxed way that all her positive energy rubs off on the shoot making the whole experience a joy.

Keira is very highly recommended!!!

Thank you so much for such an enjoyable shoot day, Keira! 😊

Barbara Jenkin

Keira arrived with hair as requested and make up complete. She worked hard to deliver my visions, she is versatile and takes direction well. It did not take long for her to get onto my wavelength. A thoroughly satisfying shoot, I have lots of new images.

Leo Cooper

Had a recent shoot with Keira, at Mr Dave’s Sowton Studio Exeter. Not a lot I can add to the1000+ references, she really is very special and a delight to work with. We had a theme to re-create a still from a French movie. Keira captured the look beautifully with some sensational make-up.

An added bonus during the shoot , despite Sowton Studio’s very comprehensive lighting system, I had a crash - course from Keira on the merits of natural light plus reflectors . An amazing model with so many other talents. VERY highly recommended. Leo Cooper.

Ron Andrews Photography

just had my third shoot with Keira, this one took place at the Sowton Studio run by Mr Dave. Keira was ready for me on my arrival, Pre - comms for the shoot was easy and we soon started our shoot. Commenced with some studio set-ups which worked well. After which we, at my request carried out some boudoir one light shooting, which also was very successful. we captured some great images. Can fully recommend Keira. Thank you Keira for a lovely 2 hr shoot.

SimonPix

What can I say that hasn't been said before ..I'll say it anyway :-) How Keira delivers such enthusiasm and professionalism on what I assume is on virtually on a daily basis is amazing. What a work ethic !! If you haven't taken the opportunity to work with this amazing, friendly, northern lass, then you should. She has learned a huge amount during her time, including the technical aspects of photography such as lighting that she is happy to share. Many thanks for allowing me the privilege of photographing you.

Simon

Amazeballs

TDLTR? Apex model.

Keira and I have both been using this site for a decade, the only reason it's taken me so long to work with her is until this occasion I had not known if I was close enough. Seeing Keira cast in the south west, I enquired if she might travel a bit further to work with me and I was delighted she agreed.

Given Keira was going out of her way to work with me I offered modest but private accommodation the night before as I know this can be helpful for touring models.

Keira took me up on this offer and so our shoot was agreed.

I had to drop car off for servicing, Keira followed me and we drove to our agreed remote beach location. Rain was forecast but sounding Keira out she was happy to work in inclement conditions. On the walk from the car the sun actually unexpectedly shone but by the time we arrived at our target location, a literal sandstorm manifested.

Keira being Keira said let's shoot. Off she bounded into the blowing sand dancing and running topless and I shot with sand quickly covering me and my camera. The sand stung so this spontaneous shoot was short lived but a back of camera review revealed a unique start.

The wind calmed the sand settled, we then executed some work around the skeleton timbers of a sandtrapped wrecked boat.Here I witnessed the apex model Keira is pulling super art nude shapes amongst the textured frame of the dead ship.

Between each set Keira wrapped up and we reviewed our work and munched the obligatory jaffa cakes.

We moved on to capture some reflections in the wet sand.

Then we captured some dune landscapes and more intimate dune portraits.

It was still cold so each set was brief. We reviewed back of camera and the wind was picking up again. I had brought 3 umbrellas with me, and all three were wrecked by the approaching gale strength air currents!

Unexpectedly, hailstones now stung us. We agreed to move on from a beautiful but now unshootable location. By the time we reached the car we were soaked through so I thanked Keira for her bravery and brilliance and said we'll wrap up early so she could wrap up warm.

Keira is also knowledgeable about manual camera settings and what works on her skin tone. She also understands composition well. Keira wants you to capture the best possible images.

Due to unexpected (sandstorms and hailstones!) memorable weather we only shot for 80 minutes but captured some superb work across the 4 sets we were able to execute in that time.

Keira dropped me back to where my car was being serviced and so our inaugural shoot was over. I would certainly work further with Keira if opportunity allows as we only scratched the surface of what could be achieved.

Thank you Keira.

Mr Dave

I was thrilled to find I would be hosting Keira at Sowtonstudio again.

I missed the opportunity to shoot last year during her stay as I was taken off to hospital mid way through it.

So this year I decided to be the first to shoot during her 5 days here in the South West.

I was working on a specific project which meant I was dictating many of the poses, facing direction etc, Keira was really patient with me as I fully understand that I prevented her from getting into her rhythm.

I am very happy with the results that we achieved together, and as usual Keira took some back of camera shots for her social media.

The following day was a full on studio day with a number of local photographers coming and going. Some keen to book again when she returns next year.

Thanks

Dave x

Somersetman

Yet another amazing shoot, and our best yet I think!

When you book Keira you get so much more than a model: a wonderful MUA and a talented stylist come included! And if it wasn't enough that she brings her H-U-G-E suitcase of clothes, this time she set about creating even more fabulous outfits from the charity shop items and recycling materials in the studio. Keira's like a coiled spring of stored up creative energy; just add green tea and watch her GO! :-)

It's always an awesome and memorable shoot when Keira comes to visit, and I always look forward to our next shoot together. This incredible collaborator and all-round lovely human being gets my highest recommendation.

CalmNudes

I shot with Keira on Monday. And the short version is - the woman is brilliant, if you're thinking about booking her, just do it.

A long version with over 1000 positive references to her name can I add much? Maybe not, but here goes. We'd talked about shooting for a while before we could get my diary and Keira's travel plans to match. Pre shoot comms were professional, friendly and enthusiastic. On the day she kept me up to date with her travel to the shoot, arrived, and had the sort of instant rapport really helps working with someone for the first time. The first shot of the day was a "print that one" when it should really just have been a test. With a some good shots early on we could try plenty of things and pretty much all of them worked. Throughout Kiera's lovely personality made the process a pleasure, her suggestions and understanding of what I was trying to achieve were a great help, and her versatility and ability to change the mood from shot to shot means I have more variety in the results than usual.

I've had a run of good shoots lately and this was up with the best of them; I said of one that recommend wasn't a strong enough word and that's true again here - she's gone straight to my mental "can't wait to work with again" list. Just book her.

Staffel

I had the pleasure of working with the incredibly talented Keira today on a home photoshoot, and I am genuinely impressed and grateful for her valued input in creating exceptional images. Her assistance with lighting was much appreciated, and the shoot truly became a genuine collaboration. The creativity she brought to the Day of the Dead theme and the vibrant Rainbow Stairs setting was fantastic. Her keen eye for detail and skillful set dressing brought the images to life in the most remarkable way. I couldn't be happier with the results. Keira's enthusiasm and collaborative spirit made the day truly memorable, and I eagerly anticipate future collaborations with her. I highly recommend Keira Lavelle for her outstanding skills.

JPea

I have just returned from Kefalonia after shooting with Keira for four days on one of her Arts Voyage trips.

I have been several times on these shoots and Keira is wonderfully organised and ensures that everything runs perfectly.

The villa was remote and superb with a magnificent pool and Keira had scouted the most terrific locations.

Food for the inner man was just what I like and of course, shooting with her ensures that you get hundreds of fantastic photographs.

The weather was wall to wall sunshine and apart from the fact, as is usual with Keira, that she did her best to kill me in every way, it was just four days of perfection

She is a most delightful model, companion and organiser/leader.

Will I live long enough to do another....if she will have me?

I can recommend Keira and Arts Voyage photo trips without the slightest hesitation.

Creative Loony

Had the best shoot ever today with Keira, she's an absolute star. She's got bags of experience and a natural talent for posing to make the best use of the lighting, and the most amazing body for shooting art nude and bodyscapes.

She's very chatty and easy to get on with, and always up for a good laugh. And she has a good understanding of photography and lighting.

The fastest three hours of my life produced some truly jaw dropping images. I really can't say enough good things about her. If you haven't shot with her yet you need too, I guarantee you won't be disappointed.

Mathieu

I've have an outdoor shoot with Keira and I've to sayt she one of the best models I ever worked with. I had never done shoot in the UK so this was all new to me. Keira took me to several fabulous locations in her area. We did an urban shoot, a shoot on the moors and a shoot at a waterfall which was highly on my bucketlist.I highly recommend her !

NeilH

I have worked with Keira on a number of occasions now and all I can say is yes yes yes... To her awesome talent as a model and dedication to the cause of making art and having a happy photographer at the end of the shoot.

We did various locations around Silverdale in the North of England (Lancashire) and came away with so many fantastic images. Would I recommend Keira hell yes,She is one of the best there is, can't wait for next time.

Chris Horgan

I had a fantastic fashion shoot with Keira last Thursday.

I hadn’t been able to shoot with Keira for quite a while but her enthusiasm, creativity and modelling skills were at an even higher level than I remembered!

Comms were great - speedy and very well written and we were able to arrange things quickly and easily.

On the day, Keira arrived early and brought a huge amount of outfits and accessories.

We ran through the plan for the day and I set up while she got prepared for the first set.

The first set went great with Keira selecting and styling a great look and doing a fantastic job with her make-up.

Throughout the day Keira worked non stop to ensure that we got an amazing set of images from each of the looks. Keira’s profile compares her to a Duracell Bunny to show how tireless and hard-working she is. I don’t think a relay team of Duracell Bunnies would be able to keep up with her!

Keira was able to effortlessly flow from one pose to the next in a second and was able to pose without direction or with if I had a specific idea to try. She was also able to bend into some amazing poses to bring out the best in the outfits and styling.

We reviewed the images as we went along and this enabled me to tweak my lighting and for Keira to enhance her poses to make shots even better.

The next set was an amazing creative fashion set that looked great and very unique and individual. Keira’s make-up, styling and outfits selection really helped us to create an impressive set of images.

Throughout the day Keira was so easy to work with and the day flew by. We hadn’t worked together for five years but it seemed like five minutes as we were able to get into each others way of working in a few seconds.

I really enjoyed working with Keira and we’ve created an excellent set of images.

I would highly recommend Keira to anyone and I look forward to working with her again.

Many thanks,

Chris