References for Maria Samuel

anniaklondongirl

London hotel shoot with this lady was such a memorable day. Maria brought her usual zest and enthusiasm … delivering on hair and make up and sorting refreshments and logistics and some nice “extras” which we enjoyed post shoot! Loved being back as a trio with her and Simon Carter , a very happy place and a very happy day. The results are in and speak for themselves! Hope to work again with this Wonder Woman !! Highly recommend.❤️

anniaklondongirl

Love Maria! This woman is fab to have on a shoot, not only for her skills but for her energy and banter. Experienced and confident she is a great addition to your team if you are looking to shoot with a specific style and aesthetic as she delivered on my editorial/fashion nude shoot with Simon Carter. It was a great team vibe on the day and I knew we would work together again so she comes highly recommended from me .❤️

Simon Carter

Another great shoot with Maria!!

It's rare to come across someone who can do both hair and editorial makeup to such a high standard so quickly. She makes it seem effortless.

Just as importantly, Maria's a great person to have along to a shoot in general, sprinkling positive and helpful vibes wherever she goes.

Thanks again!

Simon Carter

It was a complete pleasure to have Maria involved in a look book shoot I was doing for a fashion brand.

She's totally professional - sorting the details & brief was entirely straightforward.

Maria has a keen and creative eye and a good understanding of the needs of a fashion brand shoot, keeping things understated where required and more dramatic as needed.

She also brings a cheerful positivity and humour to a shoot, something that's always welcome in a busy & slightly pressured situation.

Totally recommended!

TNR

I had the pleasure of working on my shoot for an agency model.

Maria was hard working and fast with hair and make up , very impressed with all the looks she provided for the shoot .

polite, friendly and amazing company .

Highly recommended to all :)

Paul6

Maria was the MUA on a three day workshop in Gran Canaria, she produced some beautiful looks for the models, I am delighted with her work now I can look closely at it on the computer.

She has a lovely personality and she was delightful company dur in the evenings.

I would recommend Maria unreservedly

Lydia Gough

Amazing MUA. Make up was done to a high standard and to how I wanted/imagined.

Maria is also extremely lovely, and on hand to help with touch ups etc.

Overall amazing experience, and would love to work with her again xx

Studio88

Maria, was brilliant, super efficient and very pleasant the clients loved her. I’d happily recommend Maria to anyone needs a snake up artist.

Joleen Turner

I had the pleasure of working with Maria at the weekend, and was very impressed. She was quick and efficient applying the makeup, quickly deciding what would work for my look. She's very friendly and easy to chat to, and very good at choosing the right makeup for different setups.

Very highly recommended. x

Jonathan Hill

Maria joined me today at Saracen House Studio for my photo shoot with Joleen Turner.

Her pre comms were excellent. Picking up on a few things that I hadn't thought of.

Her work is absolutely perfect. It is really great to work alongside Maria.

I would 100% and without reservation recommend working with Maria.

Amber Tutton

I'd love to recommend Maria ! She's a dream to model for.. sadly we only got 3 hours to work together.. I'd of loved longer! But she worked quickly and managed to get two looks during this time.. when I arrived I was slightly nervous (out of the blue for anyone who knows me) but she calmed me and was a really lovely person to be around!

She gave me some wonderful makeup tips and brilliant chat. We giggled and had fun throughout

Highest recommendation from me

I can't wait to model for her the next time around

HOPEFULLY SOON :)

Stuart Runham (Pinupzania)

I can't believe it's been so long since I last worked with Maria but as usual she was able to readily interpret a somewhat loose brief and produce fantastic hair and make-up that made getting exactly the shots I was after a breeze. I won't be leaving it so long before working with her again. Well recommended

The Snowdrop Studio

The utterly charming Maria turned up at the studio nice and early and was a pure delight to have working here at a beauty workshop. Her makeup and hair styling skills are sublime. And how lovely is it to know she is relatively local. Lots of work will be coming your way lovely - highly recommended

Ripley

My first shoot with Maria as HMUA yesterday and I'm sure it wont be the last. Pre comms were excellent and Maria turned up on time despite the fact I gave the wrong postcode! Hair and make up were excellent and Maria was bright, friendly and put everyone at ease. Really chuffed Ive found someone of this calibre who is local! Thanks again Maria!

Saffra M

I had a shoot at Natural light spaces today where Maria was my MUA. I am so glad I got to work with her, she is a true delight and such a lovely lady. She is extremly professional- arrived early to the shoot, with everything she needed and was so easy to chat with and dicuss the looks we were after for the theme.

I felt I could be really relaxed aorund her and we had a few laughs too. The makeup looks and hair styling she did looked amazing and was well received by everyone else involved in the shoot...they had a great high end finish and I felt confident modeling with her as my MUA.I certainly recommend her 100% and hope to work with her again in the future- thanks maria, you were wonderful! Bambie x

SimonH

Maria worked with Saffra and myself at our shoot at Natural Light Spaces.

She arrived early, with everything set up for the session.

Maria was very friendly and easy to talk to and worked really with Saffra, making her feel relaxed.

The hair styling and make-up were perfect for the theme of our shoot and the results looked stunning.

Maria was also keen to help out on the shoot, with ideas for looks or poses, and always on hand to do little adjustments to hair, makeup and costumes.

Would recommend Maria to anybody, and would love to work with her again.

Varkman

Maria answered a casting of mine.

This was only the second time I have used a MUA on a shoot, and boy was I so happy with the results.

Maria arrived early and we had a good chat about the shoot before the Model arrived.

This lady is so nice and down to earth, working her magic on the Model for me.

Make-up and hair done to a very high standard.

I highly recommend Maria to anyone looking for an MUA and hair stylist together.

The results look great.

Thank you so much for your fantastic work.

Neeve Kelly

Maria is an amazing MUA to work with.

Not only is she a wonderful, bubbly person but, she is also very skilled at her job. She was able to give me a great natural look. She was nice and laid back all throughout the shoot, nothing seemed like it was too much trouble for her.

She is a real pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend her.

iambobo

Maria was great - talented, on time, wonderful with the (multiple) models, and despite being a fast short turnaround shoot she was the perfect calming person to have on the day. Thanks Maria - hope to work with you again.

David Mark Photography

I put out a Casting Call for a MUA a while ago - no specific date, but someone comfortable with working with a first-time model on a paid outdoor London shoot. Maria was one of many who replied - and I was drawn to her varied experience and references.

The shoot was a bit of a car-crash in terms of the weather - but Maria was encouraging, empathetic and professional throughout - a 'Dunkirk Spirit', when one was needed! Great MU skills and a lovely person to have on board. Highly recommended!