References for Melanie Bond (Butler)

Dave Clark

I had a wonderful day working with Melanie both on location and then onto the studio. As always Mel was 100% professional, adaptable and willing to try something new. We worked on a Vintage poster image and from the outset Mel was willing to try a new style, even practicing Hairstyles before the shoot so that she got it right. I have no problem in recommending Melanie to fellow photographers and I look forward to shooting with her again.

Adventure in Imagination

Melanie was fantastic to work with. Her experience of modelling really showed and she understood exactly what poses and looks were required, even though it was a different genre than her standard. Melanie is very approachable and friendly but also professional and clear with all communication. She offered great suggestions and advice and really contributed to the shoot both technically and to the great atmosphere that on set. I'm very much looking forward to shooting together again if the opportunity arises.

bathbluenose photography

2nd location shoot with Mel, this time around the lovely cotswold town of Bourton-On-The Water. Its a great location to shoot with the beautiful cotswold stone and the bridges across the river make some great locations. With the tree turning some lovely colours and Mel's great Autumn dress we got some great shoots in many locations around the town. The sun did shine but the wind was a bit fierce at times which caused a few problems for Mel and a few laughs. We just made it back to my car when I really heavy shower came.

I would recommend Mel to anybody, she's bright, bubbly and beautiful and is simply a great model who's fun to be with and always professional.

Here's to shoot number 3

Thanks Mel

John

Sam2003

I met Mel on Tuesday for the first shoot together, We had chatted beforehand and Mel was well prepared with a selection of possible locations for shoots, we settled on the Arboretum local to her and what a great location it turned out to be! Mel had been there before (which I had not) I have to admit that I was not as prepared as Id normally like to be for a shoot, but Mel took this all in her stride and having visited before was able to show me the picturesque areas to shoot in,

Our shoot felt very comfortable as we walked around the park conversation flowed naturally, Mel is obviously an experienced professional model, very patient while I was setting up my equipment, and understood my requests right off the bat,

All I would say is that before Id even got home a whole different concept for a shoot had formed in my head, and we have booked another shoot for a couple of weeks time, so I would obviously recommend Mel in a heartbeat.

Twenty20Photography

Another shoot with Melanie completed. As alway, fun, interesting and totally professional. The next one is booked too and at an exciting location. If you haven't shot Mel then go book her, you won't be disappointed.

Smee4210

Just finished my first shoot with Melanie. What a an experience it was. Good weather, great location and a stunning model. Mel's pre shoot comms were excellent and her lovely personality had a very calming influence on the shoot. The outfit was exactly what I had asked for. Mel has a natural abilty to pose as directed or on her own initiative. Highly recommended.

Vintage Photography

My second shoot with Mel, this time a last minute group shoot at F/8. Really enjoyed it and the time flew by. The vintage pin-up genre is perfect for Mel, she has some great poses, lovely expressions and has great legs for stockings. Mel has a large selection of vintage dresses and lingerie too. She is very friendly and chatty, and works hard to understand what the photographer wants.

Highly recommended, and I will certainly look to shoot with Mel again.

Steve Upton

This was my first shoot with Melanie and it was an absolute joy.

Melanie is very friendly and can pose naturally or will do what pose is asked for.

I would love to work with her again in the future.

Cannot recommend her enough.

Alan Bruce

This was was my second shoot with Melanie on 5th September and at Batsford Arboretum. Fortunately we had a map of the place to find places such as bridges to shoot at. Melanie had chatted with me what outfits to wear.... we decided on casual and a beautiful red dress to shoot in. Melanie looked fabulous in her choice of outfits. The Arboretum was a great choice of place to shoot by Melanie, I would recommend Melanie and this place to shoot her at. We both felt that although we only saw a little part of the Arboretum we had achieved some love images.

A week later at F/8 studios Gloucester I had my third shoot with Melanie on 12th September. This was a Pin-up group shoot hosted by Paul, who set up the backdrops and lighting... which meant it was great to concentrate on photographing Melanie in he lovely pin-up outfits. This was a super shoot and good to meet other photographers and share ideas.

Altogether Melanie was fun and great to work with and I recommend her for 1-2-1 shoots and group shoots for amateurs and professionals alike, thanks Melanie.

Gareth2

another great shoot with Melanie.

Relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Will definitely work with Melanie again

Tom Beaumont Photography

I recently did a Pin up shoot with Melanie at Alastair Currill's Studio. Melanie was a pleasure to work with and because of her i got some amazing shots! I would 100% recommend Melanie, she is easy to get along with and is a ver friendly person.

Ian6

I had another super shoot with Melanie today, this time at the Broadway tower in the Cotswolds. We managed to shoot inside the tower and got some amazing images we were lucky enough to find an old vintage car in the car park and do a shoot in that.! Melanie really is a gem, she's such a lovely person beautiful inside and out and really fun to be with, I absolutely love working with her.!, great modelling poses, even makes a few suggestions herself I got exactly the shots I wanted. Her communications are brilliant, she's just a great professional model I'm so looking forward to our next shoot.

Thanks Melanie for a really lovely day.

Ian.

Terry Walters

My first shoot with Melanie in a busy car meet, not the easiest of venues but she was easy going and happy to be directed, so we did end up with a few good images. Thanks Mel, definitely recommended.

RobWebster84

Melanie is excellent fun to shoot with. The location was not the easiest as it was a busy public event. But she went out of her way to make sure we got the shots we planned for. She was very professional but at the same a lot of fun and we had a good laugh doing it. Communication before and after the event was great.

The whole evening was very enjoyable and we got some good photos from it. I can highly recommend Melanie as a model and I will definitely be booking her again. I have also recommended some other photographers to book her too.

Thanks Mel, cant wait until next time

PaulNelsonphotos

Melanie was so much fun to work with.

She's polite, friendly, funny, punctual and most of all, professional!

I would highly recommend Mel and already looking forward to shooting with her in the near future.

GSC4X

A second great shoot with Mel today, lots of fun, lots of styles and lots of enthusiasm! Mel is a delight to work with and is happy to dabble in new styles. We did a variety of sets and dabbled in some video, Mel embraced it all and I think we got some great results, some a little edgier than I was expecting!

I enjoy working with Melanie, her wardrobe is great and she has style and charisma. Of course I would be more than happy to work with Melanie again and again I am more than happy to unreservedly recommend Mel to all. Top model!

MGH Photography

My first shoot with Mel, and it wont be my last, despite the distance between us. Mels comms are among the best Ive encountered, prompt, to the point and detailed.

Mel was on time for the shoot, well prepared and full of ideas, all of the brilliant. She was patient when we were trying to get images in a busy area, with lots of people and wasnt put off by the audiences that accumulated. Mel needs little direction, but follows direction easily when youre looking for a specific shot. Mel works hard to get the right shot, and is always thinking of new ideas for poses and shots, and encourages those around her to keep on trying to get the shot. The 2 best locations we found Mel spotted.

Mel is a hardworking, honest, intelligent person with a brilliant sense of humour, and a really nice person to spend time with.

100% recommend Mel. Till next time.

Paul Davies

Another amazing shoot with Melanie. As always comms are brilliant, arrived on time and with everything discussed.

Melanie is a brilliant model at all genres but particularly ace at pin-up. This is what we shot this time. She has an amazing array of outfits and is superb at all the poses. Always fun, always a laugh and a giggle and always willing to give anything a go.

Would highly recommend Melanie.

Alan Bruce

I had my first shoot with Melanie just over 2 weeks ago... sorry for my delay in doing a reference. We decided on a simple fashion and casual outfits for the 2 locations - at a Lavender field and Broadway Tower, which Melanie suggested... 2 great locations.

Melanie arrived at the first location just before me already to shoot. Because she had been here before she posed really well. I left the choice of dress to Melanie, she chose a lovely dress. We had a great time there, resting and chatting enjoying the time.

After about 2 hours we moved on to the Tower, well in a field nearby... it was pretty crowded, full car park! Even though we weren’t right by the Tower we created some good images (pleased to say that she's chosen 20 or so, which I need to sort out)

Melanie is very friendly and fun to work with. She poses well and so makes it easy to get the picture you’re looking for. I recommend Melanie for both amateur and Pro photographers... we've booked a second shoot together, so really looking forward to that one. Thanks again Melanie for a great shoot.

Ian6

I Had a super first shoot with Melanie yesterday on location in the Cotswolds, we did a 50s style retro and pin up shoot. Melanie is really a lovely caring person with a great personality, she is so easy to talk to and is quite chatty herself, on top of that she's she's a fantastic model,needs little or no direction and poses with ease and elegance, she came with a variety of outfits and achieved everything I wanted.!! All the communications before,on the day and after were excellent. What more can a photographer want?

Highly recommended and I look forward to our next shoot.!!

Ian.