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Matt Ealden

Just had another amazing shoot with Monia with three very different themes with a couple of different looks within those. Monia came fully prepared after great comms to ensure the shoot went smoothly, and I have to say I think this was the smoothest running shoot I have ever had. The time just flew by, but we still managed to get everything we wanted out of the shoot.

Once again Monia completely outdone herself with the outfits. Especially as I gave her one hell of a challenge with one look and she not only managed to create one outfit, but two - both were awesome. It's amazing what someone with so much talent can do with bin-liners!!!!

If you get the opportunity to work with Monia I really cannot impress on you enough that you should take it with both hands. You won't be disappointed.

Now, time to get my thinking cap on for our next shoot! :)

Stephen's Humble Art

Monia brought two dresses and she had made herself both historically correct and both stunning in their design and construction along with wigs and accessories to match the style. Monia is a superb model, completely professional free flows poses and is full of energy and banter.

I can safely say this will not be the last time I work with this great talent, but may take a little time to find the right venue as I would like to make more authentic images using those wonderfully gowns Monia creates.

Stephen

Matt Ealden

Yet another amazing shoot with Monia. Monia's A-Game was really and truly packed into her bags along with some amazing outfits she made herself for a Christmas Shoot (so you'll have to wait a little while to see them yet!).

Monia never ceases to amaze me with the costumes and outfits she makes for our shoots and the time goes so quickly during our shoots as she is so easy to get on with and work with.

Great comms before the shoot meant that we knew exactly what we were doing when the shoot came and early results are that the images are as great as ever.

If you haven't worked with Monia before and you want something unique then do not hesitate any longer. Organise a shoot.

Now, when am I next free to book another shoot in?

Paulina Lessner Photography

Monia is not only a talented model but also a pleasure to work with. Her warm smile and natural ability to strike the perfect pose make her a standout in the industry. She brings a delightful charm to every project, making her a joy to collaborate with. She has her own beautiful dress and she is putting a lot of heart to make them. That why they are all unique and outstanding. You won't regret to work with her. 100% recommended.

Paulina Lessner Photography

I am pleased to provide a reference for Monia, who participated in an outdoor photoshoot for our project. Monia exhibited exceptional professionalism and creativity throughout the shoot.

Notably, Monia demonstrated her talent not only in modeling but also in her ability to create stunning dresses. It was impressive to witness how stunning they are.

Her collaborative spirit and enthusiasm contributed significantly to the success of the photoshoot. Monia maintained a positive attitude even in challenging outdoor conditions, which greatly facilitated the smooth progress of the project.

Overall, I highly recommend Monia for any future modeling opportunities. Her combination of modeling skills and dressmaking expertise makes her a valuable asset to any creative endeavor. I am happy to collaborate in the nearest future with her again.

Matt Ealden

Yet another epic shoot with the incredibly talented Monia and what a collaboration it was. We had one theme which stretched over 4 separate looks. Comms before the shoot were perfect, so on the day we both knew exactly what we would be doing and everything flowed pretty much to clockwork. Monia brought some amazing and diverse outfits, which were all awesome as always.

I say this every time I shoot with Monia, but it is true - book a shoot with her. You won't regret it.

MShoot Photo

I think I owe Monia at least 2 references but what can I say. She is an incredible model who puts her heart and soul in to each photoshoot. Her outfits are amazing, her creativity is amazing, her modelling is amazing and guess what, the shots we got a AMAZING!

I really can't wait to shoot with her again and hope its not too long from now.

Massively recommended.

Matt Ealden

Not only is Monia an incredibly versatile model, but she can pull it out of the hat at short notice. Our most recent shoot hit a tiny snag a couple of days before we were due to shoot and it required a bit of a rethink as to what we were going to do, but Monia came with so many back-up plans that we ended up being spoiled for choice as to what to shoot. And, as has come to be expected, we got some really great shots.

As always, I cannot recommend Monia enough. If you haven't shot with her before then go for it. If you have, then you know what I am talking about. :)

IJS

My 4th shoot with Monia. another camera club group night at Spofforth Castle. weather was spot on lovely light for evening shoot.

monia came with Medieval dresses, she is very Talented as she makes her own dresses.

allways full of confident and poses well and polite. works very hard

Highly Recommended

Matt Ealden

Another amazing shoot with Monia (as is always expected :) ).

Doing a Lord of the Rings themed shoot, Monia made her own outfits and definitely did not disappoint. They were stunning.

Add the outfits to her incredible modelling talent and you should never turn down an opportunity to work with her.

Next shoot already in the planning - Highly Recommended

IJS

Monia came to our camera club for a portrait night. showed up on time with loads of outfits and props to work with. some members of out club have not worked with a model before and went away pleased and happy with the images they got!

Looks like I'll be organising another shoot.

Monia works hard and has great idea's on posing.

I done 4 shoots with her now and it's being different each time.

Highly Recommended

Trainman

Monia came along to our Winter shoot at MLP Studio. She was lovely, and had brought props and outfits to match our theme. In fact, she had made some of them especially, and she looked great.

Monia is extremely versatile, so I recommend her for any project you might have in mind, as she embraces ideas with enthusiasm.

Top model and Snow Queen.

Matt Ealden

I have left some many references after working with Monia because she is an awesome talent when it comes to modelling, and we always get fabulous images. So, this time I wanted to praise her incredible dressing and outfit making abilities.

Every dress and outfit that we shot in she made herself and I was blown away by the quality of them. Monia brought outfits ranging from high fashion to wedding dresses to historical outfits (and quite a few of them!) and in each one the attention to detail was phenomenal.

As always, I would highly recommend working with her. I think we have already started planning our next 3 shoots!! Next year looks to be quite interesting :)

IJS

2nd shoot with Monia at my home studio, came on time. came with loads of outfits!

started off with Hollywood style portraits. from then did different style with the extra outfits.

Monia has some great ideas and just wonderful to work with.

Highly recommended

IJS

My 1st shoot with Monia. In York. We meet at York Minster.

Really amazing young lady came with loads of outfits.

She posed with ease and freedom. Went along with my ideas as well as her own.

Outfits were from rock chick to a classic red dress.

True professional, pre communications were spot on.

Highly recommended

Lakeside Photography

I had a wonderful shoot with Monia - she arrived with two amazing outfits and responded to my lack of experience by leading the shoot with lots of great locations & poses. I'd highly recommend working with Monia, she was professional, knowledgeable and friendly.

Nadeem A

This was my second shoot with Monia. It was a sort of last minute arrangement to make use of spare studio time I had booked. Monia was extremely helpful and came very well prepared. She took direction very well for getting into unusual poses, and had some great ideas of her own too. She is a joy to work with and I hope to work with her again.

Matt Ealden

What can I say?

Another epic shoot with the fabulous Monia. We managed to cram in three distinct themes with a total of 6 different looks and the whole session flowed seamlessly due to Monia's incredible talent in the modelling department and the costume department, one of which she made practically from scratch at looked as good as anything you could buy in the shops (maybe even better).

Monia is an absolute professional and a joy to work with and we always get something outstanding from the shoot and I have no doubt that these images will be right up there once again.

If you get the opportunity to work with Monia - Go for it. :)

DrAC

Monia was the second model I'd photographed in my new mini-studio in the spare bedroom. It was my lucky day. Monia was a magnificent model in every possible way.

The day started with a shock. Monia drove to me, and brought with her the largest collection of outfits I'd ever seen a model drag along with them. It took three people to bring it all in. Not only that, but Monia had religiously read all my PP stuff and looked at my sample images. Never, ever had I worked with someone so totally prepared. I was overjoyed; not only had she brought outfits that went beyond what I'd suggested, she'd carefully thought about the shoot.

The shoot went well. It couldn't have been better. Monia is one of the most delightful and interesting people I've met, and we had a lot of very interesting conversations (including linguistics and the features of various languages ... honestly).

Monia knows how to dress up and coordinate outfits, accessories, and makeup. She is truly professional. She is also great at posing and matching the pose to the outfit.

We got on like a house on fire. When we had a coffee with my wife, she was just as impressed by Monia as I.

The shoot largely involved outfits and posed suggested by the Cabaret/Chicago musicals and was very successful.

Monia was determined to get the job done. She worked hard and never disappeared to use her mobile. At the end, when we've done our four hours, Monia said, "But we haven't tried the teal outfit. She did another change even though it was past the allocated time. I really appreciated that kindness and attention to detail.

So, I have to say that this was one of my most enjoyable shoots with one of the most professional and accomplished models I'd ever met. And she was one of the first models that I asked, immediately after the shoot, "Can we do that again?".

I would recommend Monia to all photographers. Given her enthusiasm and help, she'd be great for beginners. But, given her competence, costume-sense and innovation, she would be well-suited to the experienced photographer who wants some great images.

Matt Ealden

This was the third time I have worked with Monia, though this latest shoot has been in the planning almost since the first time we met.

I asked a heck of a lot of Monia for this shoot with the very different looks with two sub-looks for each 'character', and a lot of time in the make up chair! To say Monia delivered would be an understatement. As soon as she came out of the changing room in the make up she had been given and the outfits that she designed and put together herself she was in character and I was blown away.

Monia had to work with another model for some of the shots too and the two of them interacted amazingly, making the shoot an absolute joy with some amazing shots at the end of it.

It was an extremely long shoot (8 and half hours) and I am sure Monia was exhausted by the end of it, but it never showed. An absolute professional.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. If you get the opportunity to work with Monia do not pass up the opportunity, I know I won't. She as total professional, but makes any shoot so enjoyable.