References for Natalia Forrest

JPea

I have shot Natalia so many times, been on shooting holidays that she has organised and loved every minute.

We realised that we hadn't even met never mind had a shoot recently.

So, with great difficulty, we fixed two hours at her place. (Natalia is busy....and I mean busy.)

She just inspires me to come up with ideas, where they come from I have no idea. She is not just beautiful, but a model of the highest ability. She even encourages me to make images that are...I don't know what.

She is always immaculately prepared and loves to work hard on a shoot.

If you have shot with her, you don't need me to tell you to shoot again with her, and if you haven't. Get on with it .Book a shoot with her.

JohnDuder

We had a little bit of a problem with the logistics of the shoot - normally, a recipe for a panicky, nervous session, and poor pictures.

Not like that with Natalia!

We started with a cuppa, and then spent a relaxed two-and-a-half hours shooting around Natalia's new home, which is as perfect and stylish as the lady herself.

Comms, at all stages, were clear and precise. Natalia is as charming and lovely as when I first took pictures of her (in 2009 - I had to look that up!). And the results are better than ever.

There are a lot of good models around. There are a few very special ones, WHO YOU MUST WORK WITH AT LEAST ONCE. Natalia is one of them. Book her. Book her soon.

peat

Today was my 20th shoot with Natalia and 6 years of model photography. We shot two videos and some art nude towards the end.

Always great to see Natalia, Hardworking and fun to be around plus plenty of chat.

The best model and person you want to be with when doing videography and photography.

A legend

MrJohn

I had a fantastic time working with Natalia Forrest at a recent group shoot,

A great model that knows the way to pose! I can say to all the photographers, just book this model!

Neil Jolley

I had been wanting to shoot with Natalia for a long while. I am glad that I finally got the chance. So friendly and easy to get on with, the shoot just flew by. Outfits were spot on, makeup skills are really good and she is fantastic in front of the camera. Natalia is now one of my favourite models to work with. I would highly recommend working with her.

Fantasy Dabblers

What can you say about a shoot with Natalia? You just know you are going to get great pictures. You know you are going to enjoy the time with her. And you know that she is creative, kind, professional and an absolute delight. We had a great afternoon.

Rogier

I have shot with Natalia a few times now and she is a superb model, friendly, professional and comes up with some incredible poses. I would whole heartily recommend her to anyone

Finchingtons

Had a fantastic shoot with Natalia and I can’t speak highly enough of her.

It had to be one of the easiest shoots I’ve done! So little direction was needed. Her communication was second to none and she’s the ultimate professional.

Hopefully many more shoots to follow!

David5

A great shoot with Natalia at her new house.

Natalia is a superb model and a joy to work with and is very supportive of (patient with) amateurs, such as myself.

I, emphatically, recommend that you take the time to work with her, you will not regret it.....

Jaydee

On Wednesday I had the latest of my many shoots with the delightful and ever lovely Natalia. Every shoot including 2 photo holidays have been brilliant, fun and usually involving a little adventure before hand usually involving Nat texting the night before with some problem or other LOL but the pictures are always great but then with Natalia in front of your camera it is hard not to shoot great & beautiful pictures.

Thank you Natalia, who is of course highly recommended

Jim

JPea

I have shot with Natalia many times and been on several of her holiday shoots but the trip to Vietnam that I have just returned from, tops them all.

How she creates such events I cannot work out, but they are always wonderful and the models and photographers get on well together.

Natalia is a creative and beautiful model and I love shooting with her, particularly as she is prepared to put up with my odd stupid ideas.

Her presentation and clothes are always immacculate.

Natalia is now a good friend even though I test her patience with my incompetence and stupidity.

Her irrepressible vitality and joy of living is infectious.

I hope to continue to shoot with her and to be invited on her future foreign jaunts.

I recommend her to all photographers and you should not miss shooting with her

Fantasy Dabblers

We have wanted to go on one of Natalia's trips for some time but the timings had not worked but this time M was able to go and what an amazing trip it was. Vietnam is such a different location and Natalia had worked out all the details to make the most of it. Natalia is always wonderful to work with and now we know how amazing her trips are too. Thank you!

Keira Lavelle

Having worked with this amazing lady as both a model (duo) and modelling for her doing the photography: I was overjoyed when Natalia got in touch inviting me to the gorgeous place that is Vietnam for one of her organised photography events abroad. We literally had it sorted in a few quick messages – DONE, and then I just sat there letting it sink in like: “OMG I’m going to Vietnam!” :D I can first-hand say that Natalia ticks all the boxes as: an experienced model of superb skillset, an organiser/event host looing after multiple photographers/models and an absolutely golden person in general with just the biggest heart! VERY highly recommended!

We kept in touch in the lead-up, Natalia is fantastic with communications and only ever a message away. She coordinated all of the plans for myself and Bex White who also modelled on the trip; the flights, the shooting schedule, the lush villa in which we stayed throughout. Her perfectionism in her planning deserves NO end of credit – I know myself just how much responsibility falls on an event organiser to make sure everything flows well for those on board and Natalia ran things just beautifully which resulted in a thoroughly enjoyable trip for all of us on-board. She had obviously discussed in great depth with the owner/staff of the villa beforehand in great detail what we were doing on the trip so they were extremely accommodating and upon everyone’s arrival, Natalia was working with the staff to identify all the best shooting hotspots literally within 5-minute walk of our place for our designated shooting slots. She scouted the vibrant nearby city of Hoi An as one of our prime shooting locations… And, even with the cameras down for a moment you actually just need to stop and absorb the sheer awe of this place during lantern festival. I honestly don’t have the words to describe it! Natalia has such an eye for setting up her events and setting the foundations for photographers and models to create utterly memorable and unique images. She’s the queen of glamour – but also fabulously creative and handpicks all the aspects of her events with a view to give those attending a very special experience.

As a model – utterly sublime! We had only actually modelled together once before on another event ran by herself again at her beautiful home… But you only need to speak to a handful of other models and photographers who have worked with Natalia/alongside her as literally EVERYONE has no end of compliments about the quality of her work, how she presents herself and her pristine professionalism. She can melt the camera with sass in a single look but is also endlessly expressive with her face and body to suit creative looks, and of course stylised stuff she rocks without even trying! The duo and trio work we did in Vietnam was just insane – we looked terrific modelling alongside one another and got really into coming up with look ideas inspired by the local markets in Hoi An too! :P So many of the opportunities for us to model in were nothing like anything you’d seen before: lit by floating lanterns in the pool at night for example! Dreamy, glamourous, elegant – you name it! Natalia certainly has it. 

It’s common knowledge through literally every person that has worked with Natalia just how sweet a person she is. Chatting away in Vietnam as you do, and we were nattering about how sometimes we models may be pre-judged as being “diva-ish” or “stern” because of an image/look that might get portrayed in our portfolios regularly… So if you’re reading this and you’re that person that is feeling intimidated by Natalia’s incredible body of work – you are making a MASSIVE mistake! She has a pure heart, will move mountains to help and ensure everyone has a lovely time, works hard and is committed to her work, cares about everyone, is chatty and bubbly/such a laugh to work with. Put it this way - the event actually fell on my Birthday (which I do my best to work through every year if I can!) Natalia was not about to let me keep a low profile! :') I was actually frozen still with joy when the cake came out... One of those moments that just completely silence you for a few minutes, and I normally don't shut up - but I just couldn't function with the next-level thoughtfulness that had been shown to me by my colleagues.

Work with this lady! There is absolutely every reason under the sun why you should book her, and I should basically dob-you-in to the crazy house if you don’t. :P

A brilliant person, model and event host! Thank you so much Nat!

Artform

I had my first shoot with Natalia last week at Aura Photographic Studio in Birmingham. Natalia was the consummate professional and posed patiently and skilfully on four different sets during the night. Thank you for a great evening Natalia and hope that we work together again sometime in the future.

Aaron G

Had a fantastic shoot with Natalia the other day

We shot at her beautiful home which has so many rooms to shoot in with beautiful decor

Natalia herself is a wonderful person and our session wasnt just all work, we also had a great chat and laugh and cup of tea.

Natalia is gorgeous so book her now

Ultimate Images

I worked with Natalia for the first time on 15 March 2019 at Aura Photographic Studio, Birmingham. Natalia is simply a superb model in all respects. Natalia's face and figure is evident from her images but add to that: professional, punctual, friendly; knowledgeable; quality wardrobe; posing ability, and you simply get a top notch model. Highly recommended!

Derek Sweet1

What a model Natalia is.

I attended a private group shoot Natalia was there before I was.

Although I missed 1 set I come away with 90 images that I can use happily. the other 1 image was a miss fire.

Natalia was and is very welcoming towards you, she makes you feel at ease.

Natalia engaged in conversation etc.

Her poses was on point thats why I walked away with so many great images.

I Highly Recommend Natalia

Thank you again Natalia :)

Phil Holroyd Photography

Had a fantastic Shoot with Natalia at a group night (at Aura Photographic in Birmingham). As well as a great model to work with Natalia has a lovely personality and is chatty too...........Plus I got some great images.

Thanks Natalia, Look forward to working with you again soon. Highly recommended.

FLODV8

I had waited a couple of years to have the opportunity to work with Natalia, and took her up on a last minute casting. She is a fabulous model with a flawless complexion, down to earth and really easy to work with, takes direction well and offers great tips and advice. We managed 4 looks in 2.5 hours and literally every shot is a keeper. I wish all shoots could run this well, and can say she is worth her weight in gold. Highly recommended.

peat

After a really early start for Natalia, she was as awesome as always. I have worked with her countless of times over the past 4 years. A true friend and professional