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Aurora Violet

Recently I enjoyed my eleventh and twelfth shoots with Ian over two days in a beautiful West end apartment in Edinburgh I had booked doing some portrait, fashion and fetish including some latex, shibari and soft bondage looks together.

We had an excellent time shooting, making full use of the time we had there and as always I cannot fault Ian, his communications, timings, goals and shoot plan were all impeccable. He brought along some great lighting equipment, props, munchies including biscuits and fruit and the time as it always does when I am shooting with Ian just went so fast and was over before we knew it.

The apartment was perfect for what we were trying to achieve and Ian had so many fantastic ideas with lot's of little details making each set we did turn out amazing. He had studied the apartment seeing images of the rooms before hand and had a whole shoot plan at the ready making our shoots go so smoothly from start to finish even trying out a couple of new props he got.

We produced some amazing images once again that I love so much and Ian is so professional, organised and talented which is why we get such great results.

I highly recommend Ian to all creatives and if you get the chance to work alongside this wonderful photographer and person do not miss out.

Thanks again Ian,

Looking forward to our next shoot.

Aurora :)

Valis Volkova

I had a fantastic shoot with Ian during my recent Scotland tour!

Ian is an absolute pleasure to work with and a very talented photographer.

I thoroughly enjoyed our shoot and would love to work together again.

Highly recommended!

Thank you,

Valis

Aurora Violet

Ian attended my Cosplay Barbarella themed day hosted by Candy Heart recently. This was our tenth shoot and we had a great time getting some amazing images. Ian was my first shoot of the day and he arrived on time with his kit and his laptop with tethering which I love.

He was ready to shoot with some fab ideas and loved the looks we had put together, really enjoying the shoot, he took some fabulous images in two of our outfits. Ian likes to try out different lighting and set ups so he played around with the lighting and gels getting some weird and wonderful images.

I loved the images we created and really look forward to our next shoot coming up soon. Highly recommended to all creatives, you will always have a fun shoot with Ian with wicked results.

Thanks once again Ian,

Aurora :)

Aurora Violet

I thoroughly enjoyed my ninth shoot with Ian this time doing a hotel shoot in North Queensferry doing some portrait, fetish and bondage themes. The hotel that Ian had picked this time around was again perfect for the themes we were doing and the colour scheme of the room was neutral which really made the images pop. The room was also a very interesting shape which worked out to our advantage.

Ian tethers the images to his laptop which I have to say is very helpful for both the model and photographer, Ian working his magic with the lighting and we created some excellent images once again. We did some bondage images as mentioned above including some shibari shots and for any other models doing similar images with Ian he is so professional and always makes sure you are safe and happy at all times. He also has safety scissors for extra precautions.

Communications were as always perfect although on planning to do some latex images I forgot to bring my latex dressing aid to get the outfits on and the latex wipes so we could not do that but luckily Ian had loads of back up plans so between the two of us and the outfits and props we had it worked out great anyway.

It was an exceptionally hot day but luckily we had air conditioning but even with the air con it was so warm.

Ian worked so hard even with the heat he had to deal with to get the shots he was looking to create and he even brought along some more refreshments, fruit and biscuits once again so we could have a nibble now and again.

I cannot recommend Ian highly enough and as you can tell from all my past references you cannot fault this fantastic photographer. He thinks outside the box, has a good eye, is very professional and we always have a good laugh. I always love the images we create together so do not miss an opportunity to work with Ian.

Thanks Ian and looking forward to shoot ten.

Aurora :)

Aurora Violet

It get's better and better. :)

I enjoyed my eighth shoot with Ian which was fabulous with again more amazing boudoir, rope bondage and fetish images being produced as well as some fashion we did around the city, finding some amazing little spots. All the themes we tried this time around were awesome and we really got some lovely shots. I was so happy with all the images and Ian did such a superb job with the lighting.

As we were doing some more rope bondage and tight encasement themes I have to stress how great Ian is to work with on fetish themes of this nature, he is always thinking about the models safety, he has some wicked ideas and we get some very unique and edgy images. Ian is respectful, professional and really passionate always trying to achieve the best results. We always manage to get some terrific stuff.

Ian was on time and ready to shoot, the whole day went by very fast, with quite a few ideas to get through. Ian is great at planning and time keeping so we got through everything we had planned but I just could not believe how fast our time went. I thoroughly enjoyed our shoot and can't wait until next time.

Highly, highly recommended, don't miss out. Great laughs, a superb photographer and a wonderful person to spend your time getting some great images with. I can't wait to post some of our incredible images.

Thank you once again Ian,

Looking forward to next time.

Aurora :) x

Aurora Violet

Another fantastic session with Ian. :)

My seventh shoot with Ian and our first studio shoot at Synergy photography studio doing some latex styles. We ended up with some exceptional latex fetish images and the studio was perfect using the white cove for what we were looking to achieve.

Ian was as usual on time, great to work with, bringing lots of goodies to snack on and he was extremely patient while I squeezed into all my latex, his communications were fantastic and everything we planned for the shoot went smoothly even managing to get quite a few looks in our booked time. Ian had some wicked ideas and he experimented with the lighting, we were so happy with the results using the studio and had such a productive and fun day once again.

Always making sure you are safe and happy and on this shoot with wearing a pair of very high ballerina heels and some other very high pairs of fetish heels and boots plus the latex outfits being quite restrictive and hot Ian was constantly making sure I didn't fall or was not to hot etc.

I cannot believe how fast our shoot went and I was so pleased with all the images we produced together. Again I cannot stress this enough, do not miss an opportunity to work with Ian. Our work just get's better and better. Highly, highly recommended.

Until next time.

Thank you so much Ian.

Aurora :)

Em Theresa

Ian and I had our second shoot together, on my most recent trip up to Scotland. This time we had a longer shoot booked in, and worked in a hotel room Ian had sorted out. As before his pre-shoot comms were excellent, and he let me know exactly what he had in mind and as it involved some rope-bondage I checked the usual safety issues with him in pre-comms and he was already prepared and had all the safety precautions already very much in mind. He is a very personable gent to work with, and extremely considerate of models' comfort and brought a huge selection of snacks along as well for bonus points! I'd definitely recommend Ian to other models, and hope we can shoot again! Thanks Ian :)

Saskya

First time shooting with Ian as a model on Saturday. He had recently attended events at my studio or events where I was the makeup artist so it was great to finally get to shoot with him as a model

He booked myself one to one at my Brazillian samba event held at synergy photography studio. He was great to work with as usual chatty and fun. Ian gave directions when required as I was dancing around it was easy to fall out of the light or move out of shot. Looking forward to work with him again soon. Highly recommended.

Aurora Violet

Great conversation, company and images. I thoroughly enjoyed my sixth shoot with Ian in Edinburgh in a lovely apartment doing some fashion and fetish styles. The apartment was a perfect size, modern, neutral and with lots of light flooding in which made for some excellent images.

We also did some rope bondage shots and this is the second shoot now Ian has done some rope ties and he is so careful making sure you are safe and comfortable. I loved the styles he did.

Ian was ready for my arrival and as I had to arrive an hour later due to traffic and missing my train, this was no problem for Ian and he was happy with us extending the shoot an hour later. We did a longer session this time and it went by so quickly.

We had a fantastic, productive day getting through most of the ideas Ian had and the whole day was amazing. Each shoot we have we seem to get even better images and we were both very happy with the results from this one.

Ian once again brought along some lovely props, outfits and an assortment of snacks making sure I am not hungry or thirsty. He is so thoughtful, an excellent photographer, respectful and is always making sure you are ok during a shoot putting the models needs first. Both technical minded and creative, you will get some unique and wonderful images.

Such a lovely person and photographer, you will leave with a smile and love working with someone with such enthusiasm for getting some superb and beautiful images.

Until our next shoot Ian.

Thank you.

Aurora :) x

Aurora Violet

What a wonderful shoot with Ian. This was my fifth shoot with Ian, this time around in Edinburgh in a lovely hotel room doing some fetish styles. Our time went by extremely fast and resulted in some fabulous images.

Ian again was a joy to spend the morning and afternoon with, he brought along some fruit and other goodies for us to munch on and was on time with everything set up in the room for my arrival. Also bringing some more items for me to wear on our shoot.

Ian is fun, respectful, organised, kind and we always have a good laugh. He does not mess about and is very enthusiastic. I cannot wait to show of some of the images and our shoot was very productive with everything we had planned to do being covered.

He is a perfectionist making sure the lighting is spot on and this time he brought along a light bar with different colours that we experimented with. Our room was a decent size also but with just a little space lacking Ian managed to make the best of the situation for certain shots. Very technical minded, a great problem solver and is focused on the job at hand.

Such a lovely person and a fantastic photographer. Highly, highly recommended. Do not miss an opportunity to work with Ian. I promise you will have a great time.

I can't wait for our next shoot Ian.

Thank you,

Aurora :)

Joceline Brooke-Hamilton

Ian is an absolute pleasure to spend time with! I had a lovely shoot with him in an Edinburgh hotel room, and he was unfailingly courteous, professional, creative, and kind.

I would love to work with him again, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to others. :-)

ziggy

I had a fantastic first shoot with Ian as he booked to shoot at the group creative make-up shoot at the new synergy photographic studio.

Ian was welcoming, a gentlemen and a joy to work with. Ian with was great with direction and had great eye for what he wanted. Ian captured beautiful images that really accentuated the make-up. With a creative mind and free attitude I really enjoyed working with him.

I would Highly recommend Ian and look forward to working with him in future.

Thank you ian :-D

Ziggy

Synergy photography studio

Ian came to the studio for our first creative makeup group shoot held by Ziggy and Saskia Su makeup & nails. It was the first time he has shot in the new premises and it was great to have him back. Ian worked really well with everyone involved in the group shoot. He is a joy to have in the studio. Hopefully we will see him soon :) highly recommended

Aurora Violet

I really enjoyed my fourth shoot with Ian which went really well and as it was my first shoot of 2018 I am off to a good start. This time we did a latex fetish theme and then concentrated on some shibari rope bondage shots with my partner N1N doing the rope bondage styles, assisting with shining my latex dress and assisting Ian with anything else. The afternoon flew by and it was so much fun capturing the shiny latex dress and rope bondage styles. Ian also brought along some props including a gas mask which really set off the black latex dress images.

Ian gave me lots of ideas to work with for some latex looks and rope bondage styles he wanted to photograph and booked myself and N1N well in advance giving us plenty of time to work on rope designs, his communications before shooting are always perfect and during our session he is great at giving direction but very flexible with how you pose. We shot at a hotel in Dundee and the location was excellent especially for a fetish theme.

N1N and Ian got on great and chatted away about ideas as I got ready and he was very enthusiastic and passionate about every shot as usual.

Once again he treated us to lots of snacks to munch on as the shoot went along.

The images Ian took were excellent and he had clearly put alot of thought into what he wanted to achieve for these kind of themes. Plus he is always thinking about the lighting and tweaking things here and there. We were so pleased with the images and he captured the rope work and latex dress so well especially since it was his first time doing a shibari theme and latex theme.

I highly, highly recommend Ian, he is thoughtful, such great company and puts so much effort into every shoot we have worked on. We can't wait to see the results and look forward to next time.

Thank you Ian from Aurora and N1N :)

Aurora Violet

Thank you Ian for a wonderful third shoot with a festive theme. :)

Ian is such a gentleman, a joy to work with and very pleasant company, he is so organised and professional applying to a casting I posted for a last minute hotel shoot in Edinburgh before Christmas and he turned up on time with lots of creative ideas, snacks and enthusiasm for a long shoot. We experimented with a festive theme, some boudoir and did a little fetish and outdoor fashion, I thoroughly enjoyed our session and loved the images we produced.

Such a lovely day shooting with a very nice person and passionate photographer. He was once again respectful and always makes sure you are safe and comfortable. I cannot wait to post some of our work and look forward to our next shoot.

Extremely recommended, do not miss a shoot with him.

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year Ian.

I look forward to many shoots to come in 2018.

Aurora :)

Belle Eve

I shot with Okt0br for the first time this week at a hotel in Edinburgh. This shoot has been a long time coming and I am so pleased we finally got a plan together and shot! He is a lovely guy, a true gentleman.

I highly recommend and can't wait for our next shoot!

Much love,

Eve

Aurora Violet

It was a real pleasure to do a second shoot with Ian recently in a hotel room in Edinburgh he had booked doing some elegant fashion and fetish styles. Ian once again was on time, was full of energy and so enthusiastic which I love plus his communications before and after our shoot were fantastic, during shooting he was so relaxed and gave direction very easily, bouncing lots of ideas of each other. We had some set ideas and managed to get everything we had planned done.

I cannot stress how hard working Ian is with regards to getting the lighting correct and making sure everything is positioned well in the background and I love this kind of perfection as in the end you get some amazing images and Ian was also extremely pleased with the results of our second shoot together. Our shoot completely flew by and couldn't be happier with the images.

Ian is a complete gentleman again bringing lots of props and some outfits along and also he brought yummy snacks and refreshments. :)

Ian is very professional, creative, experienced, great company, respectful and takes wonderful images. He is very highly recommended by myself. We have discussed lots of ideas so I cannot wait until our next sessions as I am sure there will be many more excellent images to come and I cannot wait to share our results and show them off.

Thank you so much and I can't wait till our next shoot.

Aurora :)

Lena Rose

Thanks for a wonderful day shooting, Ian :)

Ian made me feel at home right away, was full of ingenuity and was able to create lots of different looks and ideas with just a few simple props. We were working in a small hotel room, which many other photographers would have found difficult. Ian, however, was consistently able to use his keen eye and technical skill with lighting to make lots of different styles and get a very diverse set of images from it.

Ian was very professional and good company to be around :) He brought lots of delicious snacks to our shoot and even tethered so we could see what was happening as we shot.

Thoroughly enjoyed working with Ian and hope to work with him again soon. Recommended.

Aurora Violet

I had the pleasure of an excellent first shoot with Ian recently in a hotel room in Edinburgh he had booked doing some boudoir and fetish styles. The time passed so quickly and Ian is a lovely person and a fantastic photographer. He even brought along some props, items for me to wear, refreshments and snacks including the best grapes ever which I loved.

Ian is very experienced and is a complete professional with great attention for details, he is so organised, energetic, his communications were brilliant leading up to our shoot and all details were clearly defined including sending me some mood boards of the type of images and poses he was aiming for. He was very happy for me to pose freely but gave great direction and he took time making sure the lighting was perfect.

I really enjoyed working with Ian and I even did a fetish style I have not came across until now which was a really fun experience. He is creative and takes great images plus he was constantly making sure I was comfortable and happy.

We came away with some amazing results and enjoyed a very productive afternoon even chatting about ideas for some future shoots. I can't wait to work together again and I highly recommend Ian to amateurs and professionals alike.

Thank you Ian.

Until next time.

Aurora :)

GingerSoul

Ian is a very professional and creative photographer. I booked a 4 hours shoot with me and we create such a beautiful pictures! I made me feel extremely comfortable and important. I listen to every to advise and suggestion and it was the first photographer who make me feel comfortable smiling.

He is also really funny and kind. In fact, he came with a box of delicious chocolates!

I am so happy about that shoot! I really can't wait to see the pictures and looking forward to working with him again in the future!

I'd really recommend him!

Thank Ian for such a great experience!