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LeahMeraki

After working with Carl once and getting such fantastic images I just couldn't pass on the opportunity of working with him again whilst I was over that way and boy am I glad I did!! :D

Just as before I had a great time, second shoots are always easier but this one just flowed so naturally and effortlessly (well apart from when Carl was shouting at me to move my legs and bum away from the side whilst cramped in a doorway almost upside down!) - all in the name of art though of course! He's demanding but always in a good way as he knows exactly what works and how to get the best shots from your body and the lighting and he always succeeds in that!

Honestly if you haven't worked with Carl already then you NEED TO!! He's such a lovely guy, with a sharp eye for detail and doesn't stop until he has the shot he wants. Plus his studio is amazing!!

Thanks for another awesome shoot, and until next time! x

💕Sophie S Model 💕

Had an absolutely amazing first shoot with the legend that is Carl grim .We had been planning this shoot for almost a year and the day finally came and I was not disappointed,Carl is absolutely lovely and made me feel at home straight away and the studio is absolutely amazing I blew me away,we managed to get thru a couple of sets I really enjoyed the shoot and I am super happy with my photos,already planning the second shoot

Thanku Carl And il cu again soon xxx

Eli Zah

Had an awesome shoot with Carl at his studio! I've worked with Carl before some years ago, and also recently took part in a lighting tutorial lead by him, so I knew to expect electric energy and awesome results!

I was actually coming down with illness on the day of our shoot, but I knew this wouldn't matter and any illness would leave my mind as soon as Carl began shooting - this guys energy and passion for what he does is unparalleled on here, and he WILL get the best out of you and then some!

Carl takes time to study your unique features, celebrate your strengths and detract attention away from any weaknesses. His attention to detail is second to none, and he will enhance any pose by just moving that fraction of a degree that turns a great pose into a perfect one. These are some of the reasons I believe Carl is one of the most talented art nude photographers going.

Alongside this, I always feel comfortable with Carl - what you see is what you get with him, he is up front, down to earth and real, and it's obvious from his work that his goal is to celebrate feminine power and beauty. Love shooting with Carl, got some absolutely awesome images, and I left his studio feeling energised and inspired!

Thanks Carl xx

Kit_e_x

Well what can I say we had this organised for 6 months and FINALLY got to work togeather for our planned shoot with the fantastic Carl. Pre comms were excellent and we discussed many various images we was looking to produce with both our creative input.He was a gentleman,funny and made me feel very welcome.The studio built by Carl himself was fantastic as well as the many props and various set ups to make amazing images.He understands lighting so well and also gave direction to create the best shapes for my body we produced some work that I'm so proud with what we achieved.I cannot wait to get the final images.I would highly recommend and look forward to working with again in the near future. Thank you Carl look forward to the next shoot :)

Layla Jean.

Well oh my, I was ever so excited for this photoshoot with Carl and I tell you what he didn’t disappoint!

He was so welcoming and lovely! A true gentleman and a pleasure to work with! I feel ever so lucky to have got to work with Carl!

Carl is amazing for any model from beginner to professional! He has amazing ideas and he knew what outfits we could work with and where straight away! He never ran out of ideas so he’s added to my portfolio a lot!

He showed me how to position my body and help me to progress as a model, it was an amazing experience!

Carl has an amazing studio! I was amazed by it with so many props & different areas to shoot!

Carl is a great host and photographer!

Thank you so much and I cannot wait to shoot again!

See you soon!

Layla :)

Keira Lavelle

Double shoot alert!!!!! And double the next-level technical excellence, double the artistic WOWNESS, double the bouncing inspiration, double the cheers of excitement (from everyone!) and double the stomach-nipping laughs! :D Oh my days, that’s all!

It feels like I have been working with Carl for literally ever. I mean in terms of a serious/full time modelling career it’s pretty much true! He’s been a blast of creative energy to team up with from the word go and I seriously get an unspeakable buzz when dates for our next shoot or adventure near. :) The passion he has for photography just shines through with every move he makes to perfect the light and better that killer image... Any mere mortal would look at the image in-camera and think “that’s awesome!” Not Carl, he is always striving, always pushing himself and always looking out for degrees of change for exact perfection: even when he’s already got there haha! :D

So obviously, it’s Carl’s infectious enthusiasm that probably comes to any models mind when you think of how to start the long list of merits he has as a photographer. The spark and graft he delivers to every shoot is just so electric: the most recent shoot(s) with Carl included back-to-back solo and duo shooting sessions alongside the beautiful Rachelle Summers. And no word of a lie - The vibe was through the roof from the start of the first shoot to the end of the last. :) When you’ve got this quality on a shoot, it almost ceases to feel like work! Everyone involved is just in the zone, and magic happening. Shooting duo with Carl is always rewarding, as well as good fun, because he just absorbs all the new challenges of “double-the-bodies on-set” and lighting to throw out sensational works of art that burst with character, burst with expression and burst with out-of-this-word innovation where picture-making is concerned. :D With every multi-model shoot that I’ve done with Carl; he just pulls incredible ideas right out of his brain... And it doesn’t stop there! He bloomin-well builds things! Entire sets to compliment the idea in his head! But whilst it’s clear that Mr. Grim needs no assistance to come up with inspiration; he is absolutely over-the-moon to share ideas with the model/team and we exchanged a number of messages in the planning stages between us to get the flow rock and rolling ready for the day. Teamwork at its best. :)

On the solo shoot we did the following day: the same principles and standards of creating just continued on. It is literally always the case that we have this over-excitable long list of ideas we want to do, making good use of that several hour drive between us geographically, and I would be 1000% confident in putting money on it that we run out of time before we run out of ideas! Always happens! Because of course: when you’re shooting with this legend, other little micro ideas manage to creep into the mix as you’re actually working. So it’s quite easy to get distracted from the to-do list because every shot this man takes is just bloomin fabulous! I could sit there with a bin lid on my head: and he would make a masterpiece out of it! I’m not even joking: for someone who knows his stuff through and through with lighting and arty quality - you approach Carl.

I think something very strange happens when I shoot with Carl too... The clock speeds up. Either that or it’s just a total barrel of laughs that make every shoot session fly by so quick! I’m convinced the clocks conspire against though - definitely sounds more logical. :D He’s a genius, yes: but he’s also a top bloke in so many ways. He’s sociable, confident, always optimistic and of course as mentioned before: very passionate in his work. Carl also promises exemplary professionalism with every shoot and values communication/respect and team values with everybody on board for a shoot. He’s completely straight-laced and down-to-earth... Whether you’re a new model, or an experienced one - this is a photographer you can rely on for brilliance in his field and in etiquette. :)

Oohhhhh and his studio is FLIPPIN’ FANTASTIC!!!! You might just need a minute to absorb the supreme epic-ness/pick your jaw up off the floor when you see it for the first time in all it’s techy/creative brilliance. ;)

HUMONGOUS RECOMMENDATION!!!!!!!

Thanks Carl - we rocked it again!!!!

Keira

Rachelle Summers

Another wonderful shoot with Carl! This time as a duo with Keira Lavelle :)

Carl has some absolutely wonderful creative ideas for us to work on and the whole shoot from start to finish was so much fun! As always we had a great laugh, bounced ideas around always checking the back of the camera to look for any improvements if needed and he looked after my incredibly well as always too! I always enjoy our shoots together!

His studio is just fab, any photographers dream with tonnes of props and different set ups to do all manor or creative shoots! He is also a total master of light, I've never actually met anyone who knows his lighting better!

A total pleasure as always and I can't wait for next time :D

Highly recommended!

Elegant Eve

Wow..Carl put me through my paces and was staggered by the results from the shoot.

Carl's ideas are always inspiring and loved the romantic Jane Austin theme we worked to capture so amazing images and then onto rags and washing which I am staggered to see the results of. Both concepts worked so well and great to try some very different ideas.

Carl's use and knowledge of lighting is always a thrill to understand and then to see the results is even better.

I thoroughly enjoy working with Carl and as our second shoot is was just brilliant....one of those "is that really me" shoots. Carl always ensures my welfare and well being are looked after throughout the sure even making sure I am ok and safe (wobbly ladder) etc.

Again I would highly recommend Carl to other models to work with and an absolute pleasure and fun shoot again.

Elesha Eden

I had another shoot the master of creative light last Monday the one and only Carl Grim

our 3rd shoot together, I just love his creativity and his out the box way of shooting which always results in incredible images..you only need to look at his port, the photography speaks for itself and his individual style is undoubtedly unique.

Thankyou Carl for shooting again , I hope to see you later in the year to create some more epic dance moves

Comes highly recommended to all

Elesha

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Aya

I had another awesome shoot with Carl and this time with big big Mr. Monster.

Pre shoot communication was brilliant as always with Carl's creativity.

We started with art nude posing and time literally flew until we realized it was nearly 2pm...3 hours for the first scene had gone by without me noticing as I was so enthralled and excited about the poses and shoot!!!

Carl created very unique his Christmas tree which perfectly created the correct atmosphere for this particular shoot. I was amazed with his enthusiasm and the perfection of the photography as always.

His use of tools and his concentration during shoots are outstanding as well as is his great use of lights and lighting effects.

The more I work with Carl, the more I respect him and his art and I hope that this will be endless and that keep working with this great great photographer.

Thank you very much for the awesome shoot and looking forward to working with you again, Carl!!!

I cannot recommend high enough !!!!!!!!!!

Mr. Monster

This man always amazes me with his ideas and creativity.

This is my 2nd of many i hope working with Carl he always has a eye for detail and always open to suggestions as well as having fun too!

This man creates art and you'd be silly not to work with him book him now

Thank you again Carl

Mr. Monster

UkCuteGirl Lucy

A other mega shoot with Carl! He has the best ideas and pulls them off every time!

Everyone could learn so much working with him including models, togs, everyone! Very talented, respectful and always soooo much fun! If you haven't worked with him yet I suggest u do!

Looking forward to our next shoot already!

Jade K

Had a my first gg duo shoot with Carl and UKcutegirlLucy yesterday,

Always excited about shooting with Carl and even more so this time as I shot with Lucy,

We did a number of sets some different to usual and what can I say but WOW! From what I have seen on the back of the camera, I’m so excited to share them soon,

I love shooting so much with Carl we have already discussed ideas for future shoots and I can’t wait ;)

Our shoots are always fun but professional I would highly recommend Carl to any model you will not be disappointed:)

Until the next time best wishes Jade x

JR69

Wow, yet again another fabulous trio shoot with Carl, Jenni and Aya. Just when I thought we couldn't possibly top our last trio shoot with Carl,how wrong was I.

We did three sets which myself, Jenni and Aya decided on before our shoot.

On the morning of the shoot Carl was ready for us for our first set. Carls directions are clear and to the point and get the best possible shot for all three of us. Throughout the six hours Carl had set up three sets which was hard work especially the last set which I chose,Shipwrecked. This was the first time all three of us were going to get wet at the same time. From the lighting,set-up and positioning of us ladies Carl had us all perfect. Carl has already sent us the images which are truly amazing. I can not thank enough carl for another outstanding shoot. Thank you so much for your hard work and for putting up with our giggles carl haha until next time.

Very highly recommended

Jackie x

Jenni JJ

What a privilege it is to work with Carl again. This time once again as part of a trio of ladies. As ever the planning was meticulous. Carl is a brilliant photographer and master of light, but his planning and attention to detail is what makes him (in my opinion) one of the very best. He puts so much thought into every set. We arrived and he had created us a boudoir card room, a lounge room and a shipwreck scene. The shipwreck scene was absolutely astonishing and the images were fantastic (of course he poured rain on us too to complete the look).

Carl is a delight to work with. A ball of firey energy bursting with ideas. I am always totally exhausted when I leave his studio - exhausted and exhilarated....

Carl, it was a total pleasure, thank you so much

Jenni xxx

Aya

I had my second shoot with Lady Jackie R, Lady Jenny JJ and me with Carl in his gorgeous studio.

Carl’s has perfect direction of angles and shapes to create awesome images, even when it is 3 ladies being shot at the same time!!! We did 3 totally different sets of shoots and they were all unique and creative. Every time I visit Carl's studio, I am amazed with his creativity and enthusiasm for photography and feel happily lost into a phot shoot dream world. Carl is always friendly, takes care of his models, with great sense of humour and I thoroughly enjoyed working with him.

Thank you for the brilliant shoot and cannot wait for the next one which is coming very soon for more creative art images!!!

Most highly recommended!!!

JR69

Oh my goodness, yet another fabulous shoot on Saturday with Carl along with Josh that joined me.

As always Carl's pre communation were outstanding leading upto our shoot. As it was a duo shoot Carl made sure that myself and Josh knew exactly what we were going to shoot on the day.

Through out the six hour shoot we managed to do different set which was absolutely amazing.

Carl is so creative and passionate in what he does and that shows in every image he takes. I seriously can not wait for these images.

All in all I had an absolute blast. Thank you so much for yet another outstanding shoot. Here is to the next one on Saturday which I'm so looking forward too.

Jackie xx

Joshenton

I had wanted to work with Carl ever since I saw his work and really admired his talents.

Carl's pre coms were great - It was a duo shoot with the lovely Jackie R and I lasting six hours and he had a detailed plan of what was going to happen for each set, even though eh also picked up creative ideas in the moment which were equally as brilliant. He had a model studio for me to stay in, fully equipped and could not have have been more accommodating!

Saying that Carl is passionate is an understatement! He had so much energy and charisma that I loved every second and also learnt so, so much from him.

I have never had such high expectations from a photographer or shoot, and Carl shocked me being EVEN BETTER than I dreamt of. My favourite images EVER!

Cannot wait for our next shoot!

denisastrakovaofficial

Serious, reliable and very talented photographer with professional attitude. It was my pleasure to pose for him. We were great team together :) Highly recommended! Thank you again and I wish you all the best. DS | www.denisastrakova.com

David51

I was honoured to have a shoot with the king of light, Carl Grim and the beautiful MissyKiou. As always for a Carl shoot, he had everything planned with excellent pre comms and a comprehensive plan which played his models strengths and was a pleasure and fun to shoot.

Given the models different skin tones, Carl's complete mastery of light was illustrated with brilliant images in the back of the camera which I cannot wait to see. But the best thing about Carl is his combination of abundant enthusiasm (which is highly motivational for his models) and professionalism to achieve the best result. He is also very kind and great fun.

Thank you both for an inspiring shoot.