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Roxy Knight

I Got to work with Carl Grim yet again. I really do enjoy our shoots together as they are so fun and with his amazing lighting skills he makes the images look perfect every time.

Ours latest shoot we done a halloween shoot! It was awesome, Carl has a wardrobe or stock room full of perfect thing for different Themed shoots. It’s every photographers and models dream.

From halloween stuff, clothes, props, accessories, you name Carl as probably got it! 😂 Its perfect if you want to do a themed shoot with Carl he can do it!

The second half of our shoot Andy joined us from Fareham studios. Andy and Carl worked together to shoot me on Andy’s royal Enfield motorbike where we got stunning images!

Thank you so much Carl for you amazing photographer

Love Roxy x

Kitty Quinzell

When Monsieur Grim asked me if I could shoot on this particular date and I knew it would involve travelling hundreds of miles to once again grace his presence, I of course responded with an immediate yes!

Why? Because Mr Grim isn't just a photographer, he is a lighting master, an expert on human body language, a complete artist of his own trade- and the best personal trainer a woman can have with all the muscle tensing and bum pushing out ;)

All of this leads to exceptional images that bring a tear to ones eyes when they realise that they were part of that magical formula to create something utterly unique, and altogether magnificent.

Not much more to say, except - I will be back!

Kelsey Wolfe

I can’t count how many times Carl and I have worked together now, which is certainly testament to how much I love his mastery when it comes to imagery.

Carl is clearly a very talented individual indeed, and I know that when I turn up, we’re going to create some magic! Carl has always been respectful of my levels and appreciates it when I articulate what I wish to do/not to do - this allows us to collaborate on ideas that we’re both passionate about, meaning results we’re both proud of!

I have stayed at Carl’s studio so many times now that I practically know where everything is! He’s a great host, incredible photographer and a very bubbly person. I’d highly recommend him if you want beautiful artistic erotica done WELL.

We’re already booked in for March, and I’m ever so excited for what we create next time!

Lou1111

Today I had the pleasure of shooting with Carl at Gloucester Prison….. WOW! WOW! WOW!

I absolutely love my shoots with Carl. They just seem to be so magical and magnificent, and this was no exception.

Carl’s skills are exceptional, not only as a photographer but how he does his lighting. He lit me perfectly regardless of where around the grounds we shot. We started off in a dark workshop room with a cage in….. I was instantly buzzing, (as usual), from what we were creating. And the excitement continued throughout the shoot.

CosmicStarlet came along to assist with the lighting, (and modelled as a great prison guard for me!), Carl knew exactly where to place her to project the light, it all worked fantastically!!

Thank you so much Carl for yet another amazing shoot….. and doing the long journey to get there. I can’t thank you enough for making this happen. Just fabulous!!

Very highly recommended from me

Lou ☺️

Ariel Taylor

Well well well...where do I even start?! Maybe simply by saying that Carl is a pure delight and the absolute best at what he does!

I was honoured to work with Carl during my tour down his way. Carl provided me with accommodation at his incredibly spacious studio. He was so welcoming from the get-go and had me settled in immediately. We've been waiting to shoot together for what feels like a very long time now, as we'd had to postpone multiple times due to the pandemic. But finally, we got there! And it was SOOOO worth the wait!! I've been wanting to work with Carl since I came across his work; his style is so captivating and unique. My god, he did NOT disappoint!! The images we created were absolutely phenomenal. I could hardly believe it was me on the back of the camera! Carl's knowledge and experience is second to none. It was an absolute pleasure to shoot with someone of this calibre.

Other than his superb photography skills (which I'm sure you know all about anyway!!), Carl is such a genuine creative and kind human. He was always checking in to make sure I was all good, especially encouraging me to take breaks with intense aerial work (and did I mention he makes some of the aerial props himself?! yeah, he's that talented). When we came to implied/art nude work, Carl was an expert in guidance for posing and was exceptionally respectful with levels. I felt really comfortable posing freely with him. Carl is really focused and has his eye on the ball, it was really easy to work with him with a shared goal in mind to create some stunning images.

I cannot wait for the next opportunity that I get to work with Carl! He is truly exceptional.

100% recommended.

Cosmic Starlet

I had the amazing pleasure of working along side carl at Gloucester prison the weekend. It was amazing watching him in action I helped with lighting this time round for a fellow model but I managed to get a few images as we had a few ideas in mind. I'd highly recommend him I can't wait to work with him again.

Rope & Tea

Had an awesome shoot with Carl at his fantastic studio which has so many movable sets and loads of props.

I tied and modelled with LilJoJo and we got so many great shots from it and I'm just working my way through them now.

We started off with some rope shots, them moved into suspension, followed by some powerplay set ups and finished with some amazing shots in Carl's 'rain' studio.

I had a great time and it was a privilege to work with Carl for the whole day and I highly recommend him.

UkCuteGirl Lucy

If you haven't worked with Carl yet you need to! ALWAYS absolutely superb, distinctive and creative images guaranteed. He puts so much effort, enthusiasm and imagination into his shoots whilst listening carefully to the model. He always plans the shoot around my likes or dislikes and consciously helps create images which would be useful for me.

We had such a fun shoot as always, despite being rained off our planned shoot on the yacht. Even though it was last minute planning he pulled it out the bag and I ended up hanging on a hoop above his pool with some amazing lighting! I'm literally so excited to see thr images!

Thanks Carl!

Luke Clampitt

Shot with Carl for the first time and it was a great experience.

Helen Saunders and myself modeled together in a scenario of temptress and the fisherman. We also did some dymanic lifts in the outfits.

Carl's attention to detail and joy at getting a cracking image are infectious. the whole shoot was exciting and fun from the outset, also his studio is a treasure trove of props.

His communication and ideas flowed quickly and freely from the outset.

During the shoot he was very respectful of our levels and really wanted to create images that we wanted.

Altogether a great day and Carl is very highly recommended.

Helen Saunders

I had the distinct privilege of working with Carl on Monday, and what a way to start the week: the shoot was energising and inspiring, as was Carl himself.

Having approached Carl with the idea of working together, I was unsure as to whether he'd say yes bearing in mind the calibre of models he usually shoots with. I was delighted therefore when he said he wanted to arrange a shoot, and even more so when he invited my partner, Salient Lupus to be part of it. Carl created a concept that worked well for us as a duo and which allowed for the opportunity to add in a couple of dynamic athletic lifts while in costume.

Carl's communication prior to the shoot was superb, and was indeed exceptional when in the studio (which is phenomenal by the way......the perfect playground for any model), with clear direction that built my confidence in my posing as the day progressed.

As well as the duo with Salient Lupus, Carl and I shot several solo sets, including some on the aerial hoop......something I'd never tried before but am keen to do again!

A fantastic experience from start to finish, and one I would like to repeat. Highly recommended.

Ivory_Blush

Had a fantastic shoot with Carl last weekend. I'd heard from a few fellow PP members that he's definitely one you want to work with, so I was delighted that we were able to arrange a shoot together!

He's very friendly and chatty, and I was comfortable with him as soon as I met him.

His studio space is incredible, and he just knows exactly what's needed to create some fantastic images. I'm still amazed at what we've been able to create together, and hope we'll be able to shoot together again soon.

Highly recommended! :)

MR. NPR

Where to Begin Where to End..

I was approached and asked about being about of a Shoot - The Shoot had a name i am familiar with - MR CARL GRIM..

Given i know this exceptional man and photographer i said YES - Carl always comes up with great communication and lay outs for sets based into 4 sections.. He asks for your input and respects what you say yes to and no to then also allows you a twist with a idea your self.

Anything i say i have not said before.. BUT wait there is. His studio skills just get better he's made his own props and tools to have these props secure and it just blows your mind to the talent he has with his eyes and also his hands.

Lighting is always amazing and he makes you create shapes and a workout all in one. but his effort he asks of you is always for the art work and it just dazzles you when you see the outcome.

The guy's a Genius.

Awesome studio.

Happily puts the kettle on and offers a bed to stay over if needed.

Please work with him if u have yet too

you will walk away amazed.

thanks matey.

:)

Lou1111

I have shot with Carl a fair few times now, but today we were joined by the fantastic male model Mr NPR, (Nicky).

I messaged Carl and asked if he would shoot Nicky and I duo. Carl very kindly arranged a date for us to shoot, and…… WOW!!

We proposed a few ideas that we had though out, and as always, Carl helped bring them to photographic life. I love that you can think of an idea and Carl will always find a way to deliver the concept. I don’t think there’s anything this man isn’t capable of. His studio is a wonderful of scenes and props. The possibilities really are endless.

When I arrived, we went through the shoot plan, and within minutes of Carl showing us what he had prepared, I was running on the spot with excitement like a kid about to enter a free run in sweet shop. It’s my bodies natural way of expressing how excited I really am, and a reaction that crept out many times during the shoot whilst looking at the back of the camera.

When I shoot with Carl, I get lost in a world of magic. I get to perform a role. It’s like I’m just running wild in a place of creativity, and nothing else matters in the world but what’s happening there and then.

I’m always left in admiration of what we create. Carl certainly brings out the best in me. I have learned so much from this man over the times I have shot with him. My poses are always tight and strong, and my knowledge on lighting grows with every shoot.

Carl himself is one of the nicest people I have had the pleasure of shooting with. Always showing the most amount of respect. I can pose freely knowing that I can trust 110% that he is capturing the best angles. This man delivers the best erotica with the highest amount of class, and I’m so very proud of the images we create together. So much so that we already have two more shoots booked in!

If you get the opportunity to work with Carl, take it. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed. He’s pure magic!

Without a doubt, very highly recommended from me.

Thank you Carl once again for the most amazing day.

Lou ☺️

Anna B1989

I have viewed Carl’s work tentatively over the years and in awe of its beauty, wondering whether the day would ever come where I would have the guts and ability to work with him myself.

Yesterday was the day and it certainly did not disappoint. His hundreds of recommendations speak for themselves and mine is no different.

Carl is an excellent communicator, planning ahead so you know what to bring, but also has flexibility to play with the ideas that he has, which are brilliant.

He’s enthusiastic, passionate and very precise, which is perfect to get the style of shots he’s known for. He’s also very respectful of levels, and with that we got some photos that I think are truly epic and something I’ve never done before.

I hope to work with him again in the future.

Dahlia Day

I was absolutely blown away with the photos myself and Carl were able to create together - he made me feel really comfortable while shooting as I was slightly nervous to begin with (probably because of how much I love his work, I wanted to do well!). On arrival we went through outfits and gave me the reigns in terms of ideas for photos. We decided on an order of sets and I had so much fun. We had a wonderful day and I highly recommend booking in with Carl whenever you have the chance. I can’t wait for our next shoot!

Roxy Knight

I am so lucky to have worked with Carl Grim again, as I highly recommend working with him, he is such a lovely guy and make you feel at home as soon as you step inside his studio.

I done a duo with carl and cindafckinrella, we had a fantastic time.

carl is an amazing photographer, and I love working with him.

thank you so much carl

can't wait for our next shoot

Roxy

Cindafckinrella

I have lost count of how many times I have shot with Mr Carl Grim now!

This shoot was a duo with Roxy Knight. Each and every time Carl comes up with some incredible ideas, and executes them beautifully. He never fails to amaze me and I always leave his studio with better modelling skills.

Incredible photographer, amazing artist and a true gentleman.

Thankyou so so much Carl!

Cant wait for the next one!

Cindafckinella x

Joshenton

I have shot with Carl so many times now and every time has been a pleasure and huge success.

Carl is a combination of gentleman, a crazy genius, a photographic legend and imaginative hero!

Nobody comes up with such unique ideas that work so dam well! He sets up his incredible studio to suit and cater any theme with a huge amount of props, flooring, backdrops and lighting. Now lighting, Carl is the king of studio lighting an knows exactly how to produce and capture what is desired from high key, low key to silhouettes perfectly.

He is so much fun to work with as he has crazy energy levels but balances this with respect to myself and my female counterpart on shoots.

Words cant praise this man enough! I already have 3 more solo and 3 more duo shoots booked with him and I cannot wait!

MistyRed_

The word that comes to mind when I think about two days of shooting with Carl is... Crazy. We had our shoot in the books for ages and finally the time came. Carl was a gentleman and made sure we discussed levels in detail before we started shooting. We covered a tonne of different looks and shot some amazing stuff! He warned me he was going to push me and he was right, but the quality shows in the final images. At points my legs were a little shaky but he always gave me a moment to recover and didn't push me to do more than I could handle.

He also made sure I was comfortable and felt prepared for the duo shoot the next day. Again another full day with numerous sets ending covered in blood (fake of course!) and then in the water. It was... Crazy! :D

As a model I recommend shooting with Carl at least once, it's like a whole experience. And it will challenge your typical notions of modelling and how much you can push your body but the results speak for themselves.

Thank you Carl :)

Serena Red

I’m not sure I can say anything more than what hasn’t already been said about Carl!

I initially reached out to him in the midst of the “C” nightmare to see if he would be happy to shoot with me once we were able to again. He graciously accepted and provided me with all assurances in regards to his levels, what I could expect and even offered me somewhere to stay!

We had a phone call prior to the shoot to talk about ideas, what works best with his lighting outfit wise and basically get a feel for each other and having spoken to him I was confident that working with Carl would not only be a huge learning curve for me but that he would most importantly respect what I wanted and my levels. Which I have to say is a huge bonus.

From the get-go he was incredibly positive and enthusiastic, being a newbie model I was incredibly apprehensive and unsure as to what to expect however he put me at ease straightaway providing me with tips and ways to move until I felt comfortable to just have fun!

We even managed to get my poor long suffering other half involved too and he found it fantastic even being a prop!

I felt that Carl was mindful of how I was feeling throughout, offered us some food which was lovely and was mindful about how tired I was getting towards the end of the shoot and provided the necessary “cheerleading”!

All in all just a fantastic guy who is clearly serious about what he does and just go and look at his photos. They speak volumes.

Can’t wait to work with him again, just thank you! ❤️