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penphoto

I organised a shoot with Arnold and Jasmine in the tube and in Barbican. The theme in the tube was high contrast black and white portraits and in the Barbican was tango poses. Arnold and Jasmine are used to shoot together and had great chemistry on the shoot.

Arnold is clearly in his element directing a plethora of different tango poses with Jasmine, which I could guess from his portfolio. I also knew he looked great with a hat. What I didn’t know is how seamlessly Arnold gets into character. His acting experience is definitely an asset on a photoshoot.

I would definitely recommend working with Arnold, either as a solo model, or in tandem with Jasmine.

KJPhotography

Had an awesome shoot with Arnold today. It was a vintage car shoot. Arnold had the perfect outfits and he posed so well. He didn’t need any direction and had some great ideas. He’s poses with fellow model Jasmine was just amazing to watch on how well they worked together. I got plenty of images and went home happy. I highly recommend booking Arnold, you will not be disappointed

Orchard Studio, Cambridge

First time working with Arnold. This was originally going to be a group shoot but I was the only one booked in. Shame for Jasmine and Arnold but I will not complain. The shoot was all about the Tango and took place at the Barbican.

Arnold is thoroughly professional, knowledgeable about dance and worked very hard to give me a variety of poses with Jasmine. I am pleased with the results and would not hesitate in recommending him. Indeed I hope to get Arnold to the studio for some more dance images in the not too distant future.

DavidPhoto2024

Arnold turned up looking sharp in his suit, great energy throughout the wedding themed shoot at Hamstead Heath working so well along with Jasmine High who also really makes this process relaxed while a high level of quality poses and locations. Super easy to get along with and had plenty of ideas to add to the shoot.

NiCoArt

I had another great photosession with Arnold and two other models. I asked them to pose for some artwork I am creating with several scenes. Arnold has an amazing ability to visualise what I was looking for and to create it in his poses. He is as creative as he is versatile. Very highly recommended for anyone looking for a model who is easy to work with, stylish and very capable in what he does.

VADA

Had the opportunity to work with Arnold and Jasmine. Prior to this shoot , Arnold was able to answer any burning questions. Very professional. Also lovely to work with the pair. Would work with them again.

Cambridgeportrait

I joined Arnold for the Tango Duo workshop with Jasmine High.

A terrific event, they had sorted out some great outdoor locations and had wonderful outfits for the dance shots.

Both are really nice people to work with and they made tremendous effort to ensure the group got some amazing shots.

The number of attendees was kept to 6 photographers which made a lot easier to shoot, unlikely some events which are oversubscribed.

I look forward to going on another shoot with Arnold at some time. Highly recommended to others.

denthelens

Had my first shoot with Arnold and Jasmine at Tango at the Barbican and found both of them very friendly and professional. He is a dancer so knew what moves to make which made the day run smoothly. I would willingly work with Arnold again.

NiCoArt

Just had an amazing photoshoot with Arnold and Jasmine High. Arnold is a very experienced model and dancer. He is able to switch at the drop of a hat between a smoking hot model, a contemporary dancer and innovative actor. He responded exactly to what I wanted to capture. He has a great relationship with Jasmine High. Their joint pictures both natural and electric. I strongly recommend both models for great pictures.

Jasmine High

I had really great time working with Arnold during todays TANGO DUO workshop at Barbican. He is very easy to work with and get along. Always bringing lots of positive energy to the every shoot.

I can highly recommend him to other photographers and can't wait for our next shoot:)

Thank you so much for a brilliant shoot!

-Jasmine

Avichan

It was a truly amazing and almost unbelievable shoot. Jasmine and Arnold arrived on time and well-prepared. Their creativity, uniqueness, and particularly captivating and unique dance movements were impressive. Despite the uncooperative weather, their dedication enhanced the photographic environment, and I couldn't stop taking pictures.

This all took place at the outdoor location in Barbican.

I highly recommend both dance duos.

Christopher Thornton

I had the opportunity to work with Arnold at a wedding theme portfolio session as the groom within the grounds of The Hill and Pergola in Hampstead Heath.

There was great communication prior to the shoot (including due to really bad weather the session had to be re-scheduled to an alternative date). Arnold was very well prepared with groom attire and was able to pose freely and follow specific directions to get specific shots. Arnold was very engaged with the creative process and happy to collaborate.

Would recommend,

Regards,

Chris

AndyJB

I organised a shoot with Arnold after taking a look at his portfolio and wanting to do something a bit different. We did a 3 hour shoot in the Barbican/City area of London on a weekday evening.

Pre-shoot comms were great, and the 3 hours flew by. Arnold is a great model, able to inject personality into his work. He is also enthusiastic and a very likeable person.

I still need to work through the images, but I was very happy with the shots we got, and I'd 100% recommend Arnold. Looking forward to shooting again at some point.

Jorgeliz

I replied to a casting call from Arnold and we went to Liverpool Street/Spitalfields area. It was a lifestyle/portrait theme and the whole shoot was brilliant.

Communication before shoot was great, despise I contacted Arnold quite late, and he brought a lot of outfits and hats, which they were great.

Arnold is a fantastic model who knows how to pose with and without directions and he got many good poses.

He is a very friendly and nice person and the whole shoot was very enjoyable.

I highly recommend Arnold and I hope we can work together again soon.

Roger Nolan

Following a photoshoot with Arnold’s partner, Jasmine High, last month I invited both of them to my camera club for one of our studio evenings. Jasmine has modelled for my club before but this was the first time Arnold had modelled for us.

My club usually invites either one or two female models for our studio evenings. On the rare occasions when a male model has been used they’ve been inexperienced friends/relations of members so to have someone as confident, natural and experienced in front of the camera as Arnold was fantastic.

The pre-comms went really smoothly particularly as many of the aspects of the arrangement had been discussed in person with Jasmine and Arnold during my own shoot with Jasmine.

The plan was to split the evening in two with the first half each of them posing on their own then for the second half to bring them together for couples posing. This worked really well. Arnold is a really friendly guy, very easy to work with, very accommodating in trying to perfect the shots we were aiming for. He did some great athletic/dance type posing for us, again very different from what most of us have had a chance to shoot before.

Arnold then changed into smarter wear for the poses with Jasmine. These were primarily dance related shots and we’ve got some really dramatic images from this which look great in camera.

The whole evening went very smoothly and was much appreciated by the 10 members who took part. I highly recommend working with Arnold either on his own or in partnership with Jasmine. We will certainly be asking him/them to return at some point.

Dave Belsham

This was my first time working with Arnold. He visited our camera club for a studio evening, working solo and also as a duo with his partner Jasmine.

His first set was solo, for which he created a street style and produced some amazing action poses. For the second set he dressed more conventionally, apart from an amazing bright red hat which just worked brilliantly. He created some wonderful dance inspired poses with Jasmine. It was a pleasure to watch them work together.

Thanks Arnold. I hope we may have other opportunities to work together.

Highly recommended.

DKW

Had my first shoot with Arnold and his partner Jasmine High. Me and my buddy mug-shots Photography spent a great few hours shooting at their apartment. We were made very welcome with both having lots of ideas and enthusiasm for the shoot. Great location, hard working and professional couple.

I would recommend shooting with both of them

Mug-Shots Photography

Had a great shoot with Arnold yesterday with his partner Jasmine High at their appartment with my buddy DKW.

Pre shoot comms were good and we were made very welcome. Arnold models well and is keen to learn more about photography and lighting. He has some great outfits and was easily able to meet the brief. His interaction with Jasmine was very natural and we created some great images.

A great session, would recommend shooting with both Arnold and Jasmine.

MK Photography

What a brilliant male model to have on a shoot ! The way Arnold worked / easily with what ever was asked from us photographers, just made the pictures come alive !

For me, the interacting with 2 girl models, gave us some excellent diverse life style captures on this group walkabout shoot I organised

I will certainly be looking to work with Arnold again !

Smithers

Just finished groupshoot with Arnold, had fun shooting with him, nothing was to much trouble. Would shoot again without hesitation. Thanks Arnold