References for xxmrmthxx - Mel Tongue

Creative Loony

I had a great first shoot this morning with Mel. I found her very easy to work with, she's professional and talented, and happy to have a laugh while shooting. The two hours flew by and we got some great images. I very highly recommend her.

Hekmat (Matt)

I was lucky to work with Mel, even for a short time at Parklands Studios.

Mel is an unbelievable model. I find working with her effortless and her poses are so spontaneous. Communication was so easy and we immediately clicked. I know what I wanted from our session and she immediately grasped it.

What a model you are, Mel...! Thank you very much for posing before my camera!

Until we meet again.

Rosemarie

Another brilliant job done by Mel. She is extremely reliable, courteous and professional. Thanks again Mel !

Jake41

What can you add to 400 plus references? The reason she has so many is because she is so good at what she does. On time, shoot ready and raring to go.

Mel always comes with her "Mary Poppins" suitcase of lingerie. This occasion was no exception. The choice of brand new lingerie sets was amazing. All were perfect fits.

Mel is an amazing model who knows how to pose, always gives you great images. As soon as the shoot is finished, you immediately want to book her again. Can not recommend her highly enough.

Tony Brown

Finally got to shoot with Melissa.

Melissa was ready and waiting when I arrived. Hair and make up done to a high standard. We got straight in to it and Melissa provided me with the images I was after, posing effortlessly with and without direction. Such a shame it was only a couple of hours. I could have gone on for another 2 hours. Great personality, great figure, great legs. I would definitely love to shoot with Melissa again.

Highly Recommended.

Sarah75

**left on behalf of snowdrop studio **

Switt Swoooo… omg what a beauty! I’ve watched mels photos oh insta and Twitter for ages, so it felt like I knew her before she even arrived. A true English rose, skin is perfect, a body to die for and the most gorgeous look… not forgetting her bubbly personality… hope to see you again soon xx

ValeImages

Mel is peerless - no-one betters her. She is, quite simply, the perfect model. Her work rate is phenomenal, her determination extraordinary, her posing repertoire is vast, and the camera is drawn to her in a way that can't be described, only experienced.

Above and beyond that, she is a delightful travelling and creative companion. We spent the day together and it felt like a few hours.

I have nothing but praise for this young woman... Next shoot already booked and I really can't wait.

ADWsPhotos

Mel needs another reference from me like a hole in the head, but she's getting one, so there! I've lost count of the number of shoots we've done, I'm fortunate that Mel only lives about 15 miles away. She was kind enough to respond when I was let down at the last minute this week.

As always Mel was awesome, arrived with some amazing outfits.

When I shoot with Mel it's hard to decide which images to keep, there are so many winners. That has the added benefit of not needing to take a gazillion shots in the same 'set', so it's a very productive and pleasurable experience.

Mel had had a tough week, but still brought her A game to the shoot. I understand she's contemplating quitting modelling. If so then we'll have lost a brilliant model. It won't stop me selfishly pestering her to pop up out of retirement now and again if she does stop!

Thanks for a great shoot Mel :-) Just for a change (that's sarcasm for anyone who can't spot it) Highly Recommended.

KP photography

WOW where do i start with this reference firstly I will say where there is a box to say would you recommend Melissa it only gives you two options yes or no there should be another option that says YES YES YES and 1000 times yes. She really is that good We have shot many times over the last 7 or 8 years including a fantastic shoot at Cap D'Adge in the south of France untill this weekend that particuler shoot has always been my favourite shoot of all time but this weekend we even surpaqssed that Melissa arrived at mine last thursday sfternoon and as we hadnt seen each othe for well over a year because of this horrendous pandemic we spent a couple of houres catching up on all our news Yhen we got down to shooting and straight away we hit the ground running nailing every set we did with fantastic images In total we shot for approximatly 2 and a half day's over the weekend and Mel even managed to squeeze in a studio day in Weymouth aswell Then on Monday morning we travelled to one of our favourite locations Studland beach to finish of our truly fantastic weekend We have already talked about arranging our next shoot later in the year and for me that can't come soon enough.

Finally all I can say if you have shot with Melissa before you will know exactly where I'm coming from and if you have never shot with her you should do it asap as not only is she a wonderfull Model but she is also one of the kindest people you will ever meet and you are quaranteed a fantastic shoot

Joe B said...

Back to studio shooting with an absolute blast of a shoot - I've not had so much fun for what feels like years!

I got the last slot on Mel's studio day at the Art Asylum Reloaded in Weymouth and along with Steve had an awesome shoot. Mel was amazing from start to finish. She's got the Elfin features to die for and knows exactly how to get the best out of the light - and is fun to talk imagery and bounce ideas around along the way - I think it's fair to say I was wilting by the end and she seemed fresh as a daisy!

I have far too many "really great" images to choose from now for post!

100% happily and heartily recommended.

Beaux Visages

Managed to book the last one hour session with Mel at Art Asylum Reloaded and what an hour. Mel was as always professional, well prepared and a joy to work with. Her experience meant we could quickly achieve the desired results and move on to another look/setting. She is easy to talk to, poses elegantly and confidently.

I have shot with Mel several times and hope to again. I highly recommend her to any photographer, book her you won't be disappointed.

Thank you Mel.

MikeGardinerPhotography

I'd not worked with Mel before but was really looking forward to doing so. I was not disappointed...

Mel is utterly amazing to work with: totally committed to ensuring that the photographer gets the perfect shots. She will go out of her way to do whatever it takes :) 110% on point in every aspect: hair, make-up, wardrobe, accessories and posing and sheer effort. If that wasn't enough, an absolute delight to work with too: open, friendly, fun, accommodating and I really cannot recommend her highly enough.

If you have worked with her before, you know exactly what I mean. If you haven't, set something up...now! You will have a fabulous shoot, she'll guarantee it :)

Art Asylum Reloaded Photo Studio

This was Mel's first visit to do a studio day at Art Asylum Reloaded and what an absolute pleasure it was to have her here.

She arrived and within minutes was straight into shooting with the first photographer and that level of professionalism carried on right through the day.

She was so easy to get along with and I know that every photographer that shot with her went away feeling they had got some great images.

Can't wait till her next visit.

Andy's photography

Had my first shoot today with the lovely Melissa Tongue, since the lockdown. We did a army style shoot over an old polish camp, the uniforms and clothing worked really well with the background.

It's always a pleasure to work with Melissa,the shoot really went quick and it flowed, doing different sets, with even some bluebells thrown in.

It was really good to get out with the camera after a long time, really enjoyed the shoot and location.

Thanks again Melissa.

Andy.

Photolussuria

Another fab shoot with the wonderful Mel. The usual great and clear comms about the shoot - and she had two very understandable reason for postponing or cancelling the shoot - but arrived anyway and we got fantastic results- more photos than initially planned. Crammed a lot into two hours; and she’s lovely company as the time passes very quickly! Highly recommend.

BPS photos

We hosted a model day with Mel at HB Mansion today. She was a complete superstar - comms were excellent and she turned up promptly at 8.30am on a Saturday, ready and buzzing for a long day of shooting. Her positivity and enthusiasm shine through and over 8hrs of shoots with 4 togs she was consistent friendly, positive and professional. Her images speak for themselves and we can only add that she was such a lovely person too! Hope to arrange another model day with her soon!

Max Kay

I managed to get the last place available on Mel Tongue's studio day at HB Mansion. The images of the Studio showed great promise, and it did not disappoint on the day! What an amazing place for a studio day!!! There are so many rooms to choose from, and the Hot tub was an added bonus!

I think this is the 4th shoot with Mel, she is a delight to shoot, we combine ideas and the shoot just flows, I just think of the next pose I want and Mel has already got in position. The shoot is fun and relaxed and very productive. (even when trying out a new camera with new facilities without the user guide there is no pressure, Mel is patient and good company.

Just had a quick look at the images and I have lots of keepers and I am keen to get editing.

Highly recommended and can’t wait until next time!

B17fan

410 positive references already, & people who have worked with Mel dozens of times. What can I possibly add?

So I'll just say working with her was a delight. We could only squeeze in a 2 hour shoot, but what 2 hours!

Mel was ready & eager right from the outset, & within minutes I was getting results I was more than happy with. We'd discussed styles in pre-comms, so we had some direction, but Mel quickly adapted to exactly the sort of shot I was looking for but finding hard to describe.

All in all a really productive morning, & most importantly fun too.

We've already discussed another shoot, & I hope it's not too long before we can realise it.

Very highly recommended.

sushbee

Had a photo shoot with Melissa today at HB mansions. It was great fun and nothing was too much trouble for Melissa . Very good ideas re themes and fantastic poses and very helpful to a beginner photographer. I enjoyed the shoot with her and hopefully will shoot with her again.

Sushbee

Makethemreel

Had a 2 hour shoot with Melissa at HB Mansion

Mel & I worked effectlessly together, she's very confident & xomfortable in her own skin

The shoot flowed seemlessly, we discussed ideas & chatted away created some very natural quality images

Its a YES from makethemreel

Matt