References for Belle Noire aka Black Beauty

Michael J Photography

This is the fourth time that I have shot with this fabulous model. That in itself tells you that I can only highly recommend her. Illy is simply second to none when it comes to her posing ability. She also has a fabulously professional approach to her craft, she always gives you 100% in trying to nail that shot, this is something you always walk away with.

On top of all that her bubbly and fun personality always makes your shoot a very pleasurable one, I simply love working with her. I hope to work with her again very soon :-)

Thanks again for a great shoot Illy :-)

Michael J

ArnoldImages

Shot with Illy tonight on a group shoot at WPS, what a stunning, versatile, friendly and helpful model. Would highly recommend a shoot 📷😊

Suffering4art

How time flies! Somehow it's been six years since we last shot together, and I'm delighted that we did. Illy is the consummate professional and we got a good range of excellent images, as would be expected from a model with 600 references. I highly recommended her to any photographer regardless of their level of experience and will be booking her again before long.

YorVikIng

Had an amazing shoot with Illy! It's not the first time we've worked together, so I already knew she is super professional, creative, and brilliant at making the shoot a joy. Despite my high expectations, she impressed and surpassed.

Fun, friendly, super poses, plenty of creative input (which I love), delivering gorgeous poses with a constant and very keen awareness of camera angles and light. She's a super model, and it was a super shoot. I look forward to work my way through the many beautiful images we created.

Dolph Photography

Fabulous shoot I was first photographer in today, thank you so much!! Dolph

will r-j

Had my first shoot with Illy this week at studio fifty eight,

Illy is a very easy model to shoot with, very friendly,

I wish that had been able to book a longer shoot as it went all to fast

I would really like to work with her again in the future

not had a chance to edit the images yet but what I have looked look amazing.

RealWorldStu

Had my first shoot with Illy yesterday.

Illy is tall, beautiful, funny, has a huge range of outfits, and is happy to offer her own ideas and suggestions.

During the four hour shoot we had multiple outfit and set changes, and discussed ideas for a future shoot.

I thoroughly recommend Illy, and can't wait to work with her again.

stevegs

I had my 21st shoot with Illy a couple of days ago - a fact that really speaks for itself. Illy somehow manages to get better and better every time I see her in terms of both her modelling ability and her physical appearance. She really is a stunningly beautiful young woman!

We shot at her bright, airy and beautifully decorated home and she even managed time to pass on to me some interior design tips for my own slightly old fashioned house!

The standard of images that I’ve come away with is very high and I can reflect on three hours spent most enjoyably in the company of the strong, interesting, amiable and very funny person that is Illy.

Highly recommended, naturally!😀

The Mad Hatter

“Tell it like it is” says Illy when I said I would be leaving her a reference after today’s shoot. Well it was a mix of ideas, it was always say as it was, it was always an input and exchange of ideas, it was spontaneous, it was exciting and challenging and one hell of a half day. Respect to you young lady, a fabulous 4 hours, I literally don’t know where to start with all the terrific images you produced, you’re not only very talented, you’re a real tonic to work with

Andy Lyons

Had my first shoot with Illy this week. What can I say that hasn't been said?

Illy is the consummate professional model and had obviously spent time on hair and make up prior to my arrival an looked ace.

It is evident that she has honed her modelling skills over time and had a wide repertoire of poses at her disposal and works well without direction if needed, but is also receptive to ideas.

Although she is very professional, she is also warm and caring and has a great soul. She is easy to talk to and get on with.

If you were thinking of shooting with her, stop putting it off and just get on with it. You won't regret it....

'Till next time...

Labrat55

Having had the great pleasure of a full day's shoot with Illy at her lovely home recently, I can only echo what other's have said - she's AWESOME! An altogether delightful lady, very welcoming and friendly, stunningly beautiful, and a consumate professional model. Her posing flows effortlessly, though she listens carefully and takes direction well. An absolute delight to work with. Very highly recommended.

happysnaps

To say that I have only done 2 previous shoots with Illy does not seem possible. I was not disappointed with our latest shoot. It was as though we have known each other for years.

She was looking well, can pose without guidance and is thoroughly professional.

When I got to her home she greeted me with the offer of something to drink. I was impressed with her home after the renovations. I felt that Illy too was pleased, especially with a her new sofa!!

We chatted about where we would shoot and I left Illy to select costumes after she asked what colours I would like.

Although we did quite a bit of talking, I got some good pictures. In a five minute burst every pose that Illy did was brilliant. She was patient and if I told her to hold a pose then she did, so that I could get a different angle for the shot.

Had we not had lockdown, I would have shot with Illy more often. She is a star!!

Richard @RBPhotographic

I have been meaning to book a shoot with Illy for a couple of years now but had not got round to it.

Then unfortunately for Illy but great for me she had a short notice cancellation and I had the day free!

So what can I say; well hardworking, does not complain despite me leaving her laying on a hard uncomfortable table while I spent ages fiddling with the lights. For art nude has an incredible flexible body and the most stunning eyes I have photographed for quite a while.

Recommended highly and I look forward to working with you again.

DJBPhotography

1 word came immediately to mind when I worked with Belle Noire. WOW. I had been looking to work with her for a while and finally contacted her to arrange a shoot at her home and I was not disappointed and it proves good things come to those that wait.

She is such an amazing model. Her poses, facial expressions, beauty and her body all contribute to creating great images. She just poses effortlessly and knows how to bring the best out of an image.

She is a lovely person as well and we had a chat, a laugh and she contributed to the ideas and helped the shoot be very relaxing and enjoyable..

I am already looking at the calendar to see when I can work with Belle Noire again and I would recommend any tog, whether it be amateur or professional to schedule a shoot with her. Like me, you will not be disappointed. I recommend her 100%.

Daz71

Arrived at Belle's home our shoot, as soon as Belle opened the door, she made me feel very welcome. Started shooting and Bella is full of energy, a down to earth woman with a beautiful smile, beautiful eyes and very stunning. We chatted between shots like we we're friends. Laughing between shots.

We shot a number of images from fashion to nude, from the conservatory, the bedroom, the dinning table, the settee and even the stairs.

Had a fantastic day with Belle, got some great shoots and will be booking Belle again.

Highly recommended. 10/10 Gold stars

Pleasure working with Belle and will be soon.

TonyT

I had a shoot with Illy at her wonderful home in early March. My first impression when she opened the door was WOW!!! she is absolutely stunning.

A quick tour of the property revealed a plethora of shooting opportunities, it was a dull overcast day yet there was still plenty of light streaming in through the large windows and bi-fold doors. I would certainly recommend Illy's home as a place to shoot her (it also gives access to her whole wardrobe of outfits).

Illy is a fantastic, very talented model she listens to your direction and what you are looking to achieve and then nails it with perfect posing, facial expressions and also injects that extra slice of magic creativity that just seems to produce exactly what you are looking for in every shot. I should also add she is quite brilliant at posing without any direction and she has endless energy, a wonderful personality, funny, so easy to get on and work with. Definitely one of the best professional models I have worked with, if you have worked with Illy you will know this if not my advice is to book her you will not regret it.

I will certainly be working with Illy again and have no hesitation in recommending her to photographers of all levels. Thanks Illy for a great shoot. Tony T

Iggy Studio 66

This was my 2nd shoot with Belle and was a blast.

As ever comms before the shoot were great, and Belle was ready to shoot the moment i walked through the door, make up done and had fully prepared her house for the type of shots i was after.

We shot a wide number of images, from nude to fashion to portrait, and nothing is too much trouble for her, always happy to re-take the shot if required - patience of a saint with a novice like me !!

Belle me made laugh throughout the shoot, and we chatted as if we had been friends for yrs, and the time flew by.

100% recommend, and i have already booked my 3rd shoot with Belle.

Thanx Belle - until nest time xx

Purple Huw

Had a great shoot with Illa, full of energy and ideas. She has a good setup for shooting from home and is highly recommended. If you’re thinking of working with her, better get your skates on, she’s going to be a big star on tv very soon ! Got some great images and she made me laugh all through the shoot, absolutely brilliant.

amgine

Black Beauty had been on my "Must shoot with sometime" list for ages - so when everything came together I jumped at the chance and I wasn't dissapointed.

Her home is a great location with lots of space and she's taken care to make parts "shoot ready" making it possible to get shots you just could do in your "average" home.

This coupled with a superbly talented model who's striving to ensure you make the most of your time and get the shots you want whilst chipping in with her own ideas to create some great images.

All told a great "package" and one not to be missed. Thoroughly recommended to all.

Tuckerman

Had the pleasure of meeting and shooting with Lilly at a group event at Loud & Flashy, an outstanding model with a great look and bubbly personality and such beautiful eyes that really glow and draw you in, i came away with a collection of wonderful images and hopefully get to work with Lilly again in the future.