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Testimonials

Hi all,

I decided to set up this page to be a place where models who have previously worked with me can share their testimonials and references about me.

To all my models out there: THANK YOU! Working with all of you has been so much FUN, and we certainly have created a lot of nice art together! Please share your experiences and tell others whatever you'd like about what a shoot with me was like by clicking on the "comment" link below the picture. Thank you!

If you are a potential model, I can put you in touch with any of my prior models (not just the ones who have left comments here) so you can follow up on what they said and ask any other questions about working with me.

- James

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Heather		27-May-2014 14:34
James has a kind and loving soul. He was very friendly, professional, and a great listener. He even called just to see if I was Ok. There are a LOT of weirdos with cameras out there, and he is NOT one. He was very understanding about my issues after the shoot, and calmed my nerves. I would recommend him to anyone considering working with James Pattell!!!!

Guest		22-Apr-2014 10:46
James is awesome! Our shoot ended up going over like 2hrs! Two things: Good pictures, Professional

Viktoria		12-Apr-2014 15:51
We did the shoot at a little hotel downtown which at first made me a little nervous but James is honestly a great guy to work with! The pictures came out amazing and he's a really comfortable person to work with. He's probably one of the only photographers who honestly doesn't look at you or treat you any differently once you're naked, he stayed completely professional the whole time and personally, I'd be happy to work with him again. Let me know if you have any other questions or anything but I'm sure you won't regret working with him :)

destinee		04-Apr-2014 22:14
I had a photoshoot the other day with james, mind you it was my first one, i wasnt nervous we were laughing and having a good time. The hour and a half went by tooo fast ! Thank you for the experience!

Guest		27-Mar-2014 05:52
You are so amazing and very talented and it was a pleasure working with you!

Sabrina		26-Feb-2014 00:03
Had the pleasure of working with James once before and will always be willing to do it again! He's completely professional and very efficient, he was able to make standing in front of a camera naked a comfortable experience which is rare to find in this industry! I loved the quality of the photos I'd received and would be happy to work with him again on future endeavors :)

ashley		01-Jun-2011 21:31
James was great fun to work with. Professional, friendly and super creative. I've only done shoots for friends in the past, so I wasn't sure what to expect. As all the other models have stated though, my comfort was paramount and the shoot was relaxed and a lot of fun. It was wonderful to work with such a remarkable artist, and I can't wait to shoot with him the next time he's in town!

Millay		09-Oct-2010 04:28
It was great working with James. He was very professional and we bounced ideas off each other really well. The creative energy was great and we got some amazing shots!

D.B.		04-Oct-2010 21:50
Since this was one of my first photo shoots James made it very comfortable for me and fun. He had allot of very interesting views and different ways of capturing the perfect shot. He was very easy to work with, for a first timer like me.

Alex Orange		04-Oct-2010 18:20
James was excellent to work with. He is very professional, creates a good workspace, and allows a lot of artistic liberty for the model.

Guest		04-Oct-2010 18:18
James was very relaxing and created a very professional work space. I always felt very comfortable, and free to take artistic liberties and express myself.

International Modeling Agency		04-Jul-2009 07:17
James, During your South American travels, we were very very lucky to be able to use your work to update the portfolio of one of our models. As the owner of the agency, I would like to commend you on your work that you did, and also say that as we heard, the original conditions were rough, with you working in the models, tiny crowded apartment, with very little working space, and horrible lighting, and we are SO very impressed that the photos came out studio quality. Our model from the agency has said that working with you was a professional shoot, and you were extremely easy to work with, and you were made to be a photographer. We also appreciate all of the help and instructions you gave on posing, while still letting the model be herself, for this, we got back a great series of photos that are not only and professional, and usable to represent the model, but also a great show of her personal style, and character. Overall, your work was lovely, professional photos in a comfortable location, is the best we could ask for our models! We will continue to send our business to you in the future, and would defiantly recommend to any models building their portfolios, to go through you!

Victoria S.		18-Mar-2009 15:32
James! You were really awesome to work with, you did wonders with the background we were given, and I was shocked to see how great the photos looked! Its the first time I have ever seen myself in a true natural view! The photos showed a very original artistic point of view, as well as a very natural looking side to me! You were awesome at telling me exactly what worked for my face shape, and what didnt. I was happy to take your professional direction, and surprised at how each turn of the head changed every picture! I was shocked to see it in camera, and cannot wait to work with you again! _Victoria S._

Lauren		26-Jan-2009 22:30
Working with James was very relaxing. I was nervous about shooting with someone I had never met and didn't know that much about. When I arrived at the hotel everything was set up and very professional. I would work with James again in the future at any time. We not only took some great pictures, but got to know each other as well. Thanks James!

VIP Models, LLC		29-Nov-2008 16:58
James, Thank you so much for the work that you did on one of our models! From what I have heard, when you arrived at the model's apartment the settings were not as well as you could have expected, and I am truly in awe by the photos you presented to our agency given those tough circumstances. I am very happy to display your work on our website, and in the future, look forward to using you as a photographer for our elite group of models! The results you came up with were truly better than most of the much more expensive professional studio-based photographers we have worked with! Thanks, VIP Models, LLC

Victoria Shaughnessy		18-Sep-2008 05:21
James! You were really awesome to work with, you did wonders with the background we were given, and I was shocked to see how great the photos looked! Its the first time I have ever seen myself in a true natural view! The photos showed a very original artistic point of view, as well as a very natural looking side to me! You were awesome at telling me exactly what worked for my face shape, and what didnt. I was happy to take your professional direction, and surprised at how each turn of the head changed every picture! I was shocked to see it in camera, and cannot wait to work with you again! _Victoria Shaughnessy_

Kristyn		07-Feb-2008 01:00
Working with James, I felt very at ease. He gave a great mix of direction and flexibiility. He certainly allowed you to work only within your comfort level and my pics turned out beautifully.

Kristyn		07-Feb-2008 00:07
I really enjoyed working with James. He was great at moderating between letting me lead the shoot and giving direction. I love my pictures and would be happy to work with him again.

andrea		20-Jun-2007 23:52
I really enjoyed working with James, it was my first time and he made me feel very comfortable as if I've known him for a long time. The kind of pictures that I wanted when I started the photoshoot were just the implied however when picking out which pictures i liked I found myself really liking the classy nude pictures. I love how James makes sure to incorperate your personality into the photographs which made me bring lots of props. I thought I would only be going to work with James once but I loved it so much I came back about 4 days in a row... I enjoyed his company and his great photography!

Mizz Bonnie		09-May-2007 18:41
I have to agree with the girl who posted the comment before mine! I enjoyed working w/ James it was a pleasure! He gave great direction & I also felt he really cared about how I was feeling not only as a model but as a person as well. He made me feel very comfortable! I enjoyed working with him a lot! I can't wait until he travels back to Seattle! Sincerely, ~Bonnie~

Nikki Echo		04-May-2007 23:44
---------------------------------------------------- I am Nikki Echo and have shot with many photographers in seattle. rarely do i shoot with photographers i dont know or ones from 'out of town'. any guy with a camera thinks he is a photographer now days so it is always hard to find good photographers that produce good quality work. i was slightly unsure about working with James. One because he was from out of town meaning i was either going to be shooting outside or in a hotel. Hotels i hate shooting in because they always seems shady and tacky. And two because i hadnt been able to meet with him. But I chatted with him through email a few times and looked over his port!! there were many shoots that i loved and later on tried to recreate a few. When i found out that all of his shoots were done in a hotel i was extremely surprised. i was kind of nervous because i thought i was wasting my time. i bought all sorts of things for the shoot and we started shooting. he flashed me a few photos during the shoot and i was COMPLETELY surprised at how good they were. after the shoot we looked over the shots and picked a few. we also scheduled another shoot. which again produced some quality shoots. after the second shoot i thought i only brought one boxing glove but it turned out that i ended up leaving my glove at his hotel. he made a huge effort to ensure that i got it back, it was his last day in town and wanted to make sure that i got it back. he took it with him to a business meeting where i met him at and he returned it. overall the shoot went well. i would shoot with him again if he comes back to seattle. i appricated his idea of showcasing beauty in every shot he takes. he is a great photographer and his definatly a pleasure to work with. Nikki Echo ----------------------------------------------

christyna		03-May-2007 19:20
hey thanks for the great pix!! me and my husband loved em..both the ones of just me and the ones of us together. lets do more soon!

Isha		18-Apr-2007 16:08
James, You did such a GREAT job with the pictures!! All my friends loved how they turned out! They looked very creative and amazing!!!! Thank you so much. You have a great talent for photography and I hope you get far with this. I really enjoyed working with you as well and I hope to work with you in the future.

Kristin		17-Apr-2007 20:49
James and I met in Seattle, he was nice and patient with me. I am more of a conservative model and am still a bit uncomfortable with my body, especially with the applied nudes, but after seeing the ones that turned out well, it really made me more comfortable and relaxed. It was a really great experience and I'd love to do this again sometime. Thanks James.

Guest		26-Mar-2007 07:19
I recently had a photo shoot with James in Atlanta. He seems to be very creative and loves what he does! The best part is that, I felt comfortable working with him and that was very important to me, since it was my first time doing anything to this extent! His laid back and nice personality really made the shoot fun and easy going! I can't wait to see the pictures and I'm looking forward to possible future shoots with him! I will definitely recommend him!

nicole		25-Mar-2007 18:00
Thanks for everything i had a great time!We will def have to shoot again the next time you are going to be in Atlanta. Cant wait to see how the pictures turned out.

Lisa Vansant		19-Mar-2007 19:00
James- I can't wait until our next photoshoot! They came out perfectly. Thank you for taking so much time with me to get my photos just right. I will def tell all my friends about you -- do you give a referral bonus (meaning extra photos at our next shoot, hint, hint!) :) Tell any models to call me and I'll tell them all about how awesome you are! It's ok to give my email out... Thanks so much James, I always feel so beautiful looking at these photos you gave me. Please call next time you are in town

Jessica Niskanen		17-Mar-2007 22:09
James, You by far have been the easiest to work with. You have a great eye for elegant/classy art! All of my pictures turned out wonderful and had so much fun working with you! Your laid back personality made me feel at ease and comfortable. Thanks again so much for the beautiful pictures and hope to work with you again!!! xoxoxo, Jessica Niskanen

Jane Leiby		06-Mar-2007 22:43
This shoot was actually my first real, artistic, nude shoot. I had done one once with a college student which only involved nude body parts. James is HIGHLY talented & professional. He has high energy & focus along with an incredibly new outlook on creative photography. Not only is he quick & efficient, but he is also extremely resourceful. His creative direction is COMPLETELY tasteful & elegant. He made me feel comfortable & beautiful. The shoot was supposed to capture & be about me, & he did this so fabulously that I plan to make these photos into a visual biography. I would absolutely, without a doubt, shoot with him again in the future. XoXo, Jane

Guest		13-Feb-2007 22:48
After never being nude in front of a camera (or a stranger for that matter) I had my first photo shoot with James and of course was very nervous. That feeling quickly changed to comfort after only a few minutes of meeting. Not only did I feel relaxed, but I had so much fun that I left wanting more. James is very professional, creative and kind. I am very happy with the results and would highly recommend him... Thanks!

trisha n		09-Feb-2007 09:14
James I don't know what to say. I wasn't sure what to expect but oh my god the photographs you took of me came out so beautiful. I am so glad I did a tfp and thank you for all of those extra photographs. I am so happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Call me anytime, I can't wait until you are back and will "work" with you anytime. i can't really call it work, as this was so fun! So yes, you out there, if you are thinking about being a model for james, JUST DO IT! :-)

Briezy		01-Feb-2007 05:48
It's strange going into a hotel room and getting naked in front a complete stranger, ..most of the time. But not with you. You made me feel as if I had worked with you dozens of times and most impoetantly, you were honest. You told me when I looked good and when I looked bad! You made my first 'shoot' a perfect memory. I certainly hope we can do this again! Thanks again James!!

Destiny dior		29-Jan-2007 20:45
I had a Great time with you in Orlando !! It was VERY comfortable working with you and you were very fun to work with. Cant wait to see some pictures of me :)

tanya		27-Jan-2007 07:36
J- i had a lot of fun more than i have had in a looong time! the pics turned out much better than i expected.... i've had some bad experiences with other photographers (esp from CL!) but i'm really glad i decided to give you a try!!!!!!!!!

Lisa		26-Jan-2007 05:21
James.... I really had such a wonderful time during the shoot. I always felt so comfortable with you - wish that all of the other "photographers" I have worked with were as nice and fun to model for as you!!!!!!!!!!!! Anytime you are back give me a call, I'll model for free (as long as you let me get some extra copies again! Girls..... email me if you want to ask me any questions. I would have paid $$$$$ for 2 of the photos he got of me (lots of others were cool too). I truly recommend him -- especially to models who don't have an AWESOME portfolio yet (and even to those who do!) Don't let the shoot location (not in a studio for me at least) scare you from giving him a try. After this shoot, I don't need any more "nudes" -- but I'd model for you anytime James!

Mellisa		17-Oct-2006 00:03
Hi James! I really admire your work, I check out your site in the hopes of seeing new shots. I have worked with a few others since our shoot a few months ago, but none compare!

diane		10-Oct-2006 04:45
James! Oh I still love the pictures you gave me. I got married last year my husband (b4 boyfriend you met) likes them very much too. we still like to look at the pictures together, he told me just a while ago "oh, you look so beautiful!" Thank you, thank you thank you James!!!!!!! Call me when you next want to do a photography shoot my friends would like you to take their pictures to!!!!

Laura		22-Aug-2006 13:27
A quiet and creative type, James will walk you through the shoot and explain what he is trying to capture. His non-aggressive demeanor will help make you comfortable and at ease - which obviously helps get the best pictures, too. Good luck and happy photos!

Deborah		20-Aug-2006 19:41
James is very flexible and quite professional. The pictures he took helped me get other jobs, and eventually I was able to build a solid portfolio while getting paid for all my work! I now only accept paid assignments. He's a great photographer to work with, especially if you're starting out.

kinga		19-Aug-2006 13:45
Our shoot was comfortable and creative. I wish more photo shoots were like that and more photographers respected the model in this way.

mPj		19-Aug-2006 04:09
Working with James was a great first photo shoot experience. Besides being able to start out my modeling portfolio, I got payed to be in a comfortable atmosphere with not too much pressure.I totally recommend James to models just starting out. The shots are great and sincerely artistic for those who have that appreciation.

Y.R.		18-Aug-2006 15:49
I highly recommend James! He is very easy to work with, gives direction well and really knows how to bring out the best that a model has to offer.

Alissa Rose		16-Aug-2006 15:32
Cool guy, relaxed atmosphere, awesome pics, evertyhting about the shoot was just chill- especially for begining models! Thank you James for my pics! I love them so much! ~alissa~

t.to		16-Aug-2006 04:57
James was a pleasure to work with and made me feel comfortable throughout the shoot. He has a very artistic eye and some great ideas, but was also very receptive to ideas and suggestions - in fact, he encouraged it and asked if there were any photos I wanted to take. The artsy nudes were just that and never felt awkward or lewd. I would be happy to provide a reference and am looking forward to shooting with you again...I have some fab ideas!

Elaine		14-Aug-2006 16:42
james is great to work with. he creates a warm and comfortable envirmonment, and his enthusiasm is contagious. he is very collaborative, which is refreshing. my photo shoot with james was a really wonderful experience--if any prospective models would like to contact me, id be more than happy to give them a reference.

Jessica		13-Aug-2006 12:13
I liked to work with James. Was funny and creative. I would like to recommend to work with him for other models.

Lisa		07-Aug-2006 20:54
James- You know how much I absolutely love the pictures you take when we do our shoots together. You've already photographed some of my friends that I referred to you, and we have all be very happy. Really James, I have worked with many other photographers, and although you have yet to do an in-studio shoot, I honestly have some of the most fun times when I work with you (and get wonderful photographs to boot!) I'm so glad we met. As always, you can give out my email address as a reference to any model you'd like, and I'm still disappointed we didn't get to do that 2nd shoot last month :-( Call me next time you are in town, I have a few new ideas I want to try!!!!!!!!!!!! PS: The outdoor photos by the tree is my favorite from last time........

JE		04-Aug-2006 19:24
James was very considerate of me and made sure that I was comfortable throughout the entire process. Being a beginner model, I was very comfortable with James and would recommend him to any other model. My pictures turned out amazing as well.

Irina		04-Aug-2006 17:38
For me shooting with James was really an enjoyable experience: he was fun and tactful, took care of legal formalities and got me some extra pics on top of the compensation. The shots came out fresh and creative. I'd surely recommend working with him for other beginner models.

James		04-Aug-2006 16:15
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