Won a Skinny Tan competition for a photo shoot with YouatYours photography. From the first email to the the end of the day he was professional through and through. He gave me so much body confidence that I’ve never had before , his sense of humour , relaxed approach , talking me through the poses … was far braver than I ever imagined I would be .,, the photos are fabulous, I can’t believe it’s me ..,! Thankyou again Merv xx
Read MoreI dont even know where to begin. Yes I cannot recommend Mervin ( the photographer) and its his team enough. The whole experience from start to finish was effortless, reassuring and reaffirming the natural inner and outer beauty we all posses as women.
Mervin is a warm and kind person, not too mention very funny. Very professional and knowledgeable definitely but his passion for women's body confidence and ensuring the photos represent the unique woman stands out the most.
As Mervin and his team prepared me so well for the shoot, I felt excited and yes of course with a hint of butterflies in my stomach but that disappeared as soon I met Mervin and the make up artist. We talked about anything and everything while my make up was being done. Like having a conversation with my best friend.
Mervin's guidance and ensuring you feeling comfortable was a constant throughout the shoot which allowed me to relaxed more and more..The laughter and able to be completely myself..the woman.
The shoot itself for me was like slowly peeling off layers ( yes literally too..LOL) that hide the true essence of who I am as a woman, connecting with feelings we women posses but have hidden.
The results were beyond my expectations, the images captured me, my story so well revealing a side of me that I knew was there but Mervin brought it back to life..My story..my body
I cannot recommend You at Yours enough....Take a chance and do it..you wont regret it!!
Tessa x
I overthink everything... I thought that was why it took me 3 years to find and book the photoshoot... But no... as soon as I saw Mervin Instagram and website I just knew it, I wanted HIM to be the one with me in this experience... His approach and his energy was just IT..!! EXACTLY what I wanted...!! Someone who looks at YOU and capture your essence, I knew that my body changed through the last 2 years with the pandemic and I was aware the increase clothes' sizes but I wasn't comfortable I saw myself in the mirror and couldn't see me there like seen somebody else... I almost cancel a week before but I was Encouraged to not to, so I went... I cried, I posed, I changed clothes 4 times and I went back to my house... I cried again... I thought of all the words of encouragement that Mervin said to me during the session (part of me though well that his job he probably says it to everyone). The day of revealing the photos arrived, I went with my husband thinking that I was sure I was going to hate the photos because well the weight and also the pregnancy so I wasn't going to get my hopes up... Well... I cried again but this time it was because I finally saw myself in the photos... my essence that person I know I am, that warm smile inside of me I SAW IT... That confidence, the sensuality, the future mom inside of me EVERYTHING was THERE!!! I still cry when I remember the moment and the face of my husband looking at the pictures... Is one of those moments that I will never forget... Thank you Merv for showing me that my body is PERFECT and all this is still ME... <3 ... SUPERB experience!!!
Read MoreI can not recommend this experience enough. Merv is an incredible photographer and a beautiful soul, who made sure to put my comfort first in every moment of the shoot. Even without the sublime images, the experience was more than worth it!
Read MoreIf you are even thinking about having this shoot done! Do it! I was so nervous about having it done as soon as I booked in the call with Merv, he made me feel at ease. He answered any question that I had. Even if it seemed silly to me. When it came to day of the shoot, I had hair and makeup done whilst we talked about anything and everything, again made me feel more at ease. Merv helped me every step of the way. Made me feel confident. Made my inner ‘JT’ come out as we named my inner diva. Thank you Merv! You are phenomenal x
Read MoreThis is something I recommend every adult female & male, from all age groups, to do atleast once in their lifetime. This is probably going to change the way you look at yourself and will definitely help you fall in love with yourself once again.
Read MoreI wish you feel this confident with every man! I didn’t have a second where I felt it was too much or I don’t want to do it. Merv made me feel so comfortable from the first chat until the last minute in the photoshoot. I had such a great experience and time. I can only recommend!
Read MoreAfter being pretty nervous on the lead up to my shoot, Merv put me at ease straight away. He made the whole time shooting so much fun and also much easier than I expected by helping me choose outfits and knowing exactly what kind of poses would suit me, my body and the type of ‘feel’ I wanted for my shoot. When seeing my images for the first time I was completely blown away by how incredible they were and that it was the real me- unedited and beautiful! I love every single image I chose and I’m so so grateful to Mervyn for this experience- it was so much more than the photo shoot itself.
I highly recommend Mervyn and jumping into this experience with two feet!!
Thank you 🙏🏼
You know when you have an idea in your head; you have a clear expectation of what you would like the outcome of a potential shoot to be, you know exactly how you would like to feel afterwards, but when it comes down to it you seem to lack the ability to communicate what it is. - that was how I felt when beginning this process.
If you recognise these feelings fear not, because Merv got your back! - Literally, this man is so good at what he do.
He knows what questions to ask, and he put so much time and energy into making sure he understands your vision, that you understand your vision (😆) and that you are happy and comfortable throughout the whole experience.
If you are thinking about it, do it! You are in safe hands :)
Merv made me feel incredibly comfortable throughout the whole experience, from the initial contact and conversations, through to the actual shoot and photo viewing. I don't really like photos being taken of me so felt a bit nervous about posing and what the results would look like, but I was delighted with the results. I felt perfectly comfortable during the photoshoot, even though I was in my underwear, as Merv made me feel relaxed and not awkward in the slightest. I can highly recommend if you want some beautiful photos and an amazing photographic experience, Merv is your man.
Read MoreMerv was truly fantastic - if you are even thinking of doing a boudoir shot, I would recommend booking with him with your eyes closed. He was extremely professional while being very friendly (a tough balance to strike!) and I was super pleased with the pictures. Thanks Merv !!
Read MoreI recently had a shoot with Merv after winning a body confidence competition, I started that day with little confidence in myself but thanks to Merv I left that day with a whole lot of confidence!
His positivity and personality makes you feel so relaxed, he manages to work through the nerves and make you feel super comfortable the whole time! Not once did I feel awkward nor did I feel pressured into doing something I didn’t feel comfortable with, I felt at ease and calm.
I started that shoot with little to no confidence in myself and super nervous but I left it feeling like a whole new person! I had confidence in me that I never knew was there and I’ve learnt how to slowly start loving myself the way in which I should. I can’t thank Merv enough for helping me feel like that again and for the most fantastic experience!
As for the photos they are gorgeous, I can’t believe that it’s me in them! Merv is so talented at what he does and those photos will bring back the happiest of memories!
If you are considering doing a shoot with him, GO FOR IT!! You’ll leave glowing and non stop smiling.
I couldn't recommend this photoshoot enough. Firstly, Merv is just the loveliest, kindest person who is professional and incredibly talented at what he does. This photoshoot was a massive step into my discomfort zone, but Merv’s natural ability to put you at ease, whilst also bringing his humour and positive energy to the shoot made me feel so empowered.
For me, it wasn’t so much about the images, it was about the journey of the shoot. However, when we sat down to look at the images, I instantly started crying! I couldn’t believe it was me and the images Merv captured were so wonderful. The feeling I got from doing this experience will honestly stay with me and if I ever have a moment of doubt, I will always have these images to look back on. I would recommend this to everyone! Thank you Merv.
Mervyn is an absolute dream. I booked a photo shoot - to get photos for my partners wedding gift. However the experience was so much more. Merv was brilliant from start to finish. He goes above and beyond to make you feel relaxed which is amazing considering it is an experience which can be quite daunting for a lot of people.
Personally I’m quite a confident person, however I feel the whole experience has made be 1000 times more confident.
I can not wait to receive my final pictures. The preview was banging. I would recommend this experience to anyone who was even slightly considering it!
What started as gift for my partner turned out a gift for myself. I will be doing this again at some point!
The shoot was gifted to me, and become one of my goals to help me 'get back to myself' in terms of overall confidence. I was familiar with Merv's work as one of my closest friends has had several shoots, he is a true artist and I wanted something to always remember these years of my life with his beautiful images.
Before the shoot, I was worried that I wouldn't be able to relax and get into the moment enough to have great pictures, but I shouldn't have been. Merv's excellent communication and overall encouraging and positive demeanour put me at ease quickly. I enjoyed the whole experience so much, it was a moment to connect with myself and now I always have something to remind me of that moment.
It's not something that you book without thinking about the reasons why and what you want to achieve from the experience, but if you do you won't regret it.
I can't wait to see the printed images!
Everything you want and more.
I had been wondering whether to go for it or not for OVER A YEAR. Merv talked me through every step of the way. Finally, my shoot day came and I was anxious about two things: first, not measuring up and second, not being able to click with Merv. I was so wrong. Merv was super helpful in getting over the initial jitters, he prioritises your experience over anything else, is careful to figure out exactly why you want this, and excels at capturing it on camera. Truly one of the best things I've done, picking photos was so difficult because I loved all of them despite me being highly self-critical. And the best was seeing that the trust you place on Merv to capture what you want to preserve, is completely deserved.
I always wanted to do a photoshoot but I was afraid I would feel uncomfortable in front of a photographer and wouldn't know what to do.
My experience with Mervyn was amazing. He made me feel very comfortable and helped with the process. He is a super creative person with a great sense of humor, which made my experience very natural, enjoyable, and memorable.
As a result, I have great pictures and feel more confident than ever with my body! I only regret I didn't do it earlier.
When I was looking for someone to do a boudoir shoot with, I wasn't sure what to look for. It is such an intimate thing to involve another person in, how do you pick? From the very first email Mervyn was so warm, friendly and professional. He was a joy to work with and really made the whole experience stress-free and meaningful. The photos I have now are truly amazing and honest to myself, and could only be taken by someone who had the respect and knowledge to create that environment. I would 100% recommend You at Yours to anyone wanting beautiful and real pictures and to have a laugh with a great photographer!
Read MoreI booked a photo shoot with Mervyn as a treat for myself to celebrate my body and create some nice memories. We had a chat before the session and he also kept updating me with emails that were fun to read and made sure that I am comfortable with everything. Having seen his previous work, I new he was going to do a great job. I was further impressed by his work ethic and intuition during the shoot how he observed the way I naturally moved and used that to create great images and more... I felt like the whole experience was a mirror of my aspects that I hadn’t been in touch for a long time. Mervyn taught me if I feel good I will look good and that’s all that matters. Working with him is a joyful experience. Highly recommended.
Read MoreI don't even know where to begin but the experience from end-to-end has been beautiful and truly one of a kind. It is just one step in developing better body confidence but a really fulfilling and worthwhile step to take.
Mervyn is a true professional and a genuine person throughout the experience. What you see is what you get with him which is great because Mervyn comes fully loaded with positive energy and good vibes which entices the confident you out of whatever shell she may have retreated inside of. He makes you feel 100% comfortable at all points regardless of the state of undress you're in. It also helps that he is a whizz with the camera and will 100% get several shots of you that you will LOVE, no matter how self-critical you are (speaking from personal experience!).
Also, I must give a shout out to the fabulous hair and MUA Lauren who dolled me up for my shoot - what a glow-up!
I can't put into words exactly how happy I am that I have taken this journey with Mervyn and You At Yours. I can only say you won't regret doing the same. Just do it!
Thanks Mervyn!
