TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN,

I have been involved in numerous artistic and entrepreneurial projects with Karla since 1991. Many of these projects were born of Karla's visual arts experience and multitude of photographic talents.

Karla has made it her life's goal to study the works of the the great masters of the visual arts, the first photographers, the surrealists, and the pop icons of the twentieth century. She possesses at once, a keen eye a flair for the "hip" and a very strong work ethic.

Karla is dedicated to the sharing of the beauty that surrounds her.

Karla Darocas comes highly recommended.

Artistically herrs,

Gerry Robbins, photographer, musician, broadcaster, journalist

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN,

My name is Rhonda Stirling and I live in Edinburgh, Scotland,  U.K.  Currently I am working on a cookbook to be published as part of Celtic Connections 10th Anniversary celebrations. It features a collection of recipes from musicians who have performed at the festival in Glasgow.

I worked professionally with Karla  as  Co-Founder of Aficionada Arts and Entertainment Network, Canada, between 1991 and 1994.

Karla was the backbone and creative force behind many diverse projects. These included the design and photography for the cover artwork for several recordings of singer/songwriters and the promotional material produced to accompany them.

Aficionada also published a cookbook with recipes from a diverse range of  musicians including the chart topping Crash Test Dummies and the Barenaked Ladies, and where possible, Karla's photos of the artists were used to accompany the recipes.

At this time Karla had her own dark room. She was working with traditional film and yet experimented with unusual developing techniques. From start to finish she was in control of the whole creative process, turning photographs into artwork became her speciality.

Karla's home became a neighbourhood gallery displaying to the public her creative works as a surrealist painter and photographer.  Her abilities in this line also stretched to traditional photo restoration and hand colouring, all techniques needed before the advances of digital photography and computer manipulation, which now Karla has mastered to boot.

Karla has never been afraid of keeping abreast of new technology and has the ability to foresee trends.

During my time working with Karla she was interviewing performers, (both local and international stars) and writing regular features for Spotlight Magazine, South Western Ontario's Entertainment Guide. Together we were writing and publishing Aficionada Fanzine which was filled with the music and art of the day. To back up her interviews Karla took portrait photographs of the artists to accompany the articles or live concert photos, rather than using the run of the mill photos provided by the agents.

Everything that Karla does has her own creative stamp on it! The artist in her is never suppressed and it is with an in-depth knowledge of art, a passion for life, for creating something unique that speaks to people, that she approaches everything she does. Through her art, whatever form, she will communicate, document, tell stories, transform the mundane, apture the moment...

To this day I have photos taken by Karla hanging on my office wall, and they are out of the ordinary!

After reading the other letters of recommendation I can only confirm 100% the respect shown for Karla and her work. They are the pieces of a jigsaw that inter link. They present a full picture of Karla's professional history and abilities.


Best Wishes,
Rhonda J. Stirling

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN,

I strongly recommend Karla Darocas as a professional photographer. She is talented and accountable.

In the 13 years I knew Karla in Canada, she demonstrated herself to be a creative leader who was highly regarded by her many clients, including myself.

In summary, hire her. You will be delighted you did.

Sincerely,

Gary Polonsky,
President, University of Ontario
Institute of Technology
Durham College

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN,

Plan B-Events is a company dedicated to providing excellent service to the production and promotion of concerts, festivals, corporate events, weddings and fundraisers. Plan B is responsible for sourcing and securing other vendors as members of a support group responsible for the overall success of each event.

Karla has been a vendor for the Fender Catalina Island Blues Festival, which has a history of 5 very successful years. Karla’s support in the promotion and exposure of the festival through her web contacts, expertise and incredible photography has been instrumental in the success of this annual event.

I have found Karla’s work ethic to be excellent, always on time, very productive and dependable. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Karla on any event that may require a professional.

Regards,
Bettina Hiniker

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN,

My name is J. David Miller, and I am a writer and entrepreneur who lives in Southern California. I am the author of eight books, including two bestsellers, and have been CEO of three multi-million-dollar corporations.

I met Karla Ingleton when she was the founder/publisher/editor of SEEN Magazine. Together, we collaborated on that effort for several months. At its zenith, SEEN was read by more than 1 million readers per month, in 23 countries.

I have engaged Karla for her outstanding photography on a number of other occasions. I have seen her work on websites, in magazines and in print, and she is truly gifted. I am currently writing my ninth book, Emily’s Secret Garden, and I will be commissioning Karla for that project, as well.

In the years that I have known Karla, I have found her to not only be extremely talented, but also punctual, entertaining and amazingly resourceful.

I consider her as not just a professional colleague with whom I would trust any literary or photography project, but also a best friend, as well. She is an outstanding addition to any team.

My only regret is that she now lives so far away from me.

Kind regards,

J. David Miller

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN,

I am writing to offer a professional reference of Mrs. Karla Darocas.

As an artist myself, I became acquainted with Mrs. Darocas about three years ago when I was involved with SEEN.com, a magazine for which I did some illustration.

In seeing the other visual content of the magazine, it was apparent that Karla was quite involved in shooting the journalistic photos needed to cover the various stories she wrote for SEEN.com.

She has maintained a substantial gallery of travel oriented images, featuring historical and tourist sites from California, Switzerland and Spain.

She has a keen eye for some interesting detail studies of marketplaces, architecture and romantic lakeside settings.

From my experience with her, I know Karla to be a keen and energetic journalist and photographer with an extensive knowledge and understanding of the ‘CYBER WORLD’ we live and operate in.

Her strength in this area is profound and should serve her, and any potential employer very well.

Respectfully herrs,
Paul Livingston

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN,

I have been active in the development of technology companies from New Brunswick for the past 30 years. During that time I have been engaged in writing articles and assisting companies in presenting their best face to investors and customers.

During the past five years I have come to know and work with Ms Karla Darocas in Canada and in her executive management capacity during her assignment in California to assist in the re-positioning of an online e-zine that she was instrumental in creating. During the exposure to the professional accomplishments and achievements of Ms Darocas

I was struck by her integrity and her commitment to deliver her responsibilities under the most challenging of circumstances. Her flair for detail, design and delivery was impressive to me to observe and for others to experience as they recounted to me in subsequent communications.

On several occasions, Ms Darocas was able to create and compose stunning photography, which she displayed professionally as part of the online content. I was also the recipient of several personal photographic galleries displayed online recounting her personal adventures in sightseeing. Her pictures were always evocative and relentlessly well composed as well as colorful. Her pictures tell a three dimensional story with one-dimensional technology using the elements composition of photography.

I am delighted to offer the strongest of accolades for the multi-talents and disciplines of Ms. Darocas in anything that she would undertake. Her strongest talent is in the composition of a photograph combining the elements at hand and the magic of angle and lighting to get that best record of the moment.

If I can be of any further assistance or go into more detail on my delight for the photographic artistry of Ms Darocas then please feel free to contact me directly.

My warmest regards,
David Jonah

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN,

Marilyn Brooks
Marilyn Brooks Boutiques Inc.
Toronto, Ontario. Canada

I HAVE KNOW  KARLA DAROCAS FOR OVER 20 YEARS. I FIND HER TO BE VERY CREATIVE AND ENERGETIC.

KARLA PUTS HER HEART AND SOUL INTO A PROJECT AND CAN WORK TO DEADLINE ON A BUDGET.

PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL ME AT 1 416 504 5700  FOR A REFERENCE.

SINCERELY, MARILYN BROOKS
www.MarilynBrooks.com