ABOUT RIO CORLETT
Rio Corlett
Rio Corlett is a professional model, photographer, and the owner of RC At The Studio, a photography studio specializing in capturing stunning images that reflect the unique personalities of the clients.
With a passion for empowering individuals through photography, Rio also offers Confidence Pose Coaching to help clients exude confidence in front of the camera.
EXPERIENCE
Rio is an established professional model with more than 17 years of experience across editorial, alternative fashion, and creative conceptual work. Known for her expressive presence, artistic versatility, and ability to embody a wide range of styles, Rio has appeared on magazine covers and collaborated with creatives across the world. Her work blends storytelling, emotion, and strong visual impact, making her a sought-after presence both in front of the camera and on set.
As a photographer and videographer, Rio Corlett creates immersive visual narratives that blend mood, artistry, and technical precision. Her work is driven by a passion for world-building—crafting scenes that invite viewers into imaginative spaces with depth and emotion. With a strong background in modelling, Rio brings a unique perspective behind the lens, capturing authentic expressions and powerful compositions with an intuitive understanding of lighting, movement, and creative direction.
Rio Corlett is a dedicated confidence and posing coach who helps models, performers, and everyday individuals unlock their presence in front of the camera. Her coaching style is empowering, supportive, and deeply practical, focusing on body awareness, emotional expression, and self-confidence. Rio’s goal is to help others feel grounded, capable, and creatively fulfilled—transforming nerves into confidence and poses into storytelling.
Rio is the owner and creative director of RC At The Studio, a Manchester-based space built to inspire collaboration, growth, and artistic expression. Through the studio, she offers professional photoshoots, coaching, creative direction, and a welcoming environment where models, photographers, and artists can explore bold ideas. RC At The Studio reflects Rio’s passion for community, creativity, and empowering others to develop their craft in an inclusive, supportive space. Over a dozen, rich sets which are updated quarterly/seasonally, numerous backdrops, white and black commercial sets. A huge amount of wardrobe available to use. Premium probs and replicas available for use/hire.
Always so welcoming and extremely helpful and so considerate on the model.
The sets are so absolutely gorgeous and so much variety to chose from. Also a superb choice of lights to use. The amount of props that this studio has is unbelievable. Basically if you have any idea for a shoot this studio has the needs to cater for it.
I will book this space again and recommend it to every photographer and model!
LOTTIE BORRINGTON
I have never stepped into a studio that has made me feel more welcoming and comfortable! As a photographer it’s so important to find a studio that just gets it, and RC at the Studio exceeds ALL expectations!
The owner Rio is always so accommodating, knowledgeable and on hand to help with anything you need and the studio is extremely well equipped. It’s literally a photographer’s playground!
Thank you so much Rio for being so helpful, and for being such a pleasure to work with!
KEZ SIMPSON
Fantastic studio space. At the time of writing this review I've shot there five times, and plan to return.
Every time I've been there has been something new, from new set pieces, lighting equipment, props, backdrops etc.
Studio owner is a genuinely lovely person, always full of smiles and warmth.
It's also a huge space so plenty of room to explore and be creative!