References for ACHUKAphoto

Nina Sever Model

Michael is an impressive photographer and the most gentle man on set. In general, it's just a pleasure being in his company, talking about photography and life, it helps to create sensitive and expressive pictures.

He's been really careful and funny during our shoot, no pressure, just the ideas clear and the work flowing. I received the max regard as model and as human being, some people forget these fundamental details, but he didn't. that what makes him highly recommendable.

Thank you Michael for your kindness and creativity!

Nins

Mai Osuga said...

Worked with Michael again and I had an amazing time to create and posing freely! He is a very comfortable photographer to work with and I am so happy that I can work wit him again as the result of the last shoot was AMAZING! I would recommend him to any model who wants to create any stunning shoots in your life!

KatrinaHart said...

Before Michael contacted me, I had already heard of his stunning work, so you can imagine how excited I was to finally work with him!

We worked from my student flat and used the (somewhat limited light) perfectly. We experimented with poses, dresses and looks of all sorts. I've had a sneak peak of one of the finished photographs and I simply can't wait to see the rest!

Chatty, friendly and professional, he is a photographer I'd fully recommend and would love to work with again!

Lucy Lu

I had a really enjoyable shoot with Micheal during one of my study days at The Little Chelsea Gallery studio. Micheal was very professional and friendly to work with and I recommend working with him if you get chance and hopefully were worl together in the future! :)

Bunnie Stevens

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Michael during mine and Lucy Lu's model day at The Little Chelsea Gallery.

He's so lovely, laid back and wonderful to chat to. Unfortunately, we only had an hour together, but in that time, he took some incredibly beautiful portraits, using both natural and artificial light.

Lucy Lu and I were so glad he came along and he comes very highly recommended indeed!

Thanks again Michael!

Carter Read

I felt comfortable with Michael and he directed me well and has some cool ideas, and also wanted to hear my ideas! I'm excited to see the images and hopefully work with him again.

bellolivia said...

Felt so comfortable with Michael and had such a fun shoot! He's a great director but also listens to any ideas you have Aswell. I have come away feeling very excited to see the images! Highly recommend :)

Mai Osuga said...

100% grateful shoot with Michael yesterday! We had been trying to organise this shoot for at least three months based on the weather in England! But I believed it was totally worth to wait!

We started from luxury indoor environment to natural outdoor location, and a great photographer like Michael handled both different atmosphere perfectly! The best thing was that I could share my ideas to him and collaborated to create some unique images together!

He is a 'MUST WORK TOGETHER' photographer! I 100% recommend him!!

Jezebelle

Shooting with Michael at The Little Chelsea Gallery was a very fun & wonderful affair, with excellent pre-comms ....he knew exactly what he wanted to capture, using interesting & beautiful lighting techniques to create different concepts, whilst showing professionalism and an amazing way with the camera!

Michael used the beautiful studio to his advantage and I had such a fun couple of hours with him - he is highly recommended by myself, what a wonderful photographer :)

Em x

Odette Flaur.

Michael is one of nicest people I've ever met ! Very professional, down to earth with great pre communication prior the photo-shoot !! Felt very comfortable and like if I was home from the very first minute of the shooting !

We've worked for about 4 hours and went through a variety of themes and genres :)

Great photographer that makes very good use of the light and will capture you beautifully !!

shoot with Michael again ! :)

BexWhite

I worked with Michael for the first time yesterday, at my home. I had been very much looking forward to meeting and shooting with Michael, having been an admirer of his portfolio for some time. Michael is just lovely to work with - he has such a calm and relaxed manner, which made the shoot fly by. A shoot plan was provided in advance so I knew what to expect on the day and what our aims were. Michael was so patient with me being slightly less than 100% after a week of illness - which I really appreciated. He was also a big hit with my cat! If you get the opportunity to work with Michael you should grab it - whole heartedly recommended by me.

GeenaHayes

This was my first shoot with Michael and after having seen his portfolio was looking forward to it. Pre shoot communication was great and we arranged to do a night time shoot. When I arrived Michael made me feel completely at ease and had some great ideas. Really can't wait to see the images. Would have no hesitation in recommending him as he is a true professional and gentleman and certainly knows about lighting to get the best results.

LittleBluebird

Great shoot with Michael which was long anticipated. It was well organised, communications was great and Michael had some great ideas for the shoot. The studio and MUA he found were both great, and on the day everything ran smoothly making for a fun and relaxed shoot.

Would definitely recommend and would love to shoot again.

ElenaIsacTOG

Met Michael finally at my 1st group shoot in London and he was on time, very relaxed and professional - attentive to the models and personal space, and knows his light and photography so well to get the best results straight from the camera (awesome !!).

I even modelled for him and I am so very happy with the results ♥

He is a very nice person, passionate about his work and very very good with light !!

I urge you to work with him if you haven't and I am looking forward to working with him soon on my next group shoots :)

Holly Stone Model

I shot with Michael a days ago and can't recommend him enough. Communication was swift and professional from the start, and although our shoot was last minute through a casting, we had plenty of ideas and direction. I felt comfortable, relaxed and we have produced some atmospheric, high quality images that I am very pleased to have in my portfolio. You won't regret working with Michael :)

Laura Faye

I have worked with Michael on three occasions now (profuse apologies to Michael for not leaving a reference before) and I've loved every one.

He's such a nice, friendly man and he makes you feel so relaxed and comfortable, it's easy to work on whatever you have chosen. Every shoot has produced some fabulous photos and I wouldn't hesitate to work with him again.

Definitely work with him if you get the chance.

Momo Ling

Had a shoot with Mike yesterday out in Eastbourne. We only had a couple of hours shoot time and yet managed to get lots of locations in and have ended up with lots of great photos! Mike's communication was great throughout the planning phases and gave clear concise direction throughout the shoot. Mike was such fun to work with and came to the shoot knowing exactly what he wanted to achieve, brilliant photographer, highly recommend!

Calypso89

I had a great shoot with Michael a few days ago.

We worked together during a Halloween group shoot in the woods organised by Digital Dave.

He is very professional, it was easy to work with him, I felt comfortable during the shoot.

The shoot was very enjoyable and fun, the pictures turned out great.

I would like to work with him again, and would definitely recommend him to any model!!

Anselia

What can I say? I enjoyed every single second in the shoot with ACHUKAphoto. He is not just a great professional, letting the model express herself and found herself totally confortable in both poses and improvisations and natural shots, but as well a very nice person easy to talk with and great to share opinions about photography and many other things. He had the perfect amount of presence on set, giving me space to experiment and guidance to find the best shot. A natural instinct reflected in his highly intimate, beautiful and professional work showed in the shoot. Thank you so much for the opportunity to work with you. I really recommend him, as a photographer and as a person.

Stephanie K Anatole said...

ACHUKAphoto has an eye for detail and it was my pleasure to work with him on a street shoot around Central London.

I had the opportunity to sit and discuss a few ideas/locations before the shoot and also witness his accuracy as a photographer.

Overall, I was very comfortable with his level of professionalism and the freedom he gave me as a model

I cannot wait to see the results and I would definitely recommend him.

Thank you once again

Stephanie K Anatole