References for Aperture22

Ira_Balan

It was an amazing collaboration, more than just a “job”! Michael always maintains the highest level of relationship with the model and is extremely hospitable and considerate of the model's comfort. Michael always provides great concepts and locations for photography, and of course the quality of the photos and craftsmanship is top notch, so this is a great opportunity to diversify and add stunning images to your portfolio. It's productive, engaging, inspiring, soulful, fulfilling! I am maximally excited to see the result, and of course every model sincerely wishes to work with Michael!

Gracie.A

First time working with Michael everything was great from start to finish. He picked me up and drove me to the location by car, provided me with food and a separate room in a guest house, where we shot for 2 days. It was fun and easy to work with him - we improvised a lot and laughed. We also took a lot of short breaks and the shooting was very relaxed and stress-free. I felt safe with him.

I really enjoyed the photos we took together. He is a great photographer with a sense of style and beauty! It's a pleasure to work with such a photographer.

Thanks to Michael and I hope to see him again in the future.

Pixi B 🧚‍♀️

This is my second time shooting with Michael in Switzerland, and what an amazing experience it was!

Michael is a caring, warm and delightful host, not to mention a fantastic person through and through.

His eye for composition, colour and light is phenomenal, and he always goes to extra mile to capture the perfect shot. I love his ideas and enthusiasm he brings to every shoot, and he makes it easy to share ideas and creative possibilities. He’s also inspiring company being engaging and thoughtful throughout.

Not only does he find the most amazing locations (to say I’m blown away each time is an understatement!) but he has a treasure trove of props, outfits and makeup.

Needless to say, we got some phenomenal shots and I can’t wait to shoot again.

A true gentleman and wonderful person, I highly recommend Michael to all new and experienced models.

Thanks again! 😊

Ameria

So- my first ever time flying over to a different country for a shoot was with Michael the last Friday to Monday. And what an amazing experience it was!

Michael is superb with communication- quick replies, clear information and everything taken care of, from the shoot to the flight to the lodging to everything in between!

Shooting itself was a blast; plenty of time for breaks and talks in between and working with Michael feels very comfortable and relaxing. He's incredibly careful about making sure his models feel safe and respected. He had a lot of wonderful ideas, but he always made sure I felt comfortable with them before continuing!

Michael is a blast to work with. A gentle, humorous person and incredibly respectful. I can't wait to work with him again- and thank you so much for this wonderful experience! 😊

MHoney

My second shoot with Michael in Nyon and my last of the year! I couldn't have expected such an exceptional and emotional shoot! Michael is a photographer who knows exactly what he's doing. He knows how to guide you, advise you with patience and kindness, all with a sense of humor... 😄 In other words, he's a photographer who doesn't just think about his photos, but also takes care of you. The 3-day shoot was a real springboard for me into modeling. Even for myself. A "5-star" photographer that you rarely come across in your life as a model! Thank you for your work, your patience and your generosity. See you next year 👋🏻 PH

Inna Lokur

Shooting with Michael was one of my personal goals for this year, and the wait for an available date was completely worth it. It's become a cherished memory of a bright chapter and a positive experience. Michael is a genuine professional who radiates a deep passion for the art of photography. Working with him was effortless, and I enjoyed it because I could clearly feel his attentive care and support. I always appreciate opportunities to learn something new, and Michael taught me a lot for which I'm grateful. I eagerly anticipate the possibility of collaborating with Michael in the future and highly recommend considering a shoot with him.

denisastrakovaofficial

Highly recommended photographer. Very serious, reliable, communicative and easygoing attitude. It was a pleasure to pose for him. I am glad that we finally had opportunity to create together. I hope it was not last time :) I wish you all the best and thank you for everything. DS | www.denisastrakova.com

Pixi B 🧚‍♀️

I had an amazing first shoot with Michael near lake Geneva.

I’d admired his work for a long time so was thrilled at the prospect of working with him. Pre-comms were excellent, Michael shared images showing the exact mood, poses and themes he wanted to shoot, partly inspired by Helmut Newton style of photography.

He organised flights and accommodation and I was treated to restaurants every evening in the nearby town, where Michael was delightful and entertaining company. I cannot emphasize enough the beauty and welcoming environment of the bed and breakfast where we stayed.

Michael is an innovative and bold photographer, using natural light and composition to create atmosphere and style. We shot a diverse range of subject matter where he used various equipment (including drones and multiple lenses) to great effect.

If you are looking for the chance to shoot powerful and distinct poses in unforgettable locations then I cannot recommend Michael enough. Thanks again 😊

Apo Arwen

Our second shoot was very fruitful, beautiful and productive.

A professional and funny photographer who made sure that the model felt good and did not miss anything

I look forward to working with him again😍

Blue Smoothy

Crepes, cheese fondue and beautiful light reflecting off Geneva Lake just before a sunrise shoot where going topless is the norm.

I loved shooting again with Michael as he has an abundance of ideas combined with an effortless passion for shooting, we shot one day 1-1 and another day with Ondine who drove over from France. He has a great collection of high-end French lingerie combined with a talent for capturing the beauty of the female form which led to the creation of some wonderful photos. Michael is great to chat with, respectful and quite funny considering he is German.

Thanks so much for another memorable trip and hope we can work together again :)

Ondine Rt

I am so thankful to create with Michael since so many years now. After fews years without seing him after the covid, we've meet again for 2 days of creation. Michael are an amazing human who truly take care of his model, from start to the end, with break, food, and good discussion.

And of course he is a talented photographer, with always full of energy, openminded for suggestion of the model, and many idea in stock. He also have plenty of clothes - lingerie - shoes to fit a lot of moodboard.

So if he contacting you to propose a session with him, take the chance as you will have a lot of fun and you will go back home with beautiful images !

Irida

Michael first got in touch with me before lockdowns to book a shoot. The world turned upside down and unfortunately I could't travel at that time so I was so happy to hear from Michael a few months I ago that he wanted to re-book our shoot.

First of all pre comms were informative, professional and fast. He booked my flights far in advance and I knew exactly what the plan was.

When I met Michael the airport in Geneva he was very welcoming and full of positive energy. We drove to my the shooting location and also the place I was going to stay which was located not very far far from the airport. It was a stunning farm which was an absolute dream to shoot from. The location has a unique and rustic feel about it and it's ideal for any photo project!

Working with Michael is like working with a friend!!! Lot's of laughter and art. We shot so many amazing images and made the best out of every possible opportunity, I feel like almost run out of time haha !

The hospitality was first class, the room provided was stunning and Michael was a true gentleman. Amazing restaurant meals and endless fruit snacks and anything else I wanted was provided. He also took me to a mini tour in the mountains where we also had a mini shoot there and got to see the beautiful city of Nyon!!!

Thank you Michael for a fantastic experience working together, seee you next time!

Very happy to highly recommend!

Blue Smoothy

Michael was a dream to work with...

After being in touch for 2 years we finally organised a few days of shooting in an idyllic village next to Geneva. Michael organised flights, accommodation and we ate at some local restaurants in the evening. I love the images we produced in the few days we spent working together. Michael has endless ideas and was attentive throughout the shoot ensuring I was warm and comfortable - nothing is too much trouble! He is a talented photographer and fantastic company.

I wholeheartedly recommend Michael to other models and hope to work with Michael again in the near future.

Thank you!

Ira_Balan

We worked with Michael twice and it was one of my best shoots ever! Michael has an incredible approach to the model. He always makes sure the model is in the best possible conditions. He never does anything the model doesn't want him to do. I am very happy that Michael was very happy with our shoot, as it makes me feel good too. Of course, Michael knows what he's doing, he's definitely a pro at what he does, even though it's just a hobby for him. He uses all kinds of interesting props. It often happens that using just a weak light source produces some incredible photos! I really enjoy working and spending time with Michael as he is also a very nice person. I look forward to working with him in the future. My sincere recommendations!

D Geneveive

Well, after 3 long years since I last shot with Michael, we were finally able to meet again! Michael and I stayed in contact since our last shooting trip, within this time I was uploading our images and chatting about another shoot together - the first one went so well I was very eager to get back over to Geneva to work with him again. Due to restrictions we had to wait until things were safe again before arranging another shoot, again Michael and I stayed in touch and he ended up being a great comfort for me during such a hard time - something I will forever appreciate!

Once plans were made and I arrived in Geneva last week, I was greeted by my dear friend at the airport and I was so excited to be back. We pretty much got straight into shooting but Michael made sure I felt ok to work after my flight, providing tea and biscuits which is always a delight :) We discussed ideas back and forth, Michael’s imagination for concepts always amazes me - he has such an eye for backgrounds and sets the scene so well! I got to see the images as we worked, they all looked amazing and it kept me motivated throughout the trip. Michael provided a very talented MUA for our second day of shooting, I knew that if she was a friend of Michael’s then I would be in very safe hands - the make up Geske did for me was so creative and exactly what Michael was hoping to achieve, I think some of the shots we got are some of my favourites of all time!

In short, I could not recommend Michael enough to any model, he is an incredibly talented man and goes above and beyond to make sure you feel comfortable, he looks after you and there is never a dull moment when in his company.

I cannot wait to see more of our images on this site, the only thing I regret is that I wasn’t shooting with him for longer!

Thank you again for such a wonderful shooting trip my friend, I hope we get to shoot again one day and I can’t wait to see more of your creations with other talented individuals :)

Ira_Balan

It was a great collaboration based on trust and respect.

Relaxed atmosphere, friendly cheerful atmosphere, interesting ideas and great result.

I recommend Michael as a cool art creator and just a nice, pleasant, hospitable and very interesting person!

Ondine Rt

Once again, It is a true pleasure to see Michael and create with him. This tile, we was tree, with an other model who are also photographer, so we did some duo shoot.

As usual, Michael have a lot of idea, stuff, clothes, accessories... Everything we need to create and have fun.

Everything is a pleasure. Not only the result, but also the atmosphere of the shoot, and of course the gray discussion during the evening and break time.

Michael is one of the most attentive photographe I have ever meet in 8 years, and I am always happy to meet him again and again (I mean, I feel so privileged)

If Michael contact you one day, you can go eyes closed, you will spend a great time and have good picture in the end ;)

Venus-au-miroir

I enjoyed our short photo shooting with Michael.

The session was intense and creative, with a lot of positive exchanges both humanly and professionally. The result is beautiful, with a nice emotional touch. I can only highly recommend models to work with Michael who is a very welcoming and caring person in addition to his long-standing professionalism.

Caterini

Michael and I had a fantastic shoot during my recent tour of the Switzerland. He's such a gentleman with a perfect behavior, always making sure I'm okay and pausing often to check on me throughout the shoot. He's very friendly and respectful, I like so much his sense of humor. We had so much fun shooting with the outfits and accessories he brought and even got some great jumping shots with some of the pieces I had brought! I have big pleasure to work with him, interesting to talk to, communication is excellent and I enjoy the time I spent with him.

Michael offers excellent conditions of work. I slept in a beautiful farm, the hosts were very kind.

I wouldn't hesitate to work with MK again, the pictures look beautiful and I love them. He gives space to his model for their ideas. I definitively recommend him to other models.

Ondine Rt

Once again, I spend a real good time with Michael for a creative week-end. As always, he is so passionate, attentif and carefull to everything. We've done so many different work, always in a good mood and atmosphere.

For sure, Michael is one of the best photographer I've since many year, photoshooting are always with fun, discussion, thea break and real good result. I can only recommand him to every model.

Take care and once again, thank you :)