References for Aperture22

Ondine Rt

Once again, I've meet Michael this week-end. For our 5th photoshoot together, it was a bit different with team (MUAH and others models), and everything was fine and great.

Although there was more time for the preparation of the setups, the result is clearly great, and we all have enjoy this fews days.

As always, Michael was professional, kind, respectuf and listening. I am glade to work with him, and it will a real pleasure to meet him again.

See you soon !

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

Du Lievre

I was coming to my hometown and got in touch with Michael to this occasion, and to my great surprise he had time and wanted to work with me.

I was in love with his work before and heard some great thing about him, and I'm so thankful I got to meet him to know myself how great of a photographer and human he is!

Michael was very kind and helpful from the beginning till the end, always picking me up and dropping me off, sharing with me his knowledge and tips, helping me with my portfolio, helping me getting in touch with other great artists in the area, everything. He helped literally everywhere he could and kindly invited me for lunch after our 3 days shoot to discuss the next shoot we already planned.

But the main thing I have to speak of is how respectful Michael is of my job. The professionalism of his behaviour is simply impeccable. He's simply aware of all the rules and manners.

It's always a little stress for me to work with a new photographer but with Michael I didn't have to worry about a thing. And on top of all that the amount of amazing shots we did is beyond belief.

Again thank you for everything and I'll see you very soon! x

Rebelflower

We did two days shooting, it was absolutely amazing and we did a good job.

He was professional and a great human being, i raccomand to work with him.

I hope we will work together again 😊

JasmineSjofn

This is the first time I've worked with Michael (and I hope not the last time).

We spoke a few months ago to coordinate and find a free weekend for a two-day shooting near Geneva. We shot in a very nice B&B/farm.

Michael is a fantastic person: kind, caring, polite, with many creative ideas for the shooting, and honestly I could continue for a while with compliments :)

I've already seen the result of some photos taken together and I must say that in addition to all the compliments on the person I've already done is very good at both shooting and postproduction.

Super recommended ;)

Uhleeshuh Noir

I have not long returned from a few days shooting with Michael in Switzerland and first and foremost must mention that he is not only a superb photographer but also the perfect gentleman!

Michael operates very highly as a professional in all aspects from communication down to the execution of images. We had arranged our shoot a good few months prior to the date, he was in touch frequently and we had prearranged and agreed upon the style of photos that we were going to capture ahead of time (though what we have actually created are ever better than what I ever hoped to have imagined!)

I had a great time as we got along like a house on fire, Michael is easygoing, kind, knowledgeable and hospitable. He arranged my flights and very comfortable accommodation on a beautiful farm which we used to shoot in and around. I must also mention his wonderful wife who very kindly catered to my vegan needs too, so it goes without saying that I was both safe and well looked after throughout the entirely of my visit.

I currently have the very difficult task of ploughing through all the amazing photos that we managed to take over the past three days so needless to say, our shoot was a great success and I hope to be joining Michael again soon in the not too distant future!

D Geneveive

Where to begin! Michael approached me a few months ago with the most wonderful invitation to shoot in and around a beautiful Farm House in Switzerland (this was also my accommodation so extra points!), we bounced ideas back and forth continuously until my adventure to Geneva began. Michael was kind enough to pick me up and was so prepared to accommodate all my needs so that I felt comfortable. Over the next few days we collaborated ideas and found it very easy to talk to each other (we were laughing most of the time ) )and we created some really outstanding art. I could not recommend Michael enough, he is so easy to talk to and has some real creative talent and knows exactly what looks good. I sincerely hope I get to visit again in the future, until next time, Michael and thank you so much!

Rachelle Summers

I spent an utterly fabulous 2 days with Michael on my first ever trip to Switzerland!

He booked a very photogenic shoot location for our photoshoot, which doubled as accommodation for my husband and I, and was also kind enough to take us out for a beautiful meal the night in between our 2 shoots.

It was such a pleasure working with him, he is great company and has a super sense of humour too. Not only that but we created some incredible images together, it was a real struggle to cut the back of camera shots down to a reasonable amount to post on my instagram haha! Can't wait to look through the results he has sent me up to now :D

I can whole heartedly recommend Michael and would love to work with him again in the future!

Joanna_fay1

This is my third trip to Switzerland to work with Micheal and every time we produce amazing images that just keep getting better and better!

Having worked with Micheal for the third time now we know how each other works and it feels like a friendship too, I always feel safe and welcome by Micheal. He invited Lily Gilbert over again and we shot a mix of duo and solo shots.

I just can’t recommend Micheal enough!

Lily Gilbert

My third shoot with Micahael in the beautiful bnb in Nyon Switzerland.. this time duo-ing with the awesome Fay Noir.

Michael accomodated us in our own rooms in my favourite little bnb in Nyon,Switzerland!

Up there with one of the most beautiful locations I get the chance to work at and we're lucky to say that the weather has been more than perfect each time I've come to visit!

Michael is so easy to work with and always enables a relaxed and easy going environment in order to make his models feel at ease.

Highly recommended for all levels of models wanting some stunning work for your portfolios.

Michael's company ontop of that all is always just a bonus.

Thanks again and again x

TBC..

Lily x

Tania Aresti

I would 100% recommend Aperture22, I had the most amazing experience when I went over to model for him in Switzerland last weekend.

Not only was it so much fun, i got to see a part of the world I have never visited & leave with pictures that I love!

He is very professional & organised, it was no effort for him to organise the trip and he offered me a bnb to stay at straight away.

He was the perfect gentleman, he picked me up from the airport on my arrival, offered me snacks during the shoot (making the effort to cater to my vegan needs), came prepared with a gown and slippers in between shots and showed me photos throughout the shoot to make sure I was happy with all the photos being taken.

He came equipped with lots of outfit choices, props and was prepared with every detail even down to my nail varnish colour.

I felt lucky to shoot at such a lovely location. We covered both outdoor locations & inside.

He is easy to get on with, funny, extremely passionate about photography and skilled in it too. Thinking about the location, lighting, composition, outfits and always seeming to have a million ideas. He let me pose myself but also gave great direction with ways to position my self to create a better image. He also gave me plenty of breaks in between the shots as we were shooting two full days. Nothing was too much trouble for him & he always went out of his way to make sure I was fine.

Also the finished photos!! I couldn't be more happy with them, I have left with too many good options of photos to use. He is also very versatile in the style of photography he shoots too. We covered a mixture of art nude, glamour, fetish.

Overall thanks for a great weekend! If you get the chance to shoot with Aperture 22 take it! We are even in talks about shooting together again which I would be delighted to do!

Ondine Rt

Once again, I was so happy to join Michael for an other photographic week-end. As usual, everything was easy with him.

I was lodge in a beautiful B&B, wih a spacious room where we do a lot of work. Michael arrive always with his creativity and sooo many stuff to do a lot of images in differents styles.

Trully a good photographer but also a good person wich who we love to spend time to discuss.

Model, If Michael contact you, don't hesitate one second !

Lily Gilbert

My second shoot with Michael was undoubtedly just as successful if not even more so than the first.

..knowing how each other worked enabled us to shoot at ease and produce some really beautiful images that I'm proud to be a part of!!

Again, Michael accomodated me in the most beautiful bnb at a farm in Nyon Switzerland where I already felt at home due to my previous visit.. probably one of my favourite places in the world to stay!

Thanks again for such a fantastic stay!!! More than 100% recommended x

Joanna_fay1

I had the pleasure of shooting with Michael for a second time round in Switzerland. We stayed in touch throughout the year and so we planned this second trip months in advance. This time round he invited another model, Lily Gilbert who was such a lovely asset and we made a great team! Michael showed us where we had to wait once we arrived at Geneva airport. We then drove to the B&B and I must add that this B&B is amazing! its on a farm with lots of places to shoot near with picturesque surroundings. Michael kindly prepared myself and Lily a hamper for the weekend with drinks, snacks, and sandwiches.

The first day we shot for a full day at the barn on the B&B premises. To say it was a full day in hot weather it just flew by! We had a lot of fun. Michael gave me great directions but also let me pose freely without direction.

Michael made sure that I was back at the airport on time and walked me to security. I had the time of my life here and really did not want to come home! I cant wait to return in August.

Highly recommend.

Velvet Fox

I had a wonderful long weekend shooting with Micheal. I was fortunate enough for him to fly me over and stay in a beautiful bnb on a farm where we also shot a series of photos. We also shot in his studio, underground and in nature. Micheal was conscious that I don't shoot art nude outdoors unless it is private property or desolate and Micheal made sure that I was comfortable whilst shooting outdoors.

Pre-communication was great, Micheal kept me up to date with progress of the shoot and the ideas that he had in mind too. Micheal is super friendly and easy to get on with and the weekend was great fun! Not only that but Micheal has me try all the Swiss chocolate (and if you know me then you know just how much I love chocolate! :D)

I can't wait to get to shoot with him again next year! Highly recommended :D

Dear Daliah

It was a fantastic weekend!

As a model you can not wish for better planning.

Michael has taken care of my flight and accommodation. He is also a highly recommended host who has graciously cared for my well-being. The shuttle from / to the airport, the meals, outfits ... I had nothing to worry about. Many thanks for that!

The shoot itself was also a great success.

There's not much left to say about the pictures, the high quality you see at first glance if you look at his portfolio.

We shot in very diverse locations and so created a large variety of interesting and beautiful photos.

I am looking forward to our next shoot already.

Thanks again and best wishes

Anne

BOou

WOW - Where to start? Maybe by saying that those 2 days working with Michael in Switzerland was an incredible experience.

I am extremely grateful for this opportunity.

First of all, the shoot was planned last year, back to when I was still doing art nude. Even though I am officially not shooting up to this level anymore, I had an amazing experience with Michael, and I wasn't disappointed at all.

I think Michael is someone extremely talented, full of beautiful ideas and know how to make a picture unique and very artistic - I mean, art gallery standard. It's obvious, he's got the eye for every single detail, and his lighting setup and composition are just WOW. Not to mention his edit, which makes the picture even more epic than it already is. In one word, his work is incredible.

I've been speaking a lot with him before our shoot and Michael was always available, the pre-shoot communication was excellent. I knew before to come along that I could trust him, that he would be a reliable person I could trust. I had a good feeling and the best was still to come :)

He picked me up to the airport and then took me to a very nice bed and breakfast with a huge bedroom, private bathroom and view on the mountains. Very nice hosts and delicious products from the farm. I felt like I was on holidays, a nice way to start our weekend.

We then went to a creperie and ate delicious crepes :)

We started the next day to shoot in his huge laboratory, where he produces all his beautiful pictures. The way he's working is very relaxed and productive. We start to talk about what we would do for the next 2 days and then start shooting. I was a bit anxious at the beginning as I am not shooting nude anymore but in all honesty, I felt extremely safe and comfortable. Michael is a professional photographer, very respectful and cares about you and the work we produced.

Michael is a very sweet human being, very intelligent and very laid back. He's a genuine person.

After reviewing all the work we've done in 2 days I was a very happy person, working in a great environment, producing fabulous pictures in a company of a wonderful person.

Thank you, Michael, for having me, that couldn't have been better than it was :)

Highly, highly, highly, recommended. If you also have the opportunity to work with him you are a lucky person!

Bou x

Shasta Wonder

I don’t know what I can say about Michael that has been said!

He is the photographer every model dream working with. We’ve been in contact for a while and finally I flew into Geneva to shoot with him. I was a bit worried about accommodation and transportation but he came to the rescue, he took care of this everything else without me asking. He is very accommodating and a pleasure to work with. I’m glad I found time out of my busy schedule to work with him. He is very professional all around, very well prepared for the shoot, and respectful for models. I look forward to next time!

Thank you!

Twinkle Nose (Hannah Aisling)

Wow! What an incredible shoot with Michael! As many of you on here may know I have two inverted nipples I have previously been made to feel ashamed of (by nasty ex boyfriends who seem to think they have a say on how I look!!) ANYWAY, Michael invited me out to Geneva when he heard I was self conscious about this and vowed to make me love myself and I'm very happy to say he succeeded- to the point where I have just taken the comment about them off my profile :) I love the images I have had so far, created with beautiful natural lighting in a stunning setting too! Michael was super duper accommodating to me and my partner and we were very sad to leave. A total treat to work with him and I really hope I get the chance again!

10000% recommend!

Thanks for having me!

Twinkle x

Amber Castle

Many months ago when Michael asked me about going to Switzerland, I could hardly believe it, not least as I was undergoing breast cancer treatment at the time. Our plans took shape and gave me something lovely to look forward to, Michael was very encouraging and also organised the whole thing for me! Nothing seems too much trouble for him, making sure I was comfortable for my journey, and when we met at the airport he continued to look after me so very well throughout! What a truly kind and lovely person. Anyway, I was straight away at ease as if we were old friends, and we then spent a wonderful couple of relaxed days shooting, chatting, eating!

I found the whole trip one of the best experiences of my life. He is so easy to work with, talented professional and creative, the shooting part was total joy.

I return home thankful for a magical life enriching experience

I could give Michael the highest possible recommendation to anyone, he is a great photographer and a wonderful human being!

Absolute thanks, I hope we meet again, Amber.