References for Aperture22

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 (Diana 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.

Freya

This was my 3rd shoot with Michael and I will be definitely be working with him again if he will let me. Hehe.

Michael always picks me up from the airport and takes me to he beautiful b&b he pays for for me every time. He is so happy to listen to my ideas and always has ideas himself on what he would like to create. We never run out of ideas between us.

Michael takes care of everything when I go to model for him, food accommodation and transport. Nothing is too much.

Michael really puts in the effort when it comes to lighting the model and tries all sorts of compositions to get just the right shot. We shot a mixture of outdoors and indoors (got Micheal to shoot his first outdoor nude shoot)

Thanks again Michael for another amazing few days shooting. I hope you will have me back again in the future :)

Amber Joseph May

I had absolutely amazing trip to Switzerland thanks to Michael. Pre communication was great. He booked the flight and room at B@B for me. When I arrived in Geneva he was waiting for me at the airport. We went for shopping to make sure that I will have a enough food for my stay.

First day at the shooting we been at amazing location with waterfalls. I enjoyed shooting there very much. Michael is very experienced photographer and it is such a pleasure to work with him.

Very easy going and easy to work with. He has a lot of creative ideas and I was very happy to work for them with him.

Second day we were shooting at his studio. Absolutely amazing. He has everything what model could need for a shoot from shoes in every size for nail polish. We were also shooting at my room in B@B.

It was very lovely to also meet his wife. During my stay I felt very much welcomed thanks to Michael. He always made sure that I have everything I need and I feel comfortable. I love the pictures we made and I had a very nice time during my stay. Looking forward to work with this talented artist again in near future!

Thank you Michael and of course I very highly recommend:-)

Ondine Rt

I has the chance to work with Michael for third time. And it always a pleasure to do beautiful image with him.

Michael are a really professional photographer, by his skills and his behavior during the shoot.

He his a very kind personn, and he makes sure you do not miss anything (always ready to serve you a cup of coffee !), and the accomodation are really amazing.

It's a pleasure to work with, but also to talk about many different think during our break.

Thank you again for the good time spend with you, and I'll really enjoyed a 4th shoot together !

Lily Gilbert

I has the most amazing shoot with Michael! Instantly felt at ease in his company and throughout our few days together he couldn't have been more accommodating!

This was a shoot set up a while ago and precomms were detailed and structured meaning we both had a clear outlook of what to expect from eachother.

Michael was kind enough to also collect and drop me off at the airport ensuring I didn't get lost trying to find my way!

A fantastic senses of humour, and a very intelligent guy I wish I could take in information at the rate he exerted it!

The images we created together we absolutely beautiful!!! I can't recommend Michael enough. Snap up the opportunity if you have the chance to work with him because this shoot sure was one in a million X

Hope to see you again very soon and Thank you for everything :)

Lily Gilbert

Okay, so I'm officially about to leave the most over-due THREE references for my photographer and friend Michael.. And where to even begin!?

I shot with Michael for the first time at some point in 2018, tallying up there with one of my best and favourite shoots TO DATE!! (excluding the next 3 that followed!).

Michael is clear and concise throughout pre-communications meaning you know exactly what to expect from arrival to departure.

He was kind enough to collect me and drop me off at the airport, making it a very relaxing arrival into Geneva, totally stress free with clear information about meeting points, etc.

....but besides all the small talk, Michael is one of the most genuine photographers I've had the chance to meet along the way and I am happy to be able to call him a friend after several successful weekends working together!

Michael's a very intelligent guy that makes for some really informative and interesting conversation, which is just a bonus ontop of his creativity!

Each and every time I have been overjoyed with the content that we have created together and I certainly left looking more forward to the next!

Thanks for your hospitality throughout my stay Michael and thanks for having me back a further 2 times. I've thoroughly enjoyed them all!!!

Lily :)

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M e l a n y

I was really looking forward to the opportunity of working with Michael and my trip to Switzerland. His pre-shoot comms was excellent and he organised flights and amazing accommodation for me. It was such a pleasure to meet him (and his wife), they really looked after me so well with superb hospitality and such thoughtfulness, I was really touched. Michael and I got on so well and did not stop chatting, he is such an interesting and funny guy - his company is very enjoyable and I felt like we were old friends by the time I left yesterday.

Now on to the shoot! Michael took me to a selection of stunning locations including a scenic waterfall and river valley, a derelict radio tower, beautiful alpine woods, and we also shot in the very photogenic B&B where I was staying. Michael is a very talented photographer and I have been a fan of his work since I joined the site. His technical abilities are spot on and he has a very good eye for capturing amazing images. I was over the moon with the images that he took and he was enthusiastic about trying different things and getting up at 4:30am so we got a sunrise sequence in.

All in all, I have had the most amazing trip. Michael has looked after me so well and I know we will stay friends. I hope to shoot with him again and wouldn't hesitate to highly recommend him. Thank you so much Michael for the opportunity of working with you and for organising such a brilliant trip for me :)

JoannaFay1

I finally got to work Micheal after 9 months of planning! I had never been abroad and didn’t even own a passport but I was determined to get one after Michael contacted me.

I admired Micheals patience and dedication towards me, 9 months is a long time but we continued to communicate throughout and from that we build a really good repor and I was confident I’d be in safe hands. This was my first shoot abroad and I feel honoured that it got to be with Micheal.

Micheal sent me a picture of the meeting point via email a few days before I was due to fly, which was very helpful and thoughtful as it put my mind at ease knowing he would find me easily in a busy airport. When I arrived at the airport I knew what to look out for and I waited there. Micheal arrived in good time and then we drove to the B&B he booked for me.

The B&B was absolutely beautiful! It looked fit for a princess, except I was the chicken as I was scared of the flies 😂

Micheal made me a survival hamper with a ham sandwich, some fruit, water, hairdryer, and slippers. All a girl needs! The next morning we went to an outdoor pool which I really enjoyed.

We then shot at the B&B. Micheal is very chatty, great at direction. We got on very very well and I enjoyed his company very much, he’s very interesting to listen to.

I just couldn’t have had a better time in Switzerland. The shoots were very laid back and he took me out for dinner and ice cream! Very pleased I had the freedom to see some of the town as well.

No hesitation when recommending Micheal to other models! Highly recommend.

Thank you very much for inviting me over and I’m looking forward to next time.

Fay.

B_e_t_t_i_n_a

Finally the time has come and what a shoot.

I’ve been looked after just like a princess and I must say Michael is a real gentleman.

He was very professional throughout our shoot and made sure that I was fed and had all the necessary things I needed.

Michael organised me a B&B place near a farm which was such a wonderful experience. I almost felt like at home.

I will never forget and will always appreciate.

Can’t wait to pre book our next shoot for next year.

Thank you Michael....

Looking forward to working with you real soon again ...

BB

Loreley

After almost a year's planning Michael and I finally got together last weekend in Switzerland. The communication before, during and after the shoot was (and remains) excellent. Michael is such a kind, thoughtful and reliable person, he organised everything perfectly including even the small details, always making sure I was comfortable. I felt very well looked after and completely safe, with my privacy respected at all times. And did I mention that Michael is fun to talk to?

We worked on a variety of themes and styles, both outdoors and indoors. Some outdoor locations involved beautiful lakes with rather cold water ;) Michael never insisted in me diving in, but I was too stubborn, and thus earned the proud title of the "Girl of three lakes" :) Michael was waiting for me ashore with a bathrobe, towels and hot tea, so there was not a chance of getting too cold.

In the end all the challenges such as getting up at 5am for a sunrise shoot and posing in cold water proved to be totally worth it as we produced a number of amazing images! Michael was superfast in sending me the images too. I cannot recommend him highly enough both as a photographer and a person and hope to work together again in not too distant future.

Petrova

Michael is absolutely great. First of all he makes sure his models are comfortable and taken care of, he very much plans out everything perfectly, always thinking a step ahead!

Next thing, he definitely knows how to capture a moment. What i love about him is he knows what he wants to achieve which gives you a frame within to work with. But within that frame he allows you freedom to express yourself as a model which is fun and liberating. It's a great balance of team work. The days spent in Geneva were lovely, he is an amazing photographer and great company as well!

I look forward to more photoshoots with Michael! I obviously highly recommend him :)

Freya

Michael is awesome. What more can I say? It has been abiut a year since our last shoot and again Michael flew me all the way out to Switzerland to model for him again.

Michael is so polite, very caring and looks after his models very very well. He met me again at the airport and drove me back to the beautiful b&b where we shot for 1 day and shot at his studio for a few hours the next day.

Michael brought all of his equipment with him and had so many ideas for us to try out. He really works hard to get the shot that he wants and allows me to be experimental with my posing. He even kept me well fed throughout all the days I was there.

I hope to model for Michael again next year. Thanks again Michael for another awesome shoot.

Sophia.

Another amazing photoshoot with aperture22. We shot in a beautiful air bnb at a local farm in nyon switzerland. Where they had all fresh produce. The sun even came out for us and we got to shoot a little bit outside. The 2nd day we shot at his studio. Hes lovely to work with. We get alot done but there isnt any much pressure. The pictures are always creative and awesome! Always a pleasure. Looking forward to next time

Highly recommended!

Ondine Rt

I joined Michael for the second time for two days of shooting, and these were amazing.

Very fortunate with weather, we were able to explore other worlds than studio's photgraphy. So we started with some "intimacy & cocoon" pictures in the beautiful B&B where Michael had booked a room for my stay. Then Michael made me discover magical places outside, in which I could immediately feel myself in my element.

Michael is the perfect photographer that all models can hope for: Imaginative, enthusiastic and respectful, he makes sure that everything is always OK and that I don't need anything.

Thank you very much for this second session, I look forward to coming back for a 3!

Nicole Rayner

I was very pleased to have been booked by Michael for a trip to Switzerland as his work speaks for itself!

Comms were fabulous! He was extremely helpful and professional when organising the trip and I had been looking forward to it for a long time!

Finally the time came! Michael met me at the airport and took me to a beautiful B&B he had booked for my stay. It was just lovely!

The next morning we first shot in the b&b! Michael is very creative and has a great eye! He clearly k it's what he is doing as we were creating beautiful images!

We then went to the studio and got really creative!! With huge draws and underground pipes!!!

Michael took me for a lovely dinner that evening!!

The next day we went to an outdoor pool which was cold but lots of fun hAha! We then finished the rest of the day in the studio - where michael showed off his interior design skills and created lots of fabulous sets in the studio!

I really enjoyed michael's company!! He was very considerate always, making sure I was always fed etc! He was even happy to let me have a nap break as I was a little poorly!! This I HUGELY appreciated as I was able to recharge for the afternoon!!

Michael was full of energy and enthusiasm throughout both days! He had really interesting conversation and a great attitude!!

He was respectful always! He has a great eye and created some really beautiful images of me!

Michael was also happy to redo shots until I was happy with my pose!

Great photographer. Great person.

Really hope we get to work together again! Highly recommended

Gem

Had 2 lovely days with Michael, alongside Heather May Corvid. He was so organised, picking us both up from the airport with a hamper of food & treats. We felt very welcomed, and the shoot went amazingly. Michael has an awesome sense of humour, and made sure we had plenty of breaks and were fed and watered. We both stayed at a gorgeous farm throughout and mixed location shooting with hotel shooting. Despite some of the locations not panning out, michael didn't bat an eyelid - he has so many locations to choose from, and lots of ideas. Images seen so far have been amazing too. Super recommended :)

Heather May Corvid

I worked with Michael in Geneva and had a blast. Michael booked myself and Gem for two days, and we had such a brilliant time exploring the beautiful landscape, chatting and getting creative. Michael picked us up from the station, always making sure we were well fed and watered, and put us up in a beautiful bed and breakfast on a farm, which was just an idyllic place to stay. Michael (and Gem) were also nice enough to let me take some shots of Gem against the Swiss backdrop, which was such a privilege. Highly recommended from me! Thanks so much Michael!