References for The Bard

JBDI-photography

Yet another great shoot with Ciaron. This time he supplied a complete and impressive Viking costume with leather armour, sheepskin fleece, belts, pouches and authentic sword. No other model has access to such a comprehensive wardrobe of historical re-inactment, cosplay and theatrical costumes which make every shoot different and exciting. He also brings his considerable acting experience to bring character to the costume. During the shoot, we were able to obtain an array of creative and dramatic images which will be a valued addition to my portfolio.

Roger M

Always a pleasure to welcome The Bard to Studio 4. This shoot we had a number of themes to cover off and as always Ciaron was both professional and versatile. His costumes are always complete and well presented. He always has a range of ideas and suggestions which ensure great results. Definitely recommended by me. Thanks.:)

Madeleine2

I was intrigued by The Bards PP site so asked him to come along with a range of different costumes. It was an interesting shoot with lots of variety. Ciaron was able to really get into character which made for some interesting shots. There was so much more we could have achieved had there been more time available. Ciaron is versatile slipping from one character into another easily. We have therefore arranged another date in the not too distant future. I loved working with the Ciaron and would highly recommend him.

Madeleine2

This was my second shoot with Ciaron as I wanted to explore some of the work we did together at the last shootin  a bit more depth. I do like cosplay photography although new to it and would like later on to delve a little deeper.Ciaron brought his skill and understanding of characterisation to the shoot which definitely helped me to take better shots. He has a very expressive face and understands what is needed to play these parts. He was a pleasure to work with and keen to share his knowledge and skills as a model. I would highly recommend Ciaron and will hopefully work with him again.

JBDI-photography

For my latest shoot with Ciaron, we chose a Van Helsing/Highwayman theme. As usual Ciaron arrived with full costume and props. The trouble he goes to providing authentic costumes sets him apart from other models and together with his acting and producing experience great results are always guaranteed. Another great shoot with some first class images in the pipeline.

Itsaimeelouise

I recently had two duo shoots with Ciaron.

One was Medieval / Pirate themed, Ciaron was kind enough to lend me the costumes and provide the props which were absolutely fantastic. He is very creative and has an eye for detail.

The second shoot was a studio Cosplay day as the Wolverine and The Dark Phoenix. We achieved some great images and I had so much fun getting into character with Ciaron who is very enthusiastic!

I highly recommend him to any photographer or model as a duo ! He is a complete gentleman.

Thanks

Aimee Louise

Richard Adams Studio 9

We had an exceptional photo shoot experience with Ciaron & itsAimeelouise entertaining fellow photographers here at Studio 9. The energy in the studio was palpable from the moment we arrived, setting the stage for a creative and productive session. Ciaron’s expertise and enthusiasm were evident, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that made everyone feel at ease and inspired.

The character outfits were nothing short of spectacular. Each model was adorned in meticulously crafted costumes that captured the essence of various themes, adding a rich visual depth to the shoot. The attention to detail in the outfits allowed both models to fully embody their characters, making the images come alive with authenticity and flair.

The models' professionalism and poise were impressive, contributing to a seamless and enjoyable shooting process. Everyone involved was genuinely engaged and supportive, creating a positive environment that encouraged creativity and experimentation.

By the end of the shoot , everyone walked away with incredible images that truly showcased our collective efforts.

MShoot Photo

Think I owe Ciaron about 5 references! My bad.

Such a great guy with amazing costumes and extremely good acting skills to complement them.

Whether he’s a medieval jester or Wolverine he plays the part incredibly well.

We just shot a Wolverine and Phoenix event at my studio and the images are epic.

Already planning another event and can’t recommend Ciaron enough.

Andrew Hardwick

I had a great time this afternoon at MainShoot studio taking part in the Wolverine and Phoenix shoot. Ciaron was the Wolverine and got into character immediately and we created some amazing images. Ciaron is a star and I look forward to working with him again. Many thanks Ciaron!

Picman

I had a great couple of hours photographing Ciaron at Silkwood studio yesterday.

He really gets into character and I think we produced some excellent images. Definitely recommended.

Peashoota

Shot with Ciaron on a medieval themed shoot with all the wonderful costumes and props being provided by him. Very professional attitude to his work, nothing was too much trouble. Some excellent expressive images were obtained and I would have no hesitation in recommending him to others.

Jon984

Second time shooting with Ciaron, this one a full day with Welshot on a getting to know you shoot. Ciaron brought a variety of outfits which demonstrated his wide range of character and ability, from Peaky Blinders to Gaucho to Lord of the Rings to street style. Working with Ciaron is a very creative process and a pleasure, he poses freely or takes direction with no hesitation.

Ciaron draws on his acting, modelling experience and skills to get the shot, often adding suggestions as he picks up on the theme being captured.

I'd definitely recommend Ciaron to photographers of all abilities and experience, thank you once again!

Roger M

Great to catch up with The Bard again on Thursday for a Camera Club night at Studio 4. He arrived on time with outfits previously discussed and was the consumate professional as per usual. He is super quick on change overs and was extremely patient with a group of photographers with varying degrees of studio experience. He interacted well with all the other participants. This was his second visit to a club event based on requests from members for a return visit. He really is exceptionally good at dropping in to characters and portraying different looks as required. The evening was enjoyed by all participants. Thank You Sir!

Jon984

Shot with Ciaron on a Welshot casting day. Very laid back, easy to talk to and work with, posed effortlessly without direction, but happy to take direction also. Ciaron interpreted our requirements very easily and also added some ideas of his own to the mix. Brought his own outfits for a variety of looks, moods and fashions. Very talented actor and model, would definitely recommend and I will be working with him again soon.

Images by Dave

I met with The Bard for a "behind the scenes" shoot on a film production he is currently directing. A vast cast of 40 plus with a few "celebrities" thrown in as well. Fight scenes and close up dialogue gave a great repertoire of poses and details. Creativity and the eye for detail makes shooting with The Bard a very enjoyable experience.

The Bard is great to work with creating a wide variety of scenes which are fun to shoot.

It was great to shoot The Bard himself in director mode when he is in full flow. As well as the actors responses showing off their very fine skills.

I highly recommend The Bard to any photographer or model. A very enjoyable day.

Images by Dave

Always great to work with The Bard.

Creative and has such an eye for detail. I shot with The Bard on one of his productions where I saw his creativity in full flow. I shot a whole range of images with actors and crew. The production team was excellent and crew a joy to work with. We covered many scenes and saw his thought process in action. I captured the Bard in action in his directing, the actors performance and behind the scenes. It was a fab day which was enjoyed by everyone.

I highly recommend The Bard for a variety of roles for many reasons, most of which is his passion for creativity and his dedication to the arts.

OssettDistrictCameraClub

Great model with a great selection or versatile outfits. Able to pose without guidance and easily accommodated specific posing requests.

Roger M

Another top notch (2nd) shoot at Studio 4 with The Bard on Thursday. He turned up with 6 different outfit looks for the shoot, most of which we used during our time together. You can always tell when a model has a real passion for what they do and that is certainly the case here. If you haven't worked with a male model but would like to add a further dimension to your portfolio then I would thoroughly recommend that you book The Bard. His repertoire runs from medieval / feudal through to costume in a variety of guises through to Peakyesque, to wild west (plus I am sure there are many more) and he has all the accessories to authenticate the look. Boy we covered some ground in 3 hours and the shoot was fun and enjoyable and it was refreshing to shoot some different ideas and themes. Thank You and 100% recommended by me. :)

Roger M

It was a pleasure to welcome The Bard to Studio 4 on Thursday evening after he kindly agreed to model for a studio night I had organised for our local camera club. He showed up on time with outfits to suit the brief. He interacted really well with all the photographers in the group and was super patient while some grappled with their "S's" and "F's". He certainly helped the event go really smoothly and was the total professional throughout. All the group have commented how much they enjoyed the evening.

Thank You so much definitely recommended by me. :)

IMRICH

I had amazing photo shoot with Claron in yesterday.Claron is amazing model and nice person.Working with him is very easy because he is very experienced.His costumes are amazing and his posing is fantastic.We are created very nice pictures and I can not wait to working with Claron again.I can just highly recommend this model for everyone.Thanks for amazing day.