References for Brighteyed

James New

Mark is a pro and very easy going. His images are fantastic and knows how to get a great shot. His comms are exactly what is needed when working with a photographer and he is generous with his time and input. I fully recommend shooting with Brighteyed photography.

Saph

I had a fantastic shoot this weekend pre shoot communication was detailed I was kindly picked up and dropped home with possibly the biggest most awkward prop Mark has ever had to deal with, my double bass. he was happy friendly and we got some amazing images, thank you so much for everything.

Enchanted Evermore Styled Workshops

Mark came to our Through the Looking Glass Taster Workshop. It was a pleasure having him there. He is very sociable and easy to work with.

He was so creative with the props and accessories, really making the shoot his own.

He worked really well with the model and the other photographers. We’ve seen some beautiful images and really hope to see him again. Highly recommended!

lillylashes model

Me and Brighteyed had our first shoot together and what a creative few hours it was. Mark was an amazing host as well as a photographer. As soon a I walked in I felt so comfortable! He is a wonderful and warming person who really cares about your needs and that is so important to me. He really looked after me and knew how to get the best out of me(not a skill every photographer has).

I was so happy with the results and he was speedy with the images back also:)always a plus!

We are planning for the future and i couldn't be happier that i met him..

Lots of love, Lilly xxx

Feraline

Yesterday was my second shoot with Mark and I can't believe it's been over a year since we last shot!

He kindly picked me up and drove me to his wonderful studio (I had to control myself not to dive into his extensive pile of brilliant props!) and we picked out the best outfits from my bag and got shooting.

For my first shoot in a studio (Usually I work outdoors or from home) it was so lovely! Not intimidating at all and really homely. We shot lots of black and gold loveliness and messed around with some amazing fake barbed wire, gold rose petals, flowers and all sorts.

We then headed to the beach for some poi, sadly it was too windy for fire but we managed some glow poi, and fire is to be continued on a evening when the weather is slightly kinder to us!

Thanks Mark, looking forward to seeing the images & I'll bring your hoodie back to you on the 20th haha!

Recommended 😁

Leejayyy

My first shoot with Brighteyed and it was certainly worth the wait!

We spoke a lot beforehand, sharing moodboards and ideas so I turned up feeling well prepared - his communication is top notch.

On arrival I felt instantly welcomed, he is so easy to talk to and get along with that I genuinely could have met him before. He is also a respectful gentleman, carrying my bags and letting me have a separate room for changing which I really appreciated.

His home studio is very well equipped with a range of cool props. We got through a lot of sets (even though we were chatting loads) and WOW. We smashed it! We captured some truly beautiful images and the edits I have seen so far have been wonderful. We gelled so well and everything just flowed.

I would highly recommend Brighteyed to any model, experienced or amateur. You will have fun, be well looked after and come away with some great images. Would love to work together again.

Thank you!

Leejay

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Pixie_a

Cannot believe it's been three years since we last shot together!

Honestly felt like it could have only been a week ago, we got straight back into it.

We had such a good time, a proper laugh and of course created some amazing images.

Shooting with Mark is always an absolute pleasure and so much fun, he's a real gentleman, loved being able to review the images so we could make little changes to the pose etc.

I highly recommend shooting with Mark!

Tabz

Wow, what can I say? Another fun packed shoot with Mark at the Ashton Court Estate. I cant recommend Mark enough as a photographer regardless of what level you are as a model. He is such a good laugh and has a great mix of being serious enough to get amazing pictures but being laid back enough to make you feel at ease. I honestly can't wait for our next shoot.

C.A.R.M.E.N

What a lovely and kind presence to work with. As a beginner model he really put me at ease and we created some awesome work. Would definitely recommend and would be delighted to work with again 🙂

Sarah197737

The name's Bond.

Mark Bond.

OMG, another superduperblinkingbluddymarvellous session with this guy. He really is utterly fab to work with. We seem to have a very organic photography chemistry and create the most incredible images from seemingly bizarre and non-workable micro-thoughts.

Mark makes the best coffee ever, his blueberries are super, his blue towels don't look horrendous when covered in the aftermath of a gold body-paint shoot, and we ought to have had a further 5 hours to shoot in as there were so many things still to do!

Bring on Petals for the next session?

I really recommend Mark. He is top notch.

KatePop

I had an really great shoot with Mark. What a lovely man he is - felt like I had known him for ages.

His pre - comms are fab and we worked on an American Beauty type theme but added in a few extra sets as well.

I really loved the way he shot - he was really great at showing me the back of camera and also he was incredibly creative - you can immediately feel that this man has a huge amount of experience because he knows what works.

I really enjoyed myself - I felt really looked after and his studio in his home is really fantastic - it works so well.

I recommend mark 100 percent. He is fantastic in every way. A lovely kind, funny and talented photographer - can’t wait to work with you again Mark xx

Mrslovelacemodel

Had a last minute shoot today with Mark today and loved it.This was my first shoot with him after he contacted me a while back to say he would like to work with me

Mark was very welcoming. Offered me a drink and showed me a separate bedroom and bathroom where I could change.

The studio in his house was warm and cosy and very were equipped with props, lighting etc.

We talked through a few ideas which worked out well.

A fun guy who is professional and very easy to get on with. He showed me the shots on his pc as we went along.

After the shoot Mark asked me to if I would like to choose some of the photos that were my favourites before I left which was a great idea.

It was a pleasant surprise to receive some of the edits this evening

I would definitely recommend Mark and look forward to working with him again in the future

Sophie_gingell

I had the pleasure of working along side Mark at his 2 tuition groups yesterday.

After working with Mark a couple of weeks ago I was really hoping to get the chance to shoot with him again so when he contacted me about the tuition sessions I jumped at the chance - and I’m sure glad I did!

Mark looked after me from the minute I entered the door, coffee at the ready!

It was such a pleasure to see other photographers learning from mark and him passing his knowledge on.

I can honestly say I had such a great day and we were laughing from start to finish!

His mua and cooking skills aren’t half bad either! ;)

Thankyou so much for having me Mark, I hope we have many more shoots to come :)

NatashaPortfolio

Mark was great to work with. Pre shoot communication was great. Very lovely guy & great photographer. Would highly recommend & looking forward to the next one!

Blondie05

Well what can I say Mark was absolutely fabulous from the moment we met, I had a cup of tea made for me within seconds and also a choice of biscuits which was definitely a great start for me, Mark was easy to work with and gave me lots of tips, we got some amazing pictures and I can't wait to work with Mark again 😀 highly recommended to anyone who wants to get great pics and have fun at the same time 😀

Sophie_gingell

I had my first shoot with Mark today, was so welcoming from the minute he opened the door, helped me with my bags, had a coffee in my hand within minutes (which is always appreciated!)

The studio itself was a lovely environment, Mark was great fun to work along side, full of enthusiasm and the ideas just kept coming, his creativity is Impeccable!

Mark got images to me the same evening and I have to say they are incredible!

I can’t wait to work with Mark again, hopefully in the very near future :)

Cannot recommend enough!

David Wall - Dancer

I recently worked with Mark for the first time, he was a pleasure to work with. He had a fun and happy energy throughout our shoot, whilst bringing his own props and ideas to the studio. He very much appreciated the dance industry which was very nice for us as the models.

VictoriaSummers

Sorry for the delay!

Me and a photographer used Marks home studio last month and it was fab!

Great lighting and space, we managed to get some really lovely shots.

He also makes an amazing cup of coffee!

Perfect!

Thank you Mark and it was lovely seeing you again!

Ella Slingsby - Pro Ballet Dancer & Model

Had a great dance shoot with Mark!! We shot many different looks and loved how Mark brought so many props to use!! Mark is a very friendly guy and extremely encouraging. He also put our safety first and was a very supportive photographer. Loved his energy too it was very fun! Definitely recommend Mark :)

Sarah197737

Mark was indeed Bright Eyed and Bushy Tailed; good good GOOD because his model had had a truly grotty night of sleep and was feeling well below par....

Showing true professionalism, Mark slowed down the nature of the shoot, accommodated my 'needs' (COFFEE!!! MINCE PIES!!!) and made the shoot less energetic. He was attentive, helpful, polite and courteous as always, and the hours seemed to disappear in minutes.

What a pro. I love this man. And everything he does is presented with humour and fun.

Inspirational Sagittarius shots with a bow and arrow, and some superb body paint and glitter work. Next time it'll be done with more energy from the tired model 😉

I love working with Mark. He has great ideas and produces fantastic images. Twenty twenty too two I am hoping we will do do!