References for Jon Taylor

Katie946

I thoroughly enjoyed my shoot with Jon today. He responded in a timely manner in our initial discussion and was punctual for the shoot. I'm very new to modelling, I would highly recommend him to new models as he was very happy to take things at a pace that suited me, we had nice conversation he welcomed my chaperone. He encouraged me to share any ideas for photographs, including framing, location and posing. I enjoyed sharing some ideas and working together, and Jon made me feel comfortable to let out some of my personality in my poses. We reviewed photos after they were taken, and he asked if I would like any deleted as he would only want to keep photos that the model is happy with, but I didn't have any complaints! I'm looking forward to working with Jon again.

CC82

I am absolutely delighted to have had such an awesome opportunity to work with Jon. I applied for his casting call & very pleased he picked me. From the very beginning the theme/style was set & we communicated well upto the shoot day.

The day was fantastic, we got on very well & worked together brilliantly with different ideas!

Jon is a very conscientious person, safety & comfort was paramount to him during the day & I genuinely felt very cared for & safe! The time flew by, we achieved everything we set out to do and more along the way! I would work with Jon over & over again if the opportunity allowed!

I had an absolute blast at the shoot & it wouldn't have been possible without Jon.

Definitely very very highly recommended.

A V X

Another fantastic shoot with Jon! There's something about his images that we capture together that seems to garner much attention, and I think that is that he really captures me as I am and makes the most of the (incredible) backdrops he chooses! He's a natural talent and I continue to recommend him!

Veronica Raven

I've had a great shoot with Jon today. His idea was to take a tour to London art galleries and I loved it!

It turned out that the sophisticated arty backgrounds were not the only reason- Jon is a real art connoisseur! We had a great chat about art and photography. He is very friendly, enthusiastic, polite and professional. The time flew by and Jon was kind enough to offer me a coffee and a visit to a pub within our time.

Jon was showing me the images as we were creating them and analysing straightaway. That's why I know some of them are really exceptional, especially those created in the Tate Britain. 100% recommended!

Cherxse

I had an amazing first shoot with Jon today! He proposed a shoot idea and then promptly sent me a personalised moodboard as inspiration for our shoot. The rest of the pre-shoot comms were clear and timely, setting the tone before we even met to shoot.

Jon arrived on time with the necessary equipment and we discussed his shooting style and our walking route over a coffee. This set us up nicely to have a great shoot from the onset, as I felt immediately comfortable which made everything easy for me as model. It was very clear that my comfort was a priority which I really appreciated.

I was incredibly impressed by what Jon showed me on the back of the camera from even the first few shots of the day. Jon is clearly dedicated to getting wonderful shots and to say he is skilled would be an understatement!

Thank you again for a delightful day and I look forwards to working with you again :)

Hannahfizz

I was so pleased that Jon picked me as his model for the shoot at Mannakin Hall. We kept in touch leading up to the shot, and he made sure I had all the information to correctly reach the location .

We couldn’t have wished for better weather on the day, after such a wet and stormy few days previously. We went for a walk about the site, (which is amazing) and chatted about ideas and possibilities on posing with and amongst the hundreds of Mannakins. Then we got into the shoot, went through some outfits , and suddenly the four hours was up. Jon was patient, gave helpful directions whilst I was in pose, and stopped regularly to show me back of camera images , so I could see if I needed to change something with the poses. He was professional , but managed to have nice little chats in between outfit changes , and I throughly enjoyed the exchanges.

I have no hesitation in recommending Jon to other models who want a relaxed shoot, with someone who knows how to get the best images from a particular location.

I look forward to working with Jon on another occasion if he’s up for it.

Melanie Bond (Butler)

One of the best shoots of the year so far was with Jon Taylor this month! Jon and I know each other well now and have shot together a good handful of times. Jon is easy to get on with and I always feel happy and relaxed in his company.

Jon was open to my idea of shooting at Rococo gardens for our June location shoot. It was somewhere I've personally wanted to shoot for a good couple of years! Jon visited the location prior to the shoot and seeked out some places we could shoot. I thought this was excellent planning. He also sent me photos on WhatsApp so I could plan outfits, which was very helpful.

On the day, well there was so many good location spots, we ran out of time! But the final photos we have got are excellent. I was on such a buzz after this shoot because we captured the white crown shot I had visualised. And some other strong shots with were Jon's idea. The other building and the archway worked well.

From start to finish, I had a really enjoyable time on this shoot with Jon. I would definitely go back there and shoot more. But most importantly I would highly recommend Jon to shoot with. He is such a lovely down to earth guy, and a good photographer with an creative mind. We love creating shots together that tell a story!

Thanks for a fantastic afternoon Jon, super happy with the results :)

Feraline

I LOVE working with Jon!

I can't believe it's been a year since we last shot together!

I applied for Jons casting a while back for his ongoing 'stylish erotica' project, so when our location shoot we had planned yesterday got rained off, we had the perfect back up plan ready to go. Jon booked us a gorgeous hotel room, kindly picked me up from the station and we got settled in.

Shooting with Jon is always a real pleasure. He's such a kindhearted and genuine guy you can't help but feel totally at ease around him, it's like catching up with an old friend. Always super considerate, super friendly, and has the best music recommendations! It's a joy to spend an afternoon in his company immersed in great chat and great creativity.

Jon has got such an artistic eye, brimming with ideas and imaginative energy. We managed to get some really captivating shots, Jon's utilising of angles, reflections and all sorts really made for some different and fantastic imagery. Everything on the back of the camera looked gorgeous and I can't wait to see the final results.

Jon always values his models safety and comfort above all else and it's so wonderful to be so looked after! I always leave a shoot with Jon feeling super happy that this is what I do. Such a good egg.

If you've not shot with him yet you need to, always so highly recommended by me. Thanks again Jon, til next time!😊

BeckyL0

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Jon on Monday at a bit of a 'group shoot' kinda day at the Driver Wood Airsoft in Crawley with sooo many cool shooting locations- helicopters, London Buses, taxis, woodland etc.

Jon completely trusted me with selecting outfits for the shoot and I am so glad we both decided not to do anything army related even tho the location was absolutely perfect for that kind of theme.

Straight off the bat, I found Jon really approachable and easy to talk to, and once shooting I found him an absolute delight to work with!

Jon is chatty, easy to communicate with and comfortable to pose for. I'm so surprised we hadn't worked together sooner!

The photos I've been shown are absolutely STUNNING!

I couldn't have thought of a lovelier person to meet and work with on this day, and I certainly hope to work with him again sometime in the future!

100% recommended. :)

Thank you ☺️

Elegance

Awww what an absolutely lovely day shooting with Jon

It’s be 84 years - no, sorry that’s a titanic reference… it’s been 8 years since Jon and I have shot together and wow both of us have come on so far since our last shoot.

It was so exciting to arrange this shoot as it felt like I was meeting up with an old friend with lots to catch up on. I was buzzing about it and the shoot really delivered socially and creatively!

Jon is still a very lovely human being. I absolutely loved taking to him about his life in the last 8 years and we laughed and joked about like old friends. The shoot was extremely creative and relaxed - Jon ALWAYS looks after his models to the highest possible degree - safety and respect of time and levels.

I deeply enjoyed creating art with him today and I know from seeing the back of the camera that we got some absolute belters! I can’t wait to see them edited!

It was a total pleasure to work with and spend time with the excellently witted man! Deeply funny personality and his love of art and creativity shines through

Until next time -

El xxxxx

EllaJay

Jon is not only a great photographer, he is an absolutely lovely bloke. Truly respectful guy and very easy to chat with. Pre-soot comms were amazing, he sent over a mood board and he was very careful to check my levels and was very respectful throughout.

He showed me the back of camera images throughout and they are AMAZING!!!! We bounced ideas off each other and had an absolutely amazing shoot and I really can't wait to shoot with him again.

Absolutely recommended, top bloke and brilliant photographer that really knows his stuff!!

A V X

I recently shot with Jon on his Erotica project and it was really great fun! Jon sourced a lovely hotel room for us to work in and we were able to work effectively together to achieve some really beautiful shots that have since been heavily commented on and loved! Jon makes you feel very at ease and he's a very warm and friendly character. I'd love to shoot with him again!

skycladpixie

So thrilled to get the opportunity to work with Jon again after applying to his stylish erotica casting. Even more chuffed with his faith in me even though it's not a genre I've shot in a while.

Jon was very clear about the type of images he was hoping to create & shared a moodboard with me which was really helpful, so we were on the same page when it came to the shoot itself, which Jon booked a hotel room for.

We arrived at a similar time armed with bags of props, most of which we didn't use but they're always useful to have!

The shoot itself was great & I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to do some really different types of images. To be honest it wouldn't really matter what style of shoot we were doing as we've worked together a few times now & have a really excellent working relationship.

Shoots with Jon are a genuine collaboration as I've said before. We used the images he'd shown me as a guide & ended up coming up with excellent ideas between us which is when the most fun happens! This shoot really taxed our jointly creative brains (!) to make the most of the room & the light. It was challenging but also really fun!

As ever Jon isn't afraid to try ideas, whether they're mine or his, & this is what results in the magic. I love his fearlessness in this regard as I've said before.

Again the time flew by (although this time it was in the warm & dry!) & all too quickly came to an end. Looking at the shots on the back of the camera I reckon we nailed it!

As ever Jon is completely professional & respectful whilst being a warm & friendly person who's easy to get along with. I can't recommend him highly enough - to either experienced or new models.

Thank you so much Jon! I genuinely hope we get to work together many, many more times!! :-)

skycladpixie

This was my 5th shoot with Jon & I couldn't recommend him highly enough, I absolutely LOVE working with him. He's one of the few photographers where if he asks if I want to shoot I say YES before I even know what we're doing & where - & that says a lot in itself.

We went back to an area in the Forest of Dean that we'd shot in previously, but this time we were able to properly take advantage of all it had to offer.

I think I've said this before, but one of the reasons I love working with Jon (apart from the fact that he's such a genuinely lovely person & super company) is it's a true collaboration - & when two people come together creatively that's when the magic happens & we did it again & got some cracking shots!

I'm not a model who works again & again with photographers just because they are paying - for me it has to be an opportunity for creative expression & that's the fun part. The time absolutely flew by today & there was still more we could have done. I'm chuffed to bits with the images we got today, I really am.

Don't get taken in by Jon's humble nature - his images speak for themselves & he's so good at working in the environment & playing with natural light.

Thank you again so much Jon & I'll put my thinking hat on for where we can shoot next time! I can't wait! :-)

Melanie Bond (Butler)

A very enjoyable shoot with Jon on Sunday. We had beautiful weather, and the shoot around Hidcote Gardens was an absolute pleasure.

Jon is very easy to get on with, he is a genuine, down to earth guy and also very understanding.

Hidcote was alot bigger than we expected! So the 3 hours flew by and we actually didn't get round all of it.

I like Jon's approach to shooting, it's not quantity its quality. We shoot at a relaxed pace and try ideas and look at back of camera as we go. What I find interesting shooting with Jon is how he breaks down an image. We look at composition, light, amongst other things and whether the photo captures a moment or tells a story. Being a big art buff, I love this!! I also find I pick up and learn too, which is great as photography and modelling is always an ongoing learning experience!

I've got to know Jon pretty well now, and I really enjoy the shoots. The next one is already arranged and the final images from Hidcote are great too.

Definitely recommended, roll on the next one Jon :) thanks for the shoot x

Alex Kelsey

Had an absolutely wonderful shoot today with Jon! After applying for his casting, his pre-comms were fab, I could tell straight away he was someone I could build a rapport with. We discussed the general theme we wanted to go for, which allowed me to put together some outfits and a makeup look, and once we met up in Central Bristol it was just magic from the get go! Jon has a wonderful eye for spotting areas that can create a great canvas, gave me the opportunity to look on the back of the camera to see what shots were working, and his relaxed but engaging attitude meant that we were able to shoot in multiple locations, with a variety of different styles and looks. The shoot absolutely flew by, Jon captured some great images, and I already can't wait to shoot again! Cannot recommend Jon more highly :)

Evie Kedavra

What a shoot!

Honestly it felt like we'd known each other for years over a matter of minutes and the 5 hours we spent together absolutely flew.

I'm so pleased to have reached out when I saw a casting for one of my local studios

We shot a range of sets from retro fashion through to nude and I loved each set as much as the next

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Jon to any model and he shoots such a wide variety of themes - there's something for everyone

There's also some cracking images

Completely respectful at all times and I hope our paths cross again

Thank you again Jon,

Evie

Delliekins

Had an amazing time with Jon today, he shot me and another model @katt23 in an abandoned building and let me tell you, the photos we got were PURE FIRE!

Jon was brilliant during pre comms, really friendly, polite and above all professional. I felt completely at ease throughout the shoot! He showed me the photos on the back of the camera as we went along so I was able to tweak some poses which was beyond helpful to really nail the shots I wanted. Absolutely recommend booking in with Jon, can't wait for our next one already! Thanks again!

Ellis J. Wells

The loveliest shoot! Jon is a joy to work with, great communication, very accommodating and flexible; and shows up READY to deliver. And did. Within minutes of us shooting, he'd captured the framing, lighting, mood so succinctly we got the shot and moved on to the next location. Very creative, open to ideas and going with the flow. Every challenge I set him on an idea for a location we ended up at, he successfully captured in... pffft, maybe ten minutes each time? The shoot was just one joyous photo after another, I couldn't be happier. Will absolutely be shooting with him again when I'm back in the area.

Eirwen L'amour Creed

Meet Jon for the first time today atlast, been in contact with each other for a while and covid and various other things came up, so really glad we finally made it happen.Really loved working with Jon,very respectful.Professional,and all round good mannered and i would say we got some good shots Jon is very happy to have my feedback and aim to do the best we can with all the elements availble to us with the right positioning and light etc We seemed to work really well as a team and i felt very at ease around Jon and he is easy to talk to .Comms were excellent and i feel we have so much scope for more interesting and dynamic shoots thanks Jon for a great day look forward to working with you again highly recommened.