References for Cheeky Monkey1

denisastrakovaofficial

Highly recommended photographer. Extremely talented, communicative, serious, reliable, kind and respectful artist. His portfolio is just amazing. I really hope we will have another opportunity to create together. All the best. Denisa | www.denisastrakova.com

AvantArtPics

I was lucky enough to have an opportunity to work with Mal again in another creative shoot in his studio and create a bunch of fabulous photos.

As always, pre-communication was excellent, and we were well-prepared before the shoot.

I enjoy working with Mal because his ideas are always great, challenging and unique.

I am looking forward to our next shoot and highly recommend him to any model or photographer who wants to create different images.

Many thanks

Shenice Kathleen

My 2nd shoot with Mal!! A beautifuly organised shoot which required minimal effort from me due to Mal being so well prepared by supplying the outfit, the ideas etc, all I needed to do was pose!!!

Mal has a very comforting and reassuring vibe, ensuring your safety and dignity is maintained and also just flat out being a genuine caring person, offering me plenty of moments to stop and have a drink, if I was warm enough, and offering to make me a brew!!!

I genuinely enjoyed myself and it was such a pleasure to be able to model for Mal !! Thank you so much for everything!!

Scarlot Rose

I had a lovely shoot with Mal recently at his studio in Warrington. Pre-shoot coms were great, and he was incredibly kind when I had some concerns about arrival time due to a medical appointment. Thankfully it was all good and we had plenty of time before the shoot started to chat over a cup of tea.

Mal keeps his studio WARM! What was an absolute delight and made everything much easier as the weather turns! He was full of ideas, with a studio full of props, outfits and makeup!

I loved working with him and the images are great! I highly recommend him and hope to create more together in future!

louise2

Had another fantastic opportunity to work with mal again at his lovely studio,

Pre coms are always fantastic, his ideas are just amazing.

What can I say a very professional photographer, very down to earth gentlemen, easy to talk to and makes the conversation flow by.

The studio is an amazing place to shoot from.

I would recommended him to all models and look forward to working with him again.

Alejandra Zapata

I had the pleasure to work with you yesterday and I cannot thank you enough for how mindful, compassionate and understanding you are. As a neurodiverse international model, I felt very supported. Thank you so much for getting me a coffee and getting to know me before starting our shoot. It made me feel at ease and it gave me the time to admire your beautiful studio, monkey sanctuary, beautifully decorated, thank you for making sure the studio was warm before I arrived!

Henrina Mercedes

I recently had a photoshoot with Mal and it was an absolute blast! He greeted me with a lovely cup of coffee on arrival. The studio is well-equipped with all the necessary gear. Despite the crazy traffic making me late, he was incredibly understanding and didn’t rush me at all!

He was not only professional but also incredibly courteous, making the whole experience comfortable and fun. From start to finish, he nailed every shot and made me feel at ease. If you’re looking for a photographer who knows their stuff and keeps the vibes relaxed, look no further. Highly recommend! 📸✨

Gwendoline Ginoux

This was my 4th shoot with Mal and the 3rd at his studio Monkey Sanctuary.

As always, it’s so much fun to work with Mal. I’ve never met someone with as much creativity as him. It’s amazing all the ideas he can come with and it seems unlimited.

Mal is a very patient and chill person, always starting the shoot with a coffee and a catch up.

He knows what he wants and he organized his ideas for the shoot. Everytime we shoot together, it seems like a new exciting thing to do is coming up.

I really can’t wait to see what we will do next, I’m quite looking forward to it each time now.

I highly recommend Mal to everyone, he’s such a great person to work with. Thank you!

Martha Okogbe

Omgg I did a shoot with cheek monkey today and I loved it. The studio was very cozy, allowed me blast music which was very lovely, he was very professional and patient, I really enjoyed my shoot today and I can’t wait to be back there, did an amazing shoot and I got to shoot with other outfits too. I just loved every bit. Hope to see you soon cheeky 😍😍

louise2

Had my first shoot today with mal at his studio, pre coms were fantastic, great ideas.

Mal is a very professional photographer and very down to earth. Conversation flowed well, he is a true gentleman.

Had a great shoot i would recommend him to all.

Thanks again for a fantastic day.

Naked-Soul

I had the pleasure of working with Cheeky Monkey1 at his Monkey Sanctuary studio in Warrington during my UK tour, and it was an incredible experience. From the moment we connected, everything was organized and professional, with excellent communication before the shoot. His studio is fantastic, and he created a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere throughout the session.

Cheeky Monkey1 is a true professional, with a great eye for detail and creativity. He not only captures beautiful images but also ensures that the model is well looked after, offering clear direction while encouraging collaboration. His lighting expertise and vision really brought out the best in every shot.

It was a joy working with such a talented and kind person. I’m already looking forward to the next time we shoot together. Highly recommended !

Kanokwan Prai

Had our first shoot together with Mal and it was great funn!! Mal was very easy and fun to work with and is so friendly, very kind and respectful, respect to the model and respect with time. It was fun and joyed working together.

Thank you so much for making my day and a fun work in the afternoon, Hope we get the chance to work together again soon.

Thank you

Kanok

AvantArtPics

As I expected had another great and creative shoot with Mal at the Monkey Sanctuary Studio in Warrington.

I've been always pleased with the result and we have created many nice and different photos so far!

His pre-communication is fantastic and he's very organised.

Looking forward to our next shoot and highly recommend him to any models or studios.

Many thanks

Lylaloco

I've had the pleasure of working with Mal in his studio. It's been a while since I've had a shoot and I couldn't have asked for a better photographer to help me get back into the swing of things. He encourages the model to be creative even with his ideas and I hope to work together with him on some of my own concepts because of this freedom. He made feel me feel welcome and comfortable and gave me plenty of time to find my rhythm after a long train journey and a long time out of practice! I also love the images we got and excited to share.

100% would recommend.

Talli Lyndsey

After over a decade of modelling , I dont remember the last time a photographer has ever been so considerate of my wellbeing and made me feel soooo appreciated on set!

Pre communication was stellar and from arriving at the train station, to being on set Mal did all they could to make things go as smoothly as possible.

His studio- The Monkey Sanctuary - is an immaculate space and very well considered.

With a strong eye for lighting and composition, as well as a fun and polite nature, Mal is a pleasure to work with

I cannot recommend him and his studio highly enough.

I would glady work together again & appreciate our shoot greatly !

5 Stars!

Thank you again! X

Gwendoline Ginoux

This was shoot number 3 with Mal today!

Mal is such a great photographer to work with. We have done Lara Croft, lingerie and one of my crazy idea. Mal is always enthusiastic and open to welcome ideas, especially the weird ones.

I’m always impressed with all the ideas he can come up with. He’s a very creative person and has endless imagination.

Plus the new studio is great and warm with a big changing room which make it very comfy.

Time flies very fast with Mal.

Thank you again for today! Looking forward to our next shoot!

Lola Sweet Poisonpie

Had the pleasure of working with Mal again and what another great shot.

Mal is always filled with great ideas and his studio and lighting are always exceptional.

Already looking forward to working with this great photographer again.

Would highly recommend working with him if you get the chance

MiaBeth

I had my 2nd shoot with Mal at his studio in Warrington, pre comms are top notch and he is always at the station on time to meet me, ready to shoot. It's a very laid back environment, easy to chat and discuss ideas for the shoot over a coffee. Mal is a very down to earth guy, easy to work with and always a pleasure. We got some great shots, both having our own input in the creative process and the lighting, ha!

Highly reccomend and can't wait to work with again (:

Deadly Innocence

I had my first shoot with CheekyMonkey when I was travelling down south.

The precomms were excellent and I was aware of what looks were wanted to allow me to pack concise for traveling.

Cheekymoneky offered me transport to the studio which was great, upon meeting we immediately got on and had lots tot chat about.

He brings his creative flair and allows contributions to flow.

During the shoot we got some amazing images and we had such fun it flew by

We discussed future shoots and I'd happily look forward to working with him again

If you get the chance to work with Cherkymonkey I would highly recommend you do

DI

AvantArtPics

I had the privilege to work with Mal again at the Monkey Sanctuary Studio in Warrington.

This time, Mal organised a shoot with 2 models and 2 photographers. I worked as a model with Mal and John and also as a MUA with Olga Solo.

As always, pre-communications were excellent, and as the location and theme changed in the last minutes, we managed to sort out the new theme shortly.

It was a very creative and fun shoot, and I really enjoyed working with all of them.

If you would have a chance to work with Mal, you can be sure you will take a bunch of unique and creative photos.

Looking forward to our next project and highly recommend him to work with any models or studios.

Many thanks