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Rebecca F

It was an absolute pleasure working with Cheeky Monkey, he is such lovely gentleman and we talked far too much. We first met and shot very briefly at a recent event so when he contacted me for a studio shoot I obviously jumped at the chance. Pre comms were perfect and the shoot was fun and relaxed with possibly far too much chatting, Mal is such a lovely genuine man and it was a pleasure getting to know him. We also remembered to focus on the shoot and I can’t wait to see some bright colourful images. I would obviously love to work with him again and I highly recommend him to other models.

amygraham

Had a fantastic shoot with Mal at his studio in Darwen. Comms before the shoot were great and from that I brought a selection of outfits that worked with our ideas.

Straight away meeting Mal I felt comfortable, he is lovely and chatty. It was a collaborative shoot where I could pose freely and then Mal would direct for certain shots. We tried different outfits and backdrops. He certainly knows his stuff, the shots look AMAZING. SO SO happy with them.

Can't recommend Mal enough he has some brilliant creative ideas! Very excited for our next shoot!! :)

Thanks,

Amy

Em Yang

This was my second shoot with Mal which was a UV Bodypaint workshop with Feral wolf productions. As always pre- communication was fantastic- he always has the most exciting ideas and he's so easy to talk to.

Our first shoot was a 1:1 at Shapeshifter Studios based around a rainbow style makeup and various fashion outfits. He was great when arranging ideas and planning and the overall shoot flowed nicely. He let me pose however I liked, giving direction where he needed for any specific shots and I really enjoyed myself!

Definitely one of my favourite shoots and I hope to shoot with him more in the future!

If you're looking for a fun, comfortable and unique shoot- Mal is your guy! :D

Shapeshifter Studios UK

Mal came to our UV lighting & Bodypaint workshop at the studio, working with Em (Yang Studios) and Ben (Feral Wolf Productions) pre-communication was great and he was prompt with payment! He arrived within a good time frame and was absolutely lovely to talk to, he was polite and enthusiastic with a great eye for fab shots!

He was respectful of the environment and worked incredibly well with our model throughout the session. We would highly recommend him to others and hope to have him back again soon!

RavenJ

Amazing second shoot! Would 100% recommend! Fun and relaxed atmosphere and good conversation :)

Rahel

This was my second time working with the wonderful Mel but the first time we shot 1-2-1.

He was again so kind to pick me up from the station and we first had a lovely brew. Mel was just beaming with creative ideas which we discussed beforehand which I just loved. We tried different things using fabrics in a very original way. From the images I saw from behind the camera they looked amazing. He is a whiz with lightning and just a really talented and passionate creative and it really shows in his work, on top he is a lovely person too and makes a pefect cup of tea :)

Thanks so much for having me Mel and looking forward to the next one :)

Lea Avery

The shoot was an amazing experience. Mal was very welcoming and easy to talk to, made me feel super comfortable and was helpful with posing when needed or if he had an idea.

Would definitely work with again, the pictures look awesome.

Very quick to respond and organised. He has great ideas for fun shoots, and happily leans in to interesting shots.

Very patience and considerate.

鄭文英 Janette | fashion model

Back in April, Mal messaged me to book me in their Darwen studio. There was excellent written communication before, during, and after. Mal was understanding when we had to reschedule our dates.

At the studio, we covered fashion, fitness, and portrait. They let me freestyle the poses, and gave directions when needed. Throughout the photoshoot we conversed about ideas and creativity which made a relaxed environment. They worked the lighting themselves. There is a costume box with materials.

As an individual, Mal is a considerate and approachable. Mal is forward thinking continuously planning their next artistic endeavour. They are organised and proactive. I look forward to seeing their images with other creatives.

Jennifer Bardsley

Shot with the lovely Mal yesterday for the first time and loved it! Precomms were great & clear- detailed description of where to go/ park and all sorts.. he is so easy to work with & chat to- nothing is too much trouble- even if you park in the wrong place & send him down to the bottom floor to get milk!

Mal really thinks of things from the models perspective from every aspect- shoot themes to more practical things such as getting home safely- genuinely lovely guy! The time shooting with him flew by, I really feel as though this first shoot we only scratched the surface on what we can achieve together & I look forward to getting to know him more, creating more & adventuring more. Highly recommended thanks Mal, until next time!

AvantArtPics

It was delightful to work and cooperate with Mal at the Provenance Place event.

Mal helped and advised me on how to organise the event as it was my first experience having an event and he is experienced in that field.

He kindly came and supported me on the event day and fortunately, we had a chance to have a 121 shoot as well.

Looking forward to working with him again soon.

100% recommended!

Many thanks

Gia_

I shot with Mal at Darwin studio recently, during my manchester tour. This was our first time working together, he picked me up from the station and was super friendly and helpful from the get go.

We arrived and he was very laidback, allowing me to sort myself out and organise my outfits. Mal's pre comms were clear and he let me know what to bring, which was bright fashion outfits mainly so we shot some vibrant fashion and lingerie looks before doing some art nude images at the end.

Mal was a delight to work with, super easygoing and great to talk to about anything and everything!

I really enjoyed the shoot and I'm sure we got some great images too, highly recommended. :)

_miss_red_92_

Mal is a wonderful person with a big heart and a very creative mind. When he asked me if I’d like to be apart of the Provenance Place Event that he and avant art pics organised I was over the moon! Mal took me and made sure I was back home safe without the hassle of public transport on a Sunday with a walking stick and suitcase, that is something i appreciate more than I possibly say to Mal, so wanted to thank him for that. Mal goes the extra mile and works tirelessly for any shoot and all the admin that goes on behind the scenes. I have the highest recommendations for Mal. ❤️

Jasper Foxx

I worked alongside Mal for the first time today at group event for models and photographers were he was on site to assist throughout the day.

I had seen Mal's name pop up quite a few times across different platforms so it was lovely to put a friendly face to the name and he was very accommodating throughout.

We only had a short space of time on the day to have a few conversations in between shoots but he left a very good first impression, thanks to his professional approach, helpful character and sincere welcoming qualities.

Having seen enough of Mal's work and his references to recommend him, I was confident we'd get on well but after meeting him in person too, I would highly recommend working with him as I'm sure you won't be disappointed and I hope to do so myself in the very near future.

Rebecca F

I shot with Cheeky Monkey for the first time at the Provenance Place Event organised by AvantArtPics. It was an absolute pleasure to meet and shoot with Mal. He was a total gentleman, very relaxed and organised to shoot with. I would love to have had more time and absolutely recommend him to other models.

Blackswann_Modelportfolio

And we met again! this time at AvantArtPics editorial shoot event.

Mal is highly respected in the business, and I felt confident and at ease throughout our session. We achieved amazing images, also I love that Mal is not afraid to guide a model when and if needed in order to achieve the best results possible.

He notices details, and is very easy to work with. Although we had just a bit of time together - I am very happy we did.

Highest recomendation possible - thank you so much indeed.

Feral Wolf Productions

I was helping to assist Mal with his shoot with Em Yang, I was on hand to work with him in regards to setting up the lights and SFX and make sure he was happy with the final shot.

I found Mal great to work with, he was professional, had a very clear vision, worked great with Em Yang while directing her, and making sure she was comfortable during the shoot and most of all, was a very funny guy.

I am already organising to work with him on another shoot in the near future and cannot stress how fun it is to work with him.

Feral Wolf Productions

Such a great photographer, quality vision and great direction with the model Em Yang, respectful and polite.

He showed up on time, was very warm and social, took his time to get the right shots and kept checking in with the model throughout the shoot.

Worked with him to set up the lighting to his requirements and really understood what he was doing throughout the day.

XCrossnia

A really amazing shoot with Mal! He's amazing with his pre-shoot comm, has arrive in time and easy to get in contact with the day of the shoot. I also appreciate how he guides me with the posing as I can't see what's behind the camera.

A genuine fantastic person overalls, and would gladly recommend to other models as he's very considerate with the model's feelings and privacy. Can't wait to see the stunning results he comes out with. Hope to work with him again!

Lucille La Rose

Mal was very welcoming and professional, the studio had great space and backdrops suited to my style. Mal offered me a brew and We chatted about ideas and outfits beforehand. The shoot was very pleasant and enjoyable and Mal was professional throughout.

RavenJ

Had a great shoot! Communication was easy and the shoot was relaxed, professional and fun! Would 100% recommend this amazing tog and great studio he works with in Darwen!