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Paloma.setaro

Working with Simon was definitely the highlight of my swiss tour! He's really professional and kind, he looked after me and made sure I was comfortable the whole time.

His studio... what a place!! many different sets, cool corners, props, natural light, the kind of place you can get creative all day.

Simon has lots of great ideas, also open to hear mine! I had fun and felt inspired and grateful- Thank you Simon !

PoeticMinx

It was a pleasure to shoot together, there was such amazing energy and creativity floating around the whole shoot! I felt very inspired working with Simon, he had cool ideas and I appreciated his artistic direction very much. We made super photos and I’m very much looking forward to seeing the results.

I would work together again anytime!

Thank you again!

arr.ina.roawr

Working with Simon was just delightful. He is super professional and yet extremely laid back. I felt comfortable in his presence straight away.

He is very organised during the shoot, has plenty of ideas but is also very open to suggestions. His studio is amazing and has great natural light and also a lot of props and clothes (different stiles and sizes).

Simon is super considered regarding breaks, drinks, food and careful with the models needs and wants ( he also gave me a lift from and to the train station and helped me carry my luggage which was highly appreciated)

The photos at the back of the camera look amazing and I just can't wait to see the final results.

I highly recommend Simon to anyone and I'm looking forward to work with him again in the future.

denisastrakovaofficial

Honestly I dont know how many times we created together :-) but ALWAYS I enjoy it a lot! Such a special artist. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED photographer. All the best to you and your family. DS | www.denisastrakova.com

Solomia

I only have best memories shooting with Simon. He is a hard-working professional, thoughtful, respective and full of ideas.

The studio in St. Gallen has lots of interesting angles and useful trinkets, along with fantastic natural light, even on a snowy end-of-November day.

And of course Simon's photography is really bold, sharp and always on point. I am very pleased with the pictures we've created together and looking forward for more! Highly recommend

Ivory Flame

I absolutely loved working with Simon whilst on a trip to Switzerland. He was thoroughly professional, considerate, organised and helpful when planning the shoot, and ensured we had plenty of breaks, drink, food and time to chat unrushed.

Working together was very creative and rewarding. His studio is fabulous, with gorgeous light and intriguing features, and he'd prepared an inspiring range of beautiful clothing.

We worked through a range of strong ideas and concepts, exploring incredible light, varying emotions and eras. The images are absolutely stunning and it was a really productive, exciting collaboration. I would be thrilled to work with Simon again, and can recommend him highly.

Minh-Ly

I have worked with Donnerstern multiple times since my first visit to Switzerland several years ago and he's one of my favorite collaborators. Professional, creatively awake and open, and empathic, he never shies away from exploring, trying new styles/ideas and challenges.

I love that as a creative, he accepts you for your willingness and energy, more than your plastic/beauty, which I find is a rare quality.

As always, I look forward to any future session with him, and has one of my highest recommendations.