References for Gyokko

Miss-Blondt

Had my first shoot with Gyokko who was at his house.

I had rented a car in London, which he helped to find a gasket for, he is a super helpful person and has his heart in the right place.

He also offered me food and drink, none and while we were shooting.

He had booked me for 3 hours where we got to shoot some super beautiful pictures, he is a person who is full of oneness and fun, he has the best ideas and I love his angles, he is kind respectful and so funny.

When I had another photographer who didn't bother to answer me even though we had agreed on a shoot, Gyokko said that if the person didn't answer me before the 3 hours were over he would like to book me for 2 more hours. So we ended up shooting for 5 hours which were super fantastic and we got some super beautiful pictures out of it.

Would definitely recommend Gyokko, you feel 100% pressure in his personality and he is a nice and agreeable person, and it is always a great pleasure to shoot with him. You also feel very comfortable and relaxed.

Would love to shoot again!

Jorji

Had my first shoot with Raphael, hopefully the first of many! Every other reference on here is spot on - he is the epitome of a gentleman and will do his utmost to make sure you feel comfortable on a shoot. He welcomed my partner and made both of us feel at ease, bought us lunch and even offered to take us out for sushi after (which we couldnt do but shall definitely be doing next time). Shooting with Raphael is like shooting with a friend, he's chatty, complimentary and respectful. A very chill and relaxed shoot, with plenty of time for chatting and we still got hundreds of images!

It honestly felt like spending the day with a mate and getting some awesome images at the same time. I cannot wait to see (and share) what we got on the day!

100% recommend! Very excited for our next shoot!

AshleyAshton

Really chilled and relaxed photographer, with a great concept for shooting.

Moves around and puts 110% in to achieve a good Angle . Is fun and unusual, has his own style and works towards a goal !

Definatley not one to overlook!

Il be looking forward to seeing Gyokko again in Sicily later this year!

Ashley

Antonia Jay

Had my second shoot with Gyokko at a really nice location he had sourced.

I had just flew to London from Milan and made my way to the location , I was looking forward to making magic with gyokko again but I wasn’t feeling 100% , gyokko offered mme food and drink and got me a cappuccino, we began our shoot and it was a lot of fun, he has the best ideas and I love his angles , he’s kind respectful and so much fun

After the shoot gyokko invited me to his flat where he ordered us food took care of me with lemsip , and got me a taxi to the train station .

Always the gentleman and epic artist I love working with this dude

Jasmine Loux

I've worked with Raphael multiple times now on my London trips, and I would definitely recommend it. He is a gentleman and knows how to get amazing shots! Always feel comfortable and considered throughout, and hope to work together many more times.

Deby Petite Model

Gyokko was a wonderful man and professional before, during and afer the shooting. I was very happy because we created some funny and beautiful ideas. I felt very confortable with him in my firt trip to London as model

I looking formard to repeat some day

Deby Petite Model

Gyokko was a wonderful man and professional before, during and afer the shooting. I was very happy because we created some funny and beautiful ideas. I felt very confortable with him in my first trip to London as model

I looking forward to repeat some day

MoonChild777

Raphael is super awesome to work with!! Our communication pre shoot was smooth and I knew what kinda style he was going for but Raphael also gave me lots of freedom to pose as I'd like and to come up with ideas. Raphael was super fun to work with, he knows angles beautifully and has a really good vision!! The shoot was relaxed yet I feel we did so many great sets.

Hope to shoot with him again as he's one of the best out there!

MiaS-Miastune

Working with Raphael is always a pleasure, I can recommend him as a photographer to every model. He is so easy to work with and professional, I would definitely shoot with him again.

Thank you for our session!

Mia

Azura_2222

had a great shoot with Raph over the weekend, he was professional and creative, made me feel super comfortable and gave me tips on how to stay safe, which I thought was so lovely, such a genuine guy with a great sense of humour, was such a fun shoot, I would reccomend him 100 times over, can't wait to shoot again :)

Magdalena666

Had my first shoot with Raphael couple of days ago I and I can just say: AMAZING !!! Lovely, very welcoming and calm, creating great shoot atmosphere. Excellent photographer and so creative. He made me feel very comfortable and safe willing to try new things and poses. Such a fun shoot!! I definitely would like to shoot with Raphael again and will recommend him to any model beginners or experienced looking for a talented photographer with lovely personality 🫶🏻

TimeForWhiskey

Raphael is an excellent photographer with a warm and friendly personality. During my second photoshoot at his house, the weather was not in our favor, but Raphael's positive energy and creativity ensured that the shoot was not ruined. He had great music playing in the background, which added to the overall atmosphere of the shoot. He is a very thoughtful and enjoyable person to be around, and I highly recommend him for anyone looking for a talented photographer with a great personality.

Antonia Jay

Had a great shoot with Raphael on Tuesday.

After a long time of trying to organise a shoot together in the past then me leaving the scene of modelling and returning it was great that he replied to my casting and we got to shoot together.

Raphael had so many awesome ideas and we worked together to make some great shots.

He’s very creative and professional and also lost importantly a very kind soul and it was a pleasure working with him, he give great advise on how to pose my back without hurting myself and is very effective on getting the perfect angles, even if he does need to swap cameras all the time , he is dedicated to getting the perfect shot.

I can definitely recommend Raphael to all models of any experience!!

Thankyou for a great shoot and would love to work together again

eden escapades

FUN AND AMAZING

I would put my shoot with Gyoko as TOP 10 in my life, it was so much fun shooting with him, everything was parfait! I sang high praises about him after the shoot, definitely someone I would love shooting with again. We just vibe I think!

CREATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL

He's also really professional and made me feel comfortable working with him, what amazed me was seemingly hundreds of lenses and cameras he was working with and changed so quickly for each picture. What AMAZED me even more was the ever changing-revolving set design and backdrops he had despite the small studio space that made it look otherwise, that made it feel like a fun theatre show, almost like a dance.

It was a high energy and creative shoot, trying to chase the sunset and good lighting, with many creative ideas together that made beautiful pictures!

Katiecooper

Had a great shoot with gyokko yesterday, he had a unbeatable sense of humour and personality aswell as being a amazing photographer.

We tried out lots of new poses and he gave me clear directions, I have learnt a lot!

I can't wait to see the results and would highly recommend him to any model! 😊

Valentina_TheBlackPearl

I finally had the chance to work with Raphael, after many years exchanging messages and trying to meet up somewhere.

And well, it was better than I could have ever imagined :)

Raphael is fun, a good conversationalist and a pro to work with. He knows exactly what he wants from each set, but he's also open to experiment and try new things.

He wasn't even feeling 100% on the day of our shoot, but he made the effort and didn't cancel, and was enthusiastic and energetic throughout the day. I really appreciated that.

Needless to say I am really looking forward to see the results of our shoot and I can't wait for another chance to shoot with Raphael again.

Thanks my dear! See you soon!

TimeForWhiskey

I'm still looking for right words to describe the shoot... EPIC, LEGENDARY, F@#$KING AWESOME? You for the point! ;)

I've been waiting forever to work with Raphael. His work has a specific signature of striking colours and beautiful sexiness. Finally the day did come!

The shoot started little different than planned as I was late for an hour. However, Raphael was really patient and kind and even didn't tell me off for being not very punctual. Once I arrived, he made some tea and patiently waited while I was done with the make up. Unluckily, the day was very dark, miserable and rainy (like you would expect British summer to be). However, this factor didn't stop Raph and he started to create some beautiful pictures with some help of colourful lighting. The shoot was based on the 'cool girl vibes' with lots of experimenting. Whole creativity process was basically build on full of experimental ideas, sets building,lovely chats and shares of stories. It was so natural and fun to work with this lovely photographer - it felt like I'm seeing an old friend.

The day flied like in the blink of the eye and I think it's not fair as I had so much fun & didnt want it to end 😊

I would forever recommend this artist as the most fun and amazing person to work with.

My dear Raphael, thank you so much for such a wonderful day, all the support, your company, skills and compliments. It means a lot! Cannot wait to see final edits as the pictures were bomb! xx P.S. please take care of my "boyfriend" Andrei and don't be too harsh on him. I believe he can change 😄

Lots of love, Rosita

Anna Venice

I like this guy!

He is funny, cool person and I felt very comfortable and relaxed!

I would like to work again with u.

Anna

Aria Wild

I had my first Gyokko & my goodness.. I was absolutely wowed by the day!

Gyokko has a fantastic, creative eye. Before the shoot he shared with me his ideas & we executed them perfectly on the day. He ensured the ideas I had were all achieved making me feel very valued.

Not only is Gyokko professional, he is fun, funny & a remarkable man. As soon as we were into our first conversation, I felt at home with him. He made me feel super confident, pumped, yet relaxed & at ease.

He gave me complete privacy when changing outfits & made me feel incredibly safe.

Gyokko.. You are a star! I truly loved shooting with you & the advice & support you give me are highly appreciated & valued.

I am so excited for our next shoot with you & moving forwards on a regular basis.

Fantastic photographer & an even greater person 🙏🏽💫

Thank you!

Salma Iman Sharp

Highly recommend! Amazing shoot and amazing content, also a very kind person and made sure I was back in Birmingham on time when heading back, very professional 😊