References for Gyokko

Lucy Artmodel

Raphael was a dream to work with. Extremely kind, highly professional, creative & artistic... he ticks all the boxes in my eyes. He was also very helpful in helping me find a place to stay in London with a great host, which was highly appreciated. I know we got some fabulous shots together and look forward to seeing the results.

100% recommend him to others!

Apologies for the late reference and all thanks for a great experience in London.

Rachel Rose

Sorry for the late reference!

Raphael and I shot together the other weekend after arranging a shoot earlier that same week.

Raphael was so professional, he met me at the tube station and even made sure I got back ok for my train.

Although it’s only been a week and a half since we last shot I CANNOT wait to shoot again. The images are amazing. So happy. Thank you Raphael x

Adriana_Mansfield

I had my second shoot with Raphael and has been a pleasure

He is such a creative and talented man. His creativity just flows so easily and I loved every idea he came up with.

We tried a great variety of styles/looks with very cool results! Every shot I have seen It’s fantastic

His communications were spot on - clear and simple! He made the planning of the shoot so easy.

He is a professional during the shoot, relaxed, friendly and ensures you're happy and comfortable throughout. But he also makes the shoot so fun and enjoyable! We talked a lot during the shoots and we discovered a lot of passions in common

I can highly recommend shooting with Raphael

Amii7

Raphael was an absolute pleasure to work with. Made me feel very at home and welcome. He worked in a very professional manner- we captured some amazing location and home shots. He also was very helpful with directing and just general advice from being in the industry longer than me :)

definitely will be working with Raphael again.

Gingerrox

I had a fabulous time shooting with raphael,so down to earth,easy to talk and chill!i stayed with him as well and he was totally respectfull and professional,i wish i wouldve stayed longuer !totally recommanded and cant wait to be back again:)

Alicia Black

Had a fabulous shoot with Raphael today, he is very welcoming and laid back. We had some tea and a long chat. He is very friendly and a warming person to know. The time went quite quick for the shoot. Using the top floors of his apartment overlooking london was lovely with the use of a lot of natural light. I really admire his work its elegant, sensual and tells a story. I cannot wait for the images they are beautiful and raphael is great at grabbing amazing shots effortlessly. I really look forward to working with him again. To other models, do spend some time to travel to him its all worth shooting with him :)

Regards, Alicia

Cainivorous

Raphael is not only talented and good at communication while shooting, but he's so considerate, chill, and fun to talk to! I had an issue with my coach from Nottingham and had to get a later coach, but he was very understanding and made me feel at ease about it all. Additionally, I learned a lot from Raphael about the creatives scene and staying safe, which I found invaluable as a new model. Would definitely recommend him!

Alexnewcal

Was my first shoot via PPL and I was very lucky that it happened with Raphael!

He is very professional but in the same time super amical and give a nice friendly chilled mood.

We did some very good shoots and hope to have the pleasure to work with you again soon!😁

Xx

Rose Magdalene Child

Finally got to shoot with the awesome Raphael :D

We'd been in contact for years and somehow just never seemed to make it happen. Until last month. Raphael had always been super friendly and kind in messages to me in regards to personal matters I'd mentioned on social media so I knew he was a genuinely lovely person.

We arranged the shoot at his flat in London which is a great space, loads of natural light. It is perfect for really candid natural shots by the window using the whole space, sofa and then the bedroom really worked too for some casual/sensual type images rolling about in the sheets. The images are awesome, I can't wait to see the final edits.

Raphael was exactly how I'd imagined him to be, so kind, very friendly, welcoming and hospitable. I 100% recommend him to other models

Thank you!

Tillie

Grecia De la Paz

Working together couple of times and it keeps getting better and better, Rapha is so cool and makes you feel so comfortable that is truly notable by the time you see how did the shoot went! Love every photo that we create. Very talented!!!

Lyra Rose

Raphael was absolutely amazing to work with. Not only did I have the most fun on a shoot I've ever had but he also took some incredible photos. I'd also like to think I've made a new friend out of it. He had so much energy and creativity. He was very happy to indulge my ideas and he also gave really good directions. He was very welcoming and makes you feel extremely relaxed, I would 100% reccomend him.

Elouise Scarlett

Me and my best friend had orangised a shoot with Raph for when we came up to London.

We didn't have much time to shoot due to us having plans, but we absolutely loved every minute and I am so pleased with the images we both got back in the short time we had together.

He is so easy to get a long with, and his professionalism put me at so much ease when shooting. My friend that was with us had done one shoot before, so was very new to modelling, and he gave great direction and make her feel confident in her posing.

Couldn't recommend him enough and can't wait or our next shoot!

Gabriella .

3rd shoot... just Class.. Highy recommended !!! Looking forward to next shoot!

Miü kitty

l was really lucky to get an opportunity to have shooting with him!

He is really talented creater and really sweet photographer :)

He always takes care of models and help us!!

such a kind person♡

Thanks a lot!!

Minh-Ly

I had a second shoot with Raphael and I can honestly say that he is one my favorite collaborators to work with.

A delightful and positive personality, always respectful and easy to get along, time with him always seem to fly by.

I already miss working with him and can't wait to be back in London.

As always, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Chloe Rose1

Hello Raphael!

It was my first time coming to visit London and you made me feel right at home!

We got along really well during my stay and working with you was easy going.

The communication was great and while working with Raphael you can't help but laugh:-D

Both professional and hilerious,he is a joy to be around and shoot with!

I would be happy to work with u again.

Thank you Raphael!

Best Regards

Chloe Rose

Amo

Shot with Raphael for a second time, and again it was an absolute pleasure. We had so much fun working together and the images look so dreamy, I cannot wait to see the final pieces! Raphael does a fantastic job when it comes to capturing images which portray a beautiful intimacy beteeen the model and camera. He knows exactly what to do with the camera in order to achieve the images needed and also works with different lenses and angles so that photoshoot results in a wide variety of images which tell their own story and cater different moods.

Not only is Raphael a great photographer but he is also a very kind and respectful person. Easy to talk to and he’ll make you feel right at home. Looking forward to our next shoots!

PoeticMinx

I could not recommend Raphael enough. He’s everything one would be looking for in a photographer: kind, respectful, understanding and talented!

Raphael hosted me on two occasions when I was in London and the experience was always lovely. I felt very relaxed and at ease with him. Shooting with him is the same. His positive and at the same time rational attitude is encouraging.

I love the photos he took of me and it will always be a pleasure to meet again!

Gabriella .

Had my second shoot with Rapheal today at his studio home.

He is always a pleasure to work with, he has a fabulously confident way with the camera, shooting all angles beautifully and constantly moving, setting the scenes for some epic looking images indeed!

Can't wait to see pictures!

Recomended

G x

NicoleAndrea

I shot with Raphael few days ago and I definitely recommend him, I LOVE our pictures and I'm looking forward to see them and he's also a very nice person, carefully , nice and funny. It seemed to have fun and not to work ♥