References for Léon (Hank) Russo

Angie1 (Angelica)

Such a wonderful first shoot at my home with Léon today!

A total gentleman, professional and a talented photographer.

Very knowledgeable regarding set ups, angles and lighting.

We shot to fine art nude and the images are stunning.

I highly recommend to any model and I am really looking forward to working with him again.

Angie 🪽💫🪽

Kira Coleman

hank is always an absolute pleasure to work with. very respectful, always makes me feel safe and has amazing style. 10/10 would recommend. genuine pro

Baldbraveandbeautiful

2nd shoot alongside 'Léon', and it was another great one, being a Christmas group shoot! Time flew by and I had a blast, however he remained professional throughout, carrying the show! Thoroughly recommend!

Baldbraveandbeautiful

Although Leon is a photographer, he booked me for a Halloween group shoot to duo shoot alongside him as model. There was also an MUA organised for the shoot. Pre shoot comms was great. He offered to pick me up and drop me off home, and whilst this isn't something I'd normally do with an unknown person to me, there were no concerns and he put me at ease throughout. The shoot was amazing, everyone was professional and I had a blast! Would recommend!

Amaris-NE

I've shot with Hank a few times and he is always very creative, professional and makes me feel at ease. He has a great eye for detail and I really enjoy his style of photography. I would highly recommend working with him!

Talli Lyndsey

I have worked with Leon on a number of shoots, each one more enjoyable than the last ! This time I was invited to model for a teaching workshop that they were running at studio F2.8 in Darlington and of course I jumped at the chance!

Communication was great - as ever- and at the studio made a point of introducing me to the group and having a few moments for us all to chat and bond ! The group were also lovely and enthusiastic and really listened and respected Leon, further proving what a great photographer and teacher he is .

Always respectful, thoughtful and considerate , I cannot speak highly enough of this artist and look forward to our next creative endeavour !

Nachtzehren

Leon has a high standard of pre-communications, and most of what was executed on the shoot was thoroughly discussed prior to the shoot. He was open to suggestions related to the execution of the idea and surrounding themes on the shoot itself. He knew how to direct me and the other model to get the desired image, while using our experience and skill as models to then put it forward and express. He is easy to communicate with, and always has more ideas - be it for the shoot itself, or others. Recommended to new and experienced models alike.

Yasin

Had a fantastic shoot with this gentleman, easy going, creative, very professional, very talented, great sense of humour, I could go on and on.....

We formed an instant rapport and I would love to work with him again.

I highly recommend Leon 100 %

Thanks so much Leon x

Bobbi Castle

It was my first time working with Leon. He booked onto my studio day at f2.8 Darlington. He showed up on time and ready to shoot. It was really refreshing to me how many ideas Leon had for us to shoot. I loved all the concepts he put to me. He really is a great photographer and knows how to direct a model whilst still letting you put your own stamp on it. I cant wait to have the opportunity to work with him again.

JoannaFay1

I worked with Leon during my studio day at F2.8. He was very friendly, chatty and respectful. He had lots of quirky ideas!

Would love to work with Leon again and I would highly recommend!

Fay.

Helen kate Robson

Had my first shoot with Leon recently at studio F2.8 and had a fantastic time. A great professional shoot but very laid back and fun made me feel comfortable in a new studio. Had great direction for the ideas he had but also let us create the ideas we had and produce amazing images.

All round a great photographer and lovely guy can’t wait to work with him again!

Would highly recommend Leon.

AltMousey

Had two shoots with Leon. Helped me try some new stuff, made me feel really comfortable, explain everything so well. Would highly recommend him. Amazing to work with.

Victoria Dee

Worked will Leon for the first time yesterday at Studio F2.8 and have got to say what a lovely guy he is and what a great studio it is!

Really professional but fun and bubbly at the same time. He makes you feel totally comfortable through out the shoot.

Highly recommend any model to work with me on if you get the chance.

AdamRhysBradley - Photography

Worked with Leon for the first time last night and what an amazing guy he is! His photography skills is amazing, made us feel very welcome, spoke about the ideas he had in mind, let us do our own ideas aswell, would definitely recommend Leon! Was an absolute pleasure!

Kieran01

Took part in my first shoot with Leon at studio F2.8 and I loved every secon, hes a nice, laid back funny guy and makes you feel so comfortable when working with him. He had so amazing ideas and even took what me and the other models suggested on board and helped us create or own ideas. I would definitely recommend him to anyone!

MimiWinter

I had the pleasure of working with Leon on a studio night I posed at alongside Talli Lyndsey and Kris Canavan.

He is a very kind, cheerful and fun to be around professional. I had a great time which resulted in equally great images. Thank you and I hope we can work together again sometime. Highly recommended.

Talli Lyndsey

Leon attended Mine, Kris Canavan and Mimi Winter's studio evening at Studio F2.8 in Darlington.

I have worked with Leon on many occasions now and allways have a great time modelling for him.

There is nothing else I can say that I haven't allready said in my previous references. So I can only compliment him greatly on the quality of his work and the quality of his personality. Gives great direction and knows what they want from an image as well as how to have a lot of fun while producing it.

Thank you very much leon!

Highly recommended!

Kris Canavan

I had the pleasure of working with Leon again at a group shoot held at Studio f2.8 alongside Talli Lyndsey & Mimi Winter.

Leon is an inspiration, with boundless energy who never fails to dazzle with creative flair & enthusiasm for the surreal, quirky, unusual & humerous photograph - there is a real hunger to explore & challenge accepted notions of beauty.

I look forward to every shoot with Leon, not just because I know we will walk way with great images, but also because they have a knack for putting models at ease with their quick wit & warm personality.

Here's to the next shoot!

Talli Lyndsey

Today I had the pleasure of working with Leon again at Darlington's fabulous Studio F2.8. Leon approached me at short notice after a cancellation from the model he had originally booked.

I have worked with Leon on a few occasions now and each time is just as fun and creative as the last. Even with the added pressure of little time to prepare, he still had props and ideas to hand that he knew would be suitable for me!

Our 2 hour shoot flew by and we achieved far more than I anticipated. Leon always gives clear direction and brings great energy and laughs to any project.

So if you are seeking a photographer that is not only skilled, but a truly unique thinking then look no further!

Highly recommended.

Talli Lyndsey x

Kris Canavan

I had the pleasure of working with Leon again at a group shoot held at Studiof2.8 alongside Talli Lyndsey & Katy B & while the theme for the evening was fetish, Leon's friendliness & charm helped to ensure that everyone was at ease.

Leon is a TOG with boundless enthusiasm & has a creative drive to match, constantly looking to push himself & the models they work with to capture an image more unique, provocative & challenging than the last one they took, while still being nothing but respectful & gentlemanly towards us models.

I am thankful that I had the opportunity to work with Leon again & I would wholeheartedly recommend this delightful TOG to anyone looking for a fun filled, creatively considered & inspired shoot.