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Carla Monaco

It was a pleasure to work with Andy a couple of weeks back in the beautiful Oban countryside. We originally had the shoot booked for 2022, Andy booked one of mine and Adrian's assisted location shoots but the weather was not kind to us. So we rebooked the shoot for this year and shooting over 2 days.

Andy took us to some wonderful locations, he was well prepared, gave great communication. Andy took my well fair in to consideration throughout the shoots and made sure I was safe and not too cold.

The images that I seen on back of camera looked fantastic and I look forward to seeing the final results :)

Thanks Andy for a great 2 days shooting, look forward to seeing you again next year.

Best

Carla

Nicole Rayner

I was VERY lucky to get another trip to wee bonnie Scotland with this incredibly skilled photographer, and all round lovely Chap! This time it was just the two of us over a couple of days and it was such an enjoyable time!!! Andy is super great to work with - his passion and enthusiasm for creating art always shines through and he is very clear in what he wants to achieve! Unlike many photographers I work with, Andy has very specific shots that he wants to achieve and so it’s not a case of constantly shooting, it’s a case of precise planning, great communication and respect for me as a model. Once we get THE shot, we stop. This allows for much more time to enjoy the surroundings / company and great food!

I say great food, as not only is Andy a very talented photographer, with a great eye for detail and fabulous compositions, he happened to make THE best pizzas ever. Mine was a piece of art really! His was too, though perhaps slightly more of a contemporary piece as it ended up on the floor :( Ooops!!! Andy also took me for THE BEST fish and chips i’ve ever had! ahahah! So you can clearly see he also really looks after the models! He always has hot tea and snacks - I was even given my own thrown (camping chair) to sit and relax on as Andy packed away his equipment.

I particularity love working with Andy as he respects and values my skills, and my input! The images are INCREDIBLE - like wow - and they carry such great memories with them ! Already looking forward to next year!!!

highly recommended by moi!!!

Nicole Rayner

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Andy recently in Scotland. It was clear from the off that Andy is very serious about his art. Communications were very prompt and professional. Andy had a very clear idea of what he wanted to capture, and expressed that in great detail to me, so I was very aware of the theme/and inspiration for the shoot, posing styles Andy liked, what clothes would be suitable to bring etc. In fact, every detail of the shoot/trip had been planned and thought about - to the point where I was warming myself in the car watching Andy make me a hot tea on the bonnet, complete with a proper mug and biscuit.

Normally for me, an outdoor shoot in the Scottish highlands is very intense and straining on the body - however this shoot was just a dream. As Andy is so clear in his vision, when it is realised, he doesn't continue to shoot, and so many of the shots we made only took a few captures. This way we achieved many more 'WOW' shots, as opposed to just shooting lots of the same.

And when I say WOW shots, I mean WOW shots!! Not only is Andy extremely organised and prepared, he also has a wonderful creative eye and attention to detail. Andy really worked for the shots as well, constantly trying different compositions and making sure all efforts had been made to get the exposure/light right. I'm really proud of the images we created together - they looked so beautiful on the back of the camera and I can't wait to see the final results.

Andy himself is very easy to get on with, full of interesting conversation and all the banter! We also had Russel along with us, a friend of Andy's who was our very capable assistant for the weekend who was also just lovey. I very much enjoyed our time together - it actually felt like a wonderful break away with good friends! We had wonderful food and drink and Andy put me up in a truly wonderful place with magnificent views and a comfy bed which I thoroughly enjoyed staying in.

I think Andy is a brilliant person and photographer and I would highly recommend working with him! Really hope I get to shoot with him again soon! :D

SamJaz

Had a wonderful shoot, in oban Scotland. Great pre comms and very relaxed fun happy shoot. Was welcoming and made sure I was comfortable.

Put me up in a lovely little bed and breakfast. Deffo recommend

Lina Luxe

I had an absolutely superb shoot with Andy.... He is an absolute pleasure to work with and I highly recommend him to any model who is lucky enough to get the opportunity to work with him also.

A perfect gentleman, Andy made me feel completely at ease the entire time I spent in Scotland.

His communication is second to none and I was never left feeling unsure of any progress with the plans for our shoot from first contact.

Andy works flawlessly with an exquisite eye for detail and his creativity flows effortlessly..... I would not hesitate in arranging future shoots with him...... LLx

Laura Parker said...

I had a thoroughly enjoyable experience working with Andy in the Scottish highlands, he is very easy company and a true professional to work with! Communications were straight forward and prompt and all travel and accommodation taken care of to high standard and with ease. I cannot wait to see the finished results as they looked amazing on the back of the camera! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to any model, if you get a chance to work with him, take it!