References for Jonathan Macauley

Helen Diaz

I worked with Jonathan for the first time at my little studio "Heavenly Bodies studio" the other day and had such a blast! I'm always nervous (even after all of these years) of working with a photographer for the first time- especially as Jonathan had been so kind to drive all the way from Kettering!! I knew I had to make it a memorable shoot! :)

However I needn't have been nervous as from first communications on organising the shoot we found ourselves with so much in common, so much to talk about and debate about, especially from the "covid era".

It was so incredibly refreshing to find a likeminded, independent and free spirit (I'm always in awe of meeting anyone like Jonathan!) Jonathan is a wonderfully endearing, eccentric character- the male version of myself in many ways!

His photography is beautiful and he takes great care in setting up the lighting, angle and model. He shoots for quality, rather than quantity which I really appreciated. He was also kind to bring his own photography lighting and accessories which were great fun to use and very effective!

The weather was so beautiful on the day that we even managed a few outdoor photographs in my little garden under the palm tree.

It was all in all such a wonderful shoot which I wish lasted all day! Johnathan is great company, professional, respectful and a thoroughly interesting gent.

Definitely keep in touch! Highly recommended to all models and creatives. Thankyou for a memorable day and a new friendship. Helen x

Laurensafreak

Where do I start...

Jonathan came along to my studio day, he brought some reference images and had messaged me before the shoot to check if I was happy with his idea.

We instantly got on like a house on fire! Jonathan is such a kind, funny and genuinely down to earth person!

We couldve easily have shot and talked for hours!

The images we got were amazing and I would definitely like to work with him again! I'd would recommend him to anyone!

(Sorry for the delay Jonathan! Life has been hectic)

Amie Boulton

Different day, different place, different shoot, same amount of fun he bought!

Jonathon is a character to say the least, never a dull moment when working with him. He joined myself and Chris Conway again fro a portfolio builder events at Map studios and i think he got more shots of me laughing than actually posing. Great guy to work with, nuts...but in a good way and 100% recommended by me. Hopefully there will be more occasions, Looking forward to seeing the results from the day. highly recommended by me

Thank you for joining us again :-)

Amie Boulton

On Sunday myself and Chris Conway had the pleasure of meeting and working with Jonathan on an event we were running at The natural light spaces.

Jonathon booked just a couple days before the event and i was delighted he did. His pre comms were fantastic and he was a joy to have there. He is a very down to earth guy with the perfect amount of banter, funny and easy to get on with and a joy to model for. He worked well amongst the group and im pleased he decided to book a spot

I would happily work with Jonathon at any point again in the future and recommend him 100%.

Thankyou for joining us and helping make the day enjoyable and productive :-)

shoy said...

Amazing guy to work with, skilful creative and a nice genuine guy. Great team, amazing opportunity I was lucky to get and I loved every minute of it. Wishing you all the best and thank you.

The Barn Studios

Fantastic to have Jonathan and his creative team come and shoot at The Barn. Always lovely to have such creative and talented people around! Fantastic!

ChrissyX

Well what can I say about this guy!! He is a super awesome photographer (watch his head grow ;-) ). We had a very long day at the studio playing with UV goodies, Jonathan is easy to get on with and made me laugh a lot, when it came to the shoot he knows his techniques and lighting and we created some fab images.

He also made the Tea what more could one need from a photographer!!

I hope to work with you again in the future my dear!

Love Chrissy Xxx

p.s sorry this ref is late I thought I had done it already so rude of me :-p Xxx

pippin said...

Had a great shoot with Jonathan, very very cold! Photos were amazing

He did very well with the cold and put up with our moaning all night!

Hope to do another shoot with him and fingers crossed it will be warmer!

Elsbeth Joy MUA said...

Had a 8 hour shoot with Jonathan on Friday. He's a very friendly, very funny, wacky photographer! We didn't have a plan of what we wanted to do, but Jonathan bought lots of inspiration, clothes, props, snacks ;) and loads of ideas. I had a lot of fun on the shoot, Jonathan was very open to everyone else's ideas and feedback and sells himself alot shorter than what he is! Fantastic photographer and I recommend him 100%! Work with Jonathan if you want some awesome images, and a great time creating them.

Emma Fay said...

There is no stopping this guy - no really - no amount of wind or rain can hold him back! Top shoot, fab photographer who can do wonders in minutes and any condition! Beautiful photo's, so pleased and insanely efficient! Amazing, Thank you Jonathan!

Amber Tutton

Jonathan is a brilliant character, He is the most ''sane'' person i've ever met ;) and you'll have a great shoot with him, he brings lots of props to a shoot, and well he has his own style! which is awesome, get working with him..

Pea's & toast!!! :)

Mossy said...

Not for the faint hearted or posh totty. You will probably be made to do things totally outrageous, be dressed in wacky clothes, eat radioactive sweets, suck on strange things, hop around on a stick that you can't control, and be made to endure very rude pictures of male and female wobbly/furry bits ;-P.

Communications are gobbledigook, incoherent and jibberish. He walks and talks funny and even shakes like a fish, and there's a very good chance that any Models with a nervous disposition will go home doing the same thing.

BUT, despite all the above, Jonathan is a fantastic photographer with a wicked sense of humour full of wicked ideas.

Would definitely recommend him and never tire of working with him. Oh, and ab fab images too ;-P