References for Machaonic

Maikol

I had the honour to shoot back with @machaonic. The session was completely different from all we created previously, and his work and personality made me transmit all I am into the camera.

We had a great time creating some classic and artistic poses, and, on top of it, some more seductive ones. He was (an is), as always, highly professional, passionate and very talented photographer, but also a great person to chat and share the freelance with.

He invited me to his house and I really like it, as it was all the traditional models like me are looking for: creativity, home-made art and photography, and a very cosy mood.

I certainly will work back with him very soon.

Thank you ever so much @machaonic for all you are and all you do!!

Maikol

I had another opportunity to be part of Nick’s models. This time on a “quick duo” with Ryo in Brighton. The place we took the shoot at was amazing, but the model even better! He is knowledgeable, experienced and very professional with his job as a model and a very special lad to be with!! Nick made me feel comfortable from the beginning, and Ryo just adjusted to me, even though I am quite smaller than him hahaha!! I would love to create more over and over again with both of them as soon as I get the chance for it! Thank you very much for all your taught and really looking forward to seeing you both very soon!! Maikol 😊

LukeTheThird

After arranging a shoot with Nick, we met up on the day of the shoot for a coffee and then went to the location. We had a look round for where we wanted to shoot then got too it. Nick was fantastic at giving me directions and pointers, that not only allowed us to create great images but will also allow me to do the same in any future shoots. I felt totally comfortable around Nick while shooting, he was professional and polite at all times. I look forward to the opportunity to work with him again.

Maikol

NICK: PROFESSIONALISM IN ALL SENSE. I had the huge pleasure to get a session with Nick last Tuesday the 8th of June. And I must say that it was BRILLIANT experience. Before shooting, I had a very quick and clear response from him, and, despite of my sometimes late reply due to my current job position, he perfectly adapted to it. On the session day, I've connected wirth him! I love his hard work to get all set up for the day, and his huge effort to take me to the right place where we worked on. I've not only enjoyed it, but also learned a lot about artistic and classical poses. He also have shown his excellence not only as a photographer, but also as a person. I would definately love to create more works with him! Finally, but not least, if you are looking for uniqueness and classic style, Nick is the answer!! Looking forward to meeting Nick again soon, @maikol.

Angel dust

It was a very good time out with nick , had natural lighting would highly recommend him to anyone , always looking to the next shoot . Plus he is very nice and polite

Bobby Scoynes

I had a lovely shoot today with Nick. He made me feel very comfortable during the shoot and we worked together to get some great shots. He is absolutely lovely and had some great stories and I felt really valued as a model. I am looking forward to hopefully working together with Nick for future shoots as I really enjoyed the shoot and I would definitely recommend to others!

Helen Diaz

I worked with the lovely Nick recently at the SENSATIONAL Thurston Lodge in Bury St Edmunds during a very successful long studio weekend. Nick had very kindly got in touch and booked half a days session and booked me alongside the gorgeous "Benjamin Woodier".

It was my first time working with Nick and Ben and I was a little nervous but from first meeting them both, we had such a FUN and creative shoot, full of laughter, great conversation and terrible humour! Nick is an absolute hoot to work with- so full of character and life, I loved his company and hearing about his musical talents as an Organist! Nick usually photographs men so I felt very honoured to be involved together on this shoot!

We had such a lovely shoot exploring the rooms of the stunning period home and working from Old Hollywood Fashion and Glamour to Art Nude, on a series of Solo and Duos with Ben. Nicks lighting and direction was wonderful and I enjoyed the different lighting set ups.

We had such a great time and to be honest I could have worked with them both all day! Thankyou for being such wonderful company and I really hope we work together again in the future. I look forward to seeing the beautiful results!

Highly recommended to all creatives, Helen x

Lifemodel.tom

Nick was great at putting me at ease and making the shoot a very pleasant experience. Highly recommended

M Smit

It was a pleasure communicating and working with Nick on our shoot. Despite a series of unfortunate circumstances including bad weather and no heating in the studio, he managed to make the experience more than worthwhile. He is very professional and friendly, and I look forward to working with him again in the near future.

Freya Model

I worked with Machaonic at Wolfe Cottage Studio. He was respectful and great to work with. Would recommend.

Ryan Parker

I met Nick on a world war 1 photo shoot. What can I say Nick is a very top friendly man. From helping me get into costume with technicality of 100 year old costume. Nick defiantly had ideas for shoot, that was outside the box, a friendly guy and easy to work with! Hopefully I can do more historic shoots with Nick

Slightly Inked

Great photographer and very professional. Wonderful personality with a lot of talent. Great at giving direction when needed and all round amazing to work with. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a quality photographer. A real joy to work with.

Rio98

Wonderful man all round! Really helped my career along in the right direction and I enjoy his company as well as professional skills! The images he took of me were very nice, and shot with consideration and care. Having contacted me a little while ago, we've built up quite a rapport since then and he treats his models well. He is prompt, well spoken, creative and also has great communication.

Look forward to working with him again soon!

Paul Hyde

This was a shoot I very much enjoyed, Nick was friendly, professional and made me feel at ease very quickly. The location Nick had found was superb and I could intermediately see lots of great photo opportunities.

Nick came armed with a whole range of Gothic clothes and accessories, so much so that we might have to do another shoot to use them all! That combined with the great location really set the scene for some great shots.

His communication pre-shoot was excellent too with every detail covered.

I had some great conversations with Nick and very much look forward to working with him again soon.

Sam Rawlins

Had my first shoot with Nick yesterday and had a lovely day. The communication before the shoot was excellent, the location of the shoot (Thurston Lodge) was beautiful, and the work created is something I will very much look forward to seeing. The day was a group shoot, and Nick made us all feel extremely comfortable. Nick knew what he wanted to do, and gave clear instructions, which allowed for us all to have an enjoyable shoot. I highly recommend working with Nick, and are already in the process arranging our next shoot!

Dylan Tudor

A second shoot with Nick, again at the beautiful Thurston Lodge. And as before Nick came packed with ideas and inspiration, but also openness and inquiry. With two or three different themes and three or four different models, he handled matters in a calm, relaxed and always super-courteous manner; he's a delight to work with. Recommended.

Benjamin Woodier

I’ve has several very successful shoots with Nick! Most recently a group shoot today at Thurston Lodge.

As always, Nick turned up on time and we started promptly. It’s always a pleasure to shoot with Nick. He’s very thoughtful and extremely polite. I would highly recommend Nick to anyone. He has an eye for beauty which, thus far, is unrivalled :)

Rob452

Had an outdoor shoot with Machaonic and got some great images. Very fun and comfortable to work with. Looking forward to another shoot in future!

Maretta Vergette

Last week I had a Viking themed shoot with Machaonic and Yngve.

Despite the weather being awful, the three of us managed to make the most out of our shoot and had an enjoyable couple of hours!

Machaonic is a very easy going chap, he listens well and is always willing to offer ideas if requested. He is also a gentleman and respects the models he works with.

I would definitely recommend him.

Tom James Official

First shoot with nick today and I couldn't be happier! Proper gentleman, we had a proper laugh and got on well as soon as i met nick. Very professional and knows his stuff. Loved working with his creativity and style of photography. I am sure we will work together soon. Highly recommended.

Thanks for having me!