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IlGattopardo

Tue May 8th saw me work with Martin for the third time as he shot a new and interesting take on Caesar and Cleopatra at Studio X in Oldbury, West Midlands.

Coralling studio management and the fantastically talented artist and models with whom we were fortunate enough to work so we were all on the same page must have been a challenge, but as always Martin made it look remarkably easy.

As ever Martin made the whole event entertaining as well as interesting, while his artistry and industry quality assured every shot. Yet he is not afraid to improvise (or let others do so) and so build on and improve ideas come up with in advance.

Thank you once again Martin - a truly artistic experience as always.

Electric Nymph

Had a great shoot with Martin. Very fun and chatty photographer to work with. We did a Cleopatra shoot and Martin managed to spice a great MIA and studio. Would love to work with him again on some future projects!

EnglishRoseModel

Martin came to my home town of Leicester on a miserable day but as luck would have it we managed to dodge most of the rain and get some great and very unusual shots. Martin is great to work with and he had some good ideas but also let me run with my crazy ones. I recommend Martin to any models needing a photographer :)

Polly Darling

Had a great shoot with Martin a few days ago. He is punctual, professional, communication was great. He gives good direction is obviously passionate about his work and has a clear objective -this is great for the model as we know what he wants and how he wants it clear as crystal! The shoot was very artistic and I LOVE people who think outside the box and want to mix things up, and create beautiful striking images! Would definitely like to work together again in the future.

Jasmine99

I worked with Martin a couple of weeks ago. I'm new to modelling and he was very patient, clear with his ideas and well prepared. Pre shoot communication was good and I found Martin both friendly and professional.

He knew exactly how to move me easily into new realms to produce great images.

I would definitely recommend him and look forward to working with him again.

Jenny B

Amber Castle

I met Martin to shoot at a Birmingham studio, having had great pre shoot communications. He was so friendly and easy to work with, very well prepared with many creative ideas to engage and challenge me! I very much enjoyed the shoot, it is easy to recommend him to other models very highly. Sincere thanks Martin you were a pleasure to work with! With warmest regards, Amber

PoZersPhotography

What can I say about this fabulous gentleman that hasn't already been said ?

Martin is a kindred spirit and a phenomenal creative who I clicked with the moment we met. His communication is excellent and his whole attitude to the industry is exciting and refreshing. He's a creative always searching for that next amazing image, which makes his work and photography skills, full of positivity and he's open to other creatives input and ideas, making every collaboration perfect !!! He lit up the studio from the minute he entered it, and I could happily work with this charming gentleman all day everyday and still find plenty to shoot, evolve and create. His stunning portfolio speaks for itself and I hope to play a part in his future creations in the industry. We need more "Martins" in the world, but for now I'm happy with just the one. Please don't hesitate to work with this amazing talent. Your portfolio will gain some true artistic flare and a shoot full of fun. Thank you Martin for finding PoZers and I'm already looking forward to your next collection of images. Best wishes. Alley x

Afton

I had my first shoot with Martin this week and I was thoroughly impressed. He had a clear idea of what he wanted and even prepared a brief for me which helped with getting the right sort of look and feel. Martin also welcomed my input and made me feel very comfortable. He is a fantastic person to work with with an infectious passion for his art.

I would be very happy to work with him again and hopefully will get the chance soon.

100% recommended to work with.

Thank you :)

Charis Mae

I was thoroughly delighted that Martin wanted to work with me again. He is a true creative photographer whose original ideas outside of the norm are brought to life in the images he produces. He has enabled me to improve and develop in his company without any pressure of achieving necessary results. Thank you for your support Martin. Will look forward to any future shoots.

HardimaN

I had a fabulous opportunity to work with Martin. He suggested to meet before the shoot to discuss all details. It was great to hear what he wants from this shoot, what he likes about makeup and he was also listening my ideas. I am totally impressed. I decided to stay during the shoot and provide touch ups for models, I could see how he is working with models. His shoot ideas were bright and interesting. I would highly recommend Martin to anyone. Can not wait to see pictures.

Ivy Lee

Had another awesome shoot with Martin on Thursday, shooting for a lingerie company in a very beautiful hotel. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the photoshoot, we had loads of fun with the poses and ideas were flowing. It was a seriously fun shoot but also a productive one, so hilarious at times.

Martin is an awesome photographer to work with, he is funny, friendly and a true gentleman. His ideas are totally wacky but that's what I love about Martin's work, it shows something different and tells a non obvious story which gets the audience thinking. 100% recommended from me. Thank you SO much for inviting me to shoot, I had a ball. Can't wait to see the images and I hope it's not long until we work together again. Thanks Martin :D

Charis Mae

I felt honoured to be approached and given the opportunity to shoot with Martin for a lingerie company. His experience and expertise was clear to see, and his work shows his ability to produce and create images of such quality with an eye for different. The shoot itself was organised in detail and he had such professionalism prior to and on the day. He enabled me through direction, positivity and encouragement to feel and work more confidently. I will take a great deal from this. Thank you so much Martin for such an enjoyable shoot. I do hope to work with you again in the future. Without a doubt highly recommend.

Natural Happy Woman

Just found Martin on here...we shot some time back.

I had a two part shoot with Martin at a hotel. The first part was a creative Alice in Wonderland shoot which he had put a lot of thought into, and the second part was a shoot to showcase a designers work. The first part overrun so I didn't really get a break but the work on the Alice shoot was interesting and the clothes from the designer were lovely so I was really happy about that..

I remember I was a little surprised at the nudity required both on the day and in the final imagery he put out from the "Alice" shoot, it wasn't quite what I was expecting, but all within my levels obviously.

The original agreement was that I would be staying in the hotel suite we used so I was happy to travel so far on that basis and no problem that he informed me closer to the time it would be a regular hotel room rather than the suite as I'm no diva, haha! However, I do like to know in advance where I'm staying and wasn't comfortable to stay with people I didn't know so I was a little put out when on the day I was gushing to martin's (lovely) wife about how nice it was to be staying in a hotel and she looked all confused and said I was staying with them. Luckily, my partner decided he would be happy to drive up the country and pick me up and stay somewhere locally so it wasn't too much of an issue.

IlGattopardo

Just a quick note to say thank you once again for all of the hard work Martin put into planning, executing and producing the output (in double-quick time!) from my latest shoot with him. On Fri Jun 17th we shot an EU-referendum themed series in the very busy theatre of a large college during their working week - just marshalling college management and the fantastically talented artist and models so we were all in the same space at the same time must have been dizzying, but as ever Martin managed to make it look easy.

With his fun and inventiveness Martin made the whole event entertaining as well as interesting - helped in no small part by the rehearsal of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' which was taking place right next door to us!!

Martin brings artistry as well as endeavour to every shoot with which he is involved, yet is not afraid to improvise (or let others do so) and so build on the ideas he comes up with well in advance. All in all as enjoyable as it was enthralling - here's to the next time!

skycladpixie

Had a brilliant first shoot with Martin this week. We'd already had a pre-shoot meeting where Martin outlined some of his ideas for a project we would work on together. He's friendly and professional, particular about getting the right shot, his direction is great and his feedback and advice extremely helpful. He's a fabulous photographer and we have already made some stunning images together - one of which has been successfully submitted to Vogue Italia! I'm very excited about future shoots with Martin, who is extremely creative, and we are shooting again next week - I can't wait! Highly recommended. Thank you Martin :-)

IlGattopardo

I enjoyed a thoroughly enjoyable and productive shoot with Martin at a great country pub location in Worcestershire on Mon 18th Apr. Martin is as open and easy to get along with for a model as it gets, and is jam-packed full of good ideas which he has the skill and dedication to frame, light and capture. I'm already looking forward to adding another reference of Martin's art and industry the next time we work together!

Tahirah

I met Martin on a shoot on Monday that we had been discussing for a while. His pre shoot communication was great. As soon as I met him I was put at ease by his calm and friendly manner. We had a quick meeting before the shoot where we all discussed our ideas and outfits for the shoot. The shoot flowed well and time flew by. Martin was happy to shoot my own idea at the end also. He was professional and friendly throughout. Looking forward to seeing the finished results. Highly recommend

Ivy Lee

I had a great shoot with Martin last week at my home. He arrived on time and was polite and friendly from the moment he arrived! We drunk some coffee, had a pre shoot chat and then started thinking about the shoot.

Martin had an interesting brief, he brought along some awesome props and unique jewellery that really made the shot. Martin is a great photographer and has great experiences to hear!

His direction was brilliant, and I really love how he can just turn up and think of ideas on the spot, I find this inspiring!

I highly recommend and would really like to work with him again.

Thank you martin! :)

Indi said...

A memorable shoot yesterday, Martin has fantastic ideas and concepts, making the ordinary extraordinary.

We had 2 pre shoot meetings to discuss the ideas and the shoot itself was like bringing a story to life......

Martin gave me the freedom to express my own ideas and his direction was concise which made for a very enjoyable shoot.

I would certainly collaborate with Martin again and would recommend him 100%.

A real pleasure and honour to work with such a talented gentleman.

Thank you Martin.

Rebecca Lotus

Martin not only arrived early and eager to get shooting, he was so enthusiastic and a pure gentleman throughout our shoot together.

He gave me clear and precise instructions and great encouragement, he made me feel very comfortable and we definitely cooked up some unique ideas. Martin was a pleasure to work with and I would without a doubt recommend anyone who gets the opportunity to work with him to jump at the chance.

Thank you Martin!