References for Michael Johns Images

Keira Lavelle

I had an amazing shoot with Michael! :D I cannot stress how pleased I am that he replied to my casting call for my latest visit to Ireland when I was honestly thinking, naaa too short notice and too close to Christmas... I won't fill this place. But Michael got in touch and we planned the most creative two hour session at a fabulous space he uses just outside of Dublin. Honestly the productivity we had that day was the best! Despite the fact that we didn't have very long to plan, Michael thought ahead and brought some amazing props and garments to the shoot - this gent knows his styling for shoots! We got a stunning mix of images mostly relying on available light inside the building and in the grounds as well which offered beautiful backdrops. Michael's ideas for shoots are exceptional to but it straight: he thinks about the looks and the location and will preserve to get the shot, even when the light is changing. I honestly found him such an amazing person to work with because you spur each other on when a shoot is starting to roll with good results and the ideas start coming out of the woodwork! I'm over the moon that Michael and I managed to fit a shoot in, I really am! :)

Our shoot was booked to the afternoon, I had another one in the morning and Michael so kindly collected me from my first destination and offered a lift to our shooting location which saved me so much struggling with all my masses of luggage. He then kindly offered to take me to a café and grab a snack/hot drink since I had been up since 3am to catch my flight to Dublin hence only nibbling throughout the day as it throws your routine such an early start. He shows immense amounts of courtesy to the models he shoots with and I got these positive vibes straight away. Once fuelled up again we went to go crack on with our shoot and then some epic awesomeness happened from there on which resulted in dozens of beautiful pictures being made!

He's always conscious that the models are comfortable and happy on shoots, asking after me when we did the indoor shoots making sure I wasn't cold etc. and making it as comfortable for me on location too... I'm there suggesting I sit off the railings with the canal drop the other side and Michael is just constantly weary that I'm okay. He's very respectful and polite by nature to completely put models at ease, we were laughing and nattering non-stop from the moment he picked me up but I cannot stress enough how nice a person he is to work with. :) A barrel of laughs and mega easy to get on with, he's not short of ideas but also shows enthusiasm to make the models part of the creative ideas process. Michaels one of those people that one honestly get on with every model. :)

Fantastic photographer too! Natural light is always a fair challenge to work with because even subtle changes happen when you don't think it looks like anything has changed. Well Michael was on the setting right away at these moments. He's got a professional eye to frame images beautifully too. :)

Brilliant pre-communications before the shoot. Really a massive help when you've got a whole load of travel to plan. :)

Most certainly highly recommended and I hope to get the chance to work with Michael again soon!

Keira x

Artemis Fauna

Yay! I got to work with the lovely Michael again on my second Ireland tour.

This guy is just a gem. Michael is honestly one of the friendliest guys you could ever meet!! Our shoot flew by (sadly) but I adore the images we created and really hope we can do it next time I am over.

Thank you, Michael and thank you also for the delicious chocolates!! :)

Rose Magdalene Child

Michael is one of the nicest people you could ever meet!

I recently did a tour in Dublin with fellow model Rachelle Summers, we had some issues with our accommodation which was where we were going to shoot from, however despite having to change at last minute and shoot on location Michael was the utter gentleman and professional, he was so accommodating and totally fine to just go with the flow and see what we get on the day.

We shot at some beautiful gardens with the most idyllic settings for our shoot. It couldn't have been more perfect. I think it's true that things happen for a reason :)

The shoot was a huge success and the images are breathtaking.

Not only did the tour start a nightmare, it ended the same when I realised I had booked the wrong date return flight so had to book another and wait around in the airport for hours lol. Thankfully Michael stayed with me whilst I was in a bit of a mess and I really do appreciate that. You don't get many kind souls around so when you meet one it feels very special.

Thanks so much Michael for everything and it would be a real pleasure to work with you again, hopefully without the dramas next time :P hehe

Tillie x

Helen Diaz

Michael very kindly booked me on my tour to Ireland for half a day and collected me from my hotel with his lovely sister who was a lovely assistant and great company to have on the day. I am always a little nervous working with new photographers on tour but needn't have been with Michael as it is just like shooting with an old friend.

Michael is so down to earth, kind, hospitable and makes sure that the model is warm, comfortable and happy throughout. He had booked a fantastic location for us to work from and we captured some gorgeous natural light shots in a variety of different costumes and with different props. Michael is very creative and his van was full to the brim with fantastic clothing and props for the shoot! Michaels sister also made a gorgeous wedding dress for the shoot, which was stunning to wear. They also kindly bought me to the local supermarket to stock up on veggies for the trip which was so appreciated, thankyou :)

I really enjoyed the day and both of their company and would love to work with them both again! Thankyou for a lovely day, highly recommended, Helen x

Artemis Fauna

I had a fantastic shoot with Michael on his birthdaaaaay a few days ago during my first ever Ireland tour!

What a fabulous chap Michael is!! We had such a great shoot that morning and worked our way through loads of ideas on the beach!

Absolutely loved all the ideas Michael had and LOVE the results even more!! Such a fun morning.Went by too fast!

Would highly recommend Michael to anyone. Friendly, fun and down to earth- and a blumming great photographer! Can't wait to see the results go up soon.

Looking forward to hopefully working with Michael again next time. BIG thanks for the lift to the next shoot too! :) :)

Stephanie Dubois

I had a wonderful first shoot with Michael during my tour of Southern Ireland at the end of June. Michael is so easy to get along with and a real delight to work with. We did a park shoot surrounded by woodland and deer...we even saw a fawn in the grass. The weather was wonderful and Michael used it to great effect in our images. I have seen a couple now and think they look great.

Hopefully We will work together again in the future. Thanks for a great shoot!

Highly recommended.

Rachelle Summers

I utterly adore working with this guy!!!

He really is up there with the best, really down to earth guy with good banter and great conversation. He is super laid back, really friendly and it's just genuinely a pleasure being in his company :)

Not to mention he takes blooming awesome images! He is more concerned about quality over quantity and as such really takes time to get the shots right rather than rushing through and trying to cram in as many sets as possible.

This is only my second time working with him yet I feel like I have worked with him for years!

Without a doubt recommended, someone that instantly makes me look forward to me Ireland tour and hope to work with him next time :D

Angel.

Worked with michael for 2 hours within the city of dublin. This was mt first timw working in the city anf michael knew of some fantastic and interesting locations.

He is incredibly talented at photography,producing some real high class fashion images.

Not only is he talented, he is probably one of the most genuinely positive and charismatic people i have met.

Overall a brilliant 2 hour shoot with some excellent results.

Highly recommended by me and i would love to work with him again :)

AnnaRose

Had a brilliant shoot with Michael on my Ireland tour recently. Michael was great fun to work with, down to earth and had a great sense of humour. In the time that we had we got through quite a few sets and the results I have seen are brilliant. He also, through out the duration of the shoot, made sure I was comfortable at all times and had plenty of breaks. Thank you for an enjoyable experience! Hope we are able to work together again in the future.

Highly recommended.

:)

Rachelle Summers

I had a fantastic shoot with Michael at the weekend!

He came to shoot me at my hotel on my trip over to Dublin, turned up on time and was really laid back and relaxed. We worked our way through several sets but he gave me plenty of breaks too :)

Michael sent me a link to the style of images he was after before the trip so I could pack clothing that suited it and also knew what look we were going for in advance.

We got some lovely images together and had a great little natter too :)

I really enjoyed working with him and hope to work with him again in the future!

Highly recommended :)