References for Michael J Photography

Basford Hurst Cottage Photography Location

Michael came to Basford with Zara Fox for a half day shoot.

Pre communication with Michael was great. He turned up on time, was friendly and completely respectful of our location. He is a fantastic photographer and was always very professional.

I would have no hesitation recommending Michael and I hope to see him again soon!!

Zara Fox

Another shoot with not only a fabulous photographer but someone I see as a friend!

I always know when I’m shooting with Mike I will be coming away with some excellent images. And will also have a blast along the way!

Mike & I often bounce ideas off eachother which then results in achieving great images.

4 hours flew by.

I recommend Mike to all ☺️

We have already discussed our next shoot and I cannot wait!

Thanks again Mike!

Kym Williams

I had such a wonderful shoot with mike!

Iv been feeling very uninspired and mike made sure we did a shoot with really cool make up looks and something totally different to what im use to

The pre coms were great and the day ran smoothly and we got two great look and something i don’t currently have in my port :)

and the first images iv seen i love them

Honestly can’t recommend mike enough to work with hes laid back friendly but know just how to get the right image! And the shoot is always fun!

Cant wait to shoot again :) x

Sophryanmakeup

This was the first time working with Mike. It was a really great shoot and ran really smoothly. Very good photographer and takes everything into consideration when shooting (attention to detail, colours etc).

Great planning and communication before the shoot.

Very friendly, professional and knowledgeable.

Really enjoyed working with him and looking forward to the next one.

Highly recommend!

Marve

Mike is incredibly skilled and brimming with knowledge on lighting, angles and everything in between. We shot in a stunning location in Staffordshire, and it was absolutely worth the 3.5 hour drive!

I do hope we work together again. Mike is courteous, patient and a breeze to work with. I highly recommend him to any model.

Lady-Viper

It is always such a delight to work with this incredible photographer who not only has such a natural talent for what he does as a photographer but also is greatly professional, courteous and polite and who is always looking to delve into different creative flows and expand into various themes and styles of which he always shoots flawlessly.

I always have such a fantastic time spent with him and the results are beyond superb with great attention to detail and has a visionary eye for capturing that perfect shot so beautifully. On this occasion we captured some far eastern inspirations with a fusion of subculture and gothic fantasy themes utilising some props I had bought back as souvenirs form my travels in Japan - it was delightful to use them within a photoshoot with Michael. I most definitely recommend this truly amazing photographer and I hope to work with again in the near future.

IAmToriRose

Shot with Mike yesterday at a beautiful location in Stafford. Mike is a true creative full of unique ideas and knows how to work with the light and surroundings. Always a pleasure to work with and an all round great guy. Highly recommended and the pictures I saw off the back of the camera were great. Can’t wait to shoot again. X

FonicOfficial

This was my first time working with Michael and omg it was amazing. He is very professional, down to earth and loves his band Rammstein. We been listening to them on our shoot and we was both rocking out the studio whilst we getting the most amazing portrait shots. Michael is a legend and probably does the best portrait images I have came across. We had so much laughs and banter whilst we was having our coffees.

I highly recommend Michael 110% his amazing and so genuine. You can tell he is a caring and most wonderful photographer. Thank you so much it was an honour working with you. Love your ideas and creativity please do not change. Really hope we get to work with each-other again, you’re a top guy.

Fran

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Xeniamodel

Another reference for another outstanding shoot last week.

Really enjoyed working on a different concept with Mike this time. We were still doing beauty but focused more on creative lighting, I had the best time!

Thank you for having me again, can't wait for our next one to be honest :D

All the best,

Xenia

Xeniamodel

Bloody love working with this man.

So professional, so passionate, understands my aesthetic and trusts my ideas.

Looking forward to shoot number 4! :)

Xenia

Tink Kaos

I love shooting with Mike, it’s always fun, artistic, full of conversation and creativity, and the pictures are always INCREDIBLE. We shot recently at Sandon Studio for a few hours, shooting some latex, edgy lingerie, art nude, and close up gothic beauty style - we never run out of cool things to shoot!

Mike is lovely, very relaxed, easy going, very knowledgeable, respectful and awesome at photography - would highly recommend to all models.

Thanks again!

Tink

Zara Fox

Third time shooting with this fabulous photographer!

I always look forward to shooting with Mike as I know we will walk away with amazing shots.

Mike is very talented with natural light and always knows how to use light to get the best images.

I know I will shoot with Mike again soon!

Thanks again Mike :)

Kym Williams

Had the privilege of working with Micheal agin! 3rd time this year!

I honestly love working with Michael because we work so well together and we always create something new on each shoot and I always walk away feeling satisfied we've got the best shots we can :)

Michael's pre coms were great as always and he is well organised.

he is a joy to work with and chatty and down to earth and always helps me with direction so we can get the best shot.

we've already got ideas for the next shoot so I can't wait to work with him again :)

1000000% recommend him to anyone else

Xeniamodel

Second shoot with Mike!

What an absolute gent. Very professional from the pre-comms to the moment of providing the access to the edits.

I absolutely and thoroughly enjoy working with him on our beauty shoots. He is very patient and understands that each of the looks takes time to do and he is willing to provide me with extra time if I require it.

Although this is his shoot, he always lets me present my ideas and try something I want to have a go at too - I think this is exactly why our shoots are even more enjoyable than the rest.

Recommend working with Mike because he is simply a legend.

Until next time,

Xenia

Zara Fox

Had my second shoot with Mike and it was even better than the first!

I have seen the raw images and I am already very happy with them! We’ve got some great shots!

I always feel very relaxed with Mike and we have a laugh whilst getting some fabulous images!

We have already discussed our next shoot.

I would 100% recommend ☺️

Thanks Mike!

NCGModel

Fabulous first shoot! I follow Michael's work and he's a photographer that's definitely been on my radar for a while now so I am extremely happy to have met and worked with him and certainly hope I have the opportunity to do so again in the future.

Pre comms were spot on. There was a clear concept to the shoot which as a model really helps me with regards to outfits, makeup, expressions and poses. When a photographer knows what they want to achieve from a shoot it's easier for me to deliver what is required to bring it into reality. Although I am able to and enjoy creatively winging shoots at times, it was really lovely to have a definite theme to a shoot and as a vintage lover it was wonderful to finally be asked to shoot a 1920s look!

Michael picked me up from the station (which I massively appreciated as it made the travelling a lot less stressful for me). I was instantly put at ease, Michael is down to earth and fab company. He is respectful at all times. He is creative and has a real eye for light, knowing how to achieve a brilliant shot. Having started to explore self portraiture, I picked up a lot of pointers today!

We reviewed each set as we took them which again was helpful as we could both see what was/was not working and make the tweaks we needed to. I really felt involved in the process and am confident we've captured some amazing shots.

I can 100% recommend Michael. I'd work with him again in a heartbeat.

NCGModel

Zara Fox

Had my first shoot with Mike today and it was fab!

Mike knows how to use lighting to get amazing pics.

Even if he did have me clambering in wet grass! 🤣

Can’t wait to work with you again Mike ☺️

Would recommend to all models regardless of experience

Belle Noire aka Black Beauty

I actually don't know how many shoots we've even had now. It's hardly work when you enjoy it so much like I do shooting with you.

Sorting the shoot with you is always easy and sorted within a few messages. We have both always arrived at the location without any problems. You are so easy to talk to and happily talk back. Sometimes I think we talk a little too much HA!

You are just a down to earth, old school chap with a black and white attitude. That is my kind of person to be around. we kind of creatively 'wing it' on our shoots but it just works. The proof is in the images.

I literally don't have a negative thing to say and I would highly recommend to all.

Hope to see you again soon :D xX

Tink Kaos

I had an amazing shoot recently with Mike, at Sandon Studio - we always bounce off each other artistically, and his understanding of the light creates the most exquisite pictures! What a brilliant shoot it was.

We began with some gorgeous natural light nudes in the attic area, making using of exposed floorboards, skylights, sheer green material I had, shot some classical style portraits, then went on to shoot a sensual red dress set on the piano, expressive nudes, bold nudes with big boots, even managed to get outside for a few dappled portraits and shapes in the doorway - an amazing shoot, and the pictures look EPIC!

Mike is a very relaxed fellow, creative, chatty, excellent company, respectful and takes the most beautiful photos. Would highly recommend to all models, studios, and other artistic souls. He’s an absolute dude!

Thanks again.

Tink

BOou

I worked with Michael for the first time and probably not the last! We did a beauty shoot at Image Red Studios and I had a great time there. The communication before the shoot was great, Michael created a moodboard on Pinterest but also let me contribute before and during the shoot which made for a great collaboration! It seems that Michael was also very good at setting up the lighting and I can say that I am very pleased with what I saw behind the camera, I can't wait to see the final result! He is also a very nice person to work with, so yes, I would definitely recommend him and I look forward to our next shoot!

Bou :)