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Becca Brie

Another fantastic shoot with Mike!

Mike's hospitality is second to none, and he is fantastic at making people feel at ease.

We had a great time using gel lighting today, and Mike also allowed me to use my own creative freedom. The collaboration of both of our ideas produced some absolutely stunning images, even before editing.

An absolute star in his field - I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Always a pleasure!

KatePop

I had the best day on Tuesday with Mike, he is such a lovely kind and generous person. And I instantly felt like we had a real connection, and for sure I felt like we are very similar people. he made me feel so welcome at his lovely home studio, and I felt so comfortable and we chatted for ages about this and that. Mike is also an incredibly talented photographer. He has a real eye for details, styling, and lighting in order to flatter a model as best he can, as well as telling a story with the image. This way of working I adore, as it sits nicely with the actress in me, as well as the model. I had such a lovely day. And I highly recommend anyone if you get the chance to work with Mike. He is a truly wonderful human and I hope that I get the chance to work with him again, because working with Mike is such a breath of fresh air, Mike comes highly recommended by me.

Helen Diaz

I worked with Mike for a half day at his lovely home studio and had such a blast!! It was so lovely to meet Mike and to work in a different environment from my studio and get out of my comfort zone after having being hidden away for a few years! :)

From first introductions Mike was so respectful, kind and personable. I instantly felt comfortable and at home. His studio set up is fantastic, with a fantastic set of lights to use and a great changing and wardrobe area for the model in a separate room. The photography room is flooded with natural light and was such an enjoyable space to work in!

Mike is a super talented photographer, gives great direction and instantly knows how to put the subject at ease. I absolutely loved the photographic results and greatly enjoyed myself from start to finish! Would I work with Mike again? Hell yes!! :) He was also super kind to share the images with me after the shoot which looked absolutely beautiful and such lovely hospitality too, with a cat cuddle from the in house cat resident model Mango (!) herbal tea and chocs!

Super highly recommended to all models and creatives and I really hope we get the opportunity to work together again in the future. Thankyou for a lovely day, Helen x

Becca Brie

This was my second shoot with Mike and all I can say is WOW!!!

I had such a great time in the studio - a warm, welcoming atmosphere and plenty of laughs along the way. To top it all off we produced some phenomenal images and I left feeling a million dollars.

I cannot recommend Mike highly enough - not just a fantastic photographer but a fantastic experience on both occasions.

Many thanks again!

Becca Brie

Mike has been absolutely wonderful to work with from start to finish.

He is a very welcoming and warm person to be around and he very quickly made me feel comfortable and at ease.

We had met before our planned shoot date to discuss ideas and he could not have been more accommodating. Mike's precomms were excellent;- always replying to messages, answering questions and coming up with inspiration / ideas on pinterest.

The day of the shoot turned out splendidly - we ended up on location, spending 4 hours. Mike gave plenty of positive feedback throughout our time and his enthusiasm was most uplifting and reassuring.

Being a newer model on the scene, Mike did not hesitate to give direction / guidance when needed and we worked together to produce some great images - I cannot wait to see the finals.

All in all, I had an incredible time in Mike's company and I cannot recommend him highly enough; he is absolute fantastic in his profession.

Many thanks Mike, I look forward to working together again in the future.

DominikaW

Woow !!! What a fantastic shoot with Mike. We had a photoshoot at Mikes studio in Westbury. Mike is a very kind, friendly and very welcoming.

He was very well prepared with lots of ideas and very creative.

Mike make me feel very comfortable. We done some boudoir and portrait photos, the results are stunning. I had lots of fun and the shoot was very enjoyable.

I cannot wait to see the final results. I would Highly recommend mike to anyone.

Thank you lots Mike for an amazing experience and hope to work with you again soon .Domi xx

Victoria_Smith

Had another incredible shoot with mike and as always he was very professional.

Pre comms were fantastic with him sending over a mood board of ideas beforehand.

As always Loved the pictures that I could see and can’t wait to see the final results.

Look forward to next time.

Ayla

I worked with the wonderful Mike during a tour around Salisbury and Wiltshire.

Mike invited me to his home studio which is wonderfully set up for boudoir and fine art portraiture.

Mike is such a lovely photographer to be around, I was immediately offered a hot drink as I arrived and he did everything to make sure I was comfortable.

Mike is a really talented photographer with a great eye for lighting and atmosphere. It was a honour to be shot by someone so skilled and I absolutely adored every set we did. Mike has some beautiful backdrops and lots of styling to pick out from to create different looks and variations.

Mike is creative and relaxed whilst being focussed and confident in his photography which meant we had a really productive but enjoyable shoot.

Thanks for a great shoot Mike!

Highly recommended

Victoria_Smith

This was the second time shooting with Mike and just like the first he remained very professional and made me feel completely at ease.

Pre comms was excellent and we had lots of ideas to shoot, only negative is that the time just went too quickly. Loved the pictures I was seeing and I cannot wait to see the final results. Was a privilege to shoot with Mike again, and if the opportunity comes up again then I have no hesitations. I cannot recommend him enough.

Siena Zuleika

Second shoot with Mike done! Mike was super welcoming, and let me touch up on the model whenever needed. He took some amazing photos, and let me build on the original look as the day went on. Overall, we had a super fun and creative shoot, and i'm pumped to see how the photos turn out! Looking forward to working together again. Thanks for an amazing day!

Love-Lee

First time working with Mike and I'm blown away by the images. These are so different from what I've done before and I enjoyed the shoot very much.

Would very much recommend x

Love-Lee

Siena Zuleika

Worked with Mike on a client shoot today, I had an amazing time! He took amazing photos and we worked in a collaborative environment to get the best results. He was open to my adjustments and makeup and hair checks, and let me take the time I needed. His pre-comms were great, and he checked in a day before the shoot to make sure everything was set. I am so excited to work with him again, and I would highly recommend him to anyone. Thanks so much for a Lovely day! :)

Victoria_Smith

This was the first shoot with Mike at his home studio and he made me feel very comfortable and welcome from the minute I walked through the door.

Pre comms we’re amazing so we knew exactly what we were trying to achieve and kind of outfits needed.

I had such a good time and loved the pictures I saw appearing on his laptop, I cannot wait to see the final results.

I can’t recommend Mike enough, a fantastic photographer, true gent and ever the professional giving brilliant guidance on poses and clear directions.

Would love to work together again sometime.

Leejayyy

I had an absolutely wonderful first shoot with Mike 😊

Pre-comms were spot on and I could tell before even meeting that he was a true gent.

From the get go I felt comfortable and at ease, Mike is extremely professional and respectful, you really couldn't ask for more. Not to mention he provided a constant supply of coffee and snacks... that always gets brownie points!

Mike certainly knows his stuff and the images looked beautiful. I am excited to see the final results. His commercial clients are in good hands!

Highly recommended and I'd love to work together again in the future 😊

Leejay x

Johannah

I had a very relaxed and enjoyable shoot with Mike for boudoir vintage and lingerie themes. He has a home studio that is very well equipped and was able to add some great finishing accessories to the outfits I prepared. I have not done very much in the way of boudoir styles shoots and he was able to guide me through poses that were flattering and tasteful and was ever mindful of my modelling styles and levels. I would be very happy to shoot with him again and highly recommend him to other models of all levels of experience.

Jayleah Mead

Loved working with Mike in the studio this morning. Mike was on time for our shoot, had good communication, and made me feel comfortable by creating a very laid back atmosphere. Open to trying different concepts and ideas, which makes shoots fun and creative.

I am really excited to get our photos back and the quality of each image is amazing. The whole experience overall was enjoyable. Would certainly recommend Mike and I, myself look forward to shooting with him again in the near future ☺

Luna Forrest

Thoroughly recommend!!! Felt extremely comfortable from start to finish and after seeing the outcome of the shoot can definitely I would love to shoot again in future!

Ella Rose Muse

Absolutely loved working with Mike. Faultless communication, with real care taken, and a very laid back atmosphere. The very first test shot looked amazing! I was really excited about the photos and the whole experience was very pleasant and enjoyable. Would certainly recommend and model for him again - his commercial clients are in great hands!

Poppyella Oakey

Had a fab time on my first shoot with Mike! He picked a stunning location, and we got some stunning shots to say the least. Very professional, open to ideas, down to earth and easy to communicate with. Would definitely recommend, can’t wait for our next shoot together!

SamJaz

mike was a pleasure to work with

the time went fast and we got some great shots

hopfully will work together again future!