References for Mike Martin

DominikaW

I had a photoshoot with Mike for local charity which Mike organise and what a wonderful time I had. Mike is such a warm and friendly person, make me feel very welcomed. He is professional and knows good lighting very well.

He is also very helpful and got great sense of houmor. He took some lovely images, very easy to get on with. Thaank you lots again for having me.

Highly recomended indeed!!!

Domixx

Leighton Williams

Hi Mike

When I walked into your studio and saw up to 13 photographers I almost passed out, but my fears was quickly laid to rest because I received such a warm welcome from every single photographer, for that I was truly humbled.

And I hope that everyone was happy with their imagery & I’m looking forward in returning to exploring more of your creative photography & I truly appreciate the confidence you all showed in me. I’m so grateful. Thanks is an expression of gratitude, until sometime soon.

Having said that No Reptiles hanging from my neck or in the studio please.

PS I would love a copy of the group photo please.

Leighton x

Barbara Stracciatella

First photoshoot with Mike, well it was a charity photoshoot actually so there was more people involved, but I had so much fun! When Mike was shooting I felt comfortable, he clearly knows a lot about lighting and photography and he is perfectionist, which I appreciate as I'm the same.. I can't wait to see the pics and I highly recommend him

HeatherDrewe

Really professional shoot, Mike made me feel really comfortable and gave me lots of ideas and direction which was easy to follow! Already discussed shooting again and would highly recommend!

Sophrosyne

Had my first shoot of the year with the amazing Mike Martin, where we did a couple of fashion shots and of course some animal shots!

I've said it before and I'll say it again:

Working with Mike is always an absolute pleasure. He is a wonderful & talented man and I cant recommend him enough!

Latisha

An amazing guy at what he does and knows what he wants. Loved working with Mike a few months ago. It doesn't take much for this guy to get the ball rolling. Loved the direction and how he let us all look through his previous work in his lovely books. Very talented and open-minded which is always a favourite of mine. Looking forward to working together sometime down the line. ♥

Pau

I cannot recommend Mike enough.

This time Ive raised the challenge by inviting him to bring his portable studio into my lounge. The images we created were mind blowing. He is very respective and lovely person. We have shot so many time togeher...in fact he is the photographer Ive worked with the most by far.

Jane Charlotte

As always one of my favourite people to work with. Mike is one of the best photographers I've worked alongside.

We did a sfx shoot in a crypt last weekend. It was a very hard, very long day. Mike did not fail to impress with his ideas with lighting and hellraiser box making which he made the very same morning of the shoot.

I took on a challenge as this was my first sfx big job and it was hard but we all got stuck in. Mike is great at precommunication we worked on this is a for sometime. I think it was pretty amazing considering the difficulties involved it was a learning experience for me and I'm grateful for Mike giving me the chance to try something crazy. His communication with me after the shoot has been fab, asking my opinion at every stage. He is a dedicated, hard working photographer that has so much artistic talent that is on a whole other level to what you'd think, he never ever fails to leave me speechless.

Thanks Mike 1000% amazing and recommended can't wait for the next projet.

KatyB (Katex)

This is the 2nd time ive had the privellage to work with Mike, one was a couple of years ago when I did my charity Brave the shave shoot, and he created some amazing photos from that event so I was really excited to work with him again, as i see his work often and I love seeing a photographer progress and stay inspired.

Mikes pre comms were fabulous and he arrived on time and ready to shoot, it was a tricky space to work with, so Mike was looking around trying to find the best option and how to get the best outcome of the shoot. Hes great with lighting and it really skilled with angles and working out whats flattering (or most creepy in this case) for each shot.

He makes you feel comfortable, provides easy flowing conversations and is a funny man who is really enjoyable to be around for a day of shooting.

He was very patient as the make up took longer than expected but was firing ideas out as soon as that camera was on me ready to captures Janes skills on the MUA side of things.

Thanks loads Mike, was great to see you again and im sure we'll cross paths soon!

**HIGHLY RECOMMENDED**

KatyB

Jane Charlotte

Well what can I add about Mike he is by far one of the most talented photographers I have ever worked with. He kindly offered to drive as well he was a true gentle man carried my bags as well.

He has fantastic pre-communication he alway's checks if your happy with the work he is a genius.

I absolutely love working with mike and we are working together again in August and I can't wait. He is so fantastic.

It was an absolute pleasure I would definitely 100% recommend Mike as a photographer his ability to take an idea and make it work is stunning.

Karease

I must say working with mike is always a pleasure he is absolutely amazing in giving direction and and advice on what would work best for each individual shoot so of course this is the reason his photos come out amazing! He amazingly provided a place for us models to have a shoot with amazing jewellery and didn’t mind the awful girl talk which he did joined in on every now and again lol I would love to work with him again and I recommend anyone to jump at the chance to do so as well!!! Thank you mike your amazing xx

Pau

Mike has hosted a group of us for a shoot. Saved my life as it was meant to be happening at my place however i have a housefull of guests currently. He is my guardian angel and all othe references I gave him still apply.

Jane Charlotte

I think by far mike is one of the best photographers i have worked with, his imagination is so creative he comes up with the most wonderful images.

I did a shoot with mike and 3 models yesterday and again he just did it in his way he thinks outside the box and it just works.

He is a very lovely person, with a beautiful personality, i always have great pre commmunication with mike and go into great detail. i love his thinking and we are looking at doing some amazing work ahead.

i would 100 percent say you would be mad not to work with mike, he really is someone everyone should have the pleasure of working with.

Pau

Mike is and has always been and always will be my favourite human. He is very professional and values model safety above all. He turned up on time as always to pick me up. Helped me carry my multiple bags into the car and then the studio. We had some sass on the shoot from other models but he totally ignored it and moved on past it. Also one of the MUAs did not turn up and due to it we were running behing the schedule massively and did not achieve what we wanted, no matter that Mike paid for half the studio time but managed to still be absolutely on top of all the stress and emotions and got some amazing shots anyway.

Cannot wait to work with him on Tuesday evening again!

Hannah Frith

Met Mike at a group shoot hosted by myself and my partner at our studio.

As it was a group shoot with other models we didn’t get long to shoot but managed to get some shots showing off my long hair.

Recommended by me.

Pau

I have had a pleasure to work with Mike once again. He will always be my number on photographer to work with.

I asked him to help me out and photograph me on some motorcycles, proper cheesy and out of our comfort zones. He agreed without any issues and did a fenomenal job. As always fully professional, with a lot of knoweledge and very helpful tips. On time and very friendly.

If you have not shot with him yet, you really are missing out

Sophrosyne

Had another amazing shoot to kick off 2018 with Mike last thursday.

As always, it was a wonderful shoot. Mike showed up on time and ready to rock and roll! We had an MUA working with us, helping us create one look on me, and another on a new young model we have been working with recently. Everyone had a great time, and we even managed to get a couple of great images out of it ;)

I have already received a couple of images from Mike and am overjoyed with the results! Cant wait to see the rest and get planning our next adventure.

Highly recommended!

Pau

Again, absolutely mind blowing full day of shooting with Mike!

He turned up on time fully prepared, as always.

Everything what I said before and to add, I was having so much fun that I had to ask him if we can shoot a little longer than agreed. He was happy to do so and in total, we packed up two hours later!

Shooting again soon, currently Super excited to see what came out of today!

Pau

I had a pleasure to work with Mike recently, for the first time.

We have spend a great quality of time planning and explaining what we both want out of the photos.

He turned up on time as agreed and we started shortly. Mike was fully prepared and had more than we needed of extra props and materials which was amazing to see and feel his dedication to the shoot.

Needless to say the photos turned out amazing and we are in constant contact planning our following shooting.

Silk

I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Mike for the first time on Sunday. We were not booked to work together but as the photographer I was working with had to leave early I decided to stay on a bit longer and do a quick set with Mike at the lovely Margam Castle.

Mike is a talented photographer with good ideas and also gives great direction. Even though it was only a very short shoot, Mike made me feel at ease and from what I have seen already we got some great images :)

Thank you very much.

Happily recommended to all models and creatives.

Silk x