References for Mind in the Shutter

Jun-Odorukikai

It was my first time working with Michael and his theme of cyberpunk shoot was something little different from I had done before as it was in studio with make up.It was great experience as it was something different for me and I was simply speechless when I saw the final image as they were beyond my expectations.

Michael is great person to work with as he is informative, great communication before/after the shoot, easy going, organised, and I can recommend him to anyone without doubt. I look forward to work with him again in our future project.

Jun

Hancharlotte

Michael was great to work with. He put me at ease instantly and we were able work around the pretty bad weather! The photos he got are great I think it ended up being a strong theme/ concept which even got accepted for a publication (epic!). I would not hesitate to work with him again or recommend. 🙏

Thanks !

TimeForWhiskey

What a legend!!!!

I was really happy to meet Michael and have a full day shoot in London.

This lovely photographer had perfect communications, shared a bunch of locations and was such a pleasure to work with. He even advised me about the styling and ideas. You gotta love then photographer puts so much effort into the shoot!

One of my favorite things about Mr Mind the Shutter that he is such a chill and fun person to work with. He had no problems directing me as well as letting me do my own things (very good balance!). Michael shared some cool stories and in general was a fun company. We created a variety of cool images and just had a fun time. What else could you want!?

Bonus points he is always up for an adventure and agreed that shoot in some liquor shops as well( of course with the owners' permissions ). It was a one wonderful day.

Millions tines recommended to work with this talented person

Louisa Lu

Had a great shoot with Michael :) he is polite, friendly and professional. He knows his angles, lighting and works hard to get the image he wants. Highly recommended! Hope to shoot again soon in the future :)

Xeniamodel

I loved working with this man for a second time round!

Michael is elaborate, committed and professional. Super easy to catch him in pre-comms even though he is a very busy man and works full time. He traveled all the way to Sheffield from a shoot he did nearby a day before and we drove to a beautiful location I suggested in Peak District.

The weather has been challenging, we knew that it would probably rain on us for most of the day - but actually, looking back now, yes it was windy but we got very lucky and shot mainly in dry conditions. Michael was also very patient with me when I was getting changed in the carpark and walking around at the speed of a snail because of what I was wearing, nothing was ever too much trouble.

The shoot flew by, and I was so thrilled with what I've seen at the back of the camera. I have no doubts he will do the best ever editing job with this set because I've been impressed with the edits he sent me from our first time working together.

Absolutely recommend working with Michael.

Thank you so much and hope you had are happy with how it went today!

Xenia

Summers Abroad

Michael joined us on our B.E.A.C.H event. It was our creative collection event of the summer so we had multiple themes all under one roof; Sci-Fi, 70’s, Copa Cabana, Arabian Nights, Venice Beach and Movie Night.

Michael was super friendly and got on with everyone really well. Not only that but the images I’ve seen from him are gorgeous too :)!

It was lovely to host Michael on his first event with us and hope to host him again this year :)

Highly recommended!

creative beauty with Ameliajmua

Had my first shoot! with Michael and Florence day, Theme was forest fashion. Great communication, set up a space for us to work easily from. Location near to where we were doing the make up, in a beautiful forest!

very excited to see the edits!

We did a mixture of natural looks, and more avant garde. already had another shoot idea in the pipeworks, cannot recommend him enough!

thank you Michael

Florence Day

It was such an honour to work with Michael. It was an amazing opportunity and I’m so glad he wanted to work with me.

Michael is an incredible photographer. The communication was the highest standard from the start - he gave me all the information I needed so I was prepared for the shoot well in advance.

The actual shoot was an incredible day. Michael found a gorgeous location which was perfect for our shoot. He also arranged an amazing makeup artist. The whole process, from getting ready for the shoot to the end of the day, was flawless. We had an amazing base to get ready and change for the shoot. It was all perfect!

As a person, Michael is very professional and kind. He is easy to talk to and is a lovely person. Very trustworthy!

The photographs (from what I’ve seen so far) look exceptional! I really cannot wait to see the final product. I know they will look phenomenal.

I really really loved this shoot and I would be honoured to work with Michael again. I would definitely recommend

Xeniamodel

My first shoot with Michael and oh my... I wish every shoot went this way!

Michael is so organised, from the pre-comms to the shoot day itself. What is more, he is so amazing at just picking and choosing what will go together to suit the narrow yet creative vision, even that my mind struggles to comprehend the incredible eye for photography this man has got going!

It's like it was so planned, though we never discussed the final looks. It was so to the point and polished, though we never shot together or practiced it.

I am blown away and I cannot wait to see the final results.

If Michael reached out to me ever again - it's an immediate yes from me.

Absolutely recommended.

Xenia x

Kate Laura

Michael bought one of my shoot vouchers during lockdown and we finally had a chance to after the second lockdown!

Michael came up with some super cool and creative concepts which were totally up my street! We managed to get a makeup artist involved to really kill the idea!

Michael came to the studio with lots of

Different props & materials to use, totally

Thinking outside the box!

What a Lovely photographer to work with - Loved my shoot with him! Totally recommended

From me!

Kate

Tia Star

Michael was one of six photographers that attended mine and Domi’s recent event :)

Michael’s chatty and bubbly personality allowed each model to feel comfortable throughout, and this allowed posing to happen with ease.

I’m really glad Michael attended our event and really hope to work with him again in the future :)

100% recommend!

Tia Star

Had my second shoot with Michael and it was as epic as the first! (Even better! :D)

Michael was kind enough to offer me a lift to the studio in Folkestone, so we had a mini road trip together filled with banter and giggles :)

Michael’s bubbly personality made me feel comfortable throughout :) Overall, we did two epic Halloween looks and I was so happy with the outcome!

I can’t wait to shoot with Michael again! (at mine and Domi’s Halloween event)

100% recommend :)

vonnylang

Michael is an incredible photographer to work with. He's got some great ideas and knows how to execute them in a professional and creative way. He's someone that's truly passionate about creating art and that's something I respect in a person.

I enjoyed working with him and his lovely team. The makeup artist was super talented and friendly too, as well as the studio owner.

I look forward to more shoots in the future and would definitely recommend him to other models or anyone who wants to create amazing photos.

Angel.

As soon as Michael proposed the idea of shooting anything cyber-punk I immediately got excited!

Pre comms to the shoot were excellent so I felt prepared before the shoot.

I absolutely loved the entire shoot from start to finish, the makeup artist worked her magic and then we created some atmospheric shots to depict the cyber punk theme.

He worked through a range of different lighting setups from coloured gels to black light.

It was a super fun, memorable shoot and I highly recommend Michael to anyone looking for a professional, high end shoot.

Angel

Hattie Grace

I have worked with Michael a few times now, the most recent being at the weekend for a cyberpunk shoot. This was awesome fun! Michael's pre-shoot communications are superb. I knew the details about the shoot, what to bring with me, directions to the studio, also a mood board which helped me understand the theme more. Michael is highly creative, professional and respectful and he is very passionate when it comes to his photography. Michael had a MUA for the shoot which was great and he also provided props and accessories to go with the cyberpunk theme - this is always exciting! During our shoot, Michael was great at directing me but also allowed me to have input and pose freely too. The photos I saw on the back of his camera looked amazing! Totally recommended by me!

Tia Star

Had my first shoot with Michael today and I can happily say it won’t be my last (hopefully!) :)

Pre communication was excellent and Michael was amazing at creating a cyberpunk mood board, making visuals easy before the shoot.

Michael had also gone to the studio prior to test projection and lighting. I found this really helpful as when it came to shooting he knew exactly what to do.

Michael’s bubbly personality made me feel comfortable throughout the shoot. He also gave me direction which I found really helpful, as it allowed us to capture the best angles.

I’m really happy with the outcome of our shoot and I can’t wait to see the photos after edit.

100% recommend and I can’t wait to work with him again! :)

Mariola Mamak MUA

Had a first shoot with Michael.

He is very professional and passionate. I really loved his ideas. We already booked next shoot and I can't wait to work with him again!

I would 100% recommend!

LeahMeraki

Worked with Michael on our second shoot together, but first one to one shoot the other week at a studio in London and it was great! We worked through a few sets and the couple of hours we had honestly just flew by!

I would highly recommend working with Michael, he has an eye for detail and can really think outside the box which I always love to do on shoots to get different shots that really stand out. Really looking forward to seeing the final results and hope that we get the chance to work together again sometime.

Mya Chan

Had my first shoot with Michael and what a pleasure it was to work with him. Michael had a very interesting and fun concept to shoot and we worked together to get some fab images, he is easy to get along with and very professional and I would highly recommend working with him and hope to do so again myself. Thanks for a great shoot!

Nadia Chloe Rose

Michael is very creative and has a great eye and skill regarding lighting.

He is fun to work with and his ability to create original ideas which work really well stands out.

Fantastic person and photographer, 100% recommend.