References for Mark Gilbert

Melanie Bond (Butler)

Mark and I shot together for the first time last Saturday at my Betty Noir group shoot. Mark was a lovely guy! We got on really well. His pre comms were also very good.

Mark had a very laid back approach and was comfortable to shoot with. Mark unfortunately did have some problems with his camera on the day, but I really hope the studio owner sorted it for him and got some nice photos. Mark got on well with the other group shoot members and the studio owner and we had a joke as we shot. I really liked Mark from the start and I would definitely shoot with him again and recommend him to other models.

Thank you for coming Mark :) x

Lou1111

Mark and I have shot a few times now and it’s always a great shoot. This time we went to an old RAF headquarters and made use of the derelict setting.

We captured some gorgeous shots using the light and working different areas of the location.

Mark is not only a great photographer but also a great guy! We always have lots to talk about….. we even spoke lots about photography which was great!

Thank you Mark for another great shoot

Very highly recommended from me

Lou ☺️

Miss Rosie Lea

It was a pleasure to meet and work with Mark for the first time a few days ago when he booked me for a photoshoot at Daniel’s Mill in Bridgnorth.

Mark’s pre-comms were excellent and we both arrived at the shoot prepared and ready to go. Mark is such a lovely photographer, and great company. From the moment I arrived he had a massive smile on his face, and was kind, relaxed and witty.

We decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather and shoot outside in the main, with the option of booking the location again in the future to cover more ground. The back of cams Mark showed me on the day were beautiful!

All in all it was a lovely morning/afternoon! I’d recommend Mark to other models without hesitation and I look forward to working with him again in the future. Thanks so much Mark 😊

Emma Jayne

I worked with Mark for the first time on Friday and had a really enjoyable time!

Mark and I worked together at the hall in Gloucestershire. Pre-comms were easy and straightforward. Mark was happy for me to handle all outfits and styling which suited me just fine.

Mark brought along a fair bit of gear to use during the shoot which helped to light up the darker areas of the building and allowed for greater versatility in the photos.

Mark had some creative and interesting ideas to make use of the different spaces in the hall, and I really love how the images appeared on BOC. He created some really beautiful, effective lighting in some of the shots. They had a very 'regal' feel.

Mark is kind, friendly, and working with him was a very pleasant and relaxed experience. I recommend him to other models and would be happy to work with him again.

Thanks for a great shoot Mark! :)

Hollymay420

Had my first shoot with Mark today and it was great from start to finish. It was a really laid back & fun shoot. Highly recommended

Helen Diaz

I worked with Mark on location in Tintern and had a very good shoot! It was our first time working together and I was nervous but needn't have been as Mark was so incredibly down to earth and an open book to talk to! Despite fears that it would rain, the weather was perfect and cloudy, offering "natures softbox!" for the duration of the photoshoot! :)

Mark and I worked together on a wide range of Fashion, sheer and Art Nudes in the beautiful ruin and landscape.

It was a very entertaining few hours as despite being a weekday we had a series of Polish and German tourists who decided to join the ruin with us! Mark was very patient and considerate to work with and the photographs looked wonderful!

I really look forward to seeing the uploads! Thankyou for a lovely shoot and I hope to welcome you at our studio "Heavenly Bodies" during the Winter months! :) Helen x

Lou1111

Mark and I shot a year ago, so I was delighted to get creative with him again.

We had originally planned to shoot at a different location, but I had to change plans last minute and Mark was really understanding and agreed with no problem! He was amazing!

We shot a variety of different sets, from woods, to a derelict building, and some stunning shots with some hay bales. Mark is fab! He always showed me the boc so I could work the light and setting with posing.

Mark is a joy to work with. He’s so easy to get along with, time literally disappeared before us.

Thank you Mark for another great shoot

Highly recommended from me

Lou ☺️

sabrina_l

I had another shoot with the wonderful Mark last month. As always he was just fantastic to work with. So professional organised and a true gentleman. Mark is an extremely talented photographer who produces amazing work and has fabulous shoot ideas. I would highly recommend working with him! Thank you Mark x

sabrina_l

I had another fabulous shoot with Mark today. He is such a lovely man, so friendly, professional and also talented as a photographer. He makes you feel so at ease, is so respectful too and has fabulous ideas and creativity.

Thank you for a fabulous shoot Mark - 100% recommended by me!

Lou1111

I had my first shoot with Mark today and it was ace.

Pre comms were spot on, we planned what we were aiming to achieve and worked together to get the results.

We shot some on location and some indoors at home. It was a great shoot with a nice variety of styles

Mark is fab! Although I haven’t seen the edits what I saw in the boc was brilliant. We worked with the natural light and Mark added some where needed.

Thank you for a great shoot.

Highly recommended

Lou ☺️

Leaf

I had a wonderful shoot with Mark! The sort of shoot that reminds me why I still model... It's just so fulfilling to be out exploring this beautiful land, with good company - someone who's on the same page as me - and working collaboratively to take creative and interesting images!

Mark responded to my casting call for a shoot that involved exploring somewhere new to me, and the day was meant to be a relaxed walk, talk and shoot sort of thing. And I think we certainly accomplished what we set out to achieve! :)

Mark's communication was professional and clear, and I already knew that it would be a good shoot on the basis of this alone. Upon meeting Mark I felt confident that we would get on very well - he was really easy to talk to, and conversation flowed no problems.

Mark had little experience of location nudes, but with a little guidance from me to get going, we soon got into a good flow and worked really well together. I am really excited about the images that we took! He's a very good photographer who responds so well to different scenarios and I felt comfortable in front of his camera.

It was a real pleasure to be able to explore somewhere new to us both, and we just didn't know what was around the corner. I loved the spontaneity and the gamble of location and light. It made for a really different shooting experience and it's a very relaxed and stress-free way to shoot. Plus, we walked 6.75 miles - get in! :)

Mark was really professional on shoot, treated me with respect, and made me feel safe. I have absolutely no problems in recommending Mark to any model - in fact I would positively encourage it!

Thank you so much, Mark, for the really rewarding day! I am very much looking forward to working with you again in the near future!

Saf_Edwards

Had an equestrian shoot with Mark and my ponies,

Mark was very professional and good with ideas! I really enjoyed the shoot and definitely hoping to shoot together again!

Definitely recommend!

AshleyAshton

Mark arrived on time and well prepared for the shoot . He was chatty and smiling and extremely patient given the nature of the shoot. We had quite a limited time shooting but glad we managed to at least get introduced to one another. From what I seen the images looked lovely behind the lense and I hope that Mark would like to work again soemtime.

Ashley

sabrina_l

I had a wonderful second shoot with Mark - this time it was a maternity shoot. Mark arrived with a great set of creative ideas and loads of equipment. He is such a talented photographer and 100% professional in every sense. I really enjoyed working with him and really hope to do so again in the future - thanks Mark x

Gabriella .

I worked with Mark recently in Bristol.

Mark booked me for 2h and I really regret that I’ve only spent 2h with this lovely person! :(

Mark is a true gentleman! He made me feel very comfortable and made sure that I’m warm and happy with everything what we shooting.

I was very impressed with images which we were getting and I’m looking forward to seeing finished pictures.

I can’t recommend mark enough.

I would love to shoot with Mark again

Highly recommended

Roswell Ivory

I worked with Mark during my recent tour to Bristol. As he has work committments, he moved heaven and earth to make our shoot happen and I am so happy it did! We shot sculptural and classical art nude, as well as some pre-Raphaelite fashion in a studio full of inspiring photographs. He's friendly, respectful, mindful of my limits, great to talk to and easy to work with. What more can I say? Highly recommended. :)

sabrina_l

I had a wonderful first shoot with Mark today. What a really lovely man he is.

He was so friendly, kind and easy going and such a gentleman to work with. He is such a great photographer and a master of lighting! He is totally professional with a wonderful creative eye and fabulous ideas. I really enjoyed working with Mark and hope to see him again soon. I would highly recommend him as a photographer to work with to any model.

Miss Jaye Rose

I shoot with Mark in August and he was absolutely lovely, full of great ideas.

We shot a range of different styles and Mark is very creative and knows exactly what he’s looking for. He’s easy going and a real gentleman would definitely recommend

Penny Lee

I had such a great shoot with Mark while on tour in Bristol, his precommunications were great. We only had a 2 hour shoot but it was such fun. The time flew by.

I would happily recommend any model to shoot with Mark. x

Angharada

I had a great shoot with Mark yesterday- at a studio in Montpelier.

Despite some issues with the trains- Mark was patient and all went well when I arrived! Thankfully Mark is a super easy going, down to earth and kind chap!

I thoroughly enjoyed our shoot with many different looks- and his lighting is exquisite! His passion really shines through in creating lovely images!

I especially enjoyed some of the motion shots and hair flicks we did! So much drama and usually these can be hard to capture but Mark timed it so well and the back of the camera shots looked soooo cool!

Mark also made sure I was comfortable, offered hot drinks and we had a lot of great conversation.

Big thumbs up from me, thank you for a truly great shoot !

Angharada x