References for MAB Photography Pembrokeshire

Riza

Just WOW!

Mike has been exemplary pre,during and post shoot!

He reached out to me a short while ago with a moodboard full of ideas that were right up my alley. we very quickly started planning a shoot, i was quite keen to use this shoot as an excuse to make a new outfit so i presented Mike with a few ideas which we were able to bounce back and forth and he gave really helpful feedback. his comm's were always swift and well detailed.

Mike was an absolute star from the moment i arrived! he provided a lovely cup of tea and a snack that was much appreciated after the long drive. I don't think i have ever met a more organised or considerate photographer. I was really impressed with the binder Mike had produced detailing the shoot plan and his ideas which we went through. I found this really reassuring and it put me completely at ease. whilst he drove us to the locations it really did feel like we were old friends having a catch-up!

The locations Mike picked were absolutely stunning! we shot along the Pembroke cost on cliffs and in a sandy cove, ruined castle grounds, and beautiful moorlands. all of which provided excellent backdrops to our historic/period themed shoot. During the shoot we continued to bounce idea's back and forth so it's no wonder we ran a 'little' overtime, but it was worth every moment, i thoroughly enjoyed Mikes company and the images he has produced are absolutely outstanding!

Planning for our next shoot will begin imminently and i absolutely can not wait! i can not recommend Mike highly enough!!

RexV

Mike - probably in a moment of madness - asked if I'd be kind enough to 'model' for him for some ideas he was keen on trying out. I jumped at the chance, as an opportunity to be on the other side of the camera for a change.

Mike was helpful, considerate and enthusiastic throughout and had boundless patience with me - for which, as a newbie, I was extremely grateful.

To be able to model for such a pleasant chap and feel appreciated for my poor efforts was a double bonus.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time and I am just delighted that the experience was with such a professional and kind photographer.

Ella Slingsby - Pro Ballet Dancer & Model

Yesterday I had the great pleasure of working with Mike. I really enjoyed Mike’s enthusiasm and passion for the shoot, aswell as his kind and humble nature. I was very impressed with Mike’s preparation for the shoot planning out pose ideas and clearly showing what he wanted to create. I thoroughly enjoyed shooting with Mike, he is a great photographer to work with.

David Wall - Dancer

I recently had a photoshoot with Mike for the first time. I had such a great time working with him and would highly recommend him.

He was very kind, positive, and a pleasure to be around.

Artistryfay

I had a great shoot last Saturday with Mike as part of studio day at raw pic studios.

Pre communications were excellent. Mike was full of great ideas and outfits. He allowed me to pose freely and directed me very well.

Mike is a great photographer. He was professional and friendly. I highly recommend him to any model.

CurvyWelshQueen

Had the pleasure of my first shoot and hopefully not the last shoot with MAB today at his home studio

It was such a great shoot with so many possibilities. It was a shame it was cut short and i hope next time we will have so many more ideas

If your looking for someone who can create images from thin air then work with him!!

louise2

So I met Mike for the first time at a group shoot at f/8 studio where i was a stand-in for a model for that day,

Mike was a pleasure to work with, very professional and polite gentleman.

Very down to earth and easy to talk to, thank you for coming to the group shoot,

I would 100% recommend him to all models he is an excellent photographer.

I would definitely work with him again.

Thanks again louise.

Eirwen L'amour Creed

Had a brilliant first shoot with Mike lovely man and organisation skills are excellent, he planned the shoot very well and made it very clear what images he wanted to create.He involved me very much in the process, and happy to show me the photos as we went along.I found the shoot very enjoyable and really liked the themes he had choosen for me to portray.He is very proffessional and respectful and easy to talk to i would highly reccomend Mike.

Rawpics Studio

Mike came to the studio recently and I have to admit, I was blown away by his pre shoot preparation.

His pre shoot comms were excellent between the studio and the model. Mike had driven a considerable long distance to shoot LeeJayyy at the studio, but arrived the night before, ensuring he would be here on time in the morning.

Mike worked excellently with the model and had printed out a huge mood board selection of what he wanted to achieve that day. His manner and his direction, with the model was perfect in every way, A true Gentleman.

Mike has an amazing creative mind and together we produced some amazing work.

I can highly reccomend Mike 100%

Leejayyy

I feel very lucky to have worked with Mike during my studio day at RAWPICS Studio. Especially given the distance he came for it!

Pre comms were second to none. In-depth messages with all of the information I could need. I felt very prepared for the shoot and knew exactly what to bring.

On the day Mike arrived with boxes of props and beautiful accessories, as well as a printed off plan for the shoot. Definitely the most prepared photographer I have worked with. And it paid off! We got through many sets and from what I could see on BOC we were getting some beautiful shots.

The atmosphere was fun and creative and I felt comfortable throughout the shoot. Mike was a pleasure indeed!

I would highly recommend him to any model and would definitely work together again.

Thank you!

Leejay

Florence Day

What an enjoyable afternoon!!! I had a shoot with Mike today and it was such a fun experience.

The shoot plan was very thorough so I knew exactly what to expect and bring. The communication was brilliant and I am so thankful for the level of detail in the planning!

When I arrived to the shoot, Mike had printed out photos of the location and had a schedule of where we were going to shoot! He was very prepared and even brought authentic props! Absolutely fantastic!!!

Mike is so lovely and we had such a laugh on the shoot. I felt so comfortable and happy! It really was an enjoyable shoot.

I would absolutely love to work with Mike again! Highly recommended!!!

DominikaW

I've worked with Mike at my studio day at The Den. Mike made a long journey and came very well prepared for ouer slot. He bring some cool props with him which was great. Mike is full of ideas and pay attention to every detail. He knows exactly what he wants to achieve with a photo.

I truely enjoyed working with Mike. He is very friendly, relaxed and fun to work with. We have produced some beautiful pictures. I would Definetly work again with Mike.

Professional photographer, great company. Highly Recommended indeed.!!

Thank you Mike 🙏

skycladpixie

Wow, I've just had the most wonderful day shooting with Mike!! We'd been chatting about arranging a shoot for a little while & then I was chuffed to bits when Mike wanted to come & shoot at the magical trees I'd mentioned in my recent casting. I was so excited because I had a feeling he would totally love them & he did! In fact it felt a bit like taking a kid into a sweet shop.

Pre-shoot comms were probably the best I've encountered. Mike let me know what props he had that he could bring with him (warning - he has a LOT!). I had a really good feeling from our very first message & knew we would have a fantastic & enjoyable shoot.

I'm not even sure I can do the experience of working with Mike justice, & 'working with' is the right description, as Mike is always welcoming & wanting feedback, suggestions & ideas - even if they're daft! It was lovely & felt like we were both on the same wavelength. My favourite way to work.

We had plenty of ideas to start with & then they inevitably morphed into something completely different & often wonderful. I also love that Mike is particular about getting a shot right & once I was in the pose he was able to fine tune it with spot on direction which makes such a huge difference. We kept at it until we were both pleased with the image.

To say the day was non stop fun sounds a bit cheesy but it really was. I absolutely cannot wait to do it again!

So yes, I think you'll gather that I highly recommend Mike. I found him to be extremely creative, very respectful, friendly & interesting & a delightful person to spend a day creating with.

Mike, thank you so much for a super day & I'm so glad you enjoyed these beautiful majestic trees as much as I do.

M e l a n y

Thank you so much Mike for an amazing shoot with myself and Retro Rob at our studio day at Far Forest!

We had a very productive three hour shoot covering both indoor and outdoor sets, and art nude to vintage!

Mike is great to work with - professional and friendly and I look forward to working with him again in the future :)

Retro Rob

Thank you so much for another brilliant shoot.

Another amazing shoot this time at the incredible Far Forest Studios on another Retro Rob and Melany Tour.

What a fantastic collaborative shoot I had today with Mike

Having worked with Mike before I knew that it would be guaranteed some awesome images and looking at the back of the camera it sure did not disappoint.

Mike has a great eye for detail ensuring that attention to detail is key seeing things that could easily be missed in a shot this meant each shot mean we all looked our very best .

Thank you so much Mike for making the tour another success look forward to working with you again soon and seeing those awesome images .

Rob

Olivia75

Second shoot with Mike yesterday and as great and creative as the first one. I love shooting with Mike because his approach is very different and, as the result, very unusual images. I love his ideas and that he always listens to me and tries to recreate mine, however crazy they can be :)

Highly recommend to all model, him and his coffee!

Keziah

I had yet another fantastic shoot with Mike.

Pre comms are great and he is very organised! His shoot plan and shoot folder is an enviable level of organisation one could aspire to. He captured my dance jumps perfectly and we created some great images together.

He is a true gent and completely welcoming providing snacks and a bottle of water for our shoot.

Always recommended and would love to shoot for a third time!

Leaf

Shoot number SIX!! We worked through some of the ideas that we had started on shoot #5, and a whole load of new ones - each one was experimental and left us both buzzing and feeling like we had really learnt something! Mike's mind is amazing - such a creative person - every idea he comes up with is refreshing, inventive, humorous, and fun! I really enjoyed myself! The 'problem' is, is that for every idea we try, we end up with more ideas, and it just keeps on going!... I'm pleased to say that we've already got more shoots booked - or at least roughly planned, to accommodate this...! We both work so well together - there's a lot to be said for working closely with people and after 6 shoots I feel that we are seeing the benefits.

One of the images we worked on was based on 'The Milkmaid' - a painting by Johannes Vermeer. The effort that Mike puts into doing this - the planning, the sourcing of props, all the lighting set up tests... This is weeks and weeks of work. It is an honour to be part of this. There are not many people I work with who put this amount of effort into one image. I think it's wonderful!... It was tricky to nail it - every detail is important... But what a fantastic feeling when we do get it! I know just how much Mike puts into this, and I can share his joy in helping him to see the idea through to completion. It's great! :)

As I have said in my last reference, Mike is a wonderful host. He made me feel most welcome into his home, fed and watered me, and ensured that I was happy and comfortable throughout the day. His home is lovely - clean, tidy, and ensures privacy for models. Everything I have said in my previous references still stands - I can't recommend Mike enough - I had a wonderful day and looking forward to shoot number 7 now!

Thank you Mike!

Ivory Flame

I had the pleasure to shoot with Mike at my model day at Open Space studio! He was highly organised, sending me a thorough explanation of his plans and clothing requests in advance, driving down the night before since he was travelling far, and brought along a whole folder of inspiration images and notes! He is dedicated and passionate about his photography, and was professional, enthusiastic and courteous throughout. We worked swiftly through his ideas and made many gorgeous images in the 2 hours. I hope we may get chance to work again in the future. Many thanks Mike :-)

Keziah

I’m on the bus trying to write this and a random Jack Russell just sat on me - a good omen perhaps?

I had a great first shoot with Mike at his home studio on my visit to Wales.

He’s very organised and we got to work right away. He’s very knowledgeable with lighting and got great results with his lighting experiments.

Thank you very very much for a fantastic shoot and hopefully will see you in 2020!