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Loretta Hope

I recently met and worked with Mark for the first time. It was my first visit to Leeds and I will admit I was a little rusty after not modelling regularly for an extended period of time. Mark was fantastic. He was friendly and easy going and I felt comfortable for the duration of the shoot. He worked with me well, with honest feedback, constructive criticism and there was plenty of banter. Such a joy to work with! Not a dull moment. We reviewed the images briefly before I left and I was really pleased with what we'd done. I love his photography style and lighting techniques- just what I'm looking for at the moment!

The dressing room was great, with a heater which I was very grateful for, mirrors and an awesome ring light!

I'm not even waiting to receive the finished images to write this glowing recommendation because after seeing the proof images I'm already more than happy! Such a wonderful shoot. Thank you!

Scarlot Rose

I had my first shoot with Mark this evening - its been planned for a while now but was certainly worth the wait! Mark's pre-coms were fantastic he sent me a mood board of ideas and was very clear on everything I needed to know before the shoot, really easy to talk to.

We also had the wonderful Dorota MUA working with us who really brought Mark's ideas to life (and gave me the craziest hair I've ever seen!). During the shoot we worked through a variety of styles including fashion, portraits, lingerie and some fashion nudes.

I had such a great time, plenty of laughs and banter throughout! Mark used some really interesting lighting styles and I was blown away by the images he showed me at the end of the shoot! If you get the opportunity to work with Mark I highly recommend it, seriously cannot recommend him highly enough!

Thanks again for a wonderful shoot!

Miss_Rose x

Zoé Margo

Shoot number three with the very talented Mark Skeet last Tuesday evening.

As always, fun, laughter and constant chatter (mostly from me!) abounds.

Mark is straight forward, honest, got the sharpest sense of humour and being in his company is a joy. I consider him a mate now.

Mark's eye for lighting as always was on point and our shoots are without a doubt some of my most enjoyable, given that we get along so well and the results are always fantastic.

Our fourth shoot is planned and hopefully there will be number five in the offing.

I'd absolutely recommend Mark to any model, be they newbie or experienced.

Liv Grace

I had the lovely opportunity of working with Mark on our first shoot yesterday. After discussing what I wanted from the shoot, Mark created a board on Pinterest so we could put some ideas together.

Luckily the studio is only an hour away from my home but I was warmly welcomed. Mark came down to help me with my things and offered me a cuppa in the (warm) studio!

The lighting options and different styles on offer in the studio are vast which allows more creativity, alongside having a dedicated changing room for privacy.

I was delighted with out shots, props and the direction Mark gave me. We really made the most of the 2 hour slot. I thoroughly enjoyed the shoot and felt really comfortable around Mark, we sat down and looked through the shots and he explained what the next process was going to be.

I would highly recommend Mark to anyone looking to expand their portfolio, gain more confidence and also have a bit of a laugh!

I look forward to shooting again with Mark in the future.

Helen Diaz

I worked with the lovely Mark for the first time the other day on a recent tour of the area and had such a great time! It was our first time working together and I am always a little nervous but needn't have been!

Mark was instantly so kind, considerate and hospitable, making sure I was comfortable, watered and fed! Mark went to the super kind effort of stocking up the fridge with delicious healthy snacks, which for a mostly raw foodie like me I thought was so thoughtful and kind.

The studio was a really pleasant space to shoot in with oodles of space and a lovely spacious Makeup/Changing room. Mark was a great host and was professional and respectful to work with.

I had a terrible cold on the day and he was so kind and patient whilst I was trying my best to rock the shoot whilst coughing and snorting! :) His lighting and photography skills are superb and you know the results are going to be beautiful.

The half day flew by and I really enjoyed myself. I would love to shoot with Mark again- especialley when I am well and can fully appreciate it. An awesome guy, highly recommended to all, Helen x

KRG

I had a fantastic four hour shoot with Mark at the beginning of my latest Leeds tour! After a long drive and arriving at Mark's studio, he welcomed me with a fab cuppa and a warm studio!

Mark was super relaxed, had already sent me a moodboard for the shoot which was helpful when it came to packing for my trip! Mark was accomodating, friendly, professional and super easy to get on with and I hope that we get to shoot with each other on my next Leeds tour in the new year!

Thank you Mark :)

Sophie-Luna-Mai111

I had my first shoot with Mark yesterday. Mark was well prepared, organised and new exactly what he wanted. We shot at his studio which was full of professional lighting and a specially catered changing room for the model, which was very impressive. I was over the moon with our shots when reviewing them at the end of the shoot. I also rate Mark on his style and elegance of shots. I thoroughly enjoyed the shoot and Marks honesty and challenges. I would hopefully like to work with Mark again in the future and I would recommend him to any model looking to enhance their portfolio to a professional level.

sharon

Ihad a commercial home shoot with Mark,

the time just flew,

Mark had plenty of set ideas and props,

They all worked so well,

we even did a fashion set,

He is super professional,creative and friendly,

I highly recommend and cant wait to shoot with him again at his studio,

Thankyou Mark.x

Zoé Margo

Second, long overdue shoot with Mark at his studio on Thursday night and thoroughly enjoyable it was too.

Shooting with Mark is like shooting with an old friend (a talented one that is!)

Mark is a great laugh with his down to earth Northern sense of humour, he's sharp as a tack and has such an easy going, relaxed way of shooting that i can't help but feel comfortable the second i walk through the door.

We were working together on actor's head shots to help build up Mark's head shot service that he's launching in the not too distant future.

As always, i was really thrilled with results and feel sure that Mark will be a successful in this venture given that he can clearly turn his hand to any style.

The lighting was beautiful, great composition and he directs well but also allows me to take the lead and express myself which as an actress is greatly appreciated.

Quick shoot this time around but i'll most definitely be back soon to get creative and shoot a few different styles.

Rhianna Grey

Yet another laaaarvely shoot with a laaarvely photographer. Very professional, and always a pleasure to work with. Every shoot with Mark is an absolute joy! Always on time to pick up from station, pre comms are perfect, and the shoot from beginning to end is highly productive, playing around with various lighting effects, looks etc. As I have mentioned before, Marks passions for photography run high, and his results are A class..: as you can see when eyeing up his portfolio. His changing room is every models dream... Full length mirror, hair and makeup mirror, Tongs, Sraighteners, even crimpers!!! Yes..: crimpers!!! I can't leave the things alone! Great for a root boost! Haha.

Mark shows 100% respect, and looks after his models making sure they have everything they need.

I have been sent the pre-edits which I'm more than impressed with! Looking forward to seeing finished result.

Thanks again for another highly enjoyable shoot.

Highly recommended by moi.

Cheers

Rhi x

Natasha J Bella

This was my second time shooting with Mark, he's just a really nice guy and professional photographer. Since our first shoot, his studio has developed brilliantly. The changing room facilities available for models is great with lots of little extras that Mark has carefully considered providing, it all helps. Mark really knows how to make the most of a shoot with an unhurried approach allowing time to think things through and prepare for the next set which is great for a creative and productive shoot. He took time to light each set specific to what we were shooting and totally nailed it. Very proud of what I saw at the time. Definitely recommended and look forward to any opportunity to working with Mark again.

Bex Luther

Had an awesome shoot with Mark last week! I would definitely recommend to all models!

We had ran through a few ideas before we shot and both knew the style we were going for. Mark was quick setting up each backdrop and lights and I found he worked really fast and knew straight away when he got "the shot" The studio/changing room is great and I felt fully comfortable at all times, Mark even put Slipknot on for me while we were shooting :)

Really happy with the images! Thanks again Mark!

Enna~Victoria

I had a fab shoot with Mark yesterday! It was our first time working together and I hope it won't be the last! His pre comms where spot on and I felt completely comfortable from the start.

We got though a number of different sets and the images looked stunning! He was professional and friendly throughout and I hope to get the chance to work with him again soon! :)

100% recommended by me! :)

Sophia.

Had a great shoot with Mark last week at his studio in leeds. Shooting fashion nude, fitness, stock and beauty head shots.

I always enjoy working with mark, He's really easy to work with and we had a really productive shoot working through lots of different sets.

Looking forward to next time

Highly recommended!

Keira Lavelle

Another totally awesome shoot with the lovely Mark; up to now we have always played it safe and stuck to the studio as Mark has mega strengths with his controlled lighting and can achieve a cracking set of images at the blink of an eye - this time we pushed the boat out and shot in a slightly less controlled setting at my place... I had masses of confidence he would nail it and after a minor fiddle with the lights he was back in his comfort zone again and we were throwing out lovely shots! It was quite a lot different from how he had shot before but once we decided on the looks/direction we would go for the next set we had our usual flow going and smashed the killer results in the bag at a nice pace as per usual. :) That's the nice thing about working with Mark: he's a fantastic people person no matter what and will always bring the best out of a model whether they maybe professional status or totally new but the more you work together the more efficient you become even so.

It's always a real laugh as well - Mark actually puts some ladies to shame with his ability to multitask! :D He can be adjusting the light settings/taking a shot and all in the middle of a full blown conversation at the same time. It's great fun and he will always strive for an enjoyable working rapport on his shoots... He would honestly make anyone at any level of experience feel totally at ease and though we didn't have makeup artist present for a most recent shoot: he's a star when it comes to organising groups as well.

Thank you for yet another fantabulous shoot Mark! I could go on and on but I'll end up spamming his page with another ridiculous essay so I'll just say that he is a top gent and very, very highly recommended in my book! :) Always look forward to the opportunity of working together again!

Keira x

Nicole Rayner

Well what a lovely chap Mark is!! He was very kind and looked after me very well! Even got my favourite biscuits!!

I've been waiting quite a while to shoot with Mark but it was well worth the wait! The 4 hours seemed to fly by!! What I love most about Mark is his quick shooting! He doesn't overshoot the sets! Which is great as creativity never seems to drop as you're always changing sets with him!

I also loved that when a lighting setup didn't give the results he wanted, rather than spend ages trying to make it work he accepted it wasn't right and quickly changed it!

Mark is clearly a very skilled photographer with a talented eye! He was lovely company! Was always respectful! It was so much fun doing some fashion with him! And I LOVED the shots he took! I'm so excited to see the finished results!!

Oh and Marks studio is fab! Warm! Spacious, with a fab dressing room! Always night to be working in s great space!

Really enjoyed the shoot and I hope it will be the first of many!! I would highly reccomend Mark to any model!

Thanks again Mark!

Nicole

Kathy Aubrey

Mark is a fantastic photographer & brilliant to work with. He had a lot of great ideas for the shoot & was very helpful & patient. He also let me pick his brain for tips as I build up my experience & gave some great advice. I couldn't recommend Mark enough.

BonnieBellotti

Had another fantastic shoot with Mark yesterday and again thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Marks communication and organisation for shoots are spotless and he never fails to impress with his ideas. I really look forward to Marks shoots as they are fun, relaxed and creative. I love the fact that Mark likes to explore different concepts and he is very conscientious in his work. Professional, easy going with a fully stocked studio which serves the best coffee in Yorkshire :) Highly recommended and looking forward to working with Mark again later on in the year. Don't miss the opportunity to work with him and thank you once again for an amazing shoot.

Amberlin Michelle

I had my first shoot with Mark recently, and what a delight it was! His friendly attitude, laid back personality and chatty persona was wonderful! We managed to work through a variety of looks, including fashion, fitness, headshots and fashion-nude.

His work is most admirable, with a keen eye for detail and spot on lighting settings. Pre-communication was efficient and clear, giving me an idea of how he works as well as what to expect.

We shot at a relaxed yet productive pace, allowing times to breath, drink coffee and eat in the break. He really is a most fabulous photographer, and deserves to go far!

Thank you and I look forward to working together again,

xx

Rosa Brighid

Had an absolutely awesome and fun shoot with Mark recently during a tour to Yorkshire. His pre communication was excellent, and I just knew he would be really great to shoot with! He has lots of clear ideas, a very stylish and spacious studio, played cool music throughout and was just very professional and a good laugh. He changed up the lighting set ups and we were able to shoot some excellent sets, 11 looks in total! Mark made sure I was fed with healthy food from M&S and was highly considerate with plenty of tea breaks, and allowed me to see the images that were were taking. Highly recommended and look forward to working with him again. Thanks Mark :)