References for SimplyyouBoudoir

Megan - Model

I had an incredible boudoir photoshoot experience with Mark, and I highly recommend him! He went above and beyond to ensure I felt comfortable and confident in front of the camera. His sense of humor and easy-going nature made the entire shoot so much fun.

Mark's talent is undeniable. His direction was spot-on, and he really welcomed my ideas and helped me bring my vision to life. I can't wait to see the shots – I know they'll be absolutely beautiful.

I truly hope to work with Mark again soon!

MarielleKarlman

Mark is great to work with, with his laid-back approach and friendly nature, he should make any Model feel at ease.

Due to his confident direction, any Model starting that requires images for their portfolio would find Mark most suitable to work with.

Throughout the shoot, Mark would consider the position of my poses to make certain that I was comfortable before he proceeded.

Thank you Mark for a great Shoot, the atmosphere was relaxed and lighthearted, you were a joy to work with!

I hope that you have managed to capture some favourable images 😊.

Poppy Merrin

Another fab shoot with Mark. The creative ideas were flowing. We managed to get through so many new ideas and concepts within a matter of hours. Marks work is incredible and passion for it shows. You feel comfortable at all times and we usually have a lot of laughter along the way ! Cannot wait to see the outcome of this shoot as I know it will be amazing!

Get yourself booked with Mark and you won’t regret it.

BethanyBlack

Recently had my first duo shoot with photographer Mark and model, Astra Anne. Had such a laugh all throughout and created some beautiful images. Mark made sure Astra and I were comfortable throughout and he was very respectful of our boundaries, as he always is. Another duo shoot booked in with both again and I can’t wait!

Poppy Merrin

What can I say about Mark and his photography skills.

Amazing to work with, makes you feel Uber comfortable the entire time. The results speak for themselves, never been disappointed by any of the photos we have created. This was my 3rd shoot and we already have another booked in. Cannot recommend him enough for confidence building and portfolio updates.

Vast space to shoot in, with different set ups, creating lots of wonderful shots.

Clear with communication and location is easy to find.

10/10

Alice Jayne

I shot with Mark a little over a week ago. Communication prior to the shoot was great. We had a good understanding of what shots we wanted to create.

On the day Mark was so welcoming and friendly, providing me with plenty of coffee and had a great playlist on in the background.

Mark make sure I felt comfortable throughout the shoot and cracked a good joke or two.

I can't wait to see the end results of the shots we got together.

I would highly recommended Mark and look forward to working with him again!

BethanyBlack

Had an absolute blast shooting with Mark today. He made me feel comfortable from the get go, he didn’t push boundaries and remained very professional, respectful but still made the shoot so fun to do! He’s also fab at guiding you through poses to help you look your best. I’d highly recommend doing a shoot with Mark and I will definitely be back 😊

MyaJayXoXo

Communication with Mark was easy and responsive from the very beginning. On the day of the shoot I felt comfortable with Mark from the moment I arrived to the shoot until the end. Plenty of creativity and direction offered throughout as well as exploration of ideas flowing. Mark also continued to be organised and helpful even after the shoot in regards to organising my images etc. I’m so pleased with the final result and can’t recommend Mark enough. Thank you again

AstraAnne

Had my second shoot with Mark and loved it!

He is very welcoming and professional, he make me feel really comfortable and didn’t push boundaries. He’s very creative and comes up with great ideas, we got some great shots which I’m really happy with. Looking forward to the next one!

Becky Kennedy

I have absolutely loved my shoot with Mark and highly recommend to anyone looking to do a boudoir shoot. Today was my first ever shoot of this style and I have to say as much as I was nervous before I got there there was no need to be from the moment I arrived Mark made me feel at ease, comfortable and confident and is 100% professional. As I am new to the industry Mark helped me massively with poses and guided me through step by step. The images I saw I love and cannot wait to see the finished pictures. Thank you so much for today I look forward to working with you again in the future.

Poppy Merrin

Had an amazing second shoot with Mark. Felt comfortable and at ease the whole time. Jokes were flying and so were the ideas. Shot lots of outfits, can’t wait to see the outcome of our shoot. Can’t recommend him enough if you are wanting to build your portfolio or treat yourself to a boudoir shoot!

Ginger 🧚‍♀️

I loved working with Mark. I am so glad I chose him for my first solo shoot! He made me feel comfortable from the minute I arrived. I went from being nervous to feeling right at home in his amazing studio.. WHAT A KITCHEN! Mark is really professional but also so funny which helps if you’re nervous, you defiantly walk out of there with a spring in your step. He is really knowledgeable; posed and directed me so well and is absolutely full of ideas! Most of which I couldn’t even imagine if I tried. We fitted so much into our time shooting creating so many different looks, you’d think we shot over a full day. I would honestly recommend Mark to all models especially those whom are nervous. Thank you so much Mark & I look forward to seeing what we created, can’t wait to work with you again!

K1mm1

I had an amazing shoot with Mark on the weekend. He’s so easy to work with, really friendly and funny.

Communication before the shoot was great, the space used was ideal for the session and he made me very relaxed and comfortable. Mark knew how to pose me brilliantly in all my different outfits and was full of ideas. I had so much fun working together.

I’d highly recommend Mark and I can’t wait until our next shoot!

CharleyxBlossom

LOVE IT!

I had the pleasure of shooting with Mark. Mark is super friendly, funny (too funny) and very creative. We shot for a good few hours shooting lots of different outfits and poses.

Mark has lots of amazing ideas and a fantastic work space perfect for all kinds of shoots. I’d definitely recommend working with Mark if you’re looking for a good laugh along with some stunning shots!

I even got my partner involved too. Definitely a lovely experience and would love to work with Mark again ☺️

Fostella

Most sweetest guy i have met, he knew how to pose me and the photos came out amazing! Can't wait too shoot again with you x

Poppy Merrin

What an amazing shoot we had together. I cannot recommend Mark enough. Communications have been clear and quick before and during the shoot.

The confidence I have gained from this collaboration has been incredible.

He is chatty, hilarious and calming. Excellent for putting you at ease and making you feel comfortable.

The shoot was so much fun and that’s what it’s all about!

I will 110% being shooting with Mark again.

InkedXcurves

Had my first shoot with Mark and it was amazing!

Not only is he a great guy and made me feel so comfortable he is full of so many amazing ideas!

We shot for over 4 hours and I enjoyed every moment of it gaining more confidence as the day went on.

I feel I have not only gained confidence from this shoot with Mark but also some valuable modelling techniques that I can take through into my next shoot.

I highly recommend Mark and I look forward to my next shoot with him

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Melissa J

3rd shoot with mark and as always we had such a great shoot. Mark is very professional, gives great direction and we always have such a laugh when working together. The end products are absolutely amazing and I would definitely recommend working with mark. If ever you have wondered and wanted to try a boudoir shoot, shooting with mark is the way to go!

Zoé Margo

My second shoot with Mark was a complete delight.

We pretty much picked up where we left off first time around.

The shoot location was fantastic with lots of beautiful natural light to work with and Mark utilised this incredibly well.

The atmosphere is always very relaxed and positive. Mark is such a friendly, easy going soul, there's plenty of great conversation and lots of laughter with Mark willing to put up with my particular brand of Carry On-style humour. Haha

When we get down to work though, we are creative and the shoot flows very well. Mark gives fantastic direction, working with the model as opposed to against them. I also felt able to move naturally and incorporate my own ideas accordingly.

Outfits are always discussed prior to the shoot so we're on the same page on the day. Levels are always respected and Mark is incredibly professional at all times and he was always checking that I was comfortable throughout which I genuinely appreciate.

The results are always intimate, feminine, powerful, authentic and interesting which encourages the model to embrace their natural beauty without feeling that they must try to be something that they are not and this is a message I can absolutely get on board with.

Highly recommended from me.

PS Thank you for the lift back.

Bubblelub

I know that you’re not supposed to have favourites in the industry…but WOW-IE!!

Mark is not only professional, kind, trustworthy and considerate to any shooting boundaries - but also an absolute pleasure to spend the day shooting with. Mark was overall a genuine kind soul.

Pre-comms of the shoot were great, Mark let me see photos throughout the shoot and I was shocked at the results just from the back of camera. Mark is also a speedy editor and delivered around 40/50 fully edited images within around a week after the shoot.

Could not recommend a photographer anymore that I rate Mark - absolutely top tier guy with the best results.

Cant wait for the next one! ♥