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Verena

Shoot number …? I‘ve lost count how many times I’ve worked with Mike now and I can’t recommend shooting with him enough!

This time a duo shoot with another amazing model at the wonderful Fine and Dandee studio. Everything went smoothly as always, from pre-comms to shoot day and we created some absolutely stunning images.

Mike has a unique talent for capturing powerful images and if you like images with a dark, edgy flair, he’s your photographer!!

Lockley.katie

My first shoot with Mike .

We already knew it was going to be an amazing shoot before it happened,

The vibe and the creativity that Mike has is insane

We got some many awesome

Shots and we had so much fun !

I think we were both absolutely buzzing with the outcome of the shoot and let me

Tell you the pictures speak for themselves already got another two shoots booked in and I cannot wait

Would highly recommended working with Mike !

Katie

Vanda

I had my first shoot with Mike and I'm beyond happy with the experience and the results!

His work really speaks for itself. I've been admiring his artistry and wanting to work together for the longest time. I already knew it's going to be very special, but it totally exceeded my expectations.

It goes without saying that Mike is an extremely skilled and accomplished photographer, but on top of that, he is such a kind and fun person to work with. I trusted him with ideas for scenes and outfits that mean a lot to me, and he created something even better than what I have imagined. We instantly connected on our love for dark art.

It was definitely one of my favourite shoots to date. Thank you so much Mike, and I hope to work together again!

Verena

Once again, I had the pleasure of teaming up with the immensely talented Mike on a photo shoot, and it was nothing short of amazing. Mike's talent and enthusiasm, combined with his ability to capture the essence of natural light, never fails to amaze me.

Our latest adventure took us to an abandoned farm. Despite having an initial plan in place, the allure of the surroundings led us to explore new ideas, and we deviated and from our original concept. Yet, this spontaneity is what makes working with Mike so enjoyable - he has a remarkable ability for drawing inspiration in the most unexpected places and seamlessly adapting to change, always capturing the most stunning images.

I cannot wait to see the final results!

Always highly, highly recommended by me! Thanks Mike for a lovely afternoon and amazing shoot!!

Florence Oliveira

Had the best time shooting with Mike! The creative process and communication was great and super easy, and we bounced ideas off each other super well! Ended up with some of my favourite creative shots I’ve ever done! Thanks again, can’t wait to shoot more!

Verena

What can I say? Another incredible shoot with Mike, possibly shoot number eight? I honestly lost count, that’s how much I enjoy working with Mike. Every time it gets better! We shot at Fine and Dandee again and worked on a different style than before with amazing results. I think I’ve come a long way from my first shoot with Mike at the start of the year and now, he’s helped me a lot to grow as a model and feel so much more confident. Thank you very much Mike! Hope to shoot again soon!

Verena

When Darren and I had been discussing a duo shoot and exchanging ideas I immediately knew Mike would be just the right photographer to create stunning images with. We shot at Fine and Dandee Studio a few weeks ago - with all their props and outfits the perfect place to work with such a creative mind as Mike. He draws inspiration from anything and everything that’s available (you might end up being exorcised because there’s a cross in the room).

Mikes lighting is always impeccable, he’s great at directing and his editing style makes a great picture incredible.

I’d shoot with Mike again and again. Very highly recommended!

Darren S

I shot with Mike a few weeks back on a duo shoot with Verena. Mike is awesome, with great ideas for the shoot, combined with mine and Verena's wardrobes, we smashed out some awesome images.

Mikes editing and lighting skills are amazing and hope to work with him again in the future.

Highly recommended!!

anniaklondongirl

Another fab shoot with Mike and this time we took it into the studio. We played with so many ideas and achieved quite the diversity as I look back! He is one of my photographers that to my great relief is happy to work a little differently with me as I’m not the usual bad ass model that gravitates towards him and vice versa.

The wonderful thing is that we both stay open to suggestions and there are many of those I wouldn’t trust to do with anyone else. For his quiet and diligent demeanour Mike has a creative mind that is always firing so we will always produce great work.

I will always take the opportunity to shoot with Mike as I get wonderful monos and edgy images that I could never imagine doing with anyone else ! Always recommend 🤩

Jorji

Shooting with Mike is an unparalleled experience that I think every model should have at least once. We have shot together a few times now and this shoot was our 6th shoot together and our images are only getting stronger. Mike really knows what he is doing and definitely has his own style, which makes working with him that much easier as you know just what he wants! It's always an easy and comfortable experience on set, and he goes above and beyond to make sure both me and my partner continue feeling that way. Mike has pushed me with modelling and I've come out better for it, he's incredibly encouraging and patient, and will direct you into poses that you'd never thought you could get into, let alone look good, and of course, they always look stunning!

The images we create together really speak for themselves and I cannot wait to shoot with Mike again, I'd shoot with him every week if I could!

Definitely recommended to all, you'd be silly to not shoot with him!

Knowtheunknown1

100% can't recommend shooting with mike enough he's such an awesome photographer, we shot at a studio over in Wokingham the pre comms were amazing, he made me feel comfortable and helped produce some awesomeness i just came recommend his skills enough. It was an absolute pleasure and i really hope to shoot with mike again soon !

Verena

Shoot number five with Mike this year and I can’t get enough! This time a duo shoot with the talented MistyRed, an absolute dream team! We shot at my place which is currently a building site and proved to be the perfect setting to keep our weird ideas flowing. I didn’t want the shoot to end! All three of us were on the same page from pre-comms to shoot day and had a real good laugh throughout. I’m still blown away by the fantastic images we’ve created!

Mike’s an incredible photographer and I hope to shoot many more times with him. He’s super friendly, down to earth, and really knows his stuff, from using light in the most amazing way to getting really creative with what the location offers.

Thank you so much Mike for another incredible shoot!

MistyRed_

Shoot number three (just this year) in the bag and what a shoot! I am biased because we had so much fun but I think we found the dream team this time, in a duo shoot with the lovely Vee. We shot at her place as it's currently a building site and this was only the start of our inspiration.

The shoot flew by and we just kept coming up with ideas, even as we 'finished' it, Mike was eager to keep snapping shots. Be prepared for a workout if you shoot with him, but the results will be worth it.

It's no surprise that Mike is one of the most loved photographers out there, from his work ethic, to his creativity, to the quality of the shots straight out of the camera. He is an absolute gem to work with and a total gentleman.

You don't need to be a supermodel to shoot with Mike, he has an eye for capturing powerful and beautiful images. As an added bonus he has a flair for dark and edgy shots with a sprinkle of naughtiness. Working with him is a must!

Thank you again and till the next time :D

Misty Red

anniaklondongirl

Second round with Mike but this time in a favourite venue of mine with bare walls, wooden floors, a rehearsal/practice room. Mike loved it and was immediately inspired by the feel of the space and we did another four hours of great shooting. Making it as eclectic as possible we worked through several looks, breezy boho through to a trashy rock vibe, basically my spectrum of fun! This second shoot did not disappoint and I think it’s down to Mike’s capabilities as a photographer. I brought a wardrobe knowing that he would just run with the ideas and be energised by it and he did, the results are proof. A great second round…means that there will obviously have to be a third! Thank you Mike .Highly recommended.🤩

Verena

Wow I feel every time I work with Mike it gets better! We had another fantastic shoot yesterday, this time in a derelict building and got so many amazing images! He’s got a real talent for getting the most out of the location and the way he uses the light is incredible. For the first time we shot some art nude and I’m in love with how brilliant these photos turned out.

Mike’s not only a brilliant photographer but also a lovely person to be around. I can’t wait for our next shoot. Highly highly recommended!!!

Natasha Groves

I had an awesome shoot with Mike at Fine and Dandee studio, which was long overdue. I was looking forward to this shoot after discussing ideas and sending moodboards. It was awesome to reconnect with him after such a long time and with Mike being one of the first photographers I worked with, I knew it was going to be an amazing shoot.

We shot some edgy fashion within a studio which we have not done together before and I am still struggling to pick my favourite images as there are lots of great ones to chose from. Mikes edits are always top notch and he never disappoints.

Thanks again Mike for being awesome, professional and such a lovely person to work with. I will look forward to our next shoot and see what magic we create next!

Jade K

Worked with Mike now quite a few times and never ever get bored of shooting with him, He really is one of the best photographers I have worked with!

His eye for detail is superb, His direction throughout the shoot awesome, It’s like we are on the same page when shooting and he’s incredibly easy to get on with, In fact the shoots with Mike flow so well that the time just flies by.

Always a massive recommend from me Jade ;)

anniaklondongirl

Well what a first shoot! I didn’t think a home shoot could get any better but it did! What I mean by that is Mike and I managed to find a completely different energy and style in an environment I thought I had exhausted or suited only certain styles. I couldn’t have been more wrong. We aligned on the Terry Richardson aesthetic and took a trip down the memory lane that was the nineties and it was just fab! In addition we produced some dreamy pics with natural light tapping into my trashy bohemian so I was very happy and very impressed. Unsurprisingly we booked a second round shortly afterwards . Lovely man, great talent and super easy to work with . Nothing but positives from me about this photographer! Highly recommended.🤩

MistyRed_

Mike is a truly creative person, I can't believe how many amazing images/concepts we've created in the space of two shoots! He is an absolute professional, geniunely great to work with and really passionate - which shows in his images.

I feel like my posing is now at another level through working with him and I honestly can't wait to see what else we can create.

I think a dream collaboration is one where you can both say - I LOVE THIS IDEA - and run with it and that's how I feeling when shooting with Mike. But also not being afraid to make a mistake or adapt if needed. The time always flys by on our shoots!

We have a duo shoot in the works which I already know will be awesome and I hope to get as many shoots in as humanly possible.

Highly recommended and a big thank you,

- Misty Red

Verena

I’ve had the pleasure to work with Mike on two occasions over the past couple of months and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Mike is so creative, easygoing and fun to work with. As a newbie I was a little nervous on the first shoot but right from the start Mike made me feel relaxed and at ease and was very helpful with guidance where needed. I’m still blown away by the fantastic images we’ve created!

If you get the chance to work with Mike, do it! 100% recommend (we’ve already booked our third shoot 🤩)