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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 🤩)

Kat4

What can I say, I've lost count of how many shoots I've done with Mike over the years and we never fail to create something new and magical every single time.

His creativity knows no bounds, cannot recommend Mike enough. Always have a laugh, always create something pretty damn cool!

MistyRed_

Well, what can I say about my first shoot with Mike? It was amazing!

As someone who has admired his work for a while, I finally decided to ask if he would like to collaborate. He was lovely from the get go and soon after, we had a plan with a bunch of ideas.

He was just as lovely on the shoot and the time flew by. I was completely comfortable around him and we bounced ideas off each other as the shoot went on. Even just seeing the pictures straight out of the camera, I adore the images created.

Mike is a truely creative and passionate professional. Also, expect him to be inspired by anything and everything he can find around the room!

I cannot recommend him enough and I look forward to working together again.

- Thank you, Misty Red x

Lou1111

It has been too long since Mike and I got together but it felt like I only saw him recently! We got straight back into it and produced some absolutely stunning images…. As always!!

Mike is amazing! His use of natural light is fantastic!! I had been to the location we visited before and had visioned shooting there with Mike so just had to take him along. WOW! He excelled in anything I could have imagined. We bounced off each other and soaked up the surroundings. It was perfect!!

Afterwards we went to an empty flat that has stunning windows and used the available light there, again totally smashing it!! I absolutely LOVE what we created together!

Mike you’re amazing!! Thank you so much for yet another awesome shoot!

Very highly recommended from me

Lou ☺️

Izzy (Irina) Holliday

Thoroughly enjoyed working with Mike - he is such a brilliant and professional photographer! He knew all the coolest places to shoot around Birmingham, was great at directing me and suggesting the poses and also gave positive feedback all the time - super easy to work with! Hope we can work again soon, Mike!

Natasha Groves

Had an amazing second shoot with Mike at Burford Manor. His communication before the shoot in regards to outfits and poses was exceptional. Mike kindly drove me to the location and when we arrived, we jumped straight into shooting as we were both eager to get to work.

He did a great job using the natural light and different themed rooms to produce the best photos! We shot a range of styles and I cannot wait to see the edits!

Mike is just an awesome person to work with, experimenting and trying out new things makes the whole experience fun. We already have our next shoot lined up and I cannot wait :)

Helen-Rose

So glad we finally managed to get this to happen after previously working together about 5 years ago!

Mike's work speaks for itself and as well as that he's great fun to work with! Managed to use corners of my house that have never been used before and make them look really good too! Different lenses made for some really wicked looks and Mike has a great eye for how to shoot completely varied sets and bring the best out of them.

The images are stunning and am so happy with them. Thanks for coming all the way down and hope to work together again in the future

H x

Natasha Groves

What more could a new girl in the industry ask for!

Mike is a true gentleman, an exceptional professional and just knows how to get the best from you, the location and the light.

Mike provided amazing communication and direction – before, during and after the shoot.

The images speak for themselves (amazing!), and for experience I would highly recommend Mike to anyone.

I cannot wait for our next shoot together.

N x

Kat4

What can I say, working with Mike is always an absolute pleasure. His creativity and attention to detail are incredible. We always have a wonderful time full of laughs, and the images are nothing short of stunning.

I love working with Mike, and will always endeavour to work with him even more!

SophiaMaheDaking

What can I say about Mike? Utterly amazing and so talented.

The shots we got were outstanding and we had such a laugh. Helps when you have similar styles and aims.

I wish he lived closer and I would shoot with him every day of the week.

Can’t wait till he is up near me again so we can get more absolute belters! 🔥❤️

Jade K

Shot a duo with Mike yesterday and boy was it sizzling!

Mike is an incredible photographer who seriously knows his stuff! From getting the right angle and even having to lay low on the ground to get those epic Mike shots!

I never tire of shooting with Mike, In fact I come away from each shoot buzzing and looking through my diary so we can get another shoot booked in!

This time we shot at an incredible location with the lovely Iron b, We were the total dream team 🤩

Pre comms superb and direction throughout the shoot amazing, I mean from what I have seen off the back of the camera this is an incredible set! As always!

Thank you Mike, Highly highly recommended, Here’s to our duo shoot number two, I honestly can’t wait!

Jade :)

IronB

An amazing shoot yet again with Mike Stone. This time a duo with the fabulous Jade K.

Shooting with Mike is always a pleasure, he is fantastic at directing when needed and has such a creative eye.

Pre comms as always were spot on and Mike had some brilliant ideas to bring to the shoot.

Back of camera images looked incredible! Such a fun and memorable shoot, we have booked another duo 😊

Thanks Mike and I can’t wait for the next one!

Alisha x

Phi Rose

Had another amazing shoot with Mike!!! 🥳 I’m always so blown away by the results we get and I just love it when we shoot together. We always have such a great time, make awesome memories and create beautiful images. Mike has such a great eye for what looks good, and knows just how to get the best and most flattering angles with also keeping things really creative and fun 😍

As always, I can’t wait for our next one!

Becky Golder

This was my 3rd shoot with Mike and he was EVEN MORE AMAZING!! We got some incredible shots. Mike is so creative and he is super chilled and easy to work with. If you ever get a chance to shoot with him, do it! You will have a bloody great time and get some fantastic photos ♥ Always 100% recommended!

Jade K

I wanted to write this ref as soon as I got home, I’m still buzzing from our shoot, What an epic one it was!

Shoot number 4 with Mike ( I think! ) We decided to go back to a forest we had used before, We shot a number of sets and got some superb shots, From what I have seen on the back of the camera.

Working with Mike is always a pleasure, Always so easy to get along with and is an incredible photographer with an eye for detail and nailing every shot.

Thank you again I’m grinning from ear to ear ;)

I can’t wait to work with Mike again and always recommend 1000000000000000 %, Work with him you will not be disappointed!