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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!

Yoo Yoo

I had a brilliant shoot with Mike ! He is full of passion and amazingly capture me moving ! We tried a lot of interesting stuff and just can’t stop!

I very look forward to shooting next time in near summer! Highly recommended!

Phi Rose

Had another epic shoot with Mike recently, this time we shot my long awaited Harley Quinn look which I’ve been so keen to shoot for the past 3 years. When I first asked Mike if he’d be up for it he was equally as excited about this shoot, which was just awesome! He even knew of the perfect abandoned location close to me; which just was incredible. I absolutely LOVE shooting with you Mike; We always get such incredible shots and your edits are out of this world 😍 thank you again for another rad shoot!!! Can’t wait for the next one 🥳

Morticia Avery

The duo joined forces again, this time with the beautiful Vicky making us the three musketeers!

Mike is so lovely and I canny sing his praises enough, such a genuinely kind humble soul who I love working with and certainly hope it shall not be the last. Working with Mike is so easy as our minds are very much alined on all our out of the box / weird concepts which flow so easily and with Vicky the day just flew by too quickly!

Loved working with these two incredible creatives and I can't wait to the magic we created.

10000000% WOULD RECOMMEND :D

M x

Shazzii

I have worked with Mike on multiple occasions and will continue to work with him in the future. The man has a natural talent with lighting and poses and creates a safe fun space to create in. Thank you for all the amazing images I look forward to working with you again soon

Lemonfancies

What an amazing morning I had with Mike. This was our first shoot together and it was incredible.

From the start communication was spot on. We bounced a few ideas around and agreed on a bundle of outfits to try pre-shoot. We were indeed very prepared.

Mike suggested a couple of locations with us both agreeing at an abandoned building (my personal fave kind of building) and to get there early to beat the bank Holiday rush.

Couldn't fault the location, I loved it for its grittiness.

We flew through various outfits, dodging the public if needed, and before we knew it, we had some absolute belters from our session. Specially with the hero shot, nothing makes you feel better when you hear that.

Mike was considerate and courteous during our time together, making me feel at ease from the start, his knowledge and style of photography I find to be incredibly interesting and I was so pleased when the opportunity to get booked in came up.

I would 110% work with Mike again and suggest you do too, if the opportunity arises definitely book in that shoot!!

Thanks again Mike, t'was a pleasure

Lemons 🍋 x

IronB

What amazing first shoot! Mike was so great to work with, pre comms were spot on and he was friendly and chatty throughout the shoot which made it an enjoyable experience.

I quickly realised we have similar taste in the style of image we are looking to achieve and Mike wasted no time in identifying the best areas to work in to create lovely shadows with the light.

We collaborated on ideas and I absolutely love the images. We already have another shoot booked in and I simply can’t wait!

What a fantastic photographer and lovely person! Thank you Mike for a wonderful shoot.

Alisha x