References for Wavepower

denisastrakovaofficial

Alan is wonderful soul! Thank you very much Alan for being so nice to me. I had quite a difficult day on the day you booked me and I am very glad that we created something amazing - it really inmediatelly helps me to realize how much I love what I do and in combination of supportive photographer the pleasure hits my heart double times :) I really hope we will have another opportunity to meet and create. You have been super amazing! Dear models, I would love to recommend Alan to all of you. Kind regards. Denisa

LynneT

I worked with Alan for the first time at the excellent Aura Studios, Northampton and I have nothing but high praise for him and his work. He has been exceptionally detailed in his planning, communications and the way he works in the shoot is focussed whilst allowing for and encouraging creativity in his subject (in this case...me).

I am already looking forward to planning our second shoot and seeing where our future collaboration may take us.

Thank you Alan. Highly recommend.

INFINITY Model

What an absolutely fantastic, creative, inspiring and productive first shoot with Alan during my mini tour to the south.

I am delighted that Alan replied to my last minute message, which resulted in us organising an impromptu shoot. I have admired his work for a while, but I had forgotten where he was based, it was lucky that I came across one of his images and realised that I would be in his area! I am delighted that we managed to come together to create some wonderful art.

From Alan's first reply, I knew that he is highly organised and practical, he went into great details explaining how he likes to work and what he is looking to achieve, quickly coming up with a suggestion for a location.

His choice of location was spot on too, I love being in nature so having the chance to combine art and nature is what inspires me to create some of my best work.

We had a rather long journey to the location, but Alan is a wonderful companion and a great conversationalist, so the time practically flew by. He made sure I was well looked after throughout the day, offered refreshments and breaks where needed, made sure I wasn't feeling too cold. He is caring, kind and considerate, which of course makes the shoot a far more enjoyable experience for both! He was respectful and professional, whilst being friendly and easy going all in one.

Alan is on a very similar creative wavelength to myself, so our styles matched perfectly. His ability to compose athletically pleasing images speaks for itself, I'm delighted in the way he captured my mood and poses. A really wonderful creative partner, and it was a pleasure to meet him.

Highly recommended by me and I am of course already looking forward to our next shoot!

Lou1111

Adventure number 3 to Wales……. Completed it mate!!

Yet another successful shoot in wales for a few days. A super early start meant a peaceful start. It was really successful to avoid the public. A trip out to the coast to visit the most beautiful rock pool where we got to fly the drone. It was so so beautiful!! The sun was shining, the beach was golden sands. And the images we created were equally amazing. It was so good!!

Thank you Alan for an amazing shoot!

Very highly recommend from me

Lou ☺️

AJ the Model

Alan is an excellent photographer with a fantastic portfolio. He gives very clear guidance and sets a high standard for his compositions. Alan likes to thoroughly discuss his plan at the beginning of the shoot so that the model is very clear on what to expect. The output is brilliant. recommended

NausicaaYami

I had a fantastic shoot with Alan during one of my my studio days at inspire studios!

Precomms were perfect and he sent me a nice moodboard before the shoot.

He arrived on time full of props (and cookies!), and we shot very beautiful images with different set ups. Very friendly and professional, he always assure to put at ease the model and explain what kind of project he has in mind, pointing out the fact that it’s a collaboration , so there’s room to new ideas and model’s interpretation.

I really enjoyed working with him and hopefully we’ll work again together in the future!

Thanks again Alan,

Nausicaa

Verena

Alan reached out to me for a photo shoot, and I'm thrilled he did. His outstanding portfolio shows that he is a photographer deeply committed to his craft, possessing a keen eye for composition and lighting.

Communication before the shoot was outstanding, resulting in a detailed shoot plan and in-depth discussions covering concerns, ideas, and desired styles for the session.

The shoot at AURAphotographic studio flowed smoothly, establishing a great and relaxed atmosphere as we explored various styles and outfit changes. Alan encouraged creativity and was open to trying different ideas, resulting in amazing captures.

He proved to be an exceptional photographer and a wonderful person to work with—maintaining professionalism and putting me at ease with a great sense of humour throughout the shoot. His thoroughness, positive attitude, and superb communication throughout made the entire session thoroughly enjoyable.

I eagerly anticipate our next collaboration and wholeheartedly recommend working with him!!

Thank you Alan for an excellent shoot!

Lilly Anne

I recently had the pleasure of working with Alan, and I must say, it was an absolutely delightful experience! From the very beginning, Alan's communication was excellent, ensuring that every detail was clear and understood. This level of professionalism set a positive tone for our collaboration.

On the day of the shoot, Alan's creativity and fun approach made the entire process not only easy but thoroughly enjoyable. His ability to blend professionalism with a relaxed atmosphere is a rare find. I felt immediately at ease, which I believe is crucial for any successful photoshoot.

What stood out most was how Alan encouraged creativity, allowing for a dynamic and engaging experience. This approach not only made the shoot enjoyable but also resulted in some fantastic photos.

I would wholeheartedly recommend Alan to any model looking for a photographer who is not only skilled and professional but also makes the shoot an enjoyable and memorable experience. His blend of creativity, ease of work, and excellent communication makes him a standout photographer. Thank you, Alan, for such a wonderful and productive session!

UKCrystal

Wheyy, I'm pleased to say I had my first shoot with Alan, pre comms and planning was easy, we also spoke on the phone almost as an ice breaker before we then shot a good half day at inspire studios. Alan was there ready and waiting on time and had brought some mood board images just to help me understand further the types of poses he was after.. I'd admired Alan's work and appreciated his styles so were certainly looking forward to shooting with him and he didn't disappoint! Alan had all the kit needed and was always happy to hear my input or welcomed my opinion- which is always a good sign. We covered a good range of styles and tried never to fixate on one idea or style for too long (which was good because symmetry and structural work can take ages if you allow it), love his attention to detail. The time flew and I also saw a more serious, passionate side to Alan as he got more into the shoot and the shapes which was great to see.. conversation flowed well and he always ensured I was comfortable. Images shared on BOC as we went and the ones his kindly sent me so far are awesome. I feel we have loads more potential to cover and would love to work with him again and obviously happily recommend him to any other models! Thank you Alan!!

inezb_art

This was the second time for me to get to work with Alan and it was absolutely fabulous, Alan is super respectful, creative and prepared for our photoshoot, making the process super efficient and enjoyable for both of us. He is a fab photographer, very skilled and talented. After the photoshoot, he also offered to drop me to the airport, which I am super grateful for :) Thank Alan, until next time

Regina Piil

I had a great time working with Alan on one of my studio days at Inspire Studios. Alan came prepared with inspirational pictures, which we looked through together in the beginning of the session and picked out what we wanted to focus on. Alan knows his light and we shot some beautiful setups. All throughout the session, Alan was very respectful and collaborative, and we worked together on micro-adjusting a few setups rather than rushing through the hours to get as many pictures as possible, which is what I prefer - I like quality before quantity.

The results I've seen so far are awesome, so I can't wait to see the rest. I'm happy to recommend working with Alan, and I look forward to work with him again another time.

inezb_art

I had the honor of working with Alan just recently in Aura photographic studio in Long Buckby and I could not recommend Alan enough. He is terrific in what he does, very organised and kind. He picked up from the airport and drove me back. Very good at taking a dancers criticism (as all of us dancers are very particular about what we do) and how it’s executed) I really enjoyed working together and creating some great shots. Thank you Alan

David Wall - Dancer

Had an awesome shoot today with Alan, it was our 2nd time working together and we had a great time. We shot at Inspire Studios with Ella Slingsby in a couples ballet duo day. He came prepared with a big range of ideas and inspiration which we had also previously been discussing. This helped us so much when it came to the time to shoot. I'm so happy with the final images, and it was a lot of fun creating them and making them work. I would highly recommend Alan, and look forward to the next time :)

Ella Slingsby - Pro Ballet Dancer & Model

Had an excellent shoot today with Alan at Inspire studios!! This was our second shoot and just as memorable!! Alan always comes so prepared with poses which is always very helpful and means we create interesting unique shots. I love how collaborative our shoots are meaning we all work together to get the best shots possible which I think we nailed!!! So happy with the results we got today. Thank you Alan!!!☺️🙏🏼

Lou1111

Wow! Where do I start…… what a fantastic shoot adventure this was!!

We just spent a few days in Wales, travelling around some of the most beautiful places I have ever laid my eyes on. To have been able to not only see these wonderful places, but I got to capture the most stunning images in the settings. How lucky do I feel!! Very!!

We went from ruins to Gorges. Waterfalls to beaches. Mines and an island and amongst the most beautiful mountains….. all the time capturing more and more.

Alan is a great photographer and an absolute joy to work with. He has became a good friend over the time we have been shooting, and our trip is testament to that. Alan is great at shooting out on location, always on the ball and ready to take an opportunity as it arises. I absolutely love our shoots!!

Alan, thank you!! Thank you for an amazing adventure creating together. This trip, and the images we have created will be cherished for a long time.

With my highest of recommendations

Lou ☺️

Inspire Studios Ltd

It has been a while since I left Alan a reference so I thought it about time I left him another.....time does fly!

Alan has a good method when it comes to planning a shoot and this ensures he always gets the best from the studio and the model that he has chosen to work with here.

He comms are spot on pre-shoot and while he is at the studio there is a definite sense of getting the best from the time for all involved.

Alan works well with the models and ensures he stays respectful of the model and the studio at all times through the shoot which is always great from a studio owners perspective.

Always a pleasure to have Alan at the studio and look forward to seeing him back again soon.

Francesca_Fox

Highly recommended!!!!

I had my first shoot with Alan today. This has been planned for a while now. Alan’s communication prior to the shoot was top notch! We had a phone call to chat through our expectations and abilities.

We messaged a few times, then a few days ago he got in touch again just to clarify everything!

He chose Inspire Studios in Salisbury to shoot at. Alan took care of the booking and made sure I knew all the details! It was very easy to get to. Lovely space. Alan had worked there before so knew the space well, meaning he could direct me where needed and he did so in a very sensitive and constructive way!

I found Alan to be very friendly yet highly professional. It was clear he respected my boundaries. We had a fun time and he put me at ease fairly quickly.

I’m yet to see the final images but throughout the shoot Alan kept showing me the shots from behind the camera and as a new model this was very useful. He explained small details which helped me learn and helped us achieve the best we could.

Overall I am happy with what I’ve seen! So I’m really excited to receive the images!!

We have talked about shooting again in the future, I am more than excited about this as I feel we had more ideas that we didn’t get to explore.

Would highly recommend Alan, for his professionalism, friendliness as well as his photography skills!

anniaklondongirl

Alan from the get go was detailed, precise and orderly. The pre shoot comms via phone answered all my questions without even having to ask them! He was interested in my background and what I could and more crucially wanted to bring to the shoot and he stressed that a first shoot together was very much a warm up and a getting to know.

The shoot itself was easy going and Alan generously encouraged and supported. This was my first proper art nude shoot in a technical sense and the genre is something I thought I knew a lot about but there is much to learn!

We produced some lovely results and I wasn’t convinced that I could deliver from my side but we did and Alan has offered a second shoot to explore more ideas in this genre and build on what we have already achieved.

Alan is very detailed and technically conscientious that is apparent in his body of work. He is a high recommendation for this style as he is passionate and knows what he wants and his ability is evident in his prolific work on here.

Thank you Alan for an education and see you in 2023!

Lou1111

Another fabulous shoot with Alan and another day we were blessed with beautiful sunshine and mild weather, and considering it’s November, that’s pretty lucky!!

We had no plan, a rough idea maybe, but we went on our adventure and a successful day was had. The first location wasn’t the best, so soon decided to move on. It was at this point we spotted the planes circling so took advantage of the moment and went and got a shot that we’ve been discussing for some time now with the plane landing over my head. It was perfect!!

Alan is great for shooting on location with. He know exactly how to deal with situations which helps me feel totally at ease knowing he’s my extra pair of eyes.

It was getting chilly, so we decided to head indoors to shoot in a shower. Again something we’ve spoken about for a while. Alan was amazing, capturing the water and me beautifully.

Alan is an absolute joy to work with and has became a good friend over the last year. Not only a great photographer, but an absolute gentleman and a good laugh too! We have the best adventures!!

Thank you Alan for another fab shoot!

Without a doubt, very highly recommend from me

Lou ☺️

Lila

Alan and I worked together intermittently on Thomas Holm's worshop at Aura Studios. Workshops are always a little more challenging to ensure you're creating opportunities to explore what's being taught whilst still capturing some standout images, but from what I've seen so far, that was definitely achieved!

Very professional and would definitely enjoy a full length art nude shoot where we can explore shapes and muscle even further.

Lila