References for MarkBenn

Martin Cosgrove, Fine Artist

Portrait Drawing with Keighley Creative Life and Portrait Group.

Mark was brilliant as usual. Totally brilliant!

Comms prior and during were perfect. Turned up early as he hadn't been there before. Completely flexible about what we did and just wanted to please and work with the group.

He came as Santa with all the kit and posed magnificently for us over two hours taking up several standing and sitting poses to enable people to draw.

One very happy group of artists.

Thank you Mark and look forward to working with you again.

Thoroughly recommended.

Martin Cosgrove

Neil Currie

Mark arrived bright and early. Friendly and enthusiastic really worked the light well. I enjoyed the shoot cheers Mark -highly recommended and would definitely book again.

Andrew Hardwick

Mark did a portrait shoot at Rochdale PS this evening and was excellent. He arrived on time with a selection of costumes and he was a delight to work with. He is quite a character and his personality showed through in the images taken. We intend to invite Mark back for a longer shoot in the New Year.

Richard Adams Studio 9

Today was Mark's Second time Modelling at my Studio, where we kept the Shooting group small again, The Theme was Urban Zombie, and Mark delivered in spades!

The shots everyone got were just spectacular, already looking at ideas of what the next theme with Mark will be.

Richard Adams Studio 9

We had Mark in for a Santa shoot today with a 3 person shoot.

Mark was absolutely amazing in the roll of Santa, his poses /looks were spot on, we also have him booked in on 4th for a Horror/Zombie shoot, which everyone is looking forward to.

Mike Lester Photography

Mark modelled for the Monthly Studio Group I hold at my studio.

He's superb. Excellent preparation, punctual, extremely photogenic and a delight to work with.

The group members were really impressed with Mark, as was I.

I'll definitely be booking him again.

silkscarf

I had a fantastic shoot with Mark today and it was a great privilege to work with him.

I thought after our extensive messaging I would meet a friendly model with a professional attitude and turning up on time at my home and i found he is wonderful guy to work with and has great natural modeling ability needing little direction.

Nothing was too much trouble for this dynamic and versatile model, do not hesitate to book with this fun and friendly man, you will have a marvelous and memorable shoot and many fantastic images, and lots of Laughs.

Thank you Mark, I am looking forward to our next shoot.

Martin Cosgrove, Fine Artist

Portrait drawing session with Mark today went swimmingly well.

Communication prior to and during was excellent, he turned up on time and understood fully what I wanted. Sat perfectly still and we created a good drawing together. Hopefully it looks like him too!

Lovely interesting man - I will happily have him sit for me again and would thoroughly recommend him as a model.

Butterfly Photographic

I had a great shoot with Mark today at my home. Mark arrived early with plenty of props to shoot the shoot ideas we’d previously discussed. Great to work with and very chatty

Highly recommended

Luminite Dave

Had a session with Mark yesterday and it was great. Turned up on time, right wardrobe for the shoot inc hats (y), and was great. Took direction, listend and was agreat model to work with, and would def recommmend, 2 thumbs up (y)

Cloudy Bay

Had an unexpected shoot with Mark at a photography society meeting, although I have shot with Mark on two previous occasions. Mark is great to work with and is amazingly photogenic, he's a gift to all photographers, experienced or novice.

He's a good laugh and only too willing to work hard to give the photographer what he's looking for.

Mark is also a keen photographer so he is only too aware of what goes into making shots, I'd be happy to work with him.

Thank you Mark

Jez Sheard Photography

Fantastic pre Comms, arrived bang on time and dressed just as we'd discussed and with a selection of hats. Mark is a great subject, chatty and easy going. I was hesitant that my style wouldn't add anything new to his port so we took some details and off kilter portraits and ended up with a fantastic set of images. Highly recommended.

Robinsonphotography

Highly recommended as a model, arrived on time and was very chatty and enthusiastic. Had a great time with the shoot and would love to work with them again in the future. :)

Beeza

Had a great group shoot with Mark yesterday, and what a great experience it was. Pre-shoot comms were perfect. Mark arrived on time, and brought a selection of outfits (and plenty of hats), and even a very realistic fake cigar! He posed effortlessly, and was very good with the lesser- experienced members of the group. Mark's got a great look, and I look forward to working with him again in future.

RWyatt Photography

Pre comms amazing, location for shoot spot on, relaxed atmosphere and great model. Highly recommend working with Mark. Can’t wait for future shoots.

Pixieluxphotography

Had the best time with this guy, pre shoot Comms were excellent and he came equipped with everything needed for the shoot, a good laugh and very helpful and understanding of me being a beginner, had a blast today and will definitely book another shoot again soon!

prichardsonphoto

Had a great shoot with Mark last week!

Communication was spot on before the shoot, and he turned up with a decent selection of outfits.

Easy to get on with, and we got some great photos! Definitely would recommend working with him

Cloudy Bay

Had a group Halloween shoot with Mark one evening, Mark arrived early and ready to go, apart from having to install his vampire teeth. Mark is very comfortable being in front of the camera and not phased by several photographers mulling around him and asking him to adopt different poses. Not that Mark needed any direction, he is experienced and professional.

Highly recommended in every way, thank you Mark.

zippy139

Mark was punctual and very organised. His communication prior to the shoot and during the shoot were excellent. Mark has some interesting costumes and is able to take direction but most of the time he takes the initiative and takes up poses.

He is also a fun guy so the shoot passes quickly with plenty of humour.

It was an absolute pleasurer to work with Mark and hope we can work together in the future.

From the 3 of us as XLa studio Thanks again Mark

Barry Christine and David.

Steve Garrity

I did a charity shoot at my studio in aid of "Its worth talking about" a charity that supports victims and survivors of abuse. This was the first time I'd met Mark and I must say he has a real easy going manner which instantly puts you at ease and enables you to work professionally. Mark is such a really nice guy and with his imput and co-oporation some amazing pictures were captured throuhout the day depicting both the dark and light side of abuse. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and look forward to working with Mark again in the near future.