References for Michael J Photography

Kym Williams

Had the privilege of working with Micheal agin! 3rd time this year!

I honestly love working with Michael because we work so well together and we always create something new on each shoot and I always walk away feeling satisfied we've got the best shots we can :)

Michael's pre coms were great as always and he is well organised.

he is a joy to work with and chatty and down to earth and always helps me with direction so we can get the best shot.

we've already got ideas for the next shoot so I can't wait to work with him again :)

1000000% recommend him to anyone else

Xeniamodel

Second shoot with Mike!

What an absolute gent. Very professional from the pre-comms to the moment of providing the access to the edits.

I absolutely and thoroughly enjoy working with him on our beauty shoots. He is very patient and understands that each of the looks takes time to do and he is willing to provide me with extra time if I require it.

Although this is his shoot, he always lets me present my ideas and try something I want to have a go at too - I think this is exactly why our shoots are even more enjoyable than the rest.

Recommend working with Mike because he is simply a legend.

Until next time,

Xenia

Zara Fox

Had my second shoot with Mike and it was even better than the first!

I have seen the raw images and I am already very happy with them! We’ve got some great shots!

I always feel very relaxed with Mike and we have a laugh whilst getting some fabulous images!

We have already discussed our next shoot.

I would 100% recommend ☺️

Thanks Mike!

NCGModel

Fabulous first shoot! I follow Michael's work and he's a photographer that's definitely been on my radar for a while now so I am extremely happy to have met and worked with him and certainly hope I have the opportunity to do so again in the future.

Pre comms were spot on. There was a clear concept to the shoot which as a model really helps me with regards to outfits, makeup, expressions and poses. When a photographer knows what they want to achieve from a shoot it's easier for me to deliver what is required to bring it into reality. Although I am able to and enjoy creatively winging shoots at times, it was really lovely to have a definite theme to a shoot and as a vintage lover it was wonderful to finally be asked to shoot a 1920s look!

Michael picked me up from the station (which I massively appreciated as it made the travelling a lot less stressful for me). I was instantly put at ease, Michael is down to earth and fab company. He is respectful at all times. He is creative and has a real eye for light, knowing how to achieve a brilliant shot. Having started to explore self portraiture, I picked up a lot of pointers today!

We reviewed each set as we took them which again was helpful as we could both see what was/was not working and make the tweaks we needed to. I really felt involved in the process and am confident we've captured some amazing shots.

I can 100% recommend Michael. I'd work with him again in a heartbeat.

NCGModel

Zara Fox

Had my first shoot with Mike today and it was fab!

Mike knows how to use lighting to get amazing pics.

Even if he did have me clambering in wet grass! 🤣

Can’t wait to work with you again Mike ☺️

Would recommend to all models regardless of experience

Belle Noire aka Black Beauty

I actually don't know how many shoots we've even had now. It's hardly work when you enjoy it so much like I do shooting with you.

Sorting the shoot with you is always easy and sorted within a few messages. We have both always arrived at the location without any problems. You are so easy to talk to and happily talk back. Sometimes I think we talk a little too much HA!

You are just a down to earth, old school chap with a black and white attitude. That is my kind of person to be around. we kind of creatively 'wing it' on our shoots but it just works. The proof is in the images.

I literally don't have a negative thing to say and I would highly recommend to all.

Hope to see you again soon :D xX

Tink Kaos

I had an amazing shoot recently with Mike, at Sandon Studio - we always bounce off each other artistically, and his understanding of the light creates the most exquisite pictures! What a brilliant shoot it was.

We began with some gorgeous natural light nudes in the attic area, making using of exposed floorboards, skylights, sheer green material I had, shot some classical style portraits, then went on to shoot a sensual red dress set on the piano, expressive nudes, bold nudes with big boots, even managed to get outside for a few dappled portraits and shapes in the doorway - an amazing shoot, and the pictures look EPIC!

Mike is a very relaxed fellow, creative, chatty, excellent company, respectful and takes the most beautiful photos. Would highly recommend to all models, studios, and other artistic souls. He’s an absolute dude!

Thanks again.

Tink

BOou

I worked with Michael for the first time and probably not the last! We did a beauty shoot at Image Red Studios and I had a great time there. The communication before the shoot was great, Michael created a moodboard on Pinterest but also let me contribute before and during the shoot which made for a great collaboration! It seems that Michael was also very good at setting up the lighting and I can say that I am very pleased with what I saw behind the camera, I can't wait to see the final result! He is also a very nice person to work with, so yes, I would definitely recommend him and I look forward to our next shoot!

Bou :)

Kym Williams

I had another wonderful shoot with Michael on Tuesday at Sandon Studio

What I love about shooting with Micheal is he always has great ideas and we always come up with something new to shoot together

Hes friendly down to earth and always put the model first making sure I was warm during the day

honestly can't wait to see the photos and I am so so happy with the photos and I feel like iv scratched my creative itch

thank you again Michael :)

Lady-Viper

Another fantastic photoshoot with this wonderful photographer. Michael really knows his craft and instinctively knows how to capture truly stunning images. It is always a pleasure to work with Michael. For this shoot he approached me to model a creative theme that he was eager to capture, a half body gold paint look and i just knew I wanted to work with him on it from the second he sent me the message – it is was lovely discussing the creative process with Michael throughout, exchanging ideas regard the look and style and with the help of a wonderful MUA to apply the paint and include further creative makeup effects everything came together so nicely. Teamwork really does makes the dream work, the images captured are absolutely phenomenal a great reflection of the dedication and sheer talent that Michel exudes in his photography. A lovely man to work with, always makes you feel so at ease and comfortable, very dedicated and passionate in capturing amazing shots, has great vision for aesthetically pleasing images, professional and down to earth and so kind and easy to talk to as well. I really look forward to working with him again in the near future, do I recommend him? Without a doubt YES, you will not be disappointed

Laurensafreak

I've worked with Mike 3 times, once as a model and twice as MUA.

All 3 shoots went great, Mike was polite, friendly and punctual and we got some great shots!

I really like his work and the finish he creates and I'd definitely recommend working with him! :)

I'm hoping we will work together again soon!

Nefertari

I had my first shoot with Mike and I enjoyed it a lot.

He came to pick me up from the train station and took me to a beautiful house for our shoot.Mike is such a nice guy,very chatty,professional and he made me feel very comfortable during our shoot.

I also got a chance to shoot outside for the first time. The weather was perfect and we created some amazing pictures 😊

I really hope to shoot with him again soon!

Highly recommended!

EvaStrong

Had my first shoot day with Mike today and it was amazing! We hit ot off straight away from the first set if pictures the 4 hours went so fast! We got sone amazing pictures and I’m looking forward to seeing the results….. I hoping we shoot again as there’s alot more stuff we can do! Mike is very professional and give me direction thank you again Mike love eva! ❤️

Daria Divine

I had my first photoshoot with Michael and I highly recommend! He had great ideas, was open to my own ,we have amazing photos. Michael picked me up from the station and took me to a wonderful Sandon studio. Down to earth, chatty, funny, professional- I hope to work together again, was a pleasure!

Kym Williams

After 4 years (I know right?!) I finally got to shoot with micheal again! I was so so happy with the photos from the last shoot so i was excited to do it again!

Micheal took me to sandon studio and make sure I was warm throughout the shoot which I really appreciate!

He came with some great ideas and poses with fitted the location great! and let me look at the photos throughout the shoot so i knew myself what poses worked for my body and how to better myself :)

Micheal is chatty down to earth and honesty a great photographer to work with and I can’t wait to work with him again!

i can’t wait to see the photos from the shoot :)

Savannah Sapphire

My second shoot with Michael, this time at Sandon Studio, went very well indeed!

I brought along a selection of outfits and he was open to shooting them and sharing ideas.

It's great to work with a photographer who is reciprocal and energetic.

Our shoot flew by, Micheal was super accommodating with the cold weather and facilitated with keeping everything comfortable so I could just get on with posing.

Michael is personable and professional, a great communicator and just an all round good egg! Highly Recommended

Lady-Viper

A very attentive and kind photographer, having worked with Michael previously I knew it was going to be a great shoot. Pre comms were amazing, a nice exchange of ideas to which formed to be a fantastic set plan capturing a gothic vampire look and an alternative lingerie styled theme

I just knew the images he would produce from this day were going to be phenomenal and they are. He is wonderful to work with and displays a true dedication to making a fantastic image that really captures the eye and is very aesthetically pleasing no matter the theme or style, he has an eye for capturing great shots that are so well composed and set up.

Michael is easy going, chilled out friendly man and very easy to work with and get on with. I felt very comfortable on set with him, he is professional, dedicated and a true pleasure to work with. It is great to come together with someone as skilled and creative as Michael.

Do I recommend him- most definitely and you will not be disappointed. I look forward to working with this wonderful photographer again in the near future

Mia Resa

After communicating for sometime, I finally had the opportunity to work with Michael for the first time.

Mike booked 4 hours with myself, he was great company and the shoot itself was very relaxed and a lot of fun, very friendly and super easy to get along with.

We looked through each set to see how it came out, certainly some very stunning images captured, those 4 hours flew by.

Thoroughly enjoyed working with Mike, one of the loveliest, kind hearted and genuine fellow creatives in the industry i've had the pleasure of meeting and working with.

I was not disappointed, from the greeting to the shots to the edits it was faultless and I won't hesitate to work with Mike again.

100% recommended by me, you definitely won't be dissappointed.

Thanks for having me and a mega awesome day. MIA xx

IAmToriRose

Had a great shoot with Mike last week and the sun came out to play also. We shot at Cannock chase and got some cracking shots. Mike is full of ideas and knows what he’s looking to achieve, there was so many good shots it was hard to shortlist. A pleasure to work with highly recommended xxx

JessieJayne

Had my second shoot at Sandon studio with the fabulous Mike.

I have a strong rapport with this guy and believe that reflects in our work.

We got some cracking shots out in the gardens! Natural light wasn’t our greatest friend that day but we adapted and overcame and ended up with some wonderful images :) can’t wait to see the end results

Mike is chatty and professional, I highly recommend him to any new or experienced model.

I look forward to next time :)

Thanks a bunch Mike!

Jessie Jayne