Welcome
Hello everyone, my name is Marc Ayres and I’m a UK based black and white photographer working across many genres including portraiture, nude, sport and reportage.
07948 478468 / mayres1975@hotmail.com
By day, I work as a full-time studio manager / graphic designer for a large publishers, a role that’s sharpened my eye for detail and my appreciation for balance, composition, and storytelling, all skills that naturally flow into my photography.
Photography is a deeply personal art for me. I am colourblind and this gives me a chance to distill a moment down to its raw, timeless essence. I’m drawn to the striking contrasts, textures, and narratives that black and white photography offers, stripping an image down to its essentials.
While I do work full time, I do take on photographic projects if they feel like a good fit for both myself and my clients. I’m always looking for the right collaboration, one that resonates with my approach and can benefit from the distinct perspective I bring.
So if you’re interested in working together or would like to know more about my work, feel free to reach out.
Black and White
I am colourblind, so with black-and-white photography I find a kind of freedom. Without the distraction of color, I get to dive into the essence of a scene, focusing on the raw structure and emotion within it. The details stand out so much more clearly, whether it’s the fur on an animal, the lines of a cityscape, or the soft tones of a portrait. It’s all about mood and form, and how these elements work together to tell a story.
Shooting in black and white allows me to play to my strengths. It gives me a chance to explore depth and contrast in a way that feels intuitive and meaningful. Instead of feeling limited by my colourblindness, I’ve come to see it as a unique perspective, one that influences how I create and experience the world through my lens.
Prints
I produce high quality digital C-Type and wonderful Platinum Palladium prints of my work, so if you see anything you like then please get in touch. A bit of time may be required as these are produced by professional print houses not via a desktop printer but most prints are about a weeks turnaround.
Awards
KCPA Diamond Jubilee 2024 - The Premier Award Certificate & Ashford P.S Shield Winner
https://www.kcpa.co.uk/competitions/kcpa-diamond-jubilee-2024/
Velvet (Strictly 18+ ONLY)
Velvet is an exclusive members section of my photography site, reserved for those who appreciate a bold and intimate exploration of my craft.
Behind this paywall lies a curated collection of my more erotic adult works, sensual, artistic, and unapologetically raw. Here, I delve into the interplay of light, shadow, and the human form, capturing the essence of vulnerability and desire with a refined touch. Velvet is not just a gallery; it’s an invitation to experience a deeper, more personal side of my artistry, where boundaries blur and every image tells a story of passion and connection.
Contact
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Caitlyn
Once in a while, I have a shoot that reminds me why I love modelling, and this was one of them. Marc's project was so exciting to be part of, I absolutely loved every second of working with him. The images came out fantastically, I feel so privileged to be a part of such an amazing project. Marc is also just such a pleasure to work with, easy to talk to, enthusiastic, professional and friendly, even gifting me a vinyl of my favourite band after (and running me around Rochester after I lost my wallet...😅). Thank you so much for allowing me to be part of your vision!
I would highly recommend, and keen to shoot again with him
NausicaaYami
I shot with Marc a couple of months ago (sorry for delay!), and I remember it as the funniest shoot I've ever had at my place! Besides being a skilled photographer, he's a super nice person, really easy to talk and work with him. I loved his positive energy and how interested he is in getting to know you and creating a nice atmosphere. I think he doesn't care much about the number of shots he gets, but about the quality and catch the right moment.
We worked for about 3 hours talking, laughing and having fun, which is the key to creating beautiful images! The photos he took in the end were great and I really hope to work with him again in the future, really highly recommended. Thanks Marco, see you soon!
Ayla Rose
Had a AWESOME shoot with Marc. His pre comms were excellent and I knew we were in for a great shoot. Some people you just click with instantly and Marc is one of those people, I felt instantly at ease around his presence and everything just flowed so perfectly. He brought some fantastic images as inspiration and we shot a variety of images which I adored. Marc is a highly competent photographer and I knew he would capture what we were doing in the best way which filled me with so much confidence and meant I was able to push my own modelling boundaries!
Marc is a genuine, down to earth, warm and relaxed person and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to any model. Thank you for such an amazing shoot Marc, it’s photographers like you that keep my passion and love for what I do alive!
Hattie Grace
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Marc several times over the last few years and the most recent time being yesterday at my home. It was so lovely to catch up and shoot again. Pre-comms were great and Marc told me his ideas and sent me some reference images beforehand so I knew what he wanted to achieve on the day. We managed to fit in several different looks/sets and each one looked amazing on the back of his camera. As you can see from his photos, he is incredibly talented and knows exactly what he is doing to get the most amazing photos. Marc is relaxed, easy going, professional, respectful and is an overall joy to work with. We always have a laugh and lots of fun too! I highly recommend Marc.
Lulu Lockhart
Had a lovely shoot with Marc a few weeks back! Marc's pre-shoot communications were excellent, he discussed in depth the type of shots he wanted to get and on the day was right on time!
From the off-set Marc was friendly, considerate and really easy to get along with, he ensured he brought food and snacks to the shoot and made sure I rested and comfortable at all times. Marc also comes very well prepared for his shoots, he brings plenty of props as well as a large printed mood board to help guide our ideas. During the shoot Marc is highly creative and experimental, trying a whole range of lighting ideas, angles, props and styles. This means Marc produces a plethora of images with different moods and merit, all of a really high and beautiful quality.
Overall, Marc is a really friendly lovely guy, an excellent photographer and someone I would have no qualms about recommending to anyone
Tink Kaos
Marc is amazing! Super chilled, great to chat to, enthusiastic, a great eye for the Moody and emotive, and very artistic. Aside from having an incredible shoot, getting a range of styles covered from fashion to nude, I just had the best time talking about the world, politics, deep shit, art, etc.
He's an epic soul. Would recommend him to all models!
Until next time man! Tink x
Anna Chumakova
Marc was fantastic 👏 And absolute yes I would recommend working with him. An absolutely lovely friendly chatty photographer that I felt I got along with well and the ideas and images flowed. Had such a fun shoot and would love to be able to work with him again.
Thank you Marc! Anna x
Tania Aresti
What a joy Marc Ayres is to shoot with! This was our second shoot together & it is always a pleasure. Not only is Marc a great photographer whose style I really like, he is also great fun to shoot with. He is 100% professional & I felt comfortable around him at all times.
He came prepared with plenty of great ideas & props & knew exactly what he wanted from the images. I highly recommend him & I would love to work with him again.
Ayla Rose
Had a AWESOME shoot with Marc, I applied to his casting and was so chuffed when he agreed to shoot me. His pre comms were excellent and I knew we were in for a great shoot. Some people you just click with instantly and Marc is one of those people, I felt instantly at ease around his presence and everything just flowed so perfectly.
He brought some fantastic images as inspiration and we shot a variety of images which I adored. Marc is a highly competent photographer and I knew he would capture what we were doing in the best way which filled me with so much confidence and meant I was able to push my own modelling boundaries! Marc is a genuine, down to earth, warm and relaxed person and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to any model. Thank you for such an amazing shoot Marc, it’s photographers like you that keep my passion and love for what I do alive!