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Director of Photography | DOP | Lighting Cameraman | Camera Operator | Self Shooting PD | Drone Operator

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A strong interview starts long before the edit. F

A strong interview starts long before the edit. For me, it begins with understanding the story, choosing the right lens and building lighting that feels natural while giving the image shape and depth. The composition needs to support the subject. The sound needs to be clean and reliable. But just as importantly, the person in front of the camera needs to feel relaxed enough to speak naturally. As a Director of Photography and Lighting Cameraman, I’m always balancing the technical details with the human side of filming. Whether it’s a corporate film, branded campaign or documentary, the aim is the same: create interviews that feel authentic, look polished and help the story connect. #DirectorOfPhotography #DOP #LightingCameraman #Cinematography #InterviewFilming #CorporateVideo #BrandedContent #DocumentaryFilmmaking #VideoProductionUK

A tiny camera with some seriously useful possibili

A tiny camera with some seriously useful possibilities. 🎥 I recently used the Insta360 GO 3S on a shoot and was really impressed with how well it worked for POV footage. Its small size means it can be mounted discreetly and used in places where a traditional camera would be too large. The magnetic pendant strap is especially useful, making it quick and easy to attach the camera to clothing without a complicated rig. It records in up to 4K and also offers higher frame-rate options for slow motion, which is impressive for such a compact camera. For certain shots, it’s a great alternative to a traditional GoPro — lighter, less intrusive and ideal for natural-looking POVs. A very useful little addition to the camera kit. #Insta360GO3S #Insta360 #POVCamera #CameraReview #VideoProduction #Filmmaking #DOP #DirectorOfPhotography #LightingCameraman #CameraOperator #TomorrowsCreative

A new chapter. Early starts. Long days. Thousands

A new chapter. Early starts. Long days. Thousands of miles and plenty more stories to tell. Looking forward to loading it up with camera kit and taking it across the UK for the next project. #DOP #DirectorOfPhotography #LightingCameraman #Cinematography #ProductionLife

Donna’s Story. Filmed in Blaydon-on-Tyne last a

Donna’s Story. Filmed in Blaydon-on-Tyne last autumn. A documentary project built around one person’s experience, combining interviews, location work and aerials to help tell the story. Always grateful for opportunities to work on films that put people and their stories at the centre. #DOP #DirectorOfPhotography #Documentary #Storytelling #BlaydonUponTyne

The A-team back together for another episode. Gre

The A-team back together for another episode. Great crew, good energy and another solid day on location. #DOP #DirectorOfPhotography #LightingCameraman #CameraOperator #CameraCrew #ProductionCrew #BehindTheScenes #OnLocation #UKProduction #BroadcastProduction #DocumentaryFilmmaking #SonyFX9 #SonyFX6 #SonyFX3 #TomorrowsCreative

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