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

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Manchester today for drone filming on a new BBC do

Manchester today for drone filming on a new BBC documentary. Challenging weather, but we made it through as always. Always good to be out on documentary work, capturing the shots whatever the conditions. #DroneOperator #DroneFilming ManchesterProduction #BBCDocumentary #DocumentaryFilming #AerialFilming

Pre-light day in Salford. Good to be back in Medi

Pre-light day in Salford. Good to be back in MediaCity, a proper creative centre of the North. #DOP #DirectorOfPhotography #LightingCameraman #PreLight #Salford #MediaCity #SonyFX9 #BroadcastFilming #UKProduction #TomorrowsCreative

In early 2022, I worked on one of my most challeng

In early 2022, I worked on one of my most challenging projects as a Shooting PD — Ambulance for BBC One. Filming with NEAS, the North East Ambulance Service, made it especially important to me. This was the region I grew up in, and over 12 weeks I was out with different ambulance crews, mirroring their shift patterns and experiencing life alongside them as paramedics. The 7pm–7am night shifts were particularly tough, and I found myself filming in situations I never imagined I’d be part of. I met patients with powerful and often harrowing stories, and worked with some incredible NEAS staff who looked after me throughout — from Carlin How to Alnwick and across the North East. One of those projects that stays with you. #ShootingPD #Ambulance #BBCOne #NEAS #NorthEast #DocumentaryFilmmaking #FactualTV #ObservationalDocumentary #CameraOperator #BroadcastTV #TVProduction #BehindTheScenes #Filmmaking

One of those projects you don’t forget. A few f

One of those projects you don’t forget. A few frames from @arenanewcastle last November on stage with @thewombats. Fast-moving live production, solid crew support and kit you can trust when there’s no room for second takes. #DOP #DirectorOfPhotography #CameraOperator #LiveProduction #LiveMusic #ConcertProduction #TheWombats #Newcastle #BehindTheScenes #ProductionCrew #CameraCrew #VideoProductionUK #TomorrowsCreative

Shot in Liverpool last autumn for @thechurchofengl

Shot in Liverpool last autumn for @thechurchofengland with @denhamsdigital. A mix of aerials, interviews and location work — capturing both the scale of the city and the more personal side of Michael’s story. Always enjoy projects like this, where strong locations and inspiring stories come together. #DOP #DirectorOfPhotography #Liverpool #ChurchOfEngland #DocumentaryFilmmaking #Cinematography #InterviewLighting #SonyFX9 #SonyFX3 #Filmmaking #CameraOperator #UKProduction #BehindTheScenes #VideoProduction #Denhams

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