Filmmaker & Expedition leader
Documentary filmmaker and Expedition Leader with a decade of experience in the field. I specialize in bringing cinema-grade production into hard-to-reach and sensitive environments. Whether directing solo or serving as DOP for larger productions, my goal is simple: to tell impactful stories without compromising on visual scale.
Altitude - Ocean with david attenborough - trailer
Camera operating main interviews and pieces to camera with David Attenborough
SKY - LOVE NATURE - SNOW LEOPARDS WITH DAN O'NEILL - trailer
DOP for a 3-part series following Dan O'Neill studying snow leopards in Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia.
Love Nature, Prime, Apple TV, Now TV.
Operating multiple camera systems, including RED and specialist natural history drone sequences. Managing on-screen talent and directing scenes in very challenging and remote environments.
BBC one - TRAWLERMEN hunting the catch - SEE IT HERE
Camera and drone operator shooting 3 episodes of the 6 part series following the lives of trawlermen around the UK in winter. I shot sync, drone and GV's of this observational documentary series.
Operating in extreme marine environments with force 10 weather conditions and technical drone launching.
CH4 - secret france with dick and angel - see it here
Camera operator, drone pilot and specialist steady cam for this 3-part series. Obtaining complicated urban drone permissions quickly, working as part of a large team and working with on-screen talent.
Curiosity stream - GUYANA LAST EDEN - see it here
Directed and shot an hour-long presenter-led documentary following a month-long expedition in search of jaguars in Guyana as a solo operator.
I was solely responsible for capturing all film and photography using 5 different cameras, including an Inspire 2 drone. During the expedition I captured natural history sequences and B-role, alongside presenter-led sequences and actuality.
bbc3 - lily: a transgender story - see it here
Camera operator filming the 5-year transition story of one young woman, from the age of 15 to 18. This documentary involved filming very sensitive subject matter, where trust between the camera operator and contributor was paramount.
BBC3 - Blood, Sweat and Cheer - See it here
Camera op following the lives of disabled cheerleaders in the run-up to their competition in America. I shot sequences including very sensitive subject matter. Nominated for 'Best Factual' at the Grierson Awards.
BBC WALES - Rookie Cops - see it here
Camera operator on a 5-part series following the lives of new polices officers, which involved filming raids, arrests and dealing with sensitive subject matter in often dangerous and dynamic situations.
bbc2 - hidden wales 2 & 3 - see it here
Shooting presenter-led sequences and aerials with Will Millard as he explores remote and extreme parts of Wales. Often in harsh locations filming sensitive subject matter.
High-Altitude Camera Trapping & Aerial Specialist. Extensive experience camera trapping Snow Leopards and other mountain wildlife for major broadcasters worldwide. Combining my 10 year career as a drone pilot I also capture intimate behaviour from the air. I always work to the highest ethical standards to ensure minimal disturbance and respect for the subjects I am filming.
WILD EXPEDITIONS - VARIOUS WILDLIFE SEQUENCES - see it here
Directing and shooting wildlife sequences and landscape scenes for Wild Expeditions in Kyrgyzstan, Ivory Coast and Guyana. Filming large predators and key species such as snow leopards, western chimps and jaguars, as well as creatively capturing more common species to reflect the beauty and remoteness of the locations.
The content was used for marketing and documentary sequences, some of which can be seen on our YouTube channel.
Spring watch - Sand martin SEQEUNCES - see it here
Shooting slo motion feeding sequences and behaviour of sand martins in Wales, narrated by Chris Packham.
Spring watch - Guillemots and Blackbacks SEQUENCES - see it here
First camera shooting a sequence of guillemots on a journey to feed their young while also being mobbed by blackback gulls as they stole food from their nests.
nikon - branded short documentary - see it here
Shooting a short doc showcasing Nikon’s latest binocular and scope products with park rangers in Kyrgyzstan. Responsible for story board, location, contributor management, all camera and drone operation and editing the final piece.
Attitude & freeborne media - SEA OUR FUTURE - see it here
Working in a small team shooting fashion sequences with Bimani Bomboolash and other celebrities. Managing talent, setting up interviews and shooting sequences.
VICE MEDIA - CHANGE INCORPORATED - see it here
Working in a small team to capture actuality, directing sequences, lighting and capturing interviews to tell the story of a Cardiff grime artist quitting smoking for his family for a commercial funder.
VISIT Wales - social media marketing - see it here
Selected shoots around Wales covering famous sights, landscapes, castles and wildlife for advertising purposes.
Satchler - branded short documentary
A short film showcasing Satclers latest Activ head tripod, shot while filming snow leopards in Kyrgyzstan. Included the use of aerials and sync.
