For over 20 years I've been shooting documentaries for UK and international filmmakers on a wide range of subjects. I've worked in most environments around the world, on projects that range from intimate stories to documenting large events or institutions. Whatever the scale of the film, I try to capture the subject cinematically, attuned to the nuances of life in front of me, and always with the aim of looking beyond the surface of things to try and uncover the meaning and significance that can lay hidden.
I love the collaborative nature of filmmaking. Building long-lasting relationships with directors and the subjects of their films is central to this. For me, listening is the most important tool I can bring to these relationships.
The style of cinematography, composition, camera movement and lighting all flow from this. There is an important technical aspect to filming but I try to push that into the background as much as possible so that it doesn’t overwhelm the subject. Gimbals, drones and other grip equipment can bring another layer of visual sophistication to a film when used appropriately but, whatever style and visual approach is decided upon, it's vital to create a calm and focussed filming environment. It's in this space, that a subject really reveals themselves and often a handheld camera is the most direct, discreet and responsive approach to capture these moments.
Awards and Nominations
9/11: Inside the President's War Room | Winner Rose D'Or Best Documentary 2021 |
| Murder in the Car Park | RTS West Best Cinematography Nomination 2021 RTS West Best Documentary Nomination 2021 RTS West Best Director Nomination 2021 |
| Arctic Live | Guild of Television Cameramen Nomination for Excellence 2017 |
| Countdown to Life | Grierson Nomination for Best Science Documentary 2016 Guild of Television Cameramen Award for Excellence 2016 |
| Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners | Royal Historical Society Public History Prize 2015 RTS Best History Documentary and Best Presenter 2016 BAFTA Winner Specialist Factual 2016 Grierson Nomination Best History Documentary 2016 |
| The Widowmaker | Mass Impact Award Boston Film Festival 2014 |
| Inside Claridges | Press Critics Award Best Factual Series 2012 |
| The Force | BAFTA Best Director Factual 2010 Grierson Winner Best Documentary Series 2010 |
| Russian Godfathers | Grierson Winner Best Documentary Series 2006 |
| The National Trust | BAFTA Winner Best Factual Series 2004 Grierson Winner Best Documentary Series 2004 |
| The Launderette | Sheffield Documentary Festival Screening 2006 |
| The History of Islam in Europe | Selection for Prix d'Italia 2004 |
| Calling Hedy Lamar | Honourable mention at 57th Locarno Film Festival 2004 |