About Me
Highly imaginative and versatile photographer and filmmaker with over 15 years of experience creating compelling visual content across fashion, marketing, social media and education. I specialise in bringing stories to life through a unique blend of creative direction, cinematography, and post-production excellence. My extensive background ranges from high-impact camera work to video editing, sound recording and lighting, making me a well-rounded content creator.
Experience
Freelance filmmaker & photographer
2006 – present
Videographer & Editor
Freeda Media
Oct 2023 - Aug 2024
Digital Content Creator - Filmmaker
2812 Studio
Aug 2022 – Sept 2023
Senior Photographer and Retoucher
Forward Space
Aug 2022 – Sept 2023
Photography & Moving Image Lecturer
The Northern School of Art
Sept 2019 – Sept 2023
Studio Manager & Technician
The Northern School of Art
Mar 2017 – Jan 2023
Founder, Curator & Event Organiser
Hun North East
Oct 2018 - Oct 2021
Senior Photographer
END. Clothing
Mar 2015 – Mar 2017
Senior Artworker
Printed.com
Sept 2014 - Mar 2015
Graphic Designer & Photographer
Cleveland College of Art & Design
June 2011 – June 2014
Some of the brands I’ve worked with:
Credits
Cinematographer
Tish (2023) – dir. Paul Sng
Feature documentary financed by BBC, BFI, and Screen Scotland. Previewed at Cannes Marche Du Film 2023 and premiered at Sheffield Doc Fest 2023. Currently on BBC iPlayer. Featured in The Guardian top 50 films of 2023 and the Financial Times top 10
Cinematographer & Editor
Matthew Finn: A Portrait (2024) – dir. Jamie Macdonald
Short documentary about the photographer Matthew Finn scheduled to premiere at the ICA London
Editor
That Werewolf Complex (2024) - dir. Heather Andrews
Experimental 16mm documentary financed by Screen Scotland, premiering at Aesthetica Film Festival.
Director, Cinematographer, Sound, Lighting & Editor
I’m Useless in the Dark (2022)
Short documentary about the artist Nicky Peacock, screened at multiple UK festivals
Director, Cinematographer & Editor
Incognito (2022)
Experimental self-portrait short film premiered at Middlesbrough Art Weekender
Director, Cinematographer & Editor
If Only We Had Taller Been (2022)
Experimental self-portrait short film premiered at Middlesbrough Art Weekender
Cinematographer & Editor
Dwell (2022) – dir. Bradley Parke, prod. Paul Sng
Experimental short film financed by Durham University.
Cinematographer, Sound Recording & Editor
Glass Exchange series (2022) – dir. Jamie Macdonald
A series of short documentary films centered on the international artists involved in the National Glass Centre Glass Exchange project, exhibited at the NGCA
Director, Cinematographer & Editor
Move - Jodie Nicholson (2020)
A projection-based music video for singer-songwriter Jodie Nicholson
Cinematographer & Editor
The Last British Eccentrics (2021) – dir. Paul Sng
A short documentary project about a British indie band
Cinematographer, Producer & Editor
Minogame (2019) – dir. Oliver Asadi
A short film based on the Japanese legend of Minogame
2812 Studio Credits
Working as Cinematographer, Lighting, Sound & Editor across all projects:
Host & Stay Cup (2023)
Campaign film hosted by John ‘Fenners’ Fendley with sports personalities from Derby County, Sheffield Wednesday and Durham Cricket
Host & Stay x Durham Cricket (2023)
Campaign film to support the sponsorship of Durham Cricket by Host & Stay
Nigel Cabourn in the studio (2023)
Behind the scenes with Nigel Cabourn and Emilie Casiez at Nigel’s studio in Newcastle
Chris Kamara for North East Times Magazine (2023)
Behind the scenes with Chris Kamara at his home and farm in Wakefield
Guess The Guest by Host & Stay - Sheffield Wednesday (2023)
Series of short films based on the Through the Keyhole concept. Working with ex-footballer John Pearson and a series of first-team players
Jill Scott for North East Times Magazine (2023)
Behind the scenes with Jill Scott visiting her old school and exploring Sunderland
Welcome to Domus (2023)
Short film to introduce the Domus project created by the team at Michelin Star Restaurant Hjem
Spoonyard SS23 campaign film (2023)
Short fashion film for Hong Kong based brand to preview SS23 collection
Restaurant Hjem: Excellence (2022)
Short documentary with Chef Alex Nietosvouri at Michelin Star Restaurant Hjem
Endless Joy Kids campaign film (2022)
Short film to promote fashion brand Endless Joy childrenswear
Guess The Guest by Host & Stay - Middlesbrough Football Club (2022)
Series of short films based on the Through the Keyhole concept. Working with ex-footballer Bernie Slaven and a series of first-team players.
