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Dance & Performance

I bring 16+ years in the performing arts to every project. Capturing movement on stage or in motion, these films focus on rhythm, expression, and impact.

Business & Brands

Businesses connect with audience, clients and teams. My work spans architecture, construction, and branded campaigns. each tailored to showcase your people and purpose.

Charities & Community

Stories of change. I work with charities, non-profits, and community projects to create films that highlight voices, build trust, and drive support. These projects focus on empathy, authenticity, and impact.

Events

I capture events with energy and detail. Showcasing atmosphere, people, and key moments that live on long after the day itself.

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Guides, and training drawn from 16+ years in the creative industries. These resources are designed to help businesses, charities, and creatives sharpen their own skills.


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Flow, Shadows, and Filming

Filming dance is about watching carefully, knowing when to move, when to hold back, and how to let the camera serve the choreography by choosing where to position your audience. When I was invited to film Kay Crook’s new work for mapdance ahead of their touring season, the aim was to create…

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I’m Doing Something Slightly Different. Dogs.

When Stuart, the managing director of ECE Architecture, paused mid-sentence and said, “I’m doing something slightly different, away from the world of architecture… dogs” I couldn't help but chuckle. […] he'd managed to sum it up in a four-letters, dogs... a blunt loss of words that of recognised this is a new world…

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Like coming home: photographing mapdance

Luke Brown, a long standing great friend, who also serves as the rehearsal director for the 2024-25 season, brought an electrifying energy to the studio, and his support was instrumental throughout the day. His ability to bring out the best in the dancers made my role that much easier—and more inspiring. Plus we had an amazing time, who said work had to be a slog?!

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React Events: Capturing Live Music Performances

Live entertainment is an art in itself, and showcasing it through video requires more than just technical skill – it demands empathy, collaboration, and a deep understanding of the performers’ and audience’s needs. (As the night progresses, it can also include first aid and running away from stampeding 'mega fans' – but fortunately, not on this occasion.)

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People Finding Consultancy Wins Start-Up of the Year 2024!

There are few things as satisfying in life as witnessing a deserving person receive an accolade, and Samantha Pewsey’s recent triumph at the Worthing and Adur Business Awards was no exception. People Finding Consultancy, took home the coveted Start-Up of the Year 2024 award – and rightly so. Sam's success sent ripples of excitement through the mike b designs office, where all involved swapped excited WhatsApp emojis like a bunch of 7-year-olds on an iPad….

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ECE Architecture's Urban Art Project: Finding your Medium

In June, I collaborated with ECE Architecture, a company I have had a long and cherished relationship with. Our brief: to create a captivating video documenting their participation in the Worthing Festival 2023. This case study explores the considerations behind the lens as mikebdesigns (@mikebdesigns) captured the essence of ECE Architecture's unique Urban Art Project.

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Capturing Hope Hive: Videography in the World of Early Learning.

There are three main areas of business activity, Free play, classes and space hire (inclusive of Birthday parties, entusiast groups, charities and dry hire). Each of these areas needed a focussed informative video to highlight the subcategorised service, and all videos were to be bought together in a showcasing one minute promotional video for landing page of their website and socials.

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