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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.

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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.

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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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Entasi: Rage against the Machine.

On this shoot, I was reminded of how instrumental a videographer and, perhaps more specifically, an editor can be in terms of selling a product and creating a narrative. Dance tells a story by itself, of course, but with this latest project by Entasi, the narrative wasn’t linear – here, the choreography was modular, more like chapters. Chapters from comparable but contrasting stories, sometimes! And when you’re creating a one minute video of the entire thing… where do you start?

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3Fall Dance Company: Sink or Swim

With KJ Mortimer at the helm as choreographer, 3Fall dance are back with their iconic Spring Tour featuring Sink or Swim. 3Fall Dance are a dance company from Chichester University, showcasing the phenomenal talents of the third-year dance students. […] One of my favourite things about what I do are the ‘what if’ moments in pre-production; when I talk to the client and learn about the brief and the creative juices start to flow.

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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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