My name’s Sam, and I make things look great
Whether Photography or Videography, I can help on your next shoot in Surrey, Hampshire, and West Sussex
Portraiture
Sports
Events & Gigs
Product & Place
Animals & Nature
Why Book Me?
I have all the gear (and thankfully some idea)
Whatever you need shooting, I have it covered. From lights, to wireless mics, multi-camera setups, gimbals, analog film photos, green screens, flashes, zoom lenses… I’ve got the vast majority of gear needed for any shoot – bright sunshine or candle-lit, without having to charge hire fees on top.
So reliable I have a corporate job
I work in IT, which usually means turning up on time, thinking ahead, and having contingency plans. During work I manage teams and operate in fairly chaotic environments with my bravest face on, so I won’t need managing on the day for a stress-free shoot. I know how to handle data safely – everything I shoot is backed up twice. I’m also DBS checked, so even the government think I’m a good bloke.
Photos sharp enough to come with a safety warning
I use the latest cameras and best lenses I can get my hands on, so I can deliver images and video that I’m proud of. My main camera is very high resolution, meaning that even when cropping into images, you’ll still have a huge amount of detail.
I shoot on Sony cameras with brilliant autofocus and stabilisation. My main bodies are an a7V that does everything, an a7CR (with a frankly unnecessary 61mp) and an a6700 which is an amazing hybrid photo and video camera. I have lenses ranging from 11mm to 600mm, from fast f/1.4 primes to compact zooms.
Both photo and video from a one-man-band
I’ve always been a hybrid shooter, from taking photos at every party I’ve been to since I was a teenager, to shooting video for social media in my corporate job. If your project needs photo and video, I can deliver media that has a cohesive look and feel.
I’ve invested in too much stuff already. Photo and video tripods, gimbals for smooth video stabilisation, portable multi-light set ups with soft boxes, on and off-camera flashes, film cameras, green screens, reflectors, tiny wireless microphones… Enough gear to handle whatever the day throws at us.
Specialism in HDR Content
In the past, all photos could only show brightness as bright as “paper white” – because we were mostly printing them. Now, HDR photos and videos can display bright areas as if they’re actually emitting light on compatible devices (most new phones, Macs, iPads and TVs). I specialise in shooting HDR content that looks incredible on modern screens, and I’m always happy to output in standard SDR too.
I shoot in RAW and edit photos in Lightroom using their HDR pipeline, normally outputting in JPEG XL HDR – which is natively supported on iPhones, Macs and a growing number of other devices (I can also do JPG + Gain Map for Instagram, and others). For video, I shoot in 4K HLG up to 50FPS for a quick turn around, or S-Log3 with colour grading for longer projects.
Storytelling that feels natural
I’m happiest when capturing candid emotions and real moments. I like delivering images that feel authentic to the moment, so you can look back on them and relive it with genuine authenticity. My editing style is typically natural, enhancing what’s already there rather than inventing something artificial.
Price List
I like to be open from square one. These prices are what I’ve charged clients in the past for their shoots. Your final price will be tailored to your own requirements, and only once we’ve had a chat to agree them.
£600/£1100(half/full day)
Standard Photo Package
If your event only needs regular photos, then this is your best option.
- Free initial consultation via online meeting to scope requirements
- Up to 4/8 hours shooting photos, and 4/6 hours of editing (with more as required below)
- Agreed plan on how to tackle the shoot with contract put in place
- My normal equipment – flashes, lights, mics, cameras, lenses – for a great shoot
- Editing of the shoot until I’m proud to send it out
- Private gallery available for 3 months
- Unlimited downloads in full quality for private use and sharing on social media
£800/£1,600(half/full day)
Premium Photo & Video Package
If your event needs video and / or photo, this is your best option.
- Free initial consultation via online meeting to scope requirements
- Up to 4/8 hours shooting photo and / or video, from multiple cameras, and 4/6 hours of editing (with more as required below)
- Agreed plan on how to tackle the shoot with contract put in place
- All my equipment – gimbals, analog film, green screens, video tripods…
- Editing of the shoot with more comprehensive colour grading and optional 4K video and HDR output
- All download options from Standard, plus 1 year storage and broader usage rights included
Extras
The bits that people might ask me to do, that tend to add to the price.
£200
Additional 4 hours editing
I’ll quote you my accurate estimate of how much editing is required for your job, and keep you posted on how I’m getting on. If it needs longer – I’ll let you know and agree, then charge on my final invoice.
£250
Access to the RAWs or rushes
If you would like me to provide you access to the original files from my camera, I can – on the condition that if you post it somewhere or edit it, you don’t arribute it to me or present it as my finished work.
Let me know what you need
Have an idea for a shoot? Please get in touch. Whatever your requirements – I tend to be pretty flexible. Need RAWs? Need two rounds of edits? Want me to wear camo? Let me know. It may impact what I charge, but I’m always open to having the discussion.