I am available (when not otherwise booked) for any photography or video (or indeed both) assignments you may require in the north of England and Scotland area for your publication or organization. It is perfectly possible to hire me for work elsewhere in the UK and indeed abroad.
Please contact me via telephone +44 (0) 7394 405264 (I also have Skype - ID: lightroomphotos - if you are calling from abroad) for a quote on your specific needs. I have done many assignments for newspapers like The Times, The Daily Record, The Courier, The Los Angeles Times, Automotive Management, to name but a few and sometimes for news photo agencies like Agence France Presse (AFP).
I'm a highly-skilled photographer / videographer / film producer / film director who can fulfil most briefs. I will not take on a commission if I think that it is not something that I am able to do or excel at or that I can't deliver high-quality results from.
My day rate for photographic assignments are variable, depending on the client and the job in hand - plus any expenses, mileage/travel expenses and accommodation incurred while undertaking the assignment.
I may work on a 'half-day rate' - depending upon the job.
Day rates are considered on a case by case basis due to a variety of factors. Wedding photos and portraits can cost more, depending on your needs (for instance, studio hire, location work, etc). I may consider a lower rate for relatively quick portrait sessions, though generally-speaking, this will probably add up to a 'half-day rate'. With some clients, I may ask for 50% to be paid up front (this is mainly for cash flow reasons and to avoid time-wasters).
For HD and UHD video assignments, rates are per day and negotiable, plus any required equipment hire, expenses, mileage and accommodation incurred while undertaking the assignment. I do own a drone, though do not currently hold CAA certification to operate as a commercial drone pilot (though currently studying for this).
I can do normal tripod-based video, GoPro, handheld DSLR, handheld iPhone and 4k UHD / 1080p time-lapse. I am more experienced in photography, though I understand these days that a documentary filming style is very much in vogue with advertising agencies and for web sites.
In some instances, with both photographic and video work, public liability insurance may be required to complete the job and this is charged to the client. Any photographic or video equipment that needs to be hired, must be paid for up front by the client (direct to the hire company). The same applies to any hire of vehicles, boats and aircraft.
While most of my background is in editorial work, I also do portraits, photojournalistic weddings and commercial photography. If I feel I am unable to do the assignment or that is not best done by me, then I will be able to help you find a photographer who can.
I use professional high-end camera equipment, lighting and lenses. If you have specialist needs for filming video or for photography, then I can also work with hired equipment. I recently bought a 4K UHD camera for my Lumix lenses, so can film in that format at 30fps.
Please call me on +44 (0) 7394 405264 if you would like a more precise quote or simply to discuss any possible commission.
Please contact me via telephone +44 (0) 7394 405264 (I also have Skype - ID: lightroomphotos - if you are calling from abroad) for a quote on your specific needs. I have done many assignments for newspapers like The Times, The Daily Record, The Courier, The Los Angeles Times, Automotive Management, to name but a few and sometimes for news photo agencies like Agence France Presse (AFP).
I'm a highly-skilled photographer / videographer / film producer / film director who can fulfil most briefs. I will not take on a commission if I think that it is not something that I am able to do or excel at or that I can't deliver high-quality results from.
My day rate for photographic assignments are variable, depending on the client and the job in hand - plus any expenses, mileage/travel expenses and accommodation incurred while undertaking the assignment.
I may work on a 'half-day rate' - depending upon the job.
Day rates are considered on a case by case basis due to a variety of factors. Wedding photos and portraits can cost more, depending on your needs (for instance, studio hire, location work, etc). I may consider a lower rate for relatively quick portrait sessions, though generally-speaking, this will probably add up to a 'half-day rate'. With some clients, I may ask for 50% to be paid up front (this is mainly for cash flow reasons and to avoid time-wasters).
For HD and UHD video assignments, rates are per day and negotiable, plus any required equipment hire, expenses, mileage and accommodation incurred while undertaking the assignment. I do own a drone, though do not currently hold CAA certification to operate as a commercial drone pilot (though currently studying for this).
I can do normal tripod-based video, GoPro, handheld DSLR, handheld iPhone and 4k UHD / 1080p time-lapse. I am more experienced in photography, though I understand these days that a documentary filming style is very much in vogue with advertising agencies and for web sites.
In some instances, with both photographic and video work, public liability insurance may be required to complete the job and this is charged to the client. Any photographic or video equipment that needs to be hired, must be paid for up front by the client (direct to the hire company). The same applies to any hire of vehicles, boats and aircraft.
While most of my background is in editorial work, I also do portraits, photojournalistic weddings and commercial photography. If I feel I am unable to do the assignment or that is not best done by me, then I will be able to help you find a photographer who can.
I use professional high-end camera equipment, lighting and lenses. If you have specialist needs for filming video or for photography, then I can also work with hired equipment. I recently bought a 4K UHD camera for my Lumix lenses, so can film in that format at 30fps.
Please call me on +44 (0) 7394 405264 if you would like a more precise quote or simply to discuss any possible commission.