Experience
A passion for photography as a teenager pretty much guaranteed a career behind the lens in later life. The thrill of developing and printing my own black & white images in the 'dark room' has never left me.
I started working in the televison industry as a 'runner' (tea-boy and general do-it-all) for what was Carlton Studios. I progressed to their Outside Broadcast division where I spent a couple of years as a camera assistant before going freelance. I learned whatever I could from all the very experienced cameramen that I worked for, who were always happy to explain what they were doing and how it created an interesting image. Completely invaluable experience.
I went to film school in 1994 at what was formerly Bournemouth and Poole College of Art and Design, where I shot an award winning Fujifilm Scholarship graduation film – ‘A Frozen Chicken Saves The Soap’s Day’ - Dir: Declan O'Dwyer
I progressed through the ranks of Clapper Loader and Focus Puller to Camera Operator & Lighting Cameraman. I gained as much experience as I could in studios and on location, 'live' and recorded, on a varied range of productions, all of which stand me in good stead today
Interests
I rediscovered the joys of cycling a few years back, especially long distance cycling, having undertaken an 800mile cycle ride from Berlin to Stockholm in 2006, (blog here). I completed the London to Brighton charity cycle ride in June 2009.
I love skiing! You just can't beat fresh mountain air, amazing views and long fast descents! A nice cold beer afterwards is always a pleasure!
I enjoy keeping up with technology, both for work and leisure.
Certficates
BBC Health & Safety - Safe working with Cameras and Lights
CRB check completed in August 2007 (Standard Disclosure)
Royal Yachting Association Powerboat training - Level 2
Fully vaccinated for international travel - including current certficates for Yellow Fever, Typhoid, Rabies, Hep A+B and Cholera.
