About

The slow world, made visible

Person operating a professional video camera outdoors

I'm a timelapse photographer and Director of Photography, working across documentary, sport and science.

Timelapse is the centre of what I do. Not as a visual effect or a transition between scenes; as a way of seeing. Compressing hours into seconds, capturing the movement of light and weather across a landscape, revealing processes that are invisible at normal speed. I approach it with the same discipline and narrative intent as any other cinematography. It is patient, precise work, and I've spent the better part of fifteen years getting better at it.

The rest of my work follows from the same instincts. I've shot character-driven documentaries, international sporting events for Eurosport and the ITF, and science and medical productions for Medtronic, Phonak and IGS. The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race put me in conditions not many would willingly go into with only a camera. I've worked in operating theatres, vertical farms, deserts, oceans and mountains, across 40 countries and several bodies of water that don't care whether you're ready. Conditions teach you things that sets don't.

Producers and directors hire me because I stay calm when things go wrong, make strong visual decisions quickly, and don't get in the way of the story. I'm a member of the GTC and an A2 CofC certified drone operator across the UK and EU.

If you think I’m right for your project, get in touch below.

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Testimonials

  • — Richard Edwards, Shooting Producer/ Director

    “I enjoyed working with Tom immensely because of his dedication, his creativity and his attention to detail. But what I most admire about Tom is he's easy to work with, always humble, easy going - but serious about his job. We travelled on an intensive project for 1 year internationally and he was super supportive, adaptable, and his passion for his work always shone throughout. Looking forward to working with Tom again soon. Definitely one of life's good guys.”

  • — Silvano Griffith-Francis, Writer/ Producer - SVG Productions

    "Tom worked on my first feature film, Family Secrets, as Director of Photography and it was a true pleasure having him on board. Tom proved to be hardworking, committed and extremely professional. He has a keen eye for detail and showed true team spirit in not shying away from assisting in areas outside his responsibility. He was highly organised in his role as DOP which worked wonders in keeping us on schedule. He worked brilliantly alongside our director, taking instruction well and also helped to put the cast at ease. I can honestly say that Tom would be a great asset to any team and I personally would love the opportunity to work with him again."

  • — Serge Rashidi, Director

    "Working with Tom was an incredible experience as his professionalism and commitment to excellence gave me and the entire production team peace of mind that the final product would be fantastic. Tom throws himself wholeheartedly into the work, paying attention to the tiniest of details to ensure the highest production values are met. With our limited resources, Tom was able to create a look and feel to our film that I very much doubt anybody else in the same position would be able to. Tom has an unmatched work ethic, is solution orientated and very easy to talk to. He knows his craft inside out and this shows in his delivery. As a director, it was brilliant to know that Tom had all the necessary bases covered, leaving me to worry about getting the best performance I could manage from the cast. Tom is inclusive and collaborative, open to suggestions and ready to provide multiple creative suggestions of his own. Last and most importantly, Tom showcased himself to be a trustworthy, genuine hardworking person. I hope to work with him again in the near future."

  • — Ryan Moore, Producer/ Director

    “Tom has supported me on a variety of production requirements as Lead Camera. From complex promotional projects to multi-cam setups and live event deliveries. Tom’s technical application and creative solutions bring clarity and reassurance from pre-production through to post stages (in an editorial capacity too!). Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and look forward to the next one.”

  • — Eleanor Low, Producer

    “I have worked with Tom on multiple projects across different types of genre and scale. Tom always delivers on the brief, he certainly shows his experience and knowledge as a DoP and carries out his role professionally on set. As a producer, I especially value his prompt and clear communication. With his knowledge in post production, he always brings the added value from the point of view of an editor as well.”

  • — Claire Sixsmith, Commercial Director - IFPL Group

    “We hired Tom on a recommendation for a unique project in Bulgaria. The filming was conducted in an air hanger in an active airport which presented many challenges due to the noise and congestion of the environment. Tom was incredibly professional, reliable and flexible, he gained some fantastic timelapses of an A320 being retrofitted as well as video content and interviews which went into several high-quality films for our marketing use and in support of our client. He managed all of this simultaneously across a week long shoot. We would highly recommend Tom for his quality, experience and detailed approach!”

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