About Me
The only thing I'm better at than camerawork is unfiltered waffling, so I'll try and stick to the point!
I'm from the sunny Wirral, I have a dog called Moose who helps me edit videos and a beautiful supportive girlfriend called Laura who puts up with my video editing meltdowns.
I love my music and my food (I know everyone does but I love them morerer).
Artsy child, but never found the artistic outlet that suited me. During lockdown I would make stupid, yet cinematic videos of me and my pals playing video games. That was where my love of editing blossomed.
So what about the camera bit?
Apparently, you actually need footage to edit if you are going to be an editor. That's where a camera comes in handy.
Turns out I've always been handy on the photography front.
My grandad was actually a photographer for the Hereford Times so maybe it's in the blood.
So I purchased myself a camera and for the past few years I've been travelling around the country meeting some incredible couples, shooting talented cosplayers, raves, festivals, big brands and major celebrities, but mainly taking photos of Moose pulling stupid faces.
My favourite accomplishment so far is photographing the reunion of the Lord of the Rings cast backstage in London and snapping Sir Ian McKellen mid "You shall not pass!".
"everyone commented of how fun and professional you were and that shows in your work. I wish we could do it all over again so we could make another amazing video, you are the best!"
Basically virgil van djik
So why choose me?
Hopefully my work speaks for itself, but if you still need convincing, here's what I bring to the table:
My biggest asset isn't actually my ability with a camera.
It's my 20 years experience in hospitality.
Apart from being able to pour a fucking great pint, I know how to people.
I know my audience and I like to think I know how to get people to relax and enjoy themselves.
I'd describe myself as an unprofessional professional.
I care deeply about what I do, and I care even more about my couples and clients being happy with their final product.
I like to be punctual, solid with my communication and respectful to everyone I meet.
The goal is to be invisible when I need to be and supportive when the moment calls for it.
It's not a case of signing the paperwork and I'll see you there.
I'm with you every step of the way for whatever you need.
On the flip-side, I want you to have fun.
You're going to get shit dad jokes, shitter banter, dancing, singing, and if you tell me I have to neck a pint or I won't get paid, I will oblige you.
All at the appropriate times of course.
I'm a professional non-professional after all.
" Sam made us feel relaxed throughout the whole day. We aren’t naturals in front of the camera, but he made us feel so at ease and captured us just having fun and enjoying ourselves."
Whats the process?
In a shockingly bad business move, I've decided to never treat my work as a production line.
When I say bespoke, I mean it.
I create every video from the ground up. From spending days or even weeks finding the right music, to building a genuine story and painstakingly putting everything together.
I once spent 4 hours synchronising the music beat to a bird flying past the camera. Nobody noticed. I noticed :(
Here's an example of a method I sometimes use to transition a video to the next phase whilst maintaining structure, continuity, pacing and story:
The brains behind the operation
This is Moose.
He's currently 10 months old at the time of writing this and is my guy in the chair.
He helps with mostly admin.
He's trying to learn to edit videos but he's not actually very good.
Did you know?
Moose actually cries whenever someone decides not to use me as their photographer or videographer.
LOOK AT HIS FACE!
