Looking to hire a Director of Photography in Birmingham? The right DOP does far more than turn up with a camera. They shape the image, bring control to the shoot, solve problems under pressure, and help turn a good idea into a film that actually holds weight on screen.

AI will disrupt film, but it won’t kill cinema. Filmmaking is people, taste, pressure, and collaboration. Here’s my take and the video.

Discover why I returned to shooting 35mm film over Christmas and how using my Canon T70 has reconnected me with patience, nostalgia and the joy of slowing down. In a world obsessed with instant digital images and AI generated content, film feels real, honest and meaningful. This vlog explores the value of analogue photography, the beauty of grain, the discipline of 24 frames and why I believe film should make a comeback in 2026.