FAQ
Do you shoot weddings?
Unfortunately, I am not a wedding photographer. I can suggest a number of excellent photographers for your special day.
Do you work alone?
I may work with an assistant or secondary shooter if required. Sometimes a second opinion or creative view can steer us in some really great directions for the final vision.
What kind of gear do you use?
Current equipment
Camera body - Sony A7 IV
A 33mp hybrid powerhouse with stunning image quality and resolution that allows billboard sized prints without loss of image quality alongside movie quality 4k video in a range of frame rates.
Lenses:
Sigma 35mm f1.4 Art
In my opinion a fundamental lens for any serious photographer. The classic focal length that is so versatile for any situation. Being part of Sigma's Art line, buttery smooth bokeh is guaranteed!
Sigma 85mm f1.4 Art
The classic "portrait" lens. Sigma's offering in the 85mm market gives tack sharp images for portraits, however, it's my go-to for automotive and product shoots, perfect for isolating the subject from the background by giving beautiful bokeh and compression.
Samyang 18mm f2.8
Perfect for those wide interior shots, be it a woodland cabin, grand country house or a supercar! This tiny but powerful lens is one that never leaves my bag, it's my dedicated "Northern Lights" lens!
Sony 200-600 G
A beautifully sharp lens that feels at home on the race track capturing panning shots from afar, as it is out in nature capturing the local wildlife. Paired with a teleconverter, this reaches the normally unreachable!
Drone:
DJI Mavic 3 Pro
I capture all of my aerial images with this drone's 48mp Hasselblad camera in stunning detail. Paired with 5.1k footage in 10-bit D-Log with a selection of frame rates, this gives unrivalled cinematic footage from above.
Action/Mountable Cameras:
DJI Osmo Action 5
This one goes everywhere and does everything that gets thrown at it. Completely waterproof and mountable virtually anywhere on a vehicle, it's a staple in my automotive film work for capturing the angles that nobody else thinks of!
DJI Osmo Pocket 3
I pair this with the MovMax Blade Arm for buttery smooth tracking shots of exciting and exotic cars!
How are prices/quotes determined?
As with all trades/industries, costs are broken down into several factors.
The time spent shooting (this can be hourly for small sessions or a day rate for longer sessions).
Travel expenses.
Proofing and editing, this is the behind the scenes part which takes the longest. One photo can potentially take between 25-60 minutes to edit and refine. if you are looking for 15-20 images, that's potentially 15-20 hours work after the time I've spent with you.
I don't just turn up and take photos (but I can if that's what you would like). The commission is planned entirely around the individual subject, be it a car, bike or product. A lot of time goes into planning your shoot. I'm an expert in the Highland geography, roads, locations, weather and light. I utilize my knowledge to provide the best look for your subject/product.
Can I extend the session on the day of?
We can extend the day if my schedule allows. This will, of course incur extra costs. I do love being creative though, and spur of the moment changes and unplanned moments can often yield the best results.