Adventure & Outdoor DOP
Surf, action sports and outdoor brands. Land • Sea • Air.
Adventure & Outdoor DOPI started out filming surfing, and I still love shooting people outdoors.
Within my first year behind a camera I won Best Cinematography at Innersection, judged by Taylor Steele. I've sailed since I was six, surfed since 2006 and filmed in the water since 2011, so I'm at home in big conditions.
Since then I've shot The Endless Winter II for Channel 4, surf and outdoor films for Sharps Brewery and Talisker, and action sports and adventure work in more than 30 countries. I'm just as happy scaling a cliff in 36 degrees with a Ronin 4D as I am in the water with a housing.
What I bring
In-water surf filming, from the shorebreak to big waves.
Ronin 4D and lightweight kit for following athletes on foot, bike or board.
Aerial and tracking shots in the same look.
Safe working in remote and marine locations, fully risk assessed.
Selected work
The Endless Winter II, Channel 4 (DOP, water unit) · Sharps Brewery “The Original Surfers”, “The Foragers”, “The Determined” · Talisker “Wild is calling” · The Dawn Runner · Dreamers of Dreams · Boardmasters (DOP)
Need a water housing or drone on its own? Light Colour Sound hires them out.
Frequently asked questions
Do you shoot surf from the water?
Yes. In-water surf filming is where I started and I still do it every year.
Can you film in remote locations?
Yes, with risk assessments, safety cover and kit built to travel.
Book an adventure DOP
Send me your dates, location and brief. The fastest reply is on WhatsApp: +44 7983 706452. Email: tim@lightcoloursound.co.uk.