DOP in Cornwall
Tim Boydell, Director of Photography. Based in Cornwall, working across the South West, the UK and abroad.
DOP CornwallI'm a Cornish DOP shooting commercials, branded films, TV and features.
Clients include Ferrari, Maserati, Ford, Jaguar, Honda Marine and TUI, with broadcast work for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, CBBC and Netflix.
If you're bringing a production to Cornwall, or need a DOP already here, I can help from the first recce to the last shot.
Why hire a DOP based in Cornwall
Local knowledge. I've filmed this coastline for over 15 years. I know which beaches work at which tide, where the light falls at golden hour and how to reach the places most crews can't.
Weather calls on the day. Cornish weather changes fast. Being local means I can read it, move a scene or find a sheltered alternative without losing the day.
Lower costs. No travel days, hotels or overnight allowances, and I can bring trusted local crew and kit.
Permissions and landowners. I'm used to working with the National Trust, harbour masters and private landowners across Cornwall.
What I shoot
Commercials and TVCs: automotive, travel, food and drink, outdoor brands.
Branded films and documentaries: stories with real people, places and products.
TV: drama and factual for broadcasters including the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Netflix.
Land • Sea • Air: tracking cars, filming in the water and aerial work as part of one look.
Where I work
Based in Newquay, I regularly shoot across Cornwall (Falmouth, St Ives, Padstow, the Lizard, Bodmin Moor), Devon (Exeter, Plymouth, Dartmoor), Bristol and the wider South West. I also travel across the UK and have shot in over 30 countries.
Frequently asked questions
Are you available as a DOP in Cornwall and Devon?
Yes. I'm based in Newquay and work across Cornwall, Devon and the South West all year round.
Can you bring a camera team and kit?
Yes. I can put together camera assistants, grips and kit from trusted local crew, scaled to your budget.
Do you work with production companies and agencies from outside Cornwall?
Most of my work is for London and UK production companies and agencies shooting in the South West.
Do you shoot abroad?
Yes. I've worked in over 30 countries and I'm used to travelling light and working with local crews: sorting carnets and liaising with new people in new places.
Book a DOP in Cornwall
Send me your dates, location and brief. The fastest reply is on WhatsApp: +44 7983 706452. Email: tim@lightcoloursound.co.uk.