Graeme Hall, Photograpy and Drone specialist.
Where adventure and photography come together.
Under the falls
Filming "Commando's", Norway
Book signing for Damien Lewis
Photography
Taking my equipment with me wherever I can, home and abroad.
Graeme Hall
Life is about getting out there, in the real world, taking risks, seeking out the small things, the big things, the detail, and breathing it all in.
Photography came to me through adventure, whilst reading a hiking magazine, in this magazine was a photography competition to win a Fujifilm XT 4 camera, instead of entering the competition, I decided to jump the queue and immediately purchase the Fujifilm camera myself.
Photography is not only an art, it’s a science, capturing light to produce an image of your subject, perfectly framed, the right motion, whether pin sharp as in a portrait, or with motion blur in a waterfall cascading through the scottish highlands.
From the frozen Fjiords of Norway, to heat of a volcano in Guatemala, adventure is in my heart, this was installed by a childhood in Scotland, and maturing as a Royal Marine Commando.
So here I am, combining my experience in the military, IT management, and a photographer to bring any situation to your audience.
Drone footage, the inspiration for getting a drone was through my son, he did a tour of the UK when international travel was restricted due to covid, his imagery and videos were fantastic, and I thought, I’ve got to give that a go.
Utilising a drone for both still and video is a complicated procedure, even before you turn the drone on, flying regulations must be considered, an operator license, flyer ID and an A2 Certificate of Competency (A2 CofC) as a compulsory minimum to prove you have proficient knowledge of drone operation. Drone weight, flying conditions, restricted areas, people, maximum height, all to be taken into consideration.
Once up in the air, manouvering the drone, creating dramatic images and video can be daunting, and many amatures will suffer drone anxiety, but with practice, confidence will surface, and the results will be rewarding.
Travelling with a drone can also invite planning considerations, each country has different regulations, and such environments as the Arctic can provide unique challenges.