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Sam Gillespie Photographer & Video Production

Bath, Bristol, Cheltenham and London

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‘20 Certificate of Excellence, 2020

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I'm Sam, I am a commercial photographer and filmmaker based in Bath and Cheltenham, working nationally with brands and businesses of all sizes (from 1-person companies to telecoms giants such as Vodafone) to develop high quality photography and video content for commercial use, ranging from corporate & headshot photography, to app/software/product demo videos, corporate showreels and talking-head interviews.

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20 December 2019

Brilliant, and very professional videographer. Sam is really friendly, and great to have around. I would highly recommend him.

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20 December 2019

Sam recently filmed and produced an excellent short action piece for my gym business. The outcome was exactly what we were looking and we will certainly be using him in the future.

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21 October 2019

Worked with Sam for some charity events we were running including a climb in the Alps. He's a great guy with an outstanding skill set, would highly recommend. ... Especially if you like drone footage!! More...

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7 October 2019

Sam recently shot and edited our wedding video and we could not be happier with it. He’s an ultimate professional and really helped us create the perfect memory of our special day.

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30 September 2019

Sam recently shot our Wedding, and did an absolutely amazing job. Great composition, professional editing, and he really captured the day perfectly. Furthermore he was a pleasure to deal with from start to finish and made us all feel at ease throughout the day. We would highly recommend Sam - if you engage him to shoot your wedding you will not be disappointed! More...

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16 September 2019

I would absolutely recommend Sam! He has totally captured the vibe of our wedding and the film is better than I had ever imagined. It’s so nice to see some of our close friends and family having a great time too and a film I will never want to stop watching. LOVE IT! Thanks so so much X More...

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14 September 2019

Sam photographed our wedding and was fantastic. He took time to know how we wanted the wedding captured and was great on the day. From morning preparations and capturing special moments at the Church, to candid shots of our guests and the organised group photos, we have a wonderful memories of our day thanks to Sam! More...

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1 August 2019

I worked with Sam to produce video assets as part of a new video marketing strategy for our financial planning software company, i4C Technology. Sam created multiple video assets that have allowed us to provide an in-depth run-through of our products and services for existing clients, as well as shout about the benefits of using i4C for potential customers and to aid conversion of trial-users. Sam was very professional throughout and was a pleasure to work with, quickly putting our colleagues at ease whilst filming and coming up with plenty of ideas both in the run up to production, and whilst filming at our office. I’d highly recommend Sam’s services to other companies looking to create high quality video content for their marketing strategies. More...

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1 August 2019

We used Sam when shooting our product range of ethical bags and fashion accessories. He was great to work with; professional diligent and the pictures looked great. Would definitely recommend.

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1 August 2019

We regularly use Sam to create some animated video assets which we use to promote our chimichurri brand on social media and online. Sam is always quick to deliver the required material and regularly comes up with great ideas that help us to better engage with our audience. I would highly recommend using Sam to any other brand or business looking to step up their video marketing game - he's our go to guy! More...

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1 August 2019

I’ve worked closely with Sam over the last few years, as a trained photographer myself. I’ve been consistently impressed with the sheer quality of his deliverables. Whether it be video, drone work or professional high grade stills in his wedding or corporate work. I would highly recommend Sam to document any project, life event or occasion. Would give 6 stars if I could. More...

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1 August 2019

Sam totally exceeded our high expectations. His photos were stunning and the video he shot was sleek and professional. I felt like Sam had the ability to read my mind as he produced just the look we were after and all for a competitive price. Looking forward to working with him again! More...

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1 August 2019

I have worked with Sam for many years and I can not recommend him enough. Professional to a fault and takes great pride and care in everything he works on. He is super talented!

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30 July 2019

Sam produced some footage for Stanza Fitness that we love and encapsulated what we envisioned for promotional videos. The standard of videography and photography is second to none, we have had other photographers previously who were great but Sam added a personal touch that as a brand we coincide with. He was excellent working in our gym environment, working with both staff and members. The epitome of professional photography. More...

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30 July 2019

Sam produced a promo video for our business and I have to say, he was real a pleasure to work with. He was both professional and approachable, making the content natural, getting the best out of those who featured. His passion and skill really shows in his work. He took what we wanted on board, using his experience and creativity to produce content we were really proud of. If you want a photographer who has skill, creative flare and an ability to grasp exactly what you want, then look no further. More...

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29 July 2019

Worked with Sam on multiple engagements and his quality of work is amazing. Couldn't recommend more!

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29 July 2019

My business partner and I required some social and video content to help us launch a new marketing brand. Sam was prompt, professional, and is clearly highly knowledgeable and experienced in his field, and we were delighted with the final product. I would recommend Sam to anyone, and he is now our go-to for all our photography and video needs. More...

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27 July 2019

Sam is brilliant to work with and goes out of his way to ensure the output more than meets expectations. He has helped with a number of projects and has always proven to be extremely talented and knowledgeable, as well as a great guy to work with. I have recommended him to contacts and know they have also had a great experience, wouldn't hesitate to recommend again! More...

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26 July 2019

Sam did some aerial drone work for us at a large public event and was excellent - looked after the details of the permissions and logistics and delivered us some excellent footage. Definitely recommend his work.

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25 July 2019

Sam produced a video for a yearly charity football tournament I organise. The quality of his work is outstanding and I would highly recommend!

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24 July 2019

Sam was the perfect photographer for our wedding day. He was a seamless blend of organised, professional and creative with his photography, without being at all pushy.

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24 July 2019

We recently worked with Sam to help us capture some content for our website plus social media platforms. From start to finish he was extremely professional, forth coming with great ideas and worked hard to meet our deadlines.

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24 July 2019

Sam was the perfect photographer for our wedding day. He was a seamless blend of organised, professional and creative with his photography, without being at all pushy. Sam was diligent and communicative in the build-up and highly efficient and hard working on the day. Working solo, he was able to capture an amazing range of images of our special day. Post-wedding we were provided with all our images on USB and via online links that we were able to share easily with our friends and family. Overall, we couldn’t recommend Sam highly enough. He is incredibly easy to get on with and really added to our enjoyment of the day. It was a pleasure to have Sam involved in our wedding and we are delighted with the results of his work. More...

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26 April 2019

We used Sam as our wedding videographer last December and the whole experience of working with him was brilliant! He was able to capture so many elements that we missed, and some very special moments that we can now keep watching over and over again. We couldn’t recommend him highly enough (and literally can’t stop watching the video!) More...

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29 December 2018

Sam is an absolute superstar. He captured the soul of our wedding perfectly - to the extent that we’ve had people who weren’t even at the wedding, telling us it brought them to tears! The wedding videos are beautiful and elegant, the quality of the voice recording is crystal clear and he managed to capture some hilarious moments that we missed as well all the main events. We can’t stop watching it, and I know we will replay it time and time again over the years and shed a tear of happiness. On top of all this, Sam was a pleasure to work with - his warm personality, sense of humour and polite nature put us and our families at ease! We are already in discussions on how we can work with Sam in the future on our business ventures!! More...

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29 November 2018

We used Sam Gillespie as our videographer on our wedding day. It was clear from initial discussions he had a clear and professional approach. Sam took the time to listen to our preferences and what we hoped he would capture from our big day. On the wedding day itself he was ever so friendly, calm and extremely experienced. Nothing was an issue for Sam - from travelling to our wedding by boat, a church with no electricity (no lights!) and filming on a beach as part of our reception. We first of all received a 'teaser' of the footage this was roughly 2 minutes long and a brilliant build up to the actual film itself. The highlights film is absolutely incredible! It perfectly captured every special moment of our day and it was so wonderfully put together as a story through Sams work. He very much listened to the feedback we gave (asking to include the speeches where possible and the different elements of our day) and the film is more than we could have ever asked for. Our families love the footage and many of our guests commented that it is the best wedding film they have ever seen. Contemporary yet classic. If you are looking for an unrivaled service, professional guidance and a fantastic eye for the perfect moment Sam ticks all boxes. We would highly recommend Sam for couples looking for photography or videography for their big day. Thank you once again Sam. More...

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26 November 2018

We used Sam Gillespie as our videographer on our wedding day. Sam took the time to listen to our preferences and what we hoped he would capture from our big day. On the wedding day itself he was ever so professional. Nothing was an issue for Sam - from travelling to our wedding by boat, a church with no electricity (no lights!) and filming on a beach as part of our reception. We first of all received a 'teaser' of the footage this was roughly 2 minutes long and a brilliant build up to the actual film itself. The highlights film is absolutely incredible! It perfectly captured every special moment of our day and it was so wonderfully put together as a story through Sams work. He very much listened to the feedback we gave (asking to include the speeches where possible and the different elements of our day) and the film is more than we could have ever asked for. If you are looking for an unrivaled service, professional guidance and a fantastic eye for the perfect moment Sam ticks all boxes. We would highly recommend Sam for couples looking for photography or videography for their big day. Thank you once again Sam. More...

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24 September 2018

Highly recommended - Sam did our wedding video for us and captured the day absolutely perfectly. Could not recommend more.

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29 May 2015

Worked with Sam to take care of some shots for a new brand I'm launching. The pictures were fantastic, Sam arrived with every bit of equipment we could ever use and he was full of ideas and energy. A pleasure to work with and a true gent. More...

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29 May 2015

Incredible photographer and guy. Sam managed to take some amazing photos just before I competed in the Commonwealth Games 2014, I will be able to look back on them with fond memories. Keep it up!

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29 May 2015

We have worked with Sam on numerous product and brand led photoshoots. Sam is very professional and hardworking, and we always achieve great results with him. He's always a pleasure to work with and has helped us to grow our business.We couldn't recommend him more. More...

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Q&As

I have found that there is no real secret to a great photograph - just meticulous planning, a lot of hard work and usually lots of early starts!

I always start discussions with clients by asking the following three questions:

1) Who is the target audience?
2) What marketing objectives are you trying to achieve?
3) Have you thought about how these photos or videos will be used for advertising on social media?

I have 5 years' experience in the FMCG industry. During that time I worked closely with marketing, advertising and social media agencies whilst managing a £7m marketing budget for Actimel. I love bringing my marketing experience to the creative process by, for example, advising clients on how to best optimise their video assets for social media advertising, drawing on my first-hand experience of personally running successful 360-degree campaigns.

I love meeting lots of new and interesting people, and how no two days are the same!

I was inspired to start my own business as I was at a crossroads in my life where I either committed fully to my career in the FMCG industry, or followed what had always been a deep-rooted passion for photography, video production and travel. I don't regret choosing the latter!

Bark clients should choose me as I am affordable, professional and deliver top quality content that will allow them to shout about their products and services, hit their marketing objectives and grow their business. I also bring 5 years of experience in marketing to really tailor and optimise their photography or video content to their target market and marketing objectives.

Services

I am a CAA-approved and fully-insured PfCO drone operator offering:

- Aerial drone filming
- Aerial drone photography
- Aerial drone surveys & inspections

I use a DJI Inspire 2 drone equipped with a DJI Zenmuse X5S Camera, 15mm, 25mm and 45mm lenses.

I am able to provide a full flight crew of pilot, camera operator and stewards/spotters.

My video production business covers all aspects of video, including (but not limited to!):

- corporate showreel videos
- "talking head" interview/testimonial videos
- app/software & product demo videos
- promotional videos
-conference and event videos
- aerial drone filming
- time-lapse & hyperlapse photography
- video animation

- PR & Event Photography
- Corporate & Headshot Photography
- Product & Still Life Photography
- Food & Restaurant Photography