Nico Hambleton | Director of Photography, Camera, Lighting Camera Operator, Camera Operator, Drone, Camera Supervisor, Studio Camera Operator, Cinematographer, Adventure Camera Operator, Videographer

Nico specialises in single camera (PSC), documentary filming, but also has experience across a broader spectrum of projects such as filming for brands, entertainment, sports and live/pre-recorded studio & OB. He also provides services to create full productions from films to branding and can recommend excellent additional crew for those bigger projects!

He owns industry grade kit along with a range of cameras, lenses, sound, grip, drones and lighting equipment. He can also easily acquire any other or additional equipment through tried and tested kit houses.

Nico is also a GVC and EU qualified aerial drone pilot and has many types of drones available to suit your needs.

His strengths on location consist of producing high quality work efficiently, tackling sensitive subjects and having strong communication skills with presenters and contributors. He's learnt to navigate challenging environments including those that have required special access. He will always do his utmost to get the best shot. This includes creating the best lighting too; something that he enjoys and excels at, particularly for interviews.

He loves the outdoors and extreme sports therefore is able to adapt and cope with a wide range of demanding scenarios and climates. He's an ex-qualified ski instructor and enjoys performing to an advanced level both on and off-piste (He can also ski backwards faster than people ski forwards!). As a result, he is trained in mountain and avalanche survival. When not on the slopes, you can find him on the rocks or the sea! He has also taught kitesurfing which has given him good knowledge with open waters and his other enjoyment of rock climbing has allowed him to explore and expand his knowledge to rope access. He believe these traits help him achieve those once-in-a-lifetime shots!

Quotes from clients:

“Nico is an extremely hard-working and passionate DOP, he is reliable, efficient and always accommodating. He is a brilliant team player, working excellently well with all crew & contributors. Nico is very knowledgable about all equipment and passionately works with you to ensure he can work to your budget. With his added drone experience and full kit, I highly recommend Nico and will always look forward to working with him.”

— Rusen Boztas from ITN Productions

“I watched a huge amount of your footage, and let me tell you, it is pure joy to see this coming together! You are a great professional and I am super happy to have you on our team.”

— Andrey Kirsanov from Asharq News

“We have just looked at your filming and the exec, editor and producer, are thrilled with the shots. They are rewriting the opening to the show to accommodate your fabulous pictures.”

— Gillian from FirstLookTV

“Thank you for submitting Lock Down Rock Up to Kendal Mountain Festival… The film is bloody amazing and we want to include it in our festival trailer!” … “I was so pleased when I saw your film in 1st place with the people’s vote! You’ve not only got Best Short Film but you’ve won People’s Choice Award too!!”

— Claire, Festival Director, Kendal Mountain Festival