Helping Brands Tell Stories Through Cinematography, Videography and Photography

I’m a UK-based filmmaker and Director of Photography, working out of Birmingham and across the country with over 8 years of experience across narrative films, commercial videography, music videos and documentary productions.

While I’m not a Harry Potter character (despite the surname), I do have a Deathly Hallows tattoo though.

I specialise in crafting cinematic visuals that elevate storytelling, whether through stylised lighting, bold composition or seamless camera movement. My style leans toward moody, stylised imagery that enhances the emotional tone of every project.

Alongside my cinematography work, I also offer high-end commercial photography and branded videography for businesses, agencies and production companies looking to make bold visual impact.

I’ve collaborated with leading brands including Team GB, BT, EE, NHS, British Heart Foundation, Benecol, Nike, BMW, Acer, Chelsea FC, Brighton FC, Liverpool FC, JD Sports and more — working on everything from sleek product campaigns to raw documentary storytelling.

Whether you're a brand, agency or video production company looking for a DP, photographer or cinematographer in Birmingham, London or anywhere in the UK — I’d love to collaborate on your next project.

Let’s connect and bring your vision to life.

Ian :)

Filmmakers filming a scene in a park with two elderly people sitting on a bench by a pond, surrounded by trees.
A film crew filming a scene in a park with lake and trees in the background, two men sitting on a bench talking, and crew members setting up camera equipment.
A chef preparing food in a professional kitchen while a cameraman films him, with a camera on a tripod.
Man operating professional video camera outdoors in a grassy field during fall.
A man with tattoos on his arms is operating professional video equipment indoors near large windows with brick walls and wooden floors.
Group of nine people posing on a winners' podium at a TikTok competition, with some standing and some kneeling, smiling and wearing event lanyards, with a scoreboard and colorful backdrop behind them.
Filming for Team GB during the Paris Olympics
Ian Snape Filming for Wall Street Journal Documentary
Filming Team England Football Team
Ian Snape DOP Director
Three people having a conversation in a photo studio, two standing and one sitting, with photography equipment and a large umbrella light in the background.
Sony FX6 filmmaker London
A man filming a person in front of a wall filled with spray paint cans in an indoor art studio.
Group of eight friends smiling and sitting closely together on a couch in a living room, with a projector on a table in front of them.
Four people lying on a beige floor forming a star shape, with their heads toward the center and arms and legs extended outward.
Man with a beard and tattoos wearing headphones, taking a selfie in a room with a camera setup and equipment behind him.
Black and white photo of a man sitting on a director's chair, smiling, with studio lights and a large reflective umbrella in the background.
Photo of a video or photo shoot setup with a young man in front of a black background with the Predator logo, surrounded by cameras, lighting equipment, and crew members.
Man in red tracksuit sitting on a stool in a photography studio surrounded by professional camera equipment and lighting, with a white background.
Black and white photo of a man filming a scene with a professional video camera at a studio or warehouse setting, with a person in the background.
A film crew is filming a man in a field outdoors under a green canopy, with the man dressed in a dark coat, overcast sky in the background.
A man with a beard and short hair, wearing a gray hoodie and black jacket, filming outdoors with a professional camera set up under a green canopy.
Two young men taking a selfie with a camera, smiling, in a professional photography studio with lighting equipment and a black backdrop.
A man with tattoos on his arm and a beard looks down at a camera on a tripod in a dimly lit room.
Three men standing outdoors near a film camera, engaged in conversation, with trees and a playground in the background.
A man sitting on a stool in a gym, smiling and holding camera equipment, surrounded by workout equipment and weights.
Team England Olympics Camera Operator
Two people are sitting on colorful podiums with TikTok and Olympic logos, engaging in an interview or discussion. A woman in a red jacket and dark jeans is seated on a pink podium, while a young man in a white sweatshirt and black jeans is seated on
A young woman with long wavy blond hair sitting in front of a camera, being recorded indoors with a window and curtains behind her, and a small table with plants and personal items nearby.
Photography studio with professional lighting equipment, including a large softbox, umbrella light, and various light stands, set against a plain white backdrop.
Empty photography studio with professional lighting, umbrellas, and a large white backdrop, with people preparing and equipment setup.
Ian Snape Documentary Narrative DP
A person sitting on a chair in a warehouse or storage room, holding a clapperboard, surrounded by filming equipment such as cameras, lights, and umbrellas.
Inside a photography or video studio with professional lighting, camera equipment, and chairs, seen through a window.

Spark the idea.
Build the vision.
Shoot with soul.