Freelance DoP / DP
Director of Photography in London
Miles Stowey is a London-based freelance Director of Photography (DoP) working mainly across documentary, branded content, commercials and live production.
Production experience
- Documentary, observational and contributor-led filming.
- Branded content, commercial, charity and corporate production.
- Owner-operator camera, lighting, grip and edit equipment.
- London based, available for UK and international shoots.
Approach
Calm, measured, knowledgeable, always with ambition and to try new things.
As a freelance DoP in London, Miles works with directors, producers, agencies and production companies from early visual planning through to shoot day execution. Work ranges from nimble documentary crews to larger branded and commercial sets.
The focus is practical cinematography: strong images, dependable technical choices, considered lighting, motivated movement and a shooting style that fits the story, schedule and crew size.
Miles can work as an owner-operator with in-house cameras, lighting, grip, gimbal and drone capability, with further details available on the equipment page.
FAQs
Director of Photography questions
Do you work as both DoP and camera operator?
Yes. Miles works as a Director of Photography and camera operator depending on the scale and needs of the production.
Can you provide camera, lighting and grip kit?
Yes. Many shoots can be covered with in-house camera, lighting, grip, gimbal and drone kit, with additional equipment brought in when the production calls for it.
Are you available outside London?
Yes. Miles is based in London but works across the UK and internationally for documentary, commercial and branded productions.
Can you work with small crews?
Yes. The setup can scale from compact owner-operator filming to larger crew work with sound recordists, assistants, gaffer, grip and production support. With a network built up over 15+ years, Miles can draw upon several contacts to crew productions with tailored freelancers deemed suitable for each project.
Selected work
