Ian acquired High Level in 2007. Using his commercial and technical knowledge of video and photography services from previous businesses, he has developed the business into what it is today.
From humble beginnings with one mast vehicle and one photographer, Ian has overseen the company expand to include a fleet of mast vehicles, drones, a company aircraft and a vast array of cameras (both stills and video) along with a loyal and highly experienced team.
Ian lives in Surrey with his wife and three children. Ian is a keen photographer, amateur motor racing driver and pilot in his spare time.
Many of our customers will know Louise from her original Account Manager role from when she joined the High Level team in December 2014.
Louise is currently on maternity leave with her second child
Louise lives in Surrey and enjoys discovering new eateries and spending quality time with her husband and her two children.
With a background in the recruitment sector, Stuart's superb sales skills help our company soar to higher heights - he keeps a keen eye on the industry, constantly building knowledge. He's also office DJ and a fantastic impersonator - he's got Kermit the frog down to a tee!
Stuart loves spending time with his family and young son and when he gets a spare moment, he enjoys playing football, watching Chelsea and he plays a mean game of snooker.
With many years of experience in sales and business development spanning multiple industries Darren's creative problem-solving skills and high motivation have earned him a reputation as a result-driven professional with an unwavering work ethic.
Darren is a dedicated family man who finds joy in taking dog walks and tearing around his local trails on his mountain bike. You’ll also find him riding his Harley Davidson, enjoying the freedom of the open air.
It is Lizzie’s task to curate and scan our aerial library in order to extricate the best shots for our clients and this utilises her keen eye for detail.
Lizzie is also an expert video editor, creating intricate and detailed graphical videos using our drone and ground videography.
In her spare time, Lizzie plays bass in a band and loves going to gigs. She is also a keen photographer, both for the company and in her own time.
Lizzie lives in Woking and wins the prize for shortest commute to the office.
Chloe is a key asset to our High Level Team and provides essential support across our sales and operations departments.
Chloe has a love of Australia and plans to return - but we hope not too soon!
As well as travel, Chloe likes to go on long walks and is a skilled silversmith, making pretty and unique jewellery pieces!
Having joined in 2008 David has been integral in the business expansion. A ‘Jack of all Trades’ role originally, David is our chief photographer and happily trains new members of the team to the required high level.
Over the years he has photographed many sites throughout the UK, driving and flying thousands of miles in the process. This experience has proved invaluable in him being able to pass on his knowledge to his fellow photographers.
David lives near Aylesbury and has had a lifelong interest in photography, aviation and travel.
Alex brings a wealth of photographic experience to High Level. He has enjoyed travelling the world and photographing along the way. He is also a keen drone pilot and videographer, skills which will prove very useful in his time with the company.
In his spare time Alex enjoys outdoor pursuits particularly mountain biking in the Berkshire woods.
Dave has had an illustrious aviation career having first flown solo at the age of 15. He then spent 19 years in the RAF, flying legendary aircraft types including the Phantom, Hawk and the mighty F-15 Eagle. Following his military career he spent 14 years flying airliners.
All have prepared him well for puttering around the UK skies in High Level Photography’s slightly more sedate Cessna 172!
Dave is also an accomplished musician having played piano in a professional capacity on many of the best known shows both in the West End and on regional tours.
Denyse is in charge of credit control and invoicing - so expect a call if your invoice is due !
Denyse lives in Surrey where most of her spare time is spent looking after her large family and two dogs. If ever she gets any down time you will invariably find her reading a good book.
Meet Bonnie! Bonnie is a loyal and diligent Cavachon who takes her job as security very seriously, she loves nothing more than patrolling the office for any food.
When she's not 'working' she loves chasing birds and being cuddled by the High Level staff, as she is unbearably cute!
Beware any intruders as you are likely to be licked to death!