A Life of Design

Project overview

Client: Ashbee & Stone

Location: North Yorkshire

Ashbee and Stone is the design brand of architectural historian Lee Hunwicks. I worked on this project at the tail end of 2025 to capture the story behind his designs, highlighting his intricate craftsmanship and drawing attention to the details at the heart of his work.

As the Director of Photography and Camera Operator, it was my role to shape the light and frame each shot perfectly. Getting creative, a small set was constructed to mimic Lee’s study. Our goal was to present the designs exactly as they were intended to be seen.

Crew

  • Director: Mark Oulson-Jenkins

  • Director of Photography: Luke McCulloch

  • Camera Operator: Luke McCulloch

  • Production Assistant: Lu-Lu Marbaix

Equipment

  • Camera: 1x Panasonic S5IIX

  • Lenses: 1x Sigma Art 70-200mm F2.8, 1x Sigma Art 24-70mm Mk1 F2.8

  • 2x Nanlite 300w, 1x Dedolight 150w

  • 1x SMALLRIG RGB Gobo

A middle-aged man with short brown hair, facial stubble, and blue eyes, looking thoughtfully to the left. The scene is dimly lit with a bright, warm light source partially above and in front of him.
A person's hands drawing or writing on a sheet of paper with a pen in a dimly lit environment.

Behind the scenes

A woman standing behind a camera, holding a drink and a folder, looking away, with art supplies and framed pictures nearby, while a man crouches in front of a professional camera setup, working on a photoshoot or film set.
Two people setting up a filming scene with professional camera equipment, lights, and a backdrop in a room.
Person sitting at a desk during a photoshoot or filming session, with professional lighting and a scenic background of a blossoming tree mural.