It has been just over a decade since I landed my first freelance video job (some might say that this makes me a veteran!). Whilst it’s been a turbulent journey so far, it’s also - fortunately - been a rewarding one at that. In this post I share some of the things I’ve learned during this time…

For the self employed 'when it rains, it pours', but sooner or later we will all face a drought. How might someone considering going freelance deal with the prospect of facing indefinite periods without work? Is there a trick to surviving down time or are all the professionals constantly living in fear?

Thank God winter is nearly over. I mean really, it has felt like the longest winter in a long time. Everybody just seems so much happier when the days are longer, especially us cameramen. More time in the beer garden..ahem..I meant more light for filming!