Transport & Industry Photography and Filmmaking

Stills, film, drone and FPV work in complex, safety-critical engineering, infrastructure and industrial environments.

For transport, infrastructure, agriculture and industrial clients, Whyldthings delivers stills, film and aerial coverage with award-winning cinematic quality. Accustomed to tight deadlines, restricted access and strict safety protocols, he delivers visually striking, production-ready coverage for complex projects.

From Concorde’s final flight over Clifton Suspension Bridge to restoration and engineering work on Big Ben high above London, Lewis Whyld is trusted to document technically demanding environments and significant moments in British industry and infrastructure.

Lewis Whyld’s iconic photograph of Concorde’s final flight over Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, briefly uniting engineering triumphs of the 19th and 20th Centuries.

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Photograph by Lewis Whyld of Engineers working on the clock face of Big Ben during restoration in London.

Photography

Editorial, commissioned and documentary stills in technically demanding transport, infrastructure and industrial environments. Lewis Whyld has photographed historic events and complex working environments, from standing on the skid of a helicopter above Concorde to working in the frozen arctic at Summit Station.

Cinematography

Ground-based filming capturing transport, engineering, infrastructure and industrial stories, from cinematic site coverage to interviews with key stakeholders. Lewis Whyld has filmed major events and complex environments, from rebuilding Iraq to the construction of the Shard.

Cinematographer Lewis Whyld shot this film of welders working metal with cinematic sparks and beautiful lighting, using full frame DSLR and mirrorless cameras and gimbals.

Built for clients working in demanding environments

For operators, engineering firms, infrastructure clients, broadcasters, brands and production teams who need a shooter who can work safely, calmly and effectively around access constraints, live operations and difficult locations.

Why clients hire Whyldthings:

Experience in complex and safety-critical locations
Stills, film and drone capability in one production partner
Cinematic visual quality with operational awareness
Calm, production-friendly working style
UK and international availability

Full insurance, RAMS, public liability and site safety protocols for even the most demanding locations.

Sectors served:

Aviation & Transport
Engineering
Infrastructure
Ports & Logistics
Industrial & Agricultural Operations
Broadcast & Documentary

Drone shots by Lewis Whyld of ships and containers at London Gateway and Dover Ports and inside the Crossrail tunnels, showcasing his aerial work in safety critical areas.

Drone / Aerial

Aerial cinematography, FPV and access-led drone work for complex industrial operations and infrastructure. Lewis Whyld brings experience from some of the world’s most demanding environments, from the war in Ukraine and the frozen Arctic to the Crossrail tunnels and inside Notre-Dame Cathedral.

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Selected Projects:

Engineering & Infrastructure:

Lewis Whyld conducted drone operations in GPS-denied, safety-critical environments beneath central London for CNN and the Daily Telegraph, inside the Crossrail tunnels.

Drone work inside the Crossrail tunnels and above central London by Lewis Whyld. As one of the pioneers of GPS denied working and drone flying indoors Whyld has worked on some of the most challenging industrial projects.

Photograph by Lewis Whyld of the massive boring machine inside the Crossrail tunnels as they dig under central London. Whyld photographs in some of the most challenging industrial and engineering sites.

Farming & Agriculture

Lewis Whyld has documented farming and agriculture from the lavender fields of Southern England to the largest medicinal cannabis plantation in Europe, combining a cinematic approach with safety-critical operations.

Photograph by Lewis Whyld of a tractor in a lavender field, part of his agriculture and farming photography work.

Aerial photograph by Lewis Whyld of farm land and crops covered for protection, part of his agriculture and farm work photography.

Lewis Whyld’s aerial cinematography of farming and agricultural sites and machinery, showcasing his ability to create beautiful shots in demanding locations.

Energy Infrastructure and Renewables

Lewis Whyld has documented energy projects from above the clouds capturing wind turbines to ground level solar installations through to the construction of the sarcophagus protecting the Chernobyl nuclear reactor.

Drone video of wind turbines shot by cinematographer Lewis Whyld as part of an energy infrastructure project for broadcaster CNN.

Drone video of Chernobyl nuclear reactor and the surrounding town, shot by Lewis Whyld as part of a video for CNN, a companion piece to the HBO Chernobyl streaming series.

Europe’s biggest Medicinal Cannabis plantation, in England. Filmed by Lewis Whyld with aerial cinematography and photography for CNN, he flew his drones both over the site and inside the actual greenhouses.

Maritime, Vessels & Ports

From London Gateway and Dover Ports to the Royal Arctic Line and Summit Station in Greenland, Lewis Whyld has worked on some of the most challenging industrial and maritime projects.

Photograph by Lewis Whyld of a Royal Arctic Line container ship heading in to port in Greenland. Whyld has photographed some of the most challenging sites from London to the Arctic.

Lewis Whyld's aerial photograph of a large container ship at London Gateway Port, showcasing his ability to work in some of the most restricted and safety critical airspace.

Lewis Whyld's aerial video of London Gateway Port and Dover Port, showcasing his ability to work in some of the most restricted and safety critical airspace.

Lewis Whyld was Emmy nominated for this footage he shot in Greenland and the arctic for CNN’s Global Warning, Arctic Melt show. Utilising his self built and designed drones to film in some of the harshest places on the planet.