Filming for Social Hotspot's home improvement clients across the South.

Social Hotspot's clients are kitchen and bathroom companies, roofers, conservatory and driveway specialists. They're brilliant at what they do, but most of them aren't used to being on camera. My job is to make them comfortable and still get everything filmed before the day runs out.

What a shoot day looks like

Social Hotspot send me the client's details and a big stack of scripts, often more than 50 for one day. We usually move between three locations, a mix of customer homes and the client's showroom, and film everything from Facebook ads and customer testimonials to website videos, email videos, funnel videos and VSLs. Every location gets drone shots too.

Relaxed on camera, on time all day

Most of the people I film run their own business. They know their work inside out, but a camera pointed at you can make anyone freeze. I keep things light, give clear direction and get them to a take they're happy with, while keeping one eye on the clock so every script gets done.

I run the whole day myself: the schedule, the travel between locations, directing, camera, sound and drone. Afterwards the footage goes to Social Hotspot's editors, sorted by location and script so they can get straight to work.

It's a job I really enjoy. I get to travel, meet business owners who take real pride in their work, and see some properly high-end kitchens and bathrooms along the way.

How it started

Another videographer was already filming for Social Hotspot in the North and needed someone to cover the South. He introduced me to Matthew in early 2025, and we've worked together ever since.

“The work HF Video has delivered has been next level. Every single client shoot has been executed with precision, creativity, and an eye for detail that genuinely makes our content stand out.”

Matthew, Co-Founder, Social Hotspot