Services · Southampton, Hampshire & across the UK
Photography & video services in Southampton
Jan Pavelka is a Southampton-based photographer, videographer and drone operator with more than 20 years of professional experience. He works with production teams and directors on feature films, commercials, music videos and events in Hampshire, across the UK and internationally.
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Unit stills photography
Production stills and cast portraits for publicity and press. Jan has worked as unit stills photographer on the feature film Cloner and on Ridley Scott's The Seven Worlds for Hennessy XO. Based in Southampton, he covers productions in Hampshire, across the UK and internationally.
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Behind-the-scenes photography
Quiet, unobtrusive coverage of the crew and the making-of. As a videographer and DOP himself, Jan understands the rhythm of a working set and knows when to step forward and when to stay in the background. Work includes the Kontrafakt music video JBMNT (19M+ views) and the Beagle Street commercial.
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Video & DOP
Cinematography, 4K content and social reels. Jan works as a videographer and DOP, bringing an understanding of cinematography, lighting and production to every shoot, from Southampton and the South Coast to anywhere in the UK.
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Drone photography & aerial filming
Aerial stills and footage for productions and brands. Jan is a drone operator as well as a photographer, and has provided drone footage on a feature film shoot alongside his stills work. Available across Southampton, Hampshire and the rest of the UK.
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Event & commercial photography
Event and commercial photography in Southampton, Hampshire and across the UK, with the same observant, unobtrusive approach Jan brings to film sets. His portfolio also covers people, fashion & editorial and sport.
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Where is Jan Pavelka based?
Jan is based in Southampton, Hampshire, in the UK.
Which areas do you cover?
Southampton and Hampshire, the rest of the UK, and international productions.
What services do you offer?
Unit stills, behind-the-scenes photography, video and DOP work, drone photography and aerial filming, and event and commercial photography.
How much experience do you have?
More than 20 years of professional experience across feature films, commercials, music videos, editorial, portraiture and specialist photography, including Ridley Scott's The Seven Worlds for Hennessy XO. Jan holds an MA in Visual Communication from Solent University (2019) and is Artist in Residence there.
Can you provide drone footage as well as stills?
Yes. Jan is a drone operator and offers aerial stills and footage for productions and brands, alongside unit stills and behind-the-scenes coverage.
How do I book Jan?
Email info@thisisjanpavelka.com or use the contact form, with a few details about your project, dates and location.
