Cowley33

Q1 2026 was not about filling the diary for the sake of it. It gave me space to think more clearly about the direction of Instinctive Media, the kind of work I want more of, and the environments, people and projects that genuinely suit how I like to shoot. From the Cairngorms to the East Riding Stages Rally, this quarter helped clarify a lot.

I recently collaborated with OAT Productions (Omar and Tarik) on the Humberside Police Nightwalk Challenge 2025, capturing B-Roll, behind the scenes moments, and drone footage across a full overnight shoot. With changing conditions, low light filming, and an unexpected permissions shift, the night became a real test of adaptability, teamwork, and craft.

Hi, I’m Matt, a videographer, photographer and CAA-certified drone operator behind Instinctive Media. Based between Beverley and Hull, I make lively, honest films, photos and aerials for organisations, events and small businesses. Recent highlights include Age UK, a BBC-linked women’s football piece in Africa, Giants Live, and night drone work with Humberside Police and Fire. This first-person intro covers how I work as a solo shooter who scales with collaborators and what I’m building with FATE