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The Big Ladder is the professional photography and filmmaking brand of Chris Gorman, an award-winning photographer and drone specialist with more than 30 years of experience. Based in the UK and commissioned internationally, the business creates aerial photographs and films for commercial brands, destinations, media organisations and editorial clients. Its work has featured in publications including The Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, the BBC and National Geographic, and has supported projects for organisations such as the Royal Horticultural Society, the Eden Project and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Services include conventional and FPV drone photography and filming, high-resolution stills, video production, social media video content strategy and public speaking. The business also offers one-to-one drone photography masterclasses and workshops tailored to different skill levels, alongside photographic prints and collections. Chris Gorman is qualified to operate drones under relevant UK Civil Aviation Authority certifications. The portfolio spans landscapes, events, destinations and documentary projects, including aerial work filmed for Universal Pictures’ Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.