The Big Ladder Photographer ™
Internationally Acclaimed Aerial Drone Photography and Film Making
Widely regarded as the UK’s leading drone photography and video specialist Chris Gorman is commissioned globally with media and commercial assignments in Russia, New Zealand, Uganda, Australia the United Kingdom and most of western Europe.
Hired by the UK’s top brands and destinations including: The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Waitrose, The Eden Project, British Tourism, The Royal Horticultural Society and Universal Pictures. Work in 2026 has graced the front pages of every UK national newspaper including the Daily Telegraph and The Times.
Featured by The Daily Telegraph and The Times as the best drone photography of 2023-2024 consecutively. Featured in 2025 by leading photography website PetaPixel. The Big Ladder™ has over 30 years experience working around the world as both a picture editor and photographer.
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Chris’ unique background as both a picture editor and Photographer gives him an exclusive insight into capturing images that stand out to editors who are used to seeing upwards of 40,000 pictures a day.
Media clients include The Times, The Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail, The BBC, Sky News, The Guardian. The Big Ladder is also a regular contributor to Country Life Magazine.
The Big Ladder™ has been featured widely in media around the world throughout the Covid 19 Pandemic for our groundbreaking images documenting the crisis from the unique perspective of a drone.
Fully certified by the CAA with GVC and A2 C of C qualifications. Operating with both conventional and FPV drones capable of extremely high resolution stills and up to 5.1k video footage.
Our drone footage of London appears in the Universal Pictures film Bridget Jones “Mad About The Boy” see it HERE
Chris is available for public speaking engagements throughout the UK.
“Chris was an early adopter of drone photography and has pursued, and achieved, excellence in his chosen art form ever since. He has combined a mastery of the technical and practical aspects with his photographic skill. It’s why he is the first person most picture editors call when they need something shot from the air”.
Matthew Fearn – Head Of Pictures The Times and Sunday Times
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Regularly published and his work selected for prominent exhibitions, Chris has more than 30 years’ experience across editorial, event and landscape photography – working amongst the best of the British and New Zealand industries.
High End Drone Photography and Video
Images of the land, taken from the air by an award-winning photographer
Extensive global travel and residence amongst unique New Zealand landscapes has helped Chris hone his craft.
Working alongside the best in the industry, he knows how to push the boundaries of creativity to get the shot: Chris knows how to capture moments as monumental images.
What they say :
“Amazing work from one of the most talented, humble and helpful and creative photographers in his field. We’ve worked with The Big Ladder when I was Programme Director at the RHS and also as Director of Gardens and Parklands for the National Trust and The Eden Project – Chris has brought opportunity through creative ideas that generated massive traction and coverage. Look forward to the next shoot!” – Andy Jasper, CEO – The Eden Project.
Regularly published, his work has been selected for prominent exhibitions. Working amongst the best of the British and New Zealand industries. His drone work has recently appeared in:
- The Times
- The Daily Telegraph
- The Guardian
- The Daily Mail
- London Evening Standard
- New Zealand Herald
- Sydney Daily Telegraph
- CNN
- BBC
- National Geographic Traveller
“A beautiful image. (Glenfinnan Viaduct) Beautifully timed.”
“Chris is great to work with and super friendly. His drone photography is easily the best we’ve seen.
His ability to land images in the national press is a major reason we love using him.”
“Chris Gorman has set a new Standard for Drone photography in the UK and the
Telegraph have had the pleasure of collaborating with him on numerous successful projects”
“The Big Ladder has fast established itself as the UK’s leading drone photography experts.”
