Since March 2024, I’ve been working with Anker Solix. Or, more accurately, working with the PR company who are behind the Anker Solix social media accounts in the UK, and through them, a bunch of the folks at Anker Solix.
Each month, I provide a whole host of photography and videography that is used across all marketing channels. This regular monthly content revolves around their portable power solutions. In other words, the little moveable boxes which help keep various appliances charged or running. It’s been a fun, creative endeavour that sees me driving a landrover one month, fishing the next, and setting up an uninterrupted power supply in the office when the weather isn’t playing ball for adventures.
Beyond the portable power, Anker Solix also makes home backup setups. My content has stretched to these frequently, too.
This month, I’ve worked with them to create a short piece about a community project in Cardiff. It’s a culmination of the work of several different companies in the solar industry, and has provided an opportunity to tell a meaningful story about energy independence. It’s a real difference to the community, and was a pleasure to capture.
The challenge of capturing multiple moving parts meant that I reached out to my second shooter network, and I brought in Ben to help with shooting. Over the course of three days, the whole install was documented, including interviews with key folks from the solar industry and the rugby club. Then, it was back to the desk for me. In the space of a week, I turned round the whole video, edited for a round of revisions, and uploaded the whole thing, ready for its premiere to coincide with the build-up to the Solar & Storage expo (an industry event).
It’s projects like this, with their complex moving parts, real people who aren’t used to being in front of the camera, and tight deadlines that push your creativity. They’re an enjoyable challenge, and are incredibly rewarding when all pulled together.