Being in the presence of those who have ventured beyond our atmosphere is always a special experience. As our cameras rolled, we had the privilege of witnessing the convergence of bright minds and passionate individuals, all dedicated to the common goal of creating a better world through space exploration. Their stories, determination, and the spark in their eyes as they spoke about their journeys left an indelible mark on everyone at Harwell for the #RiseTogetherUK event

Here's a glimpse into the BTS…

In the depths of the world's oceans lies a delicate web of life, woven by coral reefs – nature's vibrant masterpieces. Yet, this intricate tapestry is under siege, facing threats that reverberate throughout the entire ocean ecosystem. At Luminae Collective, we had the privilege of capturing a story of hope and transformation through our partnership with SHEBA® and the HOPE GROWS™ programme.

In the heart of the Bahamas, a sanctuary of luxury and responsibility emerges – Rosewood Baha Mar. Our story is one of purpose and commitment, where opulence converges with sustainability to shape a world-class destination unlike any other.

Today more than 40 million people live in modern slavery around the world, and 70 per cent are women and girls.

The Studio_M Joined the Freedom Rising team, led by the incredible charity Freedom Fund on the ground in southern India earlier this year to document this powerful frontline movement led by women and survivors. Their resilience and passion towards this project was nothing like we'd experienced before.⁠.

The contrast between the plastic-strewn beaches of local Maldivian islands and the pristine white sands of resort islands is impossible to ignore. In a nation with few municipal waste facilities and huge pressure on the limited available land, the sea has traditionally been a dumping ground. We met those who are pushing for serious environmental change by devoting their time and funding on The Northern Atolls to educate neighbouring islands about waste management practices.⁠

It is estimated that there are around 152 million children in slavery around the world.

GoodWeave is an incredible example of a non-profit organisation who don’t have the resources to create and disperse their own content. We feel passionate about creating imagery and video for these types of companies, as they work for an extraordinary cause and put so much time and effort in for free.

Discovering that the Sambhar salt flats are the largest inland salt flats in India, we set out at 5am from the Sambhar Heritage Resort to capture the workers at sunrise. However, it turned out that they work the standard 9am-5pm... So we grabbed some more sleep and had a little snooze under a nearby tree, whilst waiting for the working day to begin.