Helping film, television, commercial and tourism productions navigate the Lake District through local knowledge, production support, Location scouting and unit stills photography.

A great location is only the beginning.

Successful productions rely on a combination of creative vision, practical logistics and local knowledge. The most spectacular location in the world quickly becomes a challenge if access is difficult, permissions are unclear, parking is impossible or there is nowhere suitable for crew, catering and production vehicles.

Based in Kendal, at the heart of the Lake District, Ian Wood provides location scouting, unit stills photography and production support services for film, television, commercial, tourism and brand productions throughout Cumbria and across the UK.

With extensive local knowledge and hands-on production experience, Ian helps agencies, production companies, brands and location departments identify locations that work both creatively and practically. From remote mountain environments and lakeside locations to hospitality venues, contemporary architecture, rural properties, visitor attractions and hidden local gems, the objective is always the same: finding locations that support the creative vision while remaining achievable for production.

Understanding a location goes far beyond how it looks. Considerations such as access routes, parking, unit bases, crew welfare, accommodation, transport, land ownership, permissions and stakeholder engagement all play a vital role in the success of a shoot. Having worked within commercial productions and location teams, Ian understands the realities of delivering projects in often challenging environments.

Alongside location scouting and production support, Ian provides professional unit stills photography and behind-the-scenes content creation. Working discreetly alongside cast, crew and production teams, he creates imagery for publicity, marketing, press releases, social media, production archives and promotional campaigns.

The Lake District presents incredible creative opportunities, but it also comes with unique logistical considerations. National Park permissions, land ownership, weather conditions, seasonal visitor pressures and access restrictions can all influence a production. Local knowledge and established relationships help streamline planning and reduce unnecessary risk.

Whether supporting a television production, commercial advertising campaign, tourism initiative, branded content project or editorial commission, Ian combines practical production experience with an in-depth understanding of Cumbria and the Lake District to help productions run smoothly and efficiently.

This portfolio showcases location scouting, production support, unit stills photography and behind-the-scenes content created for film, television, commercial and tourism productions working throughout the Lake District, Cumbria and beyond.