National Water Sports Centre

What National Water Sports Centre does

Alex Wilkinson Media is a UK-based, founder-operated creative media services company offering four integrated service lines: Video Production, Photography, Drone/Aerial operations, and Photography Tuition. The company provides bespoke end-to-end visual content services to UK businesses, public-sector organizations, nonprofits, and individuals, delivering marketing videos, commercial photography, event documentation, and aerial content. The company's technology stack centers on professional multi-camera video production setups, studio and portrait photography systems, and CAA-licensed commercial drone operations with full operating insurance, paired with industry-leading editing software, bespoke colour grading, and custom graphics. A distinctive operational feature is the company's all-inclusive service model: clients receive planning, shooting, and post-production from a single provider without separately coordinating equipment hire or multiple vendors.

The business is legally structured as Alex Wilkinson Media, a private founder-controlled entity led by director Alex Wilkinson, and operates across approximately 15 employees. Revenue is generated on a project-by-project basis with quote-based pricing; no recurring subscription or SaaS component is visible. The client base is horizontal and diversified across industries, with named work for the University of Nottingham, Twycross Zoo, RNLI, RSPB, Parliament, National Lottery, and Serco. A long-term partnership with Twycross Zoo supports the Photography Tuition line, offering on-site workshops that double as team-building events. Customer acquisition relies on direct outreach via website contact forms, email, and phone, supplemented by organic presence on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and word-of-mouth referrals indicated by long-term client relationships. No external funding, parent company, or subsidiary structure is disclosed.

Name

National Water Sports Centre

Legal name

Alex Wilkinson Media

Website

https://wilkinson-photography.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alex Wilkinson Media is a UK founder-operated creative media company delivering bespoke video production, photography, CAA-licensed drone aerial services, and photography tuition workshops to businesses, nonprofits, government, and individuals on a project-by-project basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Creative Media Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Commercial Photography (541922), Motion Picture and Video Industries (5121)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Photography & Photo Production (BPAFAIAF)

Keywords

• Video production services
• Commercial photography
• Aerial drone services
• Photography tuition
• Creative media production

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Video Production Services: Bespoke video production services for businesses including planning, shooting, editing, colour grading, and graphics. Project-based one-time fees with no additional equipment hire charges.
2. Photography Services: Commercial and studio photography services for products, events, portraits, and business promotional materials in both print and online formats.
3. Drone/Aerial Services: CAA-licensed commercial drone operations for video and photography, including location safety analysis and authority coordination.
4. Photography Tuition and Workshops: One-on-one and group workshops for individuals and businesses, including bespoke training and Twycross Zoo partnership sessions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Alex Wilkinson Media provides bespoke video production, commercial photography, CAA-licensed drone/aerial videography and photography, and photography tuition/workshops. The company delivers an all-inclusive service model covering planning, shooting, editing, color grading, and final delivery, eliminating the need for clients to coordinate multiple providers. Services are sold on a project-by-project basis to UK businesses and individuals.

Product overview

Alex Wilkinson Media operates as a unified creative media services company offering four integrated service lines: Video Production (planning, filming, and editing), Photography (studio, portraits, and commercial), Drone/Aerial (CAA-licensed videography and photography), and Photography Tuition (workshops and training). The company provides an all-inclusive service model, enabling clients to access multiple production capabilities from a single provider without needing to coordinate between different vendors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Video Production Professional video production service covering planning, filming with multiple camera setups, and editing with industry-leading software, bespoke colour grading, and unique graphics. Designed for UK businesses needing promotional videos, marketing content, and corporate communications.
• Photography Professional photography services including studio and portrait photography with instant feedback, and commercial photography for events ranging from Parliament to national sports events. Covers print and online formats for businesses and organizations.
• Drone / Aerial CAA-licensed drone aerial videography and photography services with comprehensive safety procedures, location analysis, and authority coordination. Delivers dynamic, immersive shots for businesses either as standalone drone-based videos or as part of larger video projects.
• Photography Tuition Photography education services including bespoke one-on-one or group workshops, and partnerships with Twycross Zoo for hands-on animal photography training. Can be organized as team building events for businesses.

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Twycross ZoocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership providing photography workshops at the zoo. Participants learn to use their own kit or provided equipment while photographing animals, understanding species conservation issues and successes. Can be organized as team building events.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Aspect Film & Video: UK video production company producing corporate, promotional, and event video content. Comparable as a small-team UK studio offering bespoke video production services with similar project-based pricing to enterprise and public-sector clients.
• Taylor Made Video: UK video production company producing corporate, promotional, and social media content. Comparable as a small UK production firm offering bespoke video services to businesses on a project basis.
• Skytraxx Media: UK drone operator providing CAA-licensed aerial photography and video services. Comparable on the regulated aerial content niche for commercial clients.
• Hire Drone Pilot: UK-based CAA-licensed commercial drone operator offering aerial photography and videography services. Comparable specifically on the drone/aerial service line with regulatory licensing.
• Great Exposure Video & Photography: UK-based commercial video and photography studio offering integrated production services to businesses and events. Directly comparable as a similarly sized UK shop providing bespoke video, photography, and event content to enterprise and nonprofit clients.
• Shooting Street: UK commercial photography and video studio covering events, corporate, and product work. Comparable in service mix (photography + video) and target market (UK businesses and events).

Broad incumbents

• Lightbox Media: Larger UK creative production agency offering video, photography, and digital content services across enterprise clients. Comparable in service mix but operates at greater scale and breadth than Alex Wilkinson Media.
• Big Cat Group: Mid-sized UK creative agency offering video production, photography, and digital content. Comparable in services offered to similar UK business segments but at greater scale with broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• Smartphones Photography Workshops: UK photography workshop and tuition provider offering group and bespoke training sessions. Comparable on the tuition/workshop service line as an emerging specialist in photography education.
• Photoion Photography School: UK-based photography workshop and training provider. Comparable on the photography tuition side of Alex Wilkinson Media's offering, particularly group workshops and bespoke training.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/alexwmedia
• Facebookfacebook.com/alexwilkinsonmedia
• Instagraminstagram.com/alexwilkinsonmedia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-water-sports-centre

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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