About Me
Hi! I'm Dotty McCormack, I'm a Bristol-based photographer and videographer passionate about capturing bold and dynamic visuals for creatives.
After graduating from the Northern Film School in Leeds, I made the move back to my roots in the South West, where I found love and support within the queer community — kickstarting my photography career through the vibrant world of drag.
My first love was filmmaking, which helps me find a story in everything I create. My graduate film 'Objects of Desire', which looked at female desire and sex work, won Best Student Film at Women X Film Festival and went on to be screened at BFI Southbank at the Woman With a Movie Camera Summit.
My favourite projects are colourful, collaborative, and unapologetically true to the subject. My work spans portraits, music videos and visualisers, events, theatre rehearsals and film set behind the scenes.
Recent Testimonials
“Working with Dotty is always a joy! She’s a total pro who brings a lovely energy into the rehearsal room, consistently delivering images which are compelling, dynamic and help to elevate our visual storytelling. Her ability to capture the essence of our productions whilst meeting tight deadlines has made her an invaluable contact of the Theatre School.”
- Kate Chaffey, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
“Working with Dot was an excellent experience. She brought a calm, professional presence to the event and asked thoughtful questions that demonstrated her attention to detail and understanding of our goals. Her warm and approachable demeanour made everyone feel at ease, which really came through in the footage. She captured the atmosphere of the evening, as well as the testimonials, with great care and attention to what made the night feel special.”
- Lily Bleu, Amplify Her
“We highly recommend Dotty as a photographer. Whether it’s live gigs, artistic candids, or styled photoshoots, their work consistently delivers exceptional quality. We’re always impressed by their quick turnaround, professional approach, and the thoughtful guidance they provide when bringing a creative concept to life.”
- Yesterday's Girl
“Dot was a really easygoing, supportive and creative photographer and artist - I felt totally comfortable and at ease during the whole shoot!"
- Rosie Mullaney, Theatre Maker
“Working with Dotty was really fun and easy. I’m not a professional model, but I felt like I could rely on her to direct and get the best out of me, all while executing a strong creative vision. That said, she was also really receptive to ideas I had and found the best ways to make them work. The editing process, which she completed really swiftly, was the same, and she was really communicative during it to make sure I was happy with the editing decisions she was making. I’m so happy with the final photos – I never thought I’d like a photo of myself this much!"
- Paddy Bate, Creative