By Emmet · Published 27 May 2026 · Last updated 3 July 2026
LGBTQ event videographer in London: filming The Hive for Honey
An LGBTQ event videographer in London needs to understand a space before pointing a camera into it. On 27 May 2026 I filmed The Hive, a queer FLINTA event organised by Honey showcasing multimedia artists working primarily in music. The lineup was strong, the crowd was warm, and the whole night had a genuine sense of care behind it. If you’re organising an inclusive multimedia showcase and want it filmed with the same care it was built with, here’s how I approach a night like this.
What makes a FLINTA showcase different to film?
The lineup is the point, and every artist deserves equal weight. The Hive built its whole night around multimedia artists working primarily in music, so the film had to give each act a fair share of screen time rather than favouring whoever headlined.
That meant treating the whole evening as a series of complete performances, not a highlight reel that leans on one big-name set.
How do you film in a queer FLINTA space with care?
By reading consent constantly, not assuming it once at the door. Not everyone at an event like The Hive wants to be on camera, and a video that gets that wrong undermines the safety the organisers worked to build.
Honey’s event had that care baked into how it ran, and the filming matched it, checking in, staying visible, never catching anyone off guard.
What does a multimedia music showcase need from a film?
Something artists can actually use. A FLINTA lineup showcasing multimedia work needs footage that doubles as promo for every act on the bill, not just a recap for the organiser. I shot with that reuse in mind, clean performance segments each artist could pull for their own socials.
That approach turns one night of filming into content for a dozen different artists afterwards.
Who books LGBTQ and FLINTA event videography?
Organisers, artist collectives and inclusive event producers across London. LemonLens covers this work as part of our event coverage, with the same sensitivity carried into queer.photo and portrait work for the artists themselves. Sessions like this are often booked through LemonShark Studio.
FAQ
How much does event videography cost for a queer showcase in London?
Multimedia event coverage is priced by hours and deliverables, with community and grassroots events quoted fairly. Tell me about the lineup and I’ll price it properly.
How do you handle consent at inclusive events?
Continuously. I check in through the night rather than assuming a one-time yes at the door covers everyone, and I never publish footage of someone who signalled they didn’t want to be filmed.
Can every artist on the bill get usable footage?
Yes, that’s the goal. I shoot each performance as a complete segment so every artist has something to pull for their own promo, not just the headliner.
Do you understand FLINTA and queer event spaces personally?
Yes. A large part of my work and community sits in London’s queer and creative scenes, so events like The Hive are familiar ground, not unfamiliar territory I’m learning on the job.
Book event videography
Organising a showcase that deserves careful filming? Send me the lineup and venue. Contact LemonLens for a quote.
Nights like The Hive tend to surface on Resident Advisor and in culture listings on Time Out London, which is exactly where strong footage keeps working after the night ends.
Grassroots multimedia nights like this often get covered by community platforms such as Dazed, which keeps the wider scene informed.
About the author. Emmet is a London photographer and videographer, and the founder of LemonLens, shooting queer and creative events, portraits and weddings from LemonShark Studio in Fulham (769b Fulham Road, SW6 5HA), with deep roots in London’s queer creative scene. See more at lemonlens.com and his portfolio, or follow @lemonlenz_ on Instagram.