Sam Pembroke is a UK-based photographer and videographer who’s made a name for himself working with some of football’s biggest names.
His clients over the years have included Premier League giants Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, and more, and his work speaks for itself. His work has a distinctive style to it: high-energy, cinematic footage that commands attention and brings top-tier sports brands and organisations to life.
Whether he’s filming pitch-side action or behind-the-scenes promos, Sam’s content has always played a crucial role in huge marketing campaigns. When you’re dealing with that kind of footage, losing access to a memory card is a lot more than just an inconvenience: it’s a disaster.
The Worst-Case Scenario
Sam had just finished filming with Arsenal FC for a highly anticipated video game launch. The project involved capturing footage of players holding up their in-game “player ratings”. That’s the kind of footage where every second mattered, and he simply couldn’t afford to lose it.
As Sam began uploading the files, the unthinkable happened: the SD card became corrupted, and all of his footage disappeared in an instant.
Sam, knowing that re-filming was simply not feasible, did what anyone in his position would. He went online and tried multiple recovery software tools, spending hours running scans and hoping one of them would do the trick. Unfortunately, his attempts were in vain.
With no way to reshoot and a major client waiting, Sam found himself facing the possibility of missing a once-in-a-lifetime project deadline. Thankfully, this was when he stumbled upon Secure Data Recovery.
Finding Secure Data Recovery
With his deadline closing in, Sam turned to the experts. After finding Secure Data Recovery online, he called our UK helpline and was connected with one of our specialists, Mark.
Mark walked Sam through his next steps, explaining exactly how the recovery process would work, and reassuring him that all wasn’t necessarily lost. Time was running out for Sam, so he opted for our emergency recovery service and sent in his SD card right away.
The response was immediate, and for the first time since losing his footage, Sam was optimistic about his odds of getting it back.
Recovery in 24 Hours
What felt like a crisis quickly turned into relief. Within just 24 hours, Secure Data Recovery had successfully retrieved all of Sam’s lost footage: fully intact and ready to go.
We returned the recovered files safely, giving Sam exactly what he needed to keep his project on track. Thanks to our rapid turnaround, Sam was able to deliver his content on time, without compromise, and without having to worry about how to make a reshoot possible.
We’re Here When It Matters Most
Whether it’s time-critical client work or once-in-a-lifetime personal memories, losing data can be overwhelming and stressful. In Sam’s words, “You don’t know when something like this is going to happen to you as a photographer, and it’s an absolute nightmare.”
Thankfully, Secure Data Recovery is here to help. Losing your data doesn’t have to be permanent—in fact, if you’re pressed for time, it doesn’t even have to be longer than 48 hours.
That’s why individuals and professionals across the UK trust us when they’re dealing with data loss.
With our 24/7 emergency recovery service, certified cleanrooms, and a 96% success rate over thousands of cases, we can help you get your files back when it matters most.
Need urgent data recovery? Give us a call at 0800-102-6925 or start your case online today!
