The Team behind 3LT

Danny Lenihan - Chief Executive Officer

Danny began his career in 1990 at London News Service Press Agency in Exmouth Market, Farringdon. Danny went on to establish himself as a press photographer, eventually working for Reuters, Mirror Group Newspapers, News International, Press Association, Alpha, Big Pictures, Getty, The Telegraph, The Guardian, The Independent and Observer Group Newspapers.

In 1997 Danny's career took a different direction, when he fell in love with stand up comedy. He went on to establish himself as one of the UK's most sought after MC's, gigging around the world. A regular at The Comedy Store London & Manchester, Jongleurs across the UK, two European Tours, two US Tours, four films, hundreds of TV shows, and appearances at Edinburgh & New York Comedy Festivals.

In the midst of all this, back in January 2005, Danny set up Elemental, so that he could best revisit his roots in photography. Over the next 6 years Elemental gained in reputation, winning awards from the world's media. In 2009, with help from his team at Elemental, Danny began to design and manufacture tripods for the UK market. Inspired by the success of his foray into tripods, Danny set up 3 Legged Thing, inviting all of his staff to invest their own money into the business, and become Directors of the fastest growing tripod brand in the world.

Dan's love of sculpture and the outdoors often manifests itself in impromptu human art installations in woodland clearings. The picture on the left shows him in his world famous homage to Auguste Rodin's 'The Thinker'.

Every November, Danny grows a moustache and goes on the road with his Chuckle Brothers Tribute act, with Operations Director Tim McEwan.

Want to know more? Dan Lenihan on Facebook or @DannyLenihan on Twitter

Jessica Boothroyd - Creative Director

Jess started on the path to professional photography when she won the Fuji Film Student Award in 2008, for a picture of a dead squirrel (we never said she was normal). She received a 1:1 BA (Hons) for Photography in Visual Communication from the University of Hull in 2009.

Jess' career began shortly after leaving University, when she joined Danny's business, Elemental Studio-Flash.com in July 2009. Jess went on to excel in photographic product design, putting her stamp on the Trinity range of lighting from Elemental.

Her hard work and dedication began to pay dividends immediately, as she became an authority in studio lighting and product photography.

Jess' photographic interests lie in Fine Art Documentary, spawned from 3 years of study into Documentary and War Photography whilst at Doncaster College. In the studio lighting field Jess specialises in Product, Fine Art and Fashion but her attention to detail has meant that Jess skills are especially suited to her role in the creative direction of the 3 Legged Thing Brand. 

Most of the product photographs on this website were taken by Jess.

At just 24, Jess is the youngest Director in the company. Jess speaks all 81 dialects of "northern" and particularly likes the company of ferrel whippets. She lives in a weaving shed, and wears flat caps whenever she can. Her favourite food is black pudding and her favourite TV show is "Emmerdale".

Want to know more? Jess Boothroyd on Facebook

Sean Perry - Technical Director

Sean's interest in photography came from his father, who taught him developing and printing techniques when he was nine years old. While most of his friends were out on their skateboards, Sean was happy to mess around in a makeshift darkroom in the family kitchen. 

After leaving school, Sean had a brief spell in audio R&D where he met and worked with many major rock guitarists, including a couple that have since found their names appearing on 3LT tripods. He then went on to study polymer engineering at North London University which led to a long career in production and quality systems management.

Sean took a major career change when he decided to set up as a freelance photographer around 9 years ago. He went on to have work published in various UK magazines, and set up a car photography studio which was used by Volkswagen, Skoda and other manufacturers. 

Although Sean uses digital cameras professionally, he still shoots a lot of film and is a keen collector of old film cameras.

Sean's background in composites engineering has led him to the role of Technical Director of 3LT, and he, along with Tim, manages the production process and quality control.

Want to know more? Sean Perry on Facebook

Sarah Brown - Customer Services Director

Sarah joined The Elemental Group back in 2009, as the customer services manager. Her background in customer services and administration over the years has made her ideal for the role of Customer Services Director within 3LT.

Sarah was a hobbyist photographer when she first joined us, but has since spent many days out shooting with other members of the team. As a newer photographer, Sarah's input is hugely valuable; she has a perspective on the design that we feel is rarely taken into account with other products. The design work undertaken here is influenced to complement both amateur and professional use.

Sarah recently invented the world's first blancmange propellor, claiming that it will revolutionise helicopter technology. Her recent foray into thermo-nuclear micro detonations saw her ears get vaporised. After two decades of constructive surgery, Sarah's head is back to its normal shape.

In medical terms, Sarah is said to be the first and only survivor of earlobe-holocaust, as the condition has come to be known. It is rumoured that Sarah is not going to win the Nobel Prize for her works in aviation or weaponry.

Tim McEwan - Operations Director

Tim joined the team in 2010, after impressing us with his business acumen and engineering background. Tim spent 15 years in the food industry, running factory floors for multi national corporations. His attention to engineering integrity and product quality make him the perfect addition to the team.

In the summer, Tim was lucky enough to spend a few days on a project with Andy & Mikey of LightenUpAndShoot.com . Some of the images produced are stunning, and available to see up at the Chicken Shed.

Tim's passion and enthusiasm for naked, farm animal volleyball, is exceeded only by his ability in Bovine Hockey.

Tim likes nothing better than dressing up as historical characters that have inspired him in life and in his work ethic. Tim is under the impression that Superman is an historical character, which is indicative of his happy place and his general sense of hope and optimism for mankind. His favourite food is curry, and his favourite name is "Andrew".

Tim often says things that he wishes we hadn't written down for future reference, or posted on Facebook.

Every November, Tim grows a moustache and goes on the road with his Chuckle Brothers tribute act, with CEO Danny Lenihan.

Chris Clark - Graphic Designer

At just 21 years old, Chris is the youngest member of our team. He was enticed (gently) from Jessops 9 months ago to work in our warehouse and customer service team. Chris originally applied to work with us back in 2010, but Sean pipped him at the post. Danny was so impressed with the young photographer, that 6 months later we created a role for him within the company.

A few months ago, after a parting of ways with our previous artist, Chris sneaked into the office and left a number of drawings and art pieces. We were so blown away at the talent that, until that point had been completely hidden from us, that he was immediately promoted into the role of head designer, and has been drawing and designing products for us ever since.

Chris is the guy who makes our design ideas look cool on paper and screen. He also makes a great coffee and a mean hot chocolate.

He doesn't have a facebook page as he's too young, and his Mum won't let him.

Due to ginger-protection laws in the UK, we cannot show his eyes. Also, due to the special sort of evil bestowed upon gingerists, looking at him directly can only end in total paralysis or worse, mild nausea.

Chris's speciality is repairing photographic things that aren't broken. Everything he touches disintegrates, or smells.

Penny Woodal - Finance Director

Mark Turner - Business Affairs Director