Meet Me
Hi, I’m Richard. Professional laughter instigator.
I’m a photographer and videographer who believes the best moments happen when people stop thinking about the camera and start enjoying themselves.
Whether I’m photographing a wedding, working backstage at a theatre or creating content for a business, my job is to help people feel comfortable enough to be completely themselves.
A confident, relaxed landscape portrait of you looking towards the camera.
Photographer • Videographer • Human
Videographer
Storyteller
Entertainer
Professional Dad Embarrasser
The slightly unusual route here
My story didn’t begin behind a camera.
A performance photograph, Steps Beyond poster, ZOO image or holiday camp photograph.
It started with a yo yo.
My first proper experience on stage came when I reached the Coca Cola Spinner National Final at Alton Towers, hosted by the brilliant Jeremy Beadle.
That experience sparked something. I realised I loved entertaining people, connecting with an audience and, most of all, making people smile.
Holiday camps, pop bands and theatres.
I studied performing arts in King’s Lynn before heading into holiday camp entertainment, including a season in Mallorca and another at Mundesley.
I later formed an 80s band called ZOO, which evolved into the Steps tribute band Steps Beyond. We toured theatres and events across the UK, performed abroad and eventually created the pop tribute concert DreamKids.
We even reached the judges during an X Factor audition in 2005. We didn’t make it any further, but we did somehow end up with the biggest photograph in OK! Magazine. I’m counting that as a victory.
Sony, Heart Radio and a growing obsession.
I later joined Sony as a regional trainer, just as the company acquired Konica Minolta and launched its Alpha DSLR range. My lifelong habit of documenting absolutely everything quickly became a full photography obsession.
From there, I became a creative writer at Heart Radio, producing local advertising while also working with photography and video. I was still performing in a wedding band at weekends and photographing weddings whenever I could.
Then Jude came along.
Trying to juggle radio, performing, photography and family life eventually became impossible, so I took a slightly terrifying leap and went fully freelance.
It was scary, exciting and one of the best decisions I have ever made.
“Those years taught me something cameras never could: how to read people, make them laugh and help them relax.”
More than pressing buttons
What I bring to the party.
Cameras matter, of course. But the real magic comes from knowing how to make people feel comfortable, included and ready to enjoy themselves.
Fun before formal
I want the experience to feel enjoyable, not like a long list of instructions from someone hiding behind a camera.
People first
Before creating anything, I get to know the people involved. That connection makes everything feel more relaxed and more genuine.
Relaxed direction
I’ll give guidance whenever it helps, but I’m never interested in forcing people into stiff poses that simply do not feel like them.
Moments over poses
The laugh after the photograph, the look nobody else noticed and the tiny details are often the moments that matter most.
When the cameras are down
The human behind the camera.
There is technically a life outside photography. Admittedly, it usually still contains cameras, music, aircraft or an elaborate idea that has got slightly out of hand.
A relaxed photograph with Jude and RiffRaff.
Professional embarrassment department.
I’m a very proud, occasionally embarrassing dad to Jude and dog wrangler to RiffRaff. Family is a huge part of who I am and why preserving memories matters so much to me.
You, Jude, an aircraft, drone or flying lesson.
Aircraft, drones and adventure.
I have always loved aviation. That probably explains the drones, flying lessons, aircraft photography and my general inability to hear an aircraft without immediately looking towards the sky.
A studio, BLUSH!, live performance or production image.
Music has never gone away.
I still write, record and produce music. Creativity does not disappear when the camera goes back in the bag. It simply finds another way to make a glorious racket.
A very personal project
#JudeWednesdays
Every year, Jude and I head to a freshly baled field to photograph whatever he loves at that moment in his life.
What began in 2014 has included aircraft, Harry Potter, Michael Jackson, Luke Skywalker, Superman, Sonic and plenty of other ideas that seemed perfectly sensible at the time.
It has become a timeline of Jude growing up, a celebration of his personality and a yearly reminder that there is never enough wall space.
Giving something back
Some pictures become part of something much bigger.
Supporting local charities is not something I do because it looks nice on a website. It matters to me because communities matter, stories matter and cameras can genuinely help people.
When I became fully freelance in 2015, one of the first organisations I wanted to support was Nelson’s Journey. I had already worked with the team during my time at Heart Radio and had seen the care they gave to bereaved children and families.
That work led to photography, video, staff portraits, events and fundraising challenges. Since then, I have been fortunate enough to help other organisations including Amber’s Army, Break, Red Balloon and East Anglian Air Ambulance.
If my camera can help raise awareness, bring people together or make life a little brighter, that is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do.
Nelson’s Journey
Nelson’s Journey supports children and young people following the death of someone significant in their life, helping them understand their feelings and meet others with similar experiences.
My work with them has included photography, video, marketing shoots, fundraising events and two particularly sensible 100 mile cycling challenges: first on a three gear OFO bike and later on a tandem.
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Amber’s Army
Amber’s Army is a Norfolk family charity creating rainbows in the darkest of days for families whose child has received a terminal cancer diagnosis.
I first met Amber and her family in 2020 when I photographed her ringing the end of treatment bell. I later photographed Amberfest and the first Amber’s Army Ball.
Witnessing Amber’s strength and her family’s determination to create hope for others has become an incredibly important part of who I am.
Supporting our community
I have also photographed fundraising events and promotional work for charities and organisations including Break, Red Balloon Norwich and East Anglian Air Ambulance.
From the GoGo Hares auction at The Forum to Red Balloon’s carol concerts and EAAA’s Only The Brave event, each project has shown just how powerful people can be when they come together.
Weekend, event or cycle photograph
Amberfest or charity ball photograph
Behind the scenes or fundraising image
A joyful moment showing the people involved
A few lovely shiny things
Awards and recognition.
I’m very proud to have received recognition for my work, although making people happy will always be the best award. That sounds dangerously sentimental, so please admire the shiny badges.
Muddy Stilettos
Norfolk winner
Muddy Stilettos
Norfolk winner
Muddy Stilettos
Norfolk winner
Wedisson
Award winning image
Evidence that I do actually work
Behind the scenes.
The glamorous reality of photography: laughing, climbing, crawling, flying drones and occasionally lying face down in a muddy field because the angle looked better from there.
Well, that’s enough about me
Let’s Go!
Adventure is out there!
Whether you’re getting married, launching something brilliant, producing a show or simply need photographs that feel like you, I’d love to hear your story.
Tell me what you’re planning