“Great photography isn’t about posing & perfection — it’s about remembering the moments that make you smile years later, the little details that tell your story. Portraits that feel real, honest, and timeless.”
The best photos happen in the in-between moments — when nobody’s trying too hard and everyone just feels at ease. That’s when you see the real smiles, the personalities, the love - that’s what I look for and that’s what I love to photograph.
Much of my work has been photographing outdoors - chasing light (and children) through fields and beaches - grown-ups are at ease, children are free and dogs can sniff and goof about. The results are natural and genuine family moments to look back on and remember.
This winter, I’m bringing that same playful, natural energy into the studio.
A calmer space, beautiful light, and a focus on simple, timeless portraits that capture genuine connection. Still full of life and laughter — just without the wind, rain, or muddy paws.
“Honestly can’t stop looking at the photos - they’re just so natural and full of joy. You’ve captured my two perfectly!”
— Tom & Noah’s mum
Dog Portraits — just in time fur Xmas
This Autumn I’m launching a new service ‘Art of Dog’, where I’ll be photographing dogs in a studio environment. Held in my studio-workshop in Seaton, sessions will be relaxed with plenty of biscuits and wagging tails.
The result – beautiful images to cherish for years to come and a unique Xmas present for that someone who’s generally impossible to buy for..
About Richard
Hi, I’m Richard. I’ve been pointing cameras at people for over 25 years, but my love for photographing children started the day my own were born. Fast-forward a couple of decades and here I am… now photographing theirs!
What’s always drawn me in are the real, unguarded moments that show who people truly are.
Whether it’s a shared laugh, a fleeting look, or a child mid-giggle, those are the things that make a portrait feel alive.
These days, my focus is on creating simple, timeless portraits — both outdoors and in the studio — that celebrate family in all its forms.
The people we love, and the dogs who complete the picture.
Images filled with personality, fun and natural moments — photographs to look back on and make you smile.
Florie — our child portraiture
The art of growing up
I’m creating a new series of fine art portraits celebrating childhood - simple, honest, beautifully lit portraits that capture the spirit of growing up — real moments, real character.
These sessions are relaxed and natural, giving kids time to just be themselves. The result: honest black-and-white portraits that feel genuine, expressive and timeless.