References for Richard Winn

Helen Diaz

I worked with the lovely Richard again at my home the other day and had such a CRAZY, productive shoot! And when I say crazy I mean crazy... Over 2500 shots taken over the course of the 8 hour day/shoot!

We didn't have a plan or a theme for the day- we shot completely on a whim- but the best shoots are done this way!

We shot a HUGE array of photographs throughout the home using the most of the natural light (which is my favourite style of photography) and experimenting with mono art nudes also. I have a MASSIVE wardrobe of clothing, shoes and accessories so we made the most of this, with plenty of outfit changes and Hair/Makeup alterations throughout to keep the shoot fresh.

We got so carried away that we didn't stop for lunch - but ate on the go with plenty of little breaks throughout the day which were really appreciated! :)

The photos taken with Rich look absolutely stunning- as I've said to Rich, I am pretty sure they are the best we have taken together and I really look forward to seeing the uploads! Rich is a complete pleasure towork with- very laid back, kind, respectful and takes beautiful photos!

Highly recommended from me and here is to the next shoot! Will be hard to top it! Helen x

tigerbelle

Today was my second shoot with Richard, but this time on the Isle of Wight.

Richard stayed with us the night before our shoot and it was lovely to have the chance to chat and have a catch up.

We shot at varied locations from just after sunrise (though it was difficult to tell with the lack of sun!)and despite the fog, we were fairly lucky with the weather.

Richard is lovely to work with being kind, respectful, interesting to talk to and has a brilliant sense of humour! :)

I had a wonderful shoot today and look forward to seeing what we created.

Definitely recommended! :D

Soria

So Richard deserves a huge reference... I didn't just work with him a couple of hours or a day, I worked with him an entire week!

Being around someone for a week 24/7, you really get to know them. Richard is friendly, kind, professional and chilled all the time! He organised everything, drove us around, we cooked together, chatted a lot. Shoots were always relaxed, no rush and working in a comfortable speed. He is a total gentleman all times, and I haven't seen him without a smile for the entire week. It was a super enjoyable trip, and I would work with him without hesitation again. Highly recommended :)

Helen Diaz

Richard, myself, Terry King (photographer) and Soria (model) went on the most MENTAL trip to Iceland a short while ago and had such a blast (literally!) It was my mental brain child- Richard knew the Island very well and so was the perfect organiser for the trip and the main driver. I also bought along Soria, who is a very good friend of mine and a talented model/aerialist.

Richard is such a patient, responsible, kind and helpful person with a heart of gold. He was extremely patient on the trip, making sure we were comfortable and warm (as much as possible!) He also did the majority of the driving which was very kind (and must have been very tiring along with photographing too!) He was the perfect photographer to take to one of my favourite countrys as he knew the Island so well and the best lccations to work from! I love his method of shooting too- so relaxed and shooting in bursts (which you have no choice to in such freezing temperatures- let alone nude!)

We spent the whole week together (yes a whole week!) and it was challenging weather, literally ice cold and the coldest and most challenging shoot/s I have ever done in my life. I modelled NUDE on a glacier,which was on my bucket list of things to do and it was amazing! There were very testing times when I was literally crying in pain as my kidneys were so cold- but I would do it again in a heart beat! I knew that it would be hard graft and borderline dangerous at times- but thats what you do for art!

Richard was also super quick with sharing the photos, thanks so much! I am really looking forward to seeing the edits from the trip and really hope we work together again in the future, thanks so much Richard, Super highly recommended from me, Helen x

tigerbelle

What a lovely man!!

Richard very kindly collected me from where I was staying and dropped me at a train station after our shoot. His pre-shoot communications were brilliant so I knew exactly what to bring.

We didn't have the best of weather conditions to work in but Richard was very sympathetic and made sure that I didn't stay cold for too long.

I found Richard to be professional, kind and with a great sense of humour.

Looking forward to seeing what we achieved during our blustery and wet expedition!

Definitely recommended and hope that we have the opportunity to work together again in the future.:D

Helen Diaz

I worked with the lovely Rich again at my home on a full day shoot and had an absolute blast! The day flew by, with us both exploring the house and creating some stunning photos!

Rich is such a gentleman to work with- very easy going, considerate and kind. We had lunch together and the photos looked beautiful! We have known each other for a number of years now and we are good friends. I am really looking forward to our future photographic trip together- without Rich would not be possible- Can't wait! Highly recommended to all models to work with, you are in safe hands and will have a very enjoyable shoot. Helen x

Helen Diaz

I worked with the lovely Richard on a beautiful beach location (Kilve) on a very last minute shoot and had such an awesome time!! Richard very kindly suggested the location which was absolutely beautiful. Bizarrely I hadn't been back to Kilve since I was on a school trip, so it was lovely to be there again- and we were really lucky with the weather and managed to get some stunning images as the set was setting and the tide was coming in!

I was going through a difficult time at the time and the shoot with Richard really lifted my spirits- he is such a lovely, friendly, super positive person to work with and be around! Every single shoot is very enjoyable and full of laughter, I really enjoy his company. A true gentleman and a lovely person. Thankyou for such a lovely day- I absolutely love the images too! Highly recommended, Helen x

Rachelle Summers

Had a lovely shoot with Richard this morning out on location.

He looked after me very well in the not so kind wind and even treat me to a coffee before taking me back to where I was staying.

Really friendly person and easy to chat to!

Would happily recommend him and hope to work with him again in the future :)

Helen Diaz

I worked with the lovely Rich again at my home studio on Friday 13th and a few things went wrong and lived upto superstition! My triggers stopped working on my photography equipment and I was really

worried, but Rich was calm, very knowledgeable and so helpful to work with, providing a solution.

He set up the lighting really beautifully and we created such gorgeous shots. Time just melts with Rich, then again we love to natter! :) Still we managedto take over 1000 shots in the 3 hours booked (partly my fault as I like to work hard and get lots of varying shots! I can get trigger happyt!:) ) Rich as always is SUCH a lovely person to work with, we always have a giggle! Highly recommended and hope to work with you again soon, Helen x

Helen Diaz

I worked with Rich at my home in Bristol during the Christmas Period. Rich is down to earth, super easy to work with and very professional! We had a fantastic shoot and the 3 hour shoot booked together flew by! We shot a wide range of styles, themes and with a variety of clothing and props.

Rich is a super talented photographer, with a great eye for lighting and portraits. I really enjoyed the shoot and really hope we work together again in 2015! Highly recommended, Helen x

ShieldMaiden said...

What an absolute pleasure to work with Richard. Both professional and approachable I felt that we were wheels of a great cog that moved without effort. Most certainly recommended and most certainly would love to work with him again some time soon.

Kalygulina

Had the pleasure of working with Richard at the "Dragonslayer" group shoot and am very happy to have had the opportunity too. He was a fantastic photographer to work with and the pictures are amazing. I look forward to any future shoots with him, Highly recommended.

Ragnar said...

I had the pleasure of working with Richard on the Dragonslayer shoot. He was very pleasant and we got some really memorable shots. I would definately recommend him and am sure that our own paths will cross again in the not too distant future :-)

Jess fitzpatrick mua

It was a pleasure to meet richard at the dragon slayer shoot, I had created most of the makeup looks on the day so I wasnt on shoot with him but I can imagine hes great! The images that have come back are wonderful, I am extremely happy to put them in my portfolio! thanks richard, hopefully we'll work together again soon! highly recommended

Miss Gemini

I worked with Richard at the dragon slayer group shoot, even tho we didn't have a very long shooting time we managed to get some lovely shots.

Would defiantly recommend working with this lovely photographer, I hope to work with you again

Elly

Oryx

I worked with Richard at the "Dragonslayer" group shoot and am very pleased to have met and worked with him. The pictures are beautiful - thoughtfully captured and produced with minimal fuss :) I know Richard was trying to get something different, and we really achieved that. Looking forward to working with him on the next one! Highly recommended.

Kellywolf

I had the pleasure of working with Richard at the Dragonslayer event on Saturday and what a fantastic day it was! I thoroughly enjoyed working with Richard and we got on very well. He was great fun, very relaxed, professional and in all a complete joy.

I have received a few images of the day and am very impressed and happy with the pics!

I would definitely work with Richard again.

Indeed recommended! :)

Thanks again!

Lizzie Bayliss

I was really delighted at getting to work with Richard, as he is such a lovely photographer, and great person to work with. Richard's pre-shoot comms were perfect, and he was very well equipped. From the very start Richard was friendly, chatty and professional in his attitude. He put me at ease straight away and works well with his models, showing them respect and equality.

Richard is a very technically skilled photographer, whose creative ideas made the shoot very fun and productive, and I'm very pleased with the results (you can see them for yourself). It is obvious that Richard really enjoys his photography and goes to a lot of effort to get the shots he really wants.

I really enjoyed the shoot -gee the time went fast! And can't hesitate to recommend Richard highly enough to all.

Thanks so much Richard, and hope to see you again soon!

Lizzie xx

Faith Less said...

Richard was one of the members of Sydenham Camera Club in a number of group so every second counted.

He was very relaxed and happy to give his input on poses and using the space provided as well as my own.

I am looking forward to working again with richard in the camera club or even on a shoot of our own