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Joleen Turner

Had a fantastic shoot with Richard at the weekend, I knew it would be from the moment he messaged me! He was extremely welcoming, and absolutely lovely to work with. We went to a few locations he knew, and Richard has a great eye for finding just the right spots! He is an amazing photographer, and provided just the right amount of input to create the best poses. He was respectful and professional at all times, and full of enthusiasm! I felt as if I had known him for ages, and can't recommend him highly enough. Lovely person, great photographer, and a lot of fun to be around. Thank you Richard. x

Ecce!

Richard is a lifesaver! He responded to a last-minute casting of mine in which I requested accommodation before a studio day I had in Swindon. His pre-comms were great, so we quickly managed to organise both accommodation and a shoot - something which was very much appreciated as I really needed somewhere to stay! We managed shoots in three different locations and got a large number of varied sets. I love the images that Richard captured. He then fed me a lovely dinner (including dessert!) and gave me a comfortable and clean room to stay in (like I said, lifesaver!)

I highly recommend working with Richard and also staying with him. He was polite, friendly and professional. I certainly hope we can work together again.

Becky Golder

What can I say? Richard was an absolute delight to work with :)

Creative with lighting and incredibly enthusiastic. He is very welcoming, chatty and just fantastic to work with!

Highly recommended! Thank you again Richard :)

Alibrooks

Had a last minute shoot with Richard.

What a easy shoot to organise. Messages said everything I needed to know and luckily I was free.

Richard is so friendly and laid back and great to work with.. 4hrs flew by and we had a great time. I would fully recommend working with Richard if you get the chance. Look forward to working together soon.. Thank you again for a brilliant shoot. Ali

Lilu

Had my second shoot with Richard this week.

It was a great shoot, lots of fun, and Richard was well prepared with ideas and images of what he'd like to shoot. The time flew by, and we got some fantastic shots!

I definitely recommend working with Richard, and will certainly work with him again!

Thanks for a fab shoot :)

Wendy Louise Howard

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Richard and Helen (Marmalade) on the weekend and I'm really glad I did. Was a true delight.

Two amazing people with unique eyes for photography shooting from different angles for different shots and I love each as much as the other.

Could have spent the whole day shooting away and chatting over a brew.

Shot in a gorgeous house in Chester split over three floors and the light was exquisite.

Both Helen and Richard were really easy going, great to be around and made the shoot fun and relaxed from the get go, breaking the ice kindly picking me up from the station and having a good chat to chatting about future shoots on returning me afterwards.

Highly recommended by me with 5 stars ***** and I can't wait for next time.

Thanks very much :D

Renaissance xx

Darren S

Had a great shoot with Richard a few weeks back. Artnude on location with Marmalade, up in the mountains in the winter time. We braved the elements, while Richard captured some cracking shots within the mountains.

Richard is a down to earth and respectful individual, always making sure that the model is comfortable, safe and still alive of course :-)

I look forward to working with Richard again sometime on another adventure :-)

Cheers Richard. Highly Recommended.

Lilu

Worked with Richard for the first time over the weekend.

Richard was very friendly, chatty and professional the whole time! Pre-comms were great, so I had an idea of the sort of things to bring with me to shoot in! Richard is a great photographer, and really knows how to use the natural light. The shoot flew by, and we got through loads of great sets!

I'd certainly recommend him, and will definitely be working with him again!

EmilyM

I had the pleasure of working with Richard again last week and hope it's not the last! I hadn't realised how long it had been between this and our last shoot and yet it felt like yesterday we were picking off from; Richard is an incredibly lovely, considerate and committed person and we took some fantastic portraits both in and outdoors. We worked at a lovely pace, I was well looked after, the chat was flowing and Richard is an absolute gentleman, professional, kind, intuitive. Would highly recommend, you'l get some fantastic shots. Thank you!!

Nymphae

Had a shoot with Richard today and it was a huge pleasure!

He was great at giving direction where needed and was a lot of fun with a bunch of different ideas.

Definitely friendly and got a great first impression from the word go!

The photographs came out beautifully and i'd definitely get on the chance to shoot with him again.

Highly recommended!

Jordan Kaye Jacks

I had a fantastic shoot with Richard Yesterday.

His preparation for the shoot was brilliant and even came prepared with makeup and props just in case!

Richard is really friendly and welcoming so we got on straight away.

Beautiful locations and great ideas, made the shoot flow effortlessly allowing us to work really well together

Cant wait to work with him again and would defiantly recommend.

Thank you Richard xx

Elizabeth Annina

I had amazing shoot today with Richard! He is absolutely lovely guy. Professional, talented and relaxed. I'd definitely recommend him.

Thank you again Richard! :) x

Dana Kali

What a great experience I had today with Richard.

Richard had a great location and it sparked our creative imaginations. everything was on our side today from weather to hidden location props!!

Richard is a down to earth guy who is easy to get on with and has some great ideas.I had an amazing shoot with him and looking forward to working with him again.

Don't hesitate to work with him if you get an opportunity .

Aly Sky

I had a shoot with Richard on Wednesday.

His pre shoot communications were brilliant he was so understanding a flexible around my other commitments. When I arrived he was super friendly and welcoming.

He was a delight to shoot with had some great locations and was really nice and didn't rush me. He was very encouraging of my poses and allowed me to flow and do my own thing as well as giving me great direction and ideas to flow with.

Very easy going, easy to work with lovely guy

Thanks Richard. X

Rebecca Perry

Had my first of what I hope will be many with Richard today at a stunning Lavender farm in Worcester!

He arrived on time & his pre shoot comms were spot on!

Such a lovely guy & great photographer!!

Superb direction & obviously very experienced!

I have seen a few images already & they look fab!

Highly recommended to all models!

Thank you so much Richard!

Here's to shoot No2!

Cant wait to work with you soon again

Rebecca ♥

Darren S

Richard attended a workshop I was involved in last Sunday on the beach in Sussex. Richard is a really down to earth fella, who was great to shoot with. He had some really cool ideas to capture and we mixed it with a few of my own and we caught a lot of cracking images.

We'd been chatting about shooting for such a long time and we managed to sort something out, which was long over due :-)

I'm looking forward to seeing the images from this shoot and Richard is highly recommended. :-)

Zara Watson

Had a brilliant shoot with Richard at my place :) He has lots of cool ideas and is very creative. I love the things he loves, so we were very much on the same wave length. He is funny, friendly and very easy to get on with and work with :D We shot lots of different and cool styles and I loved them all. Thanks for a great shoot and great company! Highly recommended :D :D

Feather Photography said...

I met Richard at an impromptu shoot, and the very first thing that came across was his gentle smile and warm heart. He immediately put me at my ease and for me, I'm at my best when I feel the most relaxed with Photographer, when i can just be myself and let out my wild side, not something I can do with many photographers. We were kinda just winging it, playing by ear and going with the flo, he let me get lost in some music and carried away with some energy and good vibes that day. The result is wonderful moments captured with the light and energy of the shoot, the whole time he treated me with the upmost respect and I can thoroughly recommend him. He's charming, creative, intuitive, sincere, and a real gentleman. I'm hoping to have more shoots with him and capture different moods and styles, and that this is just the beginning. ;-) .... Thanks Richard for a great shoot. x

Heather May Corvid

Had my first shoot with Richard last week. We did a home shoot at my place and shot some fashion and lingerie. Style wise, Richard's eye for detail and perspective is really unique. On top of this Richard is really easy to work with and great to chat with - a really great guy, very respectful and sensitive to others' needs. And very knowledgeable on the industry and photography in general, too. Very highly recommended and I hope to work with Richard again soon! :)

Anna Faye

Had my first shoot with Richard yesterday. Pre communication was excellent. Richard is a complete gentleman and great to work with. He was always checking whether i was happy with what we were shooting and if i was happy with the photos which was really lovely of him.

The time went by really fast which is always a sign of a good shoot. Richard was able to read me really well which surprised me after only a short time together.

Overall I had a great day shooting with a very fun and professional photographer. Highly recommend.

Anna