Photography

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Richard Gough / / 2 minutes read

Walthamstow Wetlands: First Birding Walk

This marked the start of something new—my first dedicated bird photography walk, right here in London at the Walthamstow Wetlands. I’ve walked this area before, but this time I brought my camera, some patience, and a different perspective.
Richard Gough / / 2 minutes read

Caught in the Light: The Poetry of the Everyday

A fleeting moment of light and stillness on Brick Lane, street photography at the intersection of instinct and ethics.
Richard Gough / / 3 minutes read

The Photography & Video Show 2025

One of the things I’ve promised myself in retirement is to stay engaged—plugging into life, as I like to say. Recently, that led me to The Photography & Video Show in London.
Richard Gough / / 2 minutes read

Meet Brendan Barry

Brendan Barry is a photographer, educator and camera builder whose creative photographic practice combines elements of construction, education, performance and participation.
Richard Gough / / 1 minute read

Street Portraits: Capturing Authentic Moments

On International Portrait Day, I had the pleasure of photographing Gary Washington, the Urban Cellist.
Richard Gough / / 1 minute read

The Art of Travel

Travel photography has a rich history that intertwines with the evolution of photography itself. From its inception in the 19th century, travel photography has played a crucial role in documenting and sharing the world's diverse cultures, landscapes, and peoples.
Richard Gough / / 1 minute read

Pedals and Pavements: Balancing Convenience and Clutter in London's Bike-Sharing Landscape

The reality of London's embrace of bike-sharing schemes, exemplified by rows of Lime e-bikes poised for riders.
Richard Gough / / 1 minute read

Echoes of Ripley: A Moment of Monochrome Mystery

On a river bus in Venice, where the waterways are the streets bathed in the light and shadow of an ever-unfolding narrative, I captured a moment that feels like it's been plucked from the cinematic universe.
Richard Gough / / 1 minute read

A Glimpse into the Aftermath: Reflecting on the 2011 London Riots

The 2011 London riots, which unfolded over several days in early August, were a manifestation of underlying social tensions, precipitated by a specific incident and escalated into widespread civil unrest.
Richard Gough / / 2 minutes read

Capturing the Nocturnal Majesty: The Joys and Challenges of Urban Night Photography

In the velvety cloak of night, urban landscapes transform into an entirely different realm where the play of light and shadow casts a magical spell on iconic landmarks.
Richard Gough / / 2 minutes read

Why we tell storys

Photography is a powerful medium for storytelling, capable of conveying complex narratives and emotions through a single image or a series of photographs.