groom and bride sunset portraits at Surrey wedding

ABOUT

Welcome, my name is Richard Skins

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME

My name is Richard Skins,
and I may just have the
best job in the world!

Why is that so, I hear you ask? Well, I've always enjoyed people watching, like when you're at the arrival area of an airport waiting for your family, and you see all the other people nervously waiting and then showing delight and love as they see the person walk through the gate. Weddings are very similar with all that emotion, and I feel lucky to be able to document these times.
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I studied film-making at the Northern Film School, so this has definitely contributed to how I have developed my style of photography over the years. I'm particular drawn to a series of images that can all work together to build a complete narrative of a wedding and if that has a cinematic feel to it then the better.

I've lived in Bournemouth on the south coast of the UK for around ten years, it's a beautiful place in the world, and I'm lucky to call it home. I'm an animal lover, and if you ever come round my house for a cuppa, you will meet my cat named Ali. Other than photography, my love is music, and I like nothing better than mixing the two on the dance floor at a wedding!

couple pose for photographs at base of large oak tree as sunlight pours through clouds at sunset

"I've lived in Bournemouth on the south coast of the UK for around ten years, it's a beautiful place in the world, and I'm lucky to call it home."

Random Facts

My favourite place in the world was Japan, I was lucky enough to travel for work and got to photograph people in the Fukushima region. I want to go back one day.

I have been spending a lot of time renovating my flat with the hope of eventually doing an extension.

I have a fear of heights, so going on a hot air balloon was bloody scary but equally exhilarating.

A dream would be to convert a van and go on mini adventures across Europe.

I'm a BBC Radio 6 addict, my go-to for those long editing stretches.

"Richard was incredible! From the moment he arrived, he just got straight on with the job! He was super professional and capture natural, unscripted moments without us knowing. The photos were truly stunning and really captured the vibe of the day. An amazing photographer and a wonderful man!"

ZOE & JAMES

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BOOKING YOUR WEDDING WITH ME

So you have a date, and have found the perfect place for the celebrations! Next up must be the photographer, right? Well, I hope you enjoy browsing through my website and think this style of documentary wedding photography could complete the day. Wedding dates can be booked up to 2-3 years in advance so please get in touch as soon as you have a confirmed date to avoid disappointment.

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