About Ray

Hi, I’m Ray. I’ve been into photography since childhood. I previously worked in print and design before becoming a professional photographer.

My Photography

My photography journey started when I was a young boy at school. By the age of 13 I had a darkroom in our tiny attic at home and as a result I learnt how to develop films and make my own prints. However, I’ve given the darkroom up now!

After leaving school my interest in photography waned for a while. However, after moving from London to Brighton in 2008 my interest in photography was rekindled and it developed from there. During the years that followed photography became my life defining creative passion.

Professional Photography

Eventually word of mouth led to me being hired for the occasional professional photography job. Initially that meant events photography in Brighton and London.

Unit Stills Photographer

The next stage in my career came in 2022 when a movie producer stumbled across this website and liked my documentary style of visual storytelling and how I instinctively photograph people. After that chance encounter I was hired as a unit stills photographer for the first time. I then fell in love with the film and TV industry and it’s now my professional specialism.

Ray Burn • Career CV:

Account Director – Print and Graphics

1988-2003: My career started in 1988 when I joined a major UK print and graphics company as a trainee salesman. Over the years I worked my way up to Account Director, eventually becoming responsible for their national government and public utility printing contracts.

Managing Director – Print and Design

2003-2009: I changed direction in 2003 when I left the corporate world behind to found my own print and design company. My company was fairly unique back then, with a focus on using recycled paper and embracing eco-friendly production technologies. Starting a company with a focus on environmentally friendly products was ahead of its time back then! Furthermore, as its owner and Managing Director I grew the business into a profitable enterprise employing 20 people.

Commercial Yachtmaster

2009-Present: After that, looking for a lifestyle change, I qualified as a commercially endorsed Yachtmaster in 2009. I have been the captain of various charter boats ever since.