About Ray

My Story

I’ve been based in and around the Brighton area since 2008, although I’m originally from London. Brighton is a great city for photography, with so many iconic sights and interesting people to photograph.

I first got into photography as a young boy back in the 1980’s. By the age of 13 I had a darkroom in our tiny attic at home and I processed the film and made the prints myself.

I’ve owned a camera ever since, albeit with some years of photographic inactivity along the way. It was after moving to Brighton that my interest in photography was rekindled.

These days I only shoot digital, my film days are a distant but cherished memory. It was fun!

Career CV

I spent 20 years in the print and graphics sector, working my way up to Managing Director. However, I left the printing industry in 2008.

In 2009 I changed direction completely and qualified as a Commercially Endorsed Yachtmaster. I then started a charter boat hire business which I still own. However, I only work part time with that business these days.

With so much spare time on my hands I decided to return to professional photography locally in Brighton and Hove, which I did during 2019.

Additionally, in 2022, I became a unit stills photographer for film and TV productions in London and all over the UK.

Unit Stills Photographer

I specialise in Film and TV stills. You can learn more about my work as a unit stills photographer in London and the rest of the UK here.

Corporate and Events

Alternatively, you can learn about more of my work as a corporate and events photographer in Brighton, London and the South East here.

Brighton Street Photography

Locally, I’m a prolific street photographer in my spare time. You can learn more about my Brighton street photography here.

Travel Photography

Another of my genres is travel photography. You can learn more about my work as a street and travel photographer in the UK and internationally here.