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.
Professional Photographer
2019-Present: Photography has been my primary profession since 2019.
Ray Burn • My Photography:
Units Stills Photographer
I specialise in Film and TV stills. You can learn about my work as a unit stills photographer in London and the UK here.
Corporate & Events
Alternatively, you can learn about my work as a corporate and events photographer in Brighton, London and the South East here.
Uk & Brighton Street Photography
I’m a prolific street photographer in the UK. You can learn about my Brighton and UK street photography here.
Street & Travel Photography
I also do a lot of travel photography. You can learn about my work as a street and travel photographer here.
Company Information
Ray Burn Photography is a trading name of Burnimage Limited. Ray is the sole director of this company.
Insurance: The company maintains appropriate public liability insurance for professional photographic services.