Richard is an Amsterdam/London based director of photography and camera operator, working internationally across both online and broadcast film platforms. He graduated in 2013 with a first class degree in media production and a Royal Television Society award for best student fiction. 5 years working in-house for VICE followed, shooting a diverse ar... Read More

Richard is an Amsterdam/London based director of photography and camera operator, working internationally across both online and broadcast film platforms. He graduated in 2013 with a first class degree in media production and a Royal Television Society award for best student fiction. 5 years working in-house for VICE followed, shooting a diverse array of subjects for short form web content, long form documentary films and broadcast news. Using his versatility, technical knowledge and eye for detail, Richard has contributed to some of VICE's most watched programming in recent years.In 2018, Richard has worked in a freelance capacity, taking a photographic lead on projects for the likes of HBO and BBC2.Richard has always found the cinematic in the everyday, exhibiting empathy, realism, and honesty in his work. He has a passion for documentation, and is drawn to projects that tell big stories in intimate and immersive ways.REEL >>> www.richardpowellsmith.com Read Less