He is known internationally for his work photographing dancers but it was in a very different context that Richard began his affair with the camera. It was in the war torn arena of Vietnam in the 60s that he began his photographic journey. Since then throughout his professional life, as a marketing professional and international entrepreneur, photography has featured in his work. His interest in dance stems from his wife and daughter's interest in the art form and his own life long participation in long distance running which has given him a particular appreciation of the athleticism of dance.