About RCWP
About Richard Costin
In 2007, my enduring love of all things wild and my long held photographic interest finally converged and a wildlife photographer was born.
Having spent several years working at highly regarded visual effects studios such as The Mill and Glassworks in London, what started as an escape from the computer world blossomed into a full blown career. The years spent helping to construct some of TV's most high profile commercials helped develop my eye for detail, composition and light, which plays a vital part in my photographing of nature.
This web site has been created as a central point for my photographic work. I am hoping it will intrigue and inspire those who view the images of the natural world I endeavour to capture.
Despite having worked as an animator, recreating and distorting reality in the computer, I strongly believe in the integrity of my photographs. It must be a true representation of what I see through the lens. This is one of my guiding principles, something which is all too often (secretly) disregarded within wildlife photography these days.
The golden, all important rule is that due care and respect be given to the wildlife at which I aim my camera. Many times the opportunity for a winning picture has presented itself at the potential expense of the wildlife's trust and sometimes even safety. Not once have I regretted hanging back. Building up trust with your subject is essential to capture its essence in a still. Allowing the animal to establish the boundaries is vital. No picture is worth risking the animal's welfare.
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