Rich Spencer Photography

Rich Spencer Photography Skilled freelance photographer working in a range of disciplines with an individual vision in all as

"...lots of character capturing the essence of the band and members, just really nice pieces of art." - Darren Holmes

I am a photographer specialising in portraiture and concert images. I work largely in the reportage/documentary style for an enhanced sense of realism. I work with up to date professional digital equipment and software to get the best out of my images and ensure a lasting impact f

or every project I undertake. I studied Fine Art at the School of Art, Aberystwyth University. Amongst other traditional academic areas such as painting and illustration, the course provided me with practical skills in film photography - shooting with a manual camera and hand developing my shots. In my free time I honed my skill while pursuing my personal interest in Live Music and shot regularly for local and visiting acts including: student band made good, The Hot Puppies; blues guitarist Eric Bibb; and folk acts including Cara Dillon, Rag Foundation and Spiers & Boden of Bellowhead. I established Freeboprich Photography in 2007 to focus my efforts on commercial concert and event photography. It began with an invitation to shoot at the Royal Festival Hall in London and the next year I started working on commission for Staffordshire Performing Arts working at Symphony Hall, Birmingham on several occasions and other venues. In 2009 I developed a side project with my friend, Emma Harrison whose interest in vintage clothing and lifestyle has led us to our collaboration on portrait/fashion shoots, under the guise of Sweethearts Vintage Photography. The experience in studio practise has proved invaluable as directing a shoot varies greatly from capturing a performance. We have since completed a fashion shoot commission for Birmingham based jewellers, Magnus & Bella. From April to December 2011 I collaborated with my fellow Lichfield photographer, Nick Brickett on the local events blog, LichLIVE to review and enhance the image of Lichfield based acts and arts establishments. Despite the blog coming to an end due to other commitments, we are still intent on promoting and doing our bit for local music. As of 2012 I have started to take on Wedding commissions as well as expressly commercial projects for the first time.

Lincoln Christmas Market
19/12/2018

Lincoln Christmas Market

18/08/2018
Taking photos at a wedding today.
17/08/2018

Taking photos at a wedding today.

Please check out, share and fund (if you can) this album project by my dear and talented friends A Different Thread who ...
10/04/2018

Please check out, share and fund (if you can) this album project by my dear and talented friends A Different Thread who I've shot for on several occasions now (including the live shot below). Their music will charm and move you!

'A Different Thread' is heading to North Carolina to make their first full length album

I nearly forgot about this shot I took at Stowe Pool in Lichfield last week, thought it needed airing out!
30/11/2017

I nearly forgot about this shot I took at Stowe Pool in Lichfield last week, thought it needed airing out!

Highlights from (virtually) EVERY DAY at  ! So much to see, such a fantastic atmosphere and loads of lovely improvisors!...
30/10/2017

Highlights from (virtually) EVERY DAY at ! So much to see, such a fantastic atmosphere and loads of lovely improvisors!
There are so many shots but this was a quick spooning of the cream off the top, more to follow!
Please tag with Rich Spencer Photography if you share any of these to your own albums!

FEATURING:
Box of Frogs,
WITS (Warwick Improvised Theatre Society),
Ten Thousand Million Love Stories,
Baron Sternlook's Improvised Musical,
The Kneejerks,
The Free Association,
Previously On: The Improvised Season Finale,
The Watch This Improv Troupe,
Notflix: The Improvised Musical,
LoveHard,
The Maydays,
The Committee Improv,
The Showstoppers,
Foghorn Unscripted,
Phil Lunn,
MC Hammersmith,
The Same Faces,
Degrees Of Error,
and Music Box Improv!

More of my shots from the festival, last night's highlights!
28/10/2017

More of my shots from the festival, last night's highlights!

My shots from Tuesday night's shows at the Birmingham Improv Festival 2017, including: my own troupe, Box of Frogs, WITS...
26/10/2017

My shots from Tuesday night's shows at the Birmingham Improv Festival 2017, including: my own troupe, Box of Frogs, WITS (Warwick Improvised Theatre Society) and headlined by the incredible Ten Thousand Million Love Stories!

My band portrait being used on A Different Thread's latest update. This shot will also be in their upcoming EP released ...
30/08/2017

My band portrait being used on A Different Thread's latest update. This shot will also be in their upcoming EP released this Friday at a special show in Lichfield!

Photo by Rich Spencer It's funny how things weave together. When I started working the Tipis it was something different, some variety to help with developing new skills and to get some fast cash. I never thought it could lead to me playing at Glastonbury 2016 or to ADT winning the open

All Images Copyright 2017 Rich Spencer.Please tag and share!
10/08/2017

All Images Copyright 2017 Rich Spencer.
Please tag and share!

Wishing an absolutely sensational Fifth Anniversary to the wonderful Rich Johnson and Laura Johnson - I can't believe it...
12/06/2017

Wishing an absolutely sensational Fifth Anniversary to the wonderful Rich Johnson and Laura Johnson - I can't believe it's been five years (and five days)! So much love

Laura & Rich's Wedding
© Rich Spencer Photography - do not use without permisson.
Please 'Like' my page for future updates, and link back to my page if you use any of the shots, thank you!

PLEASE NOTE!: Many of these shots are combined into "strips" for best impact, facebook will make them look pretty tiny a...
22/03/2017

PLEASE NOTE!: Many of these shots are combined into "strips" for best impact, facebook will make them look pretty tiny as a result but please click "View Full Size" if on mobile or use the full screen button on desktop - Thanks!
This is the second and final game of the day, between Liverpool Roller Birds' Yellow Shovemarines and Manchester Roller Derby's Furies.
Again, apologies for the delay, but I hope these were worth waiting for!
Please tag as much as you can and share!
All images © Rich Spencer Photography

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