Richard Fairclough

Richard Fairclough is a London based freelance photographer specialising in food and lifestyle photography.

With over 14 years of experience as a photographer, Richard started shooting fashion and product photography for clients such as Decleor and Cowshed. 

He grew up in a very foodie family and was constantly surrounded by cooking and a huge variety of cuisine, he wanted to combine his love of food with his passion for photography, so 8 years ago he took the leap into food photography, bringing a lot of the lighting skills he learnt with him.

Richard loves creating strong, bold and rich food photography. 

He is easy to work with and enjoys the teamwork in getting together great food imagery. 

He lives with his girlfriend Jalila and daughter Leïla in South London. 

He has a passion for American Roots music and plays a lot of guitar. 

He is a coffee and beer lover and also loves the endless layers of history that can be found in London.  

A highly motivated, skilled freelance with 8 years’ experience working as a food photographer and before that, 6 years working in product fashion photography. I have vast experience working in studios and on location with a team to create wonderful looking food for online, editorial and marketing purposes. An easy-going but very driven professional who has worked with a large number of clients within the food industry.

Sheffield College

Photojournalism Qualification from National Council for the Training of Journalists
Lettice Photography Studios Parsons Green
Studio Assistant

Surrey Institute of Art and Design, Farnham

Foundation Diploma in Photography

The Studio Dubai

Photography Studio Assistant

Bournemouth Arts Institute

Arts Foundation Course