Anthony Ritchie Photography

Are we all recovering?

Posted on 28 October 202428 October 2024 by Anthony

I have a project in mind about the fact that we are all, in some way, in a period of recovery. For myself, I am recovering from mental health, addiction and trauma. My out is photography and writing. I believe that we should celebrate our wins and growth. I am looking to do a photobook […]

National Photographic Portrait Prize Entry

Posted on 8 May 202417 May 2024 by Anthony

I try and enter the NPPP each year. This is the highlight of the portrait world. This year there were nearly 2000 entries with only 38 picked as finalists. Below is my entry. It has had great feedback from my family and friends. Let me know what you think. I will be off to see […]

Working With Children.

Posted on 12 January 202417 May 2024 by Anthony

I had a family photoshoot just before Xmas. My family, so you would have thought they would get the point and do their utmost to make it pain-free and quick. Oh to my horror what I thought would be one of my most easy photoshoots turned into a partial disaster. It started when I dropped […]

Your Favorite Photographer

Posted on 2 October 20232 October 2023 by Anthony

I seem to have a lot of favourite photographers. Some of them photo their Tribes like Larry Clark and Nan Goldin. Others like Steve McCurry are renowned for their portraits (take the Afghan Girl shot from the cover of National Geographic – it is iconic). And there are William Eggleston’s photos of Memphis and don’t […]

Addiction

Posted on 10 September 202328 October 2024 by Anthony

I am working on a photo book about addiction. I feel that as a recovering addict, I have the insight and sensitivity to do this the justice it deserves. What is addiction: Addiction is when you have a strong physical or psychological need or urge to do something or use something. It is a dependence […]