About Richard Robinson
"I will go to great Depths to tell the story".
A focused ,energetic and independent self-starter, committed to capturing the news truthfully and in an eye catching way.
Richard Robinson is an award-winning photojournalist. For the past 15 years he's worked as a press photographer for a number of our national papers, capturing memorable images of some of this country's biggest news and sports events.
Winner of the 2010 New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year Competition, Richard is a regular contributor to the magazine for the last three years, working on assignments that have taken him as far south as the subantarctic islands, to New Zealand’s most northern territory, the Kermadecs.
Date of Birth: 01/02/1977 Napier, New Zealand.
Health: Excellent (Non Smoker)
Drivers Licence (Clear Record)
Dual Passports : New Zealand and United Kingdom
Key Strengths
* 15 years experience in photojournalism.
* 12 years working for New Zealand's largest daily newspaper, including two years in a sole charge position covering the Central North Island.
* 5 years developing the skills and mind set to photograph underwater.
* Holds a current Occupational Diving Certificate of Competence for Film and Photographic work.
* Certified Trimix Rebreather Diver.
* Award winning photographer, with a passion for the job, the industry and educating people.
* Informed and exposed to diverse points of view in the news; awake to what's happening in New Zealand and internationally.
* Strong relationship builder with an ability to communicate with people from all walks of life under the most difficult of circumstances.
* Creative, committed and curious with the ability to produce interesting and different photographs from different situations.
* Strive for excellence and integrity and not afraid to push photographic boundaries and work outside comfort zones.
* Use to working quickly and accurately and with the physical and mental strength to remain focused when working around the clock.
* Organized, with the ability to multitask.
* Team player, with the ability to listen and share ideas.
* Up to date with technology, fully experienced in digital, film and all computer systems.
* Adaptable and with the skills to innovate in difficult situations.
Richard is available for assignments in New Zealand and the South Pacific.