Richard Adkin, one of Canada’s most exciting photographers of his generation,is renowned for his use of extreme saturated colours and contrast in the photography of landscapes, cityscapes and portraits, resulting in fresh and modern imagery of contemporary themes and social issues. Identified by his peers for unique style and artistic approach, Richard, born in 1974, in St. Thomas, Ontario, is a Budapest-based international photographer who has travelled extensively in Europe capturing signature moments in life that promote environmental and human rights issues.

Recent accolades for Richard’s work include his being a finalist in the Garden Photographers’ Association International Photographic Competition, in London, England as well as placing in the ‘Portrait' category in the Applied Arts Magazine's Photography and Illustration Annual Contest in 2005.