I came up in documentary and reality, where you’re always chasing something unfolding in real time. You don’t control much — you learn to pay attention, to anticipate, and to let the story lead.

As a cinematographer, I've made the process more deliberate, but the foundation hasn’t changed. Story and character come first. The visuals are built around them.

I’m drawn to images that carry a sense of place, texture, and atmosphere, where the result is subtle delivery, but a lasting impact.

Email: nick.a.richter@gmail.com