“I had the most wonderful experience with Riccardo during my photoshoot for my new project JenUp, which is all about my own personal journey from recovery from anorexia. I wanted to capture photos that displayed emotion and most importantly a story. A story of ups and downs, and Riccardo certainly managed to capture everything I had ever hoped for. The images were exceptional, and he definitely exceeded my expectations. Riccardo also did a great job of making me comfortable throughout the entire shoot, which was essential to capture the best images. I shall certainly work with him again in the future.”

“I needed a photoshoot and video for one of my music projects and some friends of mine have recommended Riccardo.
I’m really happy I met him and we got to work together. Since the start of our talks, Riccardo has taken on board my ideas and given me his professional advice, he has looked after our project all the way through up to the delivery of the material.
I look forward to working together in the future.”

“Riccardo is a master storymaker, who has a passion and energy for helping people, organisations and brands tell their own story. Whether this is through film, photography or whatever media you choose to tell your story, Riccardo will ensure that it is impactful. He has genuine care and knows the difference an excellent story can make. He has been flexible, willing to adapt and absolutely committed to help create positive impact and change.
I would highly recommend Riccardo to work with and get your story out there.”

“I very much enjoyed working with Riccardo on a recent personal branding project. He took the time to listen and to understand the nature of the challenge, contributing lots of energy and ideas prior to the shoot. His planning was meticulous, helping to identify various locations and making suggestions for props and a range of outfits for the subject to wear. Because of this preparation, the shoot went like a dream and the results are stunning. I would definitely recommend Riccardo.”

“Riccardo came highly recommended, and I will go on to recommend Riccardo to anyone wanting to work with an expert, a professional, who is off the scale with creativity, and has the vision to see your vision and beyond. Riccardo you are a creative gem! And I look forward to working with you again.”

“When looking for a director to work with on a project I was fortunate enough to find Riccardo. After looking at his website, showreel and photos, it was clear that he was both a great storyteller, and had a wonderful eye for the camera.
Working with him was a pleasure. He was that terrific mix of a creative talent that could express his ideas strongly and clearly, whilst maintaining a warm and friendly working relationship.”

“Riccardo is a very creative professional and has a clear vision on how to position a brand.
He’s been very helpful both as a video producer and photographer to create atmospheric portraits during the festival we are running, SOUTH SOCIAL FILM FESTIVAL. He’s always up for new ideas and he also supported us with a new social media strategy. I would highly recommend Riccardo for any multitasking job.”

“Riccardo and I share a love of storytelling - mine in words, his in still and moving pictures. He has an amazing eye - not just for detail and framing, but also his subjects’ personalities and unique qualities. I think of him as a narrative photographer - he has the ability to tell a story within each frame and can also spot stories that others miss, in the great tradition of photojournalism. ”

“Riccardo is really talented as a photographer. He has a brilliant ability to find a way to create a more dramatic look for business portraits - which is highly advantageous for standing out. Not just the standard headshots - but a story, a way of expressing your business with drama and personality. He’s also professional and incredibly charming and fun to work with. Highly recommend him.”

“I recently commissioned Riccardo to work with me as a photographer for my personal brand. Initially I was just looking to get a few headshots but the great thing about working with an experienced professional like Riccardo is that he will challenge you to think about personal branding photography in a completely different way. None of the “come to my studio or I’ll come to you” and take the photos approach. We had a couple of calls to discuss and explore what I was looking for in terms of photography, the image and message I wanted to convey, for him to learn about me as an individual and for me to understand his style and approach. Throughout our conversations it was very much about understanding me as a person and what I wanted to achieve rather than be told what I should do or go for. At the same time Riccardo shared his thinking, some concerns and ideas with me - it became a truly collaborative approach. He also provided advice and guidance on what to wear for the photoshoot, colors, style, etc...
On the day itself the photoshoot couldn’t have gone any better. We made a few adjustments on location, tried different things, continued to build on each other’s ideas and it felt very natural. I felt totally relaxed and at ease working with Riccardo - two hours flew by! Not easy when you’re taking photos around London Bridge surrounded by passers by! His experience and professionalism was evident throughout and the results of his work are just brilliant. Now I have a great selection of photos that represent who I am as an individual, my business, my approach and my brand. And no “forced studio headshots” as I thought I needed/wanted. I would highly recommend Riccardo to anyone looking for personal brand photography.”

“Riccardo is an excellent Film Director and photographer. I had the opportunity to work with him on several high profile productions such as Tony Robbins, Rudimental, and many others. Beyond his work, I have always admired his transparency, professionalism, and creative problem solving attitude.”

“I needed new photos for my website and my LinkedIn profile and I knew that Riccardo would be the right photographer. A week before the photo shoot, Riccardo and I had a short briefing about what kind of look I had in mind and what the target audience of my photos would be. Last but not least, we went through my clothes choice to pick the perfect outfit making sure that I had as many changes as possible. On the shooting day despite the poor weather, Riccardo managed to spot the right corners managing to guide and advise me throughout the process. He is such a professional photographer who never fails to make you feel at ease before the camera. I would highly recommend Riccardo. ”

“Great experience with Riccardo who was a careful listener when explaining the reasons and aims of the photoshoot. Riccardo has patiently guided us through the session and has delivered us a high standard of work. Would highly recommend him.”

“I’ve known Riccardo Sai for many years - it was in 2008 when I first met him in his guise as a fantastic DoP on a UK TV series. I then had the magical and unforgettable opportunity to work with him on the independent film ‘Stolen Light’ which he developed and directed, followed by another creative film art piece which was a total joy to work on and star in. Most recently I had a portrait photography session with Riccardo and his eye for detail and composition resulted in the difficult choice of which ones to select from the plethora of wonderful shots!”

“With Riccardo we did a photoshoot and I am glad I made the right decision and chose him. He is passionate about his job, easy to communicate and the photos were delivered extremely quickly. I am very happy with his job and I can recommend his service as a professional photographer.”

“Working with Riccardo and his team on a project for one of my clients was a true delight. He produced for us a set of photos and a video of the highest standards. On set he was relaxed and focused and made the shooting run very smoothly. It’s a pleasure working with people who are so passionate about their jobs.”

“Riccardo is an incredibly gifted director and photographer and is a delight to work with.
He is passionate, friendly, collaborative and wonderfully imaginative. He has a great eye for composition.
I have been lucky to have worked with Riccardo on a number of photographic projects and look forward to our next collaboration. A fabulous artist!”

“I highly recommend Riccardo’s high quality photo and video productions. He understands the clients’ requirements well and often is able to exceed their expectations. A pleasure to work with!”

“Working with Riccardo was an amazing experience.
The photographic session was a unique collaborative and highly creative experience. Riccardo knows his camera inside out and has managed to capture the best light and composition and produce a unique set of photos with a gorgeous energy.
Riccardo is a perfectionist and he keeps shooting until he has reached the quality that he has in mind.
Thanks again Riccardo for the experience and i will be back soon for the winter shoot”

“I was very impressed working with Riccardo recently and especially with his dedication to the cause and the effort and planning involved in order to get the optimum results on a shoot. He has a great visual eye and his work comes with my recommendation.”

“I’ve always enjoyed working with Riccardo. As well as really knowing his craft as a director and photographer, he has the soul of an artist and likes to push the creative boundaries whenever possible – he will never just churn out something that’s just good enough to get paid. Everything he makes has 120% effort and heart put into it. Riccardo is always open to ideas but never afraid to draw a line on what he knows is right to make the work shine.”

“I’ve been collaborating with Riccardo for many years and he has always been very professional, effective and creative. He has always added real value to every project I was in charge of, with my agency or as a freelancer. His skills are strong and diverse - he’s eclectic and strives to get the best from every challenge. He has also the talent to choose the right collaborators to work with, always creating a strong and motivated team around him. I hope to continue collaborating with him for a long, long time.”

“Riccardo understands the clients’ requirements and is a pleasure to work with! Over the years we have collaborated on a number of projects and I have always been impressed by his energy and friendly approach. Recently we travelled to Albania for a film and photographic assignment; he assembled a top class team and the client was very impressed by his attention to details and by the final result.””

“Riccardo is a truly gifted filmmaker and composing for him has been a pleasure. He is an artist of great imagination and creative curiosity, with the priceless gift of drawing out authentic, warm and subtle performances. From a musical point of view, the score seems to develop easily and spontaneously from Riccardo’s scenes, and he grants refreshing freedom to explore and experiment with musical choices.”

“Riccardo is an experienced creative producer who despite the challenging brief and shooting conditions, has managed to produce for my company two high quality videos and a set of beautiful photographs. I was impressed by his passion, his creative ideas and drive. He is also a lot of fun to work with and I do look forward to more collaborations. ”

“Whenever I need a director for one of my corporate films, my 1st call is to Riccardo.
Easy-going & enthusiastic, Riccardo gets involved from the concept stage of a project, coming up with ideas and attending client meetings to help secure the business.
He has a wealth of contacts throughout the production and post production industries to help build the best team for the project.
On set, he is calm but assertive, skilfully keeping both cast and crew engaged & energised. Even in the face of the inevitable obstacles & challenges that come one’s way in a big production, Riccardo remains calm and focussed.
His concern is first and foremost about getting the job done to the best of his ability, not simply the pay cheque. In other words, he is a producer’s dream.”