Richard Wood is a Cardiff-based documentary photographer and photojournalist, specialising in historical and social issues. He holds an MA in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography with Distinction from London College of Communication, University of the Arts London.
Richard’s work explores the intersection of neurodiversity, disability, and societal attitudes toward differently-abled individuals. His project, A Dark Road Without Horizon, explores the history of the Aktion T4 atrocity in National Socialist Germany and earned him the Photomonitor Commendation Award at the 2024 Free Range exhibition.
With a deep commitment to uncovering hidden histories, Richard’s projects aim to present these narratives to contemporary audiences as a stark reminder of past atrocities and the importance of social care and inclusivity. His extensive research acts as a post-factum witness to the attitudes and crimes committed, encouraging reflection on current social attitudes toward disability.
Link - Disability History Month 2024 - Interview UAL
Link - Photomonitor Article 2024
Conferences + Teaching + Engagements
October 2025, Speaker and Academic Paper Presenter, “560,000DM for this?” Abstraction and the Function of Personal Witness in Aktion T4 Memorial. After Genocide and Mass Violence, What Comes Next? Conference, Holocaust Centre North.
April 2025 Guest Lecturer, MA Photojournalism & Documentary Photography, London College of Communication (UAL).
2025 City & Guilds Award in Education and Training
Exhibitions + Collections + Awards
2024 A Dark Road Without Horizon UAL London College of Communication, Libraries Special Historical Collection acquisition
2024 UAL MA Photojournalism and Documentary Photography (Distinction)
2024 Schloss Grafeneck Photographic Archive
2024 Photomonitor: Winner Commendation Award Free Range
20 - 23 June 2024: Free Range, Graduate Showcase. Truman Brewery, London
October 2023: Postgraduate Selects Exhibition. University of the Arts, London
May 2010: Cardiff University Photographic Exhibition
July 2003: Graduate Exhibition. UWCN Caerleon
July 2003: UWCN BA (Hons) Documentary Photography
July 1999: Cardiff Central Library. Solo Show
June 1999: UWIC Art + Design (Distinction)
Select Media + Clients
Press: The Sunday Times, The Independent, The Guardian, BBC News, BBC iPlayer, The Big Issue, NME, Timeout, KCAL/CBS News.
Production, Agencies & Clients (Campaign and Promotional Photography): Chambers Management, AEG Productions, BBC Comedy Studios, Off The Kerb, Avalon, Long Road Talent, S.J.M.
Promotional Usage Displayed At: Adelaide Fringe, Montreal Festival, Edinburgh Festival, Melbourne Comedy Festival.