Richard Haywood

London born camera operator specialising in Handheld, Long Lens and Pedestal camera operation across a huge range of Outside Broadcast, Sports and Studio productions.

Since going freelance in 2008 I went through the assistant route with The Firm, before being picked up SIS/ BBC OBs into full operator, learning the skills to quickly setup and problem solve.

Happiest when professionally travelling the world, running after gold medal winners with a RF camera and shooting through pyrotechnics at festivals.

Recent History

Music

• Download Festival Main Stage
• Download Festival Opus Stage
• Linkin Park in Paris
• G-Idle European Tour 2023
• 1975 O2
• Metallica Hardwired launch at House Of Vans
• Fightstar Wembley 2024
• Andrea Bocelli UK and Ireland Tour 2025

Major OBs

• Royal Wedding William and Kate
• Royal Funeral Queens Elizebeth II
• 75 Years D Day memorial
• Passchendaele 100 Year Memorial
• BBC Proms
• State Opening Of Parliament
• Pope Benedict XVI State visit

Sports

• Wimbledon Tennis
• Queens Tennis
• Tour De France 2010 – 2025
• Vuelta España
• Criterium Du Dauphine Cycling
• NFL Tottenham Stadium, Wembley, Frankfurt
• Paris – Nice Cycling
• Ride London
• Tour De Yorkshire
• Badmington Horse Trials
• London Olympics 2012
• Rio Olympics 2016
• Tokyo Olympics 2020
• IAAF World Championship Athletics London 2017
• IAAF World Championship Athletics Doha 2019
• IAAF World Championship Athletics Budapest 2023
• Premiership Rugby
• European Cup; Rugby
• Rugby 7s Tour
• Premiership Football
• Matchroom Boxing
• Silverstone Revival
• Epsom Derby
• Royal Ascot

Studio Shows

• Have I Got News For You
• The Chase
• Eastenders
• The One Show
• Insert Name Here
• Friday Download
• Crime Thriller Awards
• Channel 4 Comedy Gala
• Piers Morgans Life Stories
• Catchphrase
• 20019 General Election studio overnight
• Room 101
• Strictly Come Dancing It Takes 2