Richard is an author, filmmaker. Video music producer, and musician.  He has written 3 books on creative photography. In 2022 Richard produced and directed the award winning documentary on the history and origins of modern surfing, “Addicted to Joy”. Richard’s photographs have been exhibited around the world and he has lectured and taught in the United States, Europe and Australia. Richard writes a frequent blog about his continuing recovery and growth on the web page richardnewmanauthor.com. He has been married to Wendi for over 40 years and is a dedicated dog dad to their current Great Danes.