Rihards Puriņš is a professional photographer based in Rīga, Latvia with 50 years of experience, on Pro Portfolio. Browse the portfolio below and get in touch directly.
We take photos in every way possible—I get a kick out of the process itself! Always taking a creative approach, even to everyday things. Photography without templates—black-and-white film, a large wooden camera, and creativity in every shot.
Portfolio
Black-and-white portrait of a woman in a patterned floral blouse and dark hat holding a textured clutch in front of her face in an art gallery. Behind her are framed paintings on the wall, including a stylized nude figure, creating a vintage, theatrical mood.🔞18+ content register to viewBlack-and-white studio portrait of a person with short hair looking slightly upward, wearing an embellished garment with detailed neckline embroidery, set against a plain background with soft lighting.Black-and-white long-exposure view of a stone two-arch bridge over a narrow river with small cascades flowing beneath, framed by dense foliage on the left and tall grasses in the foreground. The bright, overexposed sky and soft mist create a calm, atmospheric mood in a landscape style.Black-and-white studio portrait of two children in Halloween costumes indoors against a plain light backdrop. A boy in dark clothing stands beside a taller child dressed as a witch with a pointed hat and elaborate costume, who places a hand on the boy’s head.A black-and-white portrait captures a woman in a light dress leaping joyfully through a muddy puddle on a country road, arms outstretched and hair flying, with dark trees lining the left side and an open field under a bright sky in the background.Black-and-white portrait of a young person wearing a dark hat and a dark athletic shirt with visible logos, looking slightly off-camera. The subject stands against a plain light background with a soft shadow behind them, creating a moody, studio-style portrait.A black-and-white street documentary scene shows a line of motorcyclists riding in formation along a paved road. The lead bike is in the foreground with two riders, while more bikes stretch into the distance under a partly cloudy sky with buildings and trees lining the roadside.Black-and-white portrait of two women on a sandy dune under a cloudy sky; one pregnant woman in a long dress stands while another in a short dress leaps joyfully with arms outstretched, surrounded by tall grass and a distant treeline.🔞18+ content register to viewA black-and-white portrait of a woman outdoors against a bright, plain sky, holding up a dead bird by its feathers with her raised right hand while her mouth is open in an expressive scream. The high-contrast lighting and dramatic pose give a stark, conceptual fine art mood.Black-and-white landscape view of a long steel truss pedestrian bridge spanning a calm river on stone piers under a dramatic cloudy sky. Two small figures walk along the railed walkway, with trees and foliage in the background and grass at the near bank.🔞18+ content register to viewBlack-and-white portrait of a young girl with shoulder-length blonde hair resting her chin on her hand while seated. She wears a patterned sleeveless top and has her left arm in a white cast with a small bird-shaped toy resting on it, set against a softly lit indoor background.A black-and-white landscape photograph shows a harvested field with parallel rows stretching toward a distant tree line under an overcast sky, captured in a wide-angle style.Black-and-white long-exposure landscape of a wide river with smooth, flowing rapids and a small waterfall cascading over a rock ledge. A circular whirlpool spins in the foreground amid misty white water, with bare trees lining the banks under an overcast sky, creating a calm, ethereal mood.🔞18+ content register to viewBlack-and-white portrait of a person with messy hair and dramatic makeup sitting at a round table, holding a teddy bear behind a candelabra with lit candles. The plain textured backdrop and stark lighting create an eerie, theatrical mood.Black-and-white close-up portrait of a woman with dark, windswept hair and a plaid scarf around her neck, smiling softly at the camera. The subject is centered against a smooth, neutral gray studio background with soft, even lighting and a candid, intimate mood.Black-and-white group portrait of nine people posed around a table with vintage sewing machines covered by tulle, most wearing wide-brim hats. The subjects stand and sit closely together against a textured wall in a dim, indoor setting with a calm, posed mood typical of a documentary-style portrait.Black-and-white low-angle portrait of two young women standing close together outdoors, looking up at the camera. One wears a dark patterned t-shirt, the other a strawberry-print swimsuit with a towel over her shoulder and wet hair, with trees and bright sky behind them.Black-and-white sports action photo shows a motorcyclist lying on the dirt beside his overturned bike on a motocross track, with spectators gathered on a grassy embankment behind a rope watching the crash.Black-and-white street scene of a narrow cobblestone alley flanked by weathered plaster walls and an old wooden gate, with a brick chimney and a street lamp visible under overcast light. The moody, documentary-style image emphasizes aged architecture and texture.Black-and-white documentary image shows an overturned sedan on its roof in a muddy ditch beside a wooded area. A person in a striped shirt and dark pants stands on the car’s roof, looking down at the wreckage amid bare trees and grass.Black-and-white fine art still life in a sparse woodland. A leaf-patterned dress hangs from a white hanger on a bare tree, while a pair of high-heeled shoes rests in a stone basin on the leaf-strewn ground below. The muted light and desolate forest create a somber, surreal mood.A black-and-white portrait of a man with glasses standing in a doorway, wearing a quilted puffer jacket over a dark top and holding an ornate door handle. He looks toward the camera with a slight smile, framed by paneled wooden doors and a latticed interior behind him in high-contrast daylight.A black-and-white portrait shows a bare-shouldered person leaning against a textured wall, wearing a fur hat and floral skirt with arms crossed, framed by two wall-mounted pictures under soft indoor light.Black-and-white portrait of two women seated against a crumpled textured backdrop. The woman on the left with curly dark hair makes an exaggerated expression with her tongue out and eyes rolled up, wearing a knit sweater and patterned scarf;Black-and-white outdoor scene on a lakeside dike where two women in swimwear and sun hats walk along a paved path beside the water while a line of cyclists rides ahead, one in a light reflective vest. Bright daylight casts strong shadows for a casual summer lifestyle street-documentary feel.High-contrast black silhouette portrait of a woman in profile against a white background, one arm raised with hand open toward the top and the other on her hip. She stands beside a tall woven vase holding delicate branching stems with small berries. The lighting creates a dramatic, minimal studio silhouette style.🔞18+ content register to viewA black-and-white seascape shows a large cruise ship on the horizon over calm water. In the foreground, a concrete pier and dark rocks meet choppy waves under a sky filled with textured, rippled clouds, creating a moody, dramatic atmosphere.
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A woman with red hair is captured mid-jump in joyful motion beside a calm lake, wearing a dark floral-embroidered coat over a blue skirt and red sneakers. The overcast sky, distant treeline, paved waterfront and small dock create a relaxed outdoor lifestyle portrait with a light, candid action feel.A man with a beard, glasses, and a hat stands beside a large wooden view camera on a tripod in a studio, flanked by softboxes, lighting stands, and a sequined garment, with text overlay in Latvian.A man in a sequined shirt holds a large knife beside a woman in a straw hat and a child in a white hat and blue dress holding a red feather boa, posing together against a textured studio backdrop in a staged portrait.A modern rooftop terrace with a wooden deck and concrete frame structures overlooks a river lined with golden autumn trees under a clear blue sky. In the distance a tall sail-shaped glass skyscraper stands beside the water, with a boat creating a wake; the scene is a bright architectural real estate photograph.A city skyline at dusk with illuminated historic buildings and church spires along a river, viewed through autumn trees, with a red-and-white flag flying on a tall pole against a deep blue sky.A staged portrait group poses around a small round table covered with a turquoise cloth, with an antique sewing machine on top. Several women in black and one man in a hat sit and lean in, some wearing whimsical headpieces, against a textured concrete wall in a moody, theatrical group portrait style.A woman in a black lace dress stands in a shallow stream, one hand resting on a large rock and the other behind her head, surrounded by tall reeds and dappled sunlight filtering through leaves.A freestanding bathtub sits in a modern bathroom with floor-to-ceiling windows, as the sun sets behind a city skyline, casting warm golden light across the tiled floor and white tub.A girl in a pink top and white skirt jumps mid-air above a skateboard on a red running track, with trees and a sunset sky behind her in a portrait-style action shot.A woman in a purple top and light leggings does a handstand on a yellow runway line under a bright partly cloudy sky. Two military-style helicopters sit on the tarmac behind her with crew members nearby, capturing a dynamic lifestyle action shot.A bride in a lace wedding dress holding a bouquet and a groom in a white shirt, navy vest and bow tie stand in a sunlit forest, reaching up to adjust colorful feather and pinecone decorations strung on rope between trees.A person wearing a striped jacket, dark trousers, and a party hat stands on stairs holding two mops under intense red and orange lighting, with light trails visible in the background.A bride in a lace wedding gown holding up her train stands beside her groom in a patterned tuxedo with bow tie and boutonniere; he holds a pink and white bridal bouquet. They pose indoors in a softly lit room with a bed and crib visible in the background, captured in a warm wedding portrait style.A family of five sits together on a wooden bench on a green lawn in front of a light-colored house with a tiled roof, under a partly cloudy sky.A woman reclines on a light surface in a warm, golden-lit setting, wearing an unbuttoned white shirt and a delicate necklace, her head tilted back with eyes closed. The soft focus and intimate pose create a relaxed, artistic portrait mood with warm tones.A mannequin with a curly blonde wig and satin dress sits on a chair beside a dirt road, one arm raised, while a man on a moped rides away in the misty, sun-flared forest. The surreal street-style scene contrasts a staged figure with a candid rural moment.A woman and a young girl are captured mid-jump in the air under a wooden pavilion by a lake, arms outstretched with joyful expressions. The overcast daylight and waterfront backdrop create a lighthearted lifestyle candid portrait with a playful, energetic mood.People walk along a paved path at a cemetery carrying a large red-and-white flag, with rows of graves and a stone church tower under a blue sky with white clouds.A woman sits on a wooden stool in shallow blue-lit water in front of a flowing waterfall, resting her chin on one hand. She wears a light green patterned tunic, red tights, yellow rain boots with butterfly motifs and a colorful beaded necklace, posed in a contemplative portrait with dramatic, cool lighting.A group portrait of ten adults, mostly women and one man, posing around a wooden table draped with tulle in a rustic interior. Most wear hats and matching logo shirts; one woman stands on a plastic storage box while another sits at the table beside an antique sewing machine.A woman in a white strapless wedding dress crouches on weathered railway ties, gripping a large sledgehammer overhead as if striking. The outdoor scene shows overgrown tracks under a dramatic cloudy sky, giving a bold conceptual portrait mood.A young boy in a blue cap, gray long-sleeve hoodie and light jeans stands on a plain white studio floor holding a red, blue and off-white volleyball, one arm raised in an excited pose.A modern bathroom with a white freestanding bathtub in the foreground overlooks a snow-covered balcony and city skyline at dusk through large floor-to-ceiling windows.🔞18+ content register to viewTwo young women harvest potatoes in a field at sunset, one holding a scythe and a metal bucket while the other crouches among the dug-up tubers under a clear sky.A person runs through a tunnel carrying a large red-and-white flag and a long pole, captured with motion blur against warm artificial light and streaking background lights.A large illuminated stone building with multiple floors and arched windows is shown at night, decorated with red and white flags hanging vertically along its facade.A large outdoor billboard on a grassy urban verge shows two men in suits, one pointing, with bilingual text below. The installation sits beside a stone retaining wall, sidewalk and trees with buildings and a bright partly cloudy sky in the background. The daylight street scene has a documentary, editorial feel.A young man in a straw hat and patterned shorts holds a scoped rifle indoors, standing before a yellow wall decorated with a Nazi flag, mannequins in military uniforms, a framed portrait, and a Soviet emblem.A person’s lower legs and red skirt are visible on a wet sandy beach at night as a wave washes over bare feet, creating white foam around the ankles. Smooth stones lie on the damp sand under dramatic warm lighting, giving the close-up a moody, artistic lifestyle feel.A couple kisses outdoors at night during a wedding reception, the bride in a light dress with floral hairpiece and the groom in a dark suit. Guests hold sparklers near flickering torches under trees, with a table in the foreground holding a potted plant and glass containers, creating a warm, celebratory mood.A calm waterfront scene shows several moored boats at a wooden pier under a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds, their reflections mirrored in still water.A family scene on a sunlit bridge surrounded by trees at golden hour. On the left, a man with a backpack rides a bicycle with a child in a rear seat and helmet, while a boy on a red scooter walks beside them;A bride in a white tulle wedding dress and a groom in a purple suit leap joyfully in mid-air on stone steps before a red-brick church with a Gothic stone archway and dark ornate door. Bright sunny daylight creates a cheerful, energetic mood in this wedding portrait.A woman with curly hair in a white blouse and dark pants playfully climbs a rope on the bow of a blue-hulled ship with a yellow mast. Bright sunlight illuminates the wooden deck, winch and chains, with water, industrial tanks and a parking lot in the background; a lively lifestyle portrait style.A red-brick arched bridge with stone piers spans a flowing river under a clear blue sky. Sunlit water ripples in the foreground with green banks and trees beyond, captured in a bright landscape style.Four people pose together in front of a white-and-lime-green vintage Volkswagen van on a roadside at dusk. A man in a purple suit stands with his arm around a woman in a lavender dress, while another couple stands beside them;A large stacked wood bonfire burns brightly in the foreground at dusk, with silhouettes of people gathered before it. Behind, a Latvian flag flies on a tall pole against a darkening sky, with warm streetlights and glowing embers creating a festive, fiery mood.A couple embraces outdoors among purple flowers and tall grasses, with the man in a purple suit with a floral boutonniere and the woman in a light blue dress with a colorful necklace and bracelet. Soft natural light and lush green foliage create a warm, romantic wedding portrait mood.Multiple red Chinese national flags with yellow stars flutter in a bright blue sky with scattered clouds, viewed from a low angle. In the background, a tall Stalin-era apartment building and other city buildings rise behind the flags under sunny daylight, creating a vibrant outdoor editorial scene.Three couples dance tango on a white mat in a sunlit urban plaza, with an accordion player on the left and onlookers nearby. A vintage bicycle with a flower basket and a red carpet line the paved street in the background, giving a lively street event documentary feel.Two cyclists ride along a city sidewalk at night, one in the foreground with a backpack, another ahead, while a pedestrian walks beside them. The motion-blurred street scene shows illuminated buildings, streetlights and car trails, creating a dynamic urban night atmosphere in a street photography style.A person in a brown jacket and blue jeans lies on the asphalt against a graffiti-covered white wall in bright daylight, appearing unconscious. A black SUV with a front bull bar and visible license plate is parked nearby on a cracked street beside a building with a train in the distance; street documentary style.A young woman with long straight blonde hair stands against a plain light studio backdrop, wearing a gray cropped tank top and dark jeans with hands in her pockets. She looks upward with a neutral expression; the soft vintage-toned lighting creates a moody portrait style.A cheerful blonde woman in a blue T-shirt and yellow fanny pack poses with a peace sign behind an outdoor market stall under a canopy. Orange boxes, wrapped cheeses, a drink cup with a straw, and rows of glass bottles with light liquid sit on the table in bright daylight, giving a lively commercial documentary feel.Five adults pose around a round teal-covered table with a candelabra and white lilies in a textured-walled interior.A man in a dark blue uniform kneels on an airport runway, photographing with his phone a woman standing ahead in a bright yellow dress and heels. The bright daylight, blue sky with scattered clouds, and expansive tarmac give a crisp, playful commercial portrait feel.Bright red cooked crayfish lie in a metal bowl filled with clear water among green stalks, one prominent specimen in the foreground with claws extended. The close-up food still life has a natural, wet texture with soft daylight and a casual, appetizing mood.
Additional details
Experience50 years
Shooting locationStudio and outdoor
Sensor / formatAPS-C / Crop, Full frame, Medium format
