Jill Richards Photography | Arizona Commercial and Editorial Photographer

Model Test: Aaron Enos

2011-12-28T11:59:00.002-07:00

Agency Arizona model Aaron Enos. November 2011. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography


Agency Arizona model Aaron Enos. November 2011. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Agency Arizona model Aaron Enos. November 2011. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography


Agency Arizona model Aaron Enos. November 2011. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Agency Arizona model Aaron Enos. November 2011. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Hair and makeup by Michele Lee
Styling by Alexandra Smith
Model: Aaron Enos with Agency Arizona

Haiti from the Air

2011-12-12T07:30:00.000-07:00

From Les Cayes to Port Au Prince. December 2011. Haiti. ©Jill Richards Photography

Rural Haiti. December 2011. Haiti. ©Jill Richards Photography

Haiti Coastline. December 2011. Haiti. ©Jill Richards Photography

Populated Port Au Prince. December 2011. Haiti. ©Jill Richards Photography

Landing in Port Au Prince. December 2011. Haiti. ©Jill Richards Photography

Jack and Ella

2011-12-08T07:00:00.000-07:00

Jack and Ella. March 2011. Fountain Hills, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Ella Feet. March 2011. Fountain Hills, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Little Ella. March 2011. Fountain Hills, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Private home in North Phoenix

2011-12-06T07:00:00.000-07:00

Private home and entertaining space. July 2011. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

On Assignment: Teach For America

2011-12-01T07:00:00.000-07:00

Teach For America alumnus Noemi Cortes. September 2011. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

An Up-and-Coming Superstar

2011-11-29T07:00:00.001-07:00

Latin Christian singer Stephanie. September 2011. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Hair and makeup by Michele Lee.

Family: My great grandmother Mabel

2011-11-25T07:30:00.000-07:00

I found this gem of a photograph in an old metal box of photos belonging to my grandpa. It is a picture of his mother, Mabel Richards, with Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross. My great grandmother worked as a nurse and personal escort for Ms. Barton.

Holga: Traveling with Scott

2011-11-22T07:00:00.000-07:00

Showers. Summer 2009. Havasupai Falls, Arizona. ©Jill Richards Photography

Beaches. June 2010. Amelia Island, FL. ©Jill Richards Photography

On Assignment: Phoenix Magazine

2011-11-16T11:00:00.000-07:00

Cocktails at Z'Tejas. September 2011. Scottsdale, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Haiti Bound

2011-10-06T09:00:00.000-07:00

Global Family Philanthropy has invited me to join them on their October trip to Les Cayes, Haiti. We leave Friday, October 7. I'll be shooting stills and video as well as working on a portrait project with the 19 children they've adopted into their program.

To learn more about Global Family Philanthropy and the work they do, please watch this mini documentary.

HAITI: Small Beginnings from Sherri Urann on Vimeo.
Mini documentary by Sherri Urann exposing the current state of devastation in Haiti, and daily challenges children face to survive everyday. Perils ranging from the abandonment of babies, cholera, starvation, and a simple lack of love threaten the young of this bereaved country. But big change has small beginnings. Watch to learn what Global Family is doing to help Haiti's future by loving its people in the present. See the rescue of two little girls, and learn how you can help.

Working with Royalty

2011-10-03T12:37:00.001-07:00

Phoenix-based Digital Royalty is responsible for some of the most strategic social media campaigns for celebrities and athletes like Shaquille O’Neal, UFC president Dana White, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, the Chicago White Sox and now Nike. This 10-person team understands the importance of a social media presence — they have more than a million friends (followers) on Twitter.

Digital Royalty is young and cool and they are in love with their work. They wanted their social media portraits/avatars to reflect that.

Digital Royalty. August 2011. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Shot on location at Tuck Shop. Hair and makeup by the wonderful Michele Lee.

Junau goes to college

2011-08-29T09:00:00.013-07:00

Junau DeLouis Louis-Jean & his American mom, Karen. 2011. Scottsdale, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Let me introduce you to Junau. He's a photographer's dream — I mean, look at that smile. Junau is all smiles, all the time. I guess that's why an entire organization fell in love with him.

Junau is from Le Cayes, Haiti. He's a smart kid. He excelled in high school, but like most Haitians he wouldn't be going to college and most likely couldn't find a job — more than two thirds of the labor force do not have formal jobs. Enter Global Family Philanthropy.

Volunteers from this small, grassroots Phoenix-based organization met Junau in Haiti earlier this year and in a matter of months found a college that would fund a partial scholarship for the aspiring medical student. Volunteers have started raising funds for the remaining tuition.

Junau arrived to the US in late July. He was greeted by a crowd of cheering GFP volunteers. After a crazy two weeks of sight-seeing — which included beaches in California, the Grand Canyon, horseback riding, golf and roller coasters (which he did not enjoy) — Junau is now in Kansas and settled into his Hesston College dorm with a Napalese roommate named Ash.

Welcome to Phoenix. 2011. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Education is everything to Junau. He knows it's the only way for a Haitian to get ahead. He talks openly about political corruption and his vision for Haiti. He loves his country, but he knows she has a long way to go. He cares for his family, focuses on his studies and volunteers — which is how he met the folks with GFP.

Junau worked side-by-side with GFP volunteers this year as they finished construction on a home for abandoned children. The home has 19 children ranging in ages from infants to nine years old. The home is just outside Junau's hometown on 16 acres of sustainable farmland.

Junau's fluency in English, French and Kreyòl helped GFP connect with children in need — including Schneider, a small boy who was living for months in a public hospital after being abandoned. Ultimately, Junau wants to be a doctor and return to Haiti to work with children.

Getting to know Junau. 2011. Flagstaff, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Jenga Champ. 2011. Flagstaff, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Junau and Lori. 2011. Scottsdale, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

If you would like to learn more about GFP, visit http://globalfamilyphilanthropy.org. GFP will be hosting a dinner fundraiser at Roaring Fork in Scottsdale on Sunday, Sept. 4. Tickets are $75 and all proceeds go towards Junau's tuition. For more information: http://gfpfamilydinner.eventbrite.com.

Global Family Philanthropy and Haiti

2011-08-24T23:36:00.002-07:00

I can't stop thinking about Haiti. I have Global Family Philanthropy to blame. Well, GFP and graphic designer Jenny Poon — I stalked Jenny's blog for updates from her two trips to Haiti with GFP.

The Global Family organization is small — enthusiastic, but small. Volunteers visit Haiti several times a year to complete projects ranging from construction, painting and education. Just this year they completed the construction of a home for 19 abandoned children — many of whom are left on the streets or in public hospitals.

Most recently, GFP sponsored its first college student. Junau, a 20-year-old Haitian student and GFP volunteer, starts classes at Hesston College in Kansas next week.

I'm excited to be doing some work with GFP. I'm a fan of photo-philanthropy and GFP is a good fit for me and my work. For these reasons, I wanted to introduce you to the organization. Chances are, I will be talking about Haiti and GFP again soon.

To learn more about Global Family Philanthropy and the incredible work they do, check out this short documentary.

HAITI: Small Beginnings from Sherri Urann on Vimeo.
Mini documentary by Sherri Urann exposing the current state of devastation in Haiti, and daily challenges children face to survive everyday. Perils ranging from the abandonment of babies, cholera, starvation, and a simple lack of love threaten the young of this bereaved country. But big change has small beginnings. Watch to learn what Global Family is doing to help Haiti's future by loving its people in the present. See the rescue of two little girls, and learn how you can help.

film by sherri urann
original music adam kootman
www.thesimplegoods.com
www.globalfamilyphilanthropy.org

Costa Rica with Rustic Pathways

2011-08-16T09:00:00.002-07:00

A friend of mine from college, Justin Kase Conder is a mad man and one helluva a photographer. He also has the coolest job ever. He's head photographer for Rustic Pathways, which offers travel programs all over the world to high school students. Just last week he summited Mt. Kilimanjaro and this week he's on safari in the Serengeti. Yes, his job rocks.

Justin Kase shared a little bit of his dream job with a few of his colleagues — me included. The Rustic Pathways organization sent me to beautiful Costa Rica for nine days to photograph the activities and community service work of 35 high school kids. Thanks Kase. I guess now I owe you.

Estudiante en la escuela. 2011. Costa Rica. ©Jill Richards Photography

Estudiante en la escuela dos. 2011. Costa Rica. ©Jill Richards Photography

Saltar la cuerda. 2011. Costa Rica. ©Jill Richards Photography

Estudiantes en la escuela tres. 2011. Costa Rica. ©Jill Richards Photography

Soccer Field. 2011. Costa Rica. ©Jill Richards Photography

Rustic Pathways student volunteers. 2011. Costa Rica. ©Jill Richards Photography

Estudiantes en la escuela quatro. 2011. Costa Rica. ©Jill Richards Photography

Rustic Pathways cement fight. 2011. Costa Rica. ©Jill Richards Photography

Red eyed tree frog. 2011. Costa Rica. ©Jill Richards Photography

Rustic Pathways student volunteers 02. 2011. Costa Rica. ©Jill Richards Photography

Rustic Pathways zip line. 2011. Costa Rica. ©Jill Richards Photography

Rustic Pathways zip line 02. 2011. Costa Rica. ©Jill Richards Photography

Rustic Pathways students. 2011. Costa Rica. ©Jill Richards Photography

Rustic Pathways students 02. 2011. Costa Rica. ©Jill Richards Photography

Paris Family home water birth

2011-08-09T09:07:00.001-07:00

I’ve witnessed a birth before. I was 17. It was equal parts amazing and horrifying. It did not make me feel warm and fuzzy about ever giving birth. I’m sure that had less to do with the sterile hospital setting and more to do with being 17.

I was invited to photograph a home water birth after a colleague of mine had to leave town and her expecting family was running days past their due date. I have to admit, I crossed my fingers for the chance to photograph the event. Big thanks to Jill McNamara for sharing the opportunity.

At 3 a.m. I received a call from a calm, expecting father. Bryan Paris said it was time. When I arrived, Megan was in full-blown contractions. The Paris family had an inflatable pool set up in their dining room. The kitchen table became a workspace for midwifery supplies. A hose from the bathroom ran down the hall and into the dining room, filling the pool with warm water. Megan’s mother and Bryan were sharing the duties of bringing fresh wash cloths to cool off with, ice water to drink and back rubs to relieve pressure.

With Bryan in the water at her side, Megan began the pushing process around 3:30 a.m. She seemed to find a calmness in the deep breathing, teeth clenching and pep-talking to her soon-to-be baby girl. At one point, she rubbed her stomach and spoke directly to her baby, reassuring her it was time. The breathing deepened as the pain increased. By 3:50 a.m., Maya Leigh was born. She entered the warm water of the pool and took her first breaths as she lay on top of her mother’s stomach.

Maya was wrapped in a towel and brought into the Paris’ bedroom, where she immediately started breast feeding. Within minutes of her birth, Maya was in her mother’s arms and in their bed at home. In the morning Maya would meet her big brother, Finn, 2, who slept the entire night not knowing his little sister was being born in the dining room.

Thank you to Megan and Bryan for inviting me into your home and introducing me to Maya. I can’t thank you enough for giving me permission to share these personal photographs.

And yes, this experience made me feel warm and fuzzy about giving birth.

Paris Family Home Birth. 2011. Tempe, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Maya Leigh is born. 2011. Tempe, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Joy. 2011. Tempe, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Getting a good look at Maya. 2011. Tempe, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography


Grandma gets a look. 2011. Tempe, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Hello. 2011. Tempe, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Bryan, Megan and Maya. 2011. Tempe, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

All eyes on Maya. 2011. Tempe, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Maya finds her voice. 2011. Tempe, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Maya weighs 8lbs. 3oz. 2011. Tempe, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Grandma and Maya. 2011. Tempe, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Maya fights a nap. 2011. Tempe, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Baby Feet. 2011. Tempe, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Baby Cheeks. 2011. Tempe, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Paris Family. 2011. Tempe, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

A Farewell to YES

2011-08-02T10:00:00.049-07:00

These are sad times for newspapers. I’m thankful I don’t work for one anymore — although I’m happy to pick up the occasional freelance assignment. In late, June Gannett Corporation, who owns The Arizona Republic, my previous employer, announced another round of layoffs — 700 total. Included in the most recent round of cutbacks was YES, the Arizona Republic style section which ran every Friday.

In its many forms as a publication — tab, glossy, broadsheet — YES brought fashion to a community that thrived on shopping and looking good. The section and its writers supported local boutiques, designers and talent. Yes, it was fluff — but after a week of reading about Arizona politics and border fights, an article about neutrals or wedges was refreshing.

The YES crew — a stunning collection of fashionable young women, with the exception of me in my blue jeans and Chaco sandals — had one of the coolest jobs in a newsroom. We worked in the best parts of Arizona — Jerome, Sedona, Flagstaff. We traveled to Mexico for photo shoots on the beach. During our busy season we worked on two fashion shoots a week.

YES is the reason I came to Arizona. YES is the reason I loved my job. And YES is the reason I can work today as a commercial photographer. Thank you for the education.

Here are some of my favorite images from my three years with YES.

Model: Agency AZ. Stylist: Ginger Murphy. Makeup/Hair: Shauna Thibault. Art Director: Celine Hacche

Model: Agency AZ. Stylist: Ginger Murphy. Makeup/Hair: Shauna Thibault. Art Director: Celine Hacche

Model: Agency AZ. Stylist: Ginger Murphy. Makeup/Hair: Shauna Thibault. Art Director: Celine Hacche

Model: Ford Robert Black. Stylist: Stephanie Armenta. Makeup/Hair: Laura Flagler.

Model: Agency AZ. Stylist: Casey Hagerty. Makeup/Hair: Jacqueline Passos. Art Director: Celine Hacche

Model: Agency AZ. Stylist: Ginger Murphy. Makeup/Hair: Laura Flagler. 

Model: Agency AZ. Stylist: Ginger Murphy. Makeup/Hair: Michele Lee

Model: Agency AZ. Stylist: Ginger Murphy. Makeup/Hair: Shauna Thibault. Art Director: Celine Hacche

Model: Ford Robert Black. Stylist: Ginger Murphy. Makeup/Hair: Shauna Thibault. Art Director: Celine Hacche

Model: Agency AZ. Stylist: Ginger Murphy. Makeup/Hair: Shauna Thibault. Art Director: Celine Hacche

Model: Agency AZ. Stylist: Ginger Murphy. Makeup/Hair: Shauna Thibault. Art Director: Celine Hacche

Model: Agency AZ. Stylist: Ginger Murphy. Makeup/Hair: Shauna Thibault. Art Director: Celine Hacche

Model: Agency AZ. Stylist: Stephanie Armenta. Makeup/Hair: Shauna Thibault. 

Model: Agency AZ. Stylist: Ginger Murphy. Makeup/Hair: Laura Flagler. Art Director: Celine Hacche

Chef Ron Dimas at Orange Sky

2011-07-28T11:47:00.002-07:00

Chef Ron Dimas. 2011. Scottsdale, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Fig Jam and Orange Sky dining room. 2011. Scottsdale, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

I love photographing food. I love talking food even more, especially with a chef like Ron Dimas — whose passion for food is wonderfully contagious. I photographed him while on assignment for Phoenix Valley Guide magazine. He's a lover of ethnic food, mom and pop restaurants and Sriracha hot sauce. We compared notes on the best hole-in-the-wall eateries, all while standing in the dining room of the gorgeous Orange Sky restaurant on the 15th floor of Talking Stick Resort. I wonder if he slips any Sriracha into the chile citrus veal chop or the tobacco fried onion. I bet it would be delicious.

Holga: Marfa, TX

2011-07-11T09:00:00.004-07:00

El Cosmico. 2010. Marfa, TX. ©Jill Richards Photography

Holga: Pacific Coast Highway

2011-07-05T09:00:00.004-07:00

Waves crashing at Pfeiffer Beach. 2010. Big Sur, CA. ©Jill Richards Photography

Sunbathing at Pfeiffer Beach. 2010. Big Sur, CA. ©Jill Richards Photography

Pacific Coast Highway. 2010. Big Sur, CA. ©Jill Richards Photography

Holga: Natchez Trace

2011-06-29T09:00:00.005-07:00

Windsor Ruins. 2010. Alcorn, MS. ©Jill Richards Photography

Holga: Rock City barn

2011-06-27T09:00:00.002-07:00

See Rock City Today. 2011. North Georgia. ©Jill Richards Photography

Holga: Lake Pontchartrain

2011-06-21T09:00:00.003-07:00

Fontainebleau State Park. 2010. Mandeville, LA. ©Jill Richards Photography

Black Eye

2011-06-15T10:43:00.000-07:00

Black eye #1. 2011. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Black eye #2. 2011. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Black eye #3. 2011. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

This is Scott. He's my handsome Southern man. This is his shiner. He got it playing softball. These are the portraits I forced him to let me take.

Below is a link to a great song about black eyes.

1st Regiment US Volunteer Cavalry

2011-06-13T09:00:00.001-07:00

Toy Soldiers. 2010. San Antonio, TX. ©Jill Richards Photography

Holga: Holbrook, AZ

2011-06-09T09:00:00.003-07:00

Rainbow Rock Shop. 2010. Holbrook, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Pow Wow Trading Post. 2010. Holbrook, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Holga: Outer Banks, NC

2011-06-06T09:00:00.001-07:00

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. 2010. Buxton, NC. ©Jill Richards Photography

www.jillrichardsphotography.com gets a new look

2011-05-27T09:28:00.001-07:00


Website facelift. 2011. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Jill Richards Photography has updated images, a new logo and links to my archive and blog. Check out the site, snoop around and let me know what you like. Thanks to Eeko for my logo and my very groovy looking bio. You guys rock!

Sweet and Salty

2011-05-24T14:09:00.001-07:00

GoodyTwos Toffee & Torched Goodness. 2011. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

I don't have a sweet tooth. I have a sushi tooth — if there is such a thing. These two desserts might change that. I must confess, I'm in love with the dark chocolate, sea salt toffee from GoodyTwos and the caramel, sea salt creme brulee from Torched Goodness. And yes, I did drive 40 minutes to the GoodyTwos Scottsdale shop to get a toffee fix, but it was worth every mile.

Hi. I'm Jill and you should hire me.

2011-04-27T18:14:00.000-07:00

In a few weeks I'll be mailing out my first-ever self-promotional campaign. Here's a sneak peek at some of the work I will be including. Thank you to Eeko Studio for the creative guidance. Together we've created some beautiful new looks for my website and campaign.

Self-promotion campaign. 2011. ©Jill Richards Photography

Glorious Pike Place Market

2011-03-30T09:00:00.002-07:00

Gum wall outside Pike Place Market. 2010. Seattle, WA. ©Jill Richards Photography

Mixed medley cherry tomatoes. 2010. Seattle, WA. ©Jill Richards Photography

$1 Dhalias for sale. 2010. Seattle, WA. ©Jill Richards Photography

Wild caught sockeye salmon. 2010. Seattle, WA. ©Jill Richards Photography

Sexy Beast

2011-03-28T08:00:00.004-07:00

Nectar of the Gods

2011-03-23T13:57:00.000-07:00

On Assignment: J'Shon Lee for The W.K. Kellogg Foundation

2011-03-08T11:07:00.000-07:00

J'Shon Lee for The W.K. Kellogg Foundation. 2011. Tempe, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

J'Shon Lee for The W.K. Kellogg Foundation. 2011. Tempe, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

J'Shon Lee ASU Senior. 2011. Tempe, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

J'Shon Lee on campus. 2011. Tempe, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

J'Shon Lee, 22, was selected by The W.K. Kellogg Foundation to take part in an article on the topic of Race in America. Lee, an activist for Native American issues, will be featured along with 3 other young people who have been working to improve race relations in their community.

Lee, a senior at Arizona State University, was born on the White Mountain Apache Reservation in Northeastern Arizona. She serves as co-president of the United National Indian Tribal Youth's National UNITY Council Executive Committee, as well as co-vice president of the National Congress of American Indian Youth Commission. Lee will graduate in May 2011. She is currently applying to graduate school for public policy and education as well as Teach For America.  

The project will run on the American Prospects site www.demos.org and the Kellogg Foundation’s site www.wkkf.org

Model Tests: Daynalyn and Uma of The Agency Arizona

2011-02-28T18:13:00.001-07:00


Daynalyn of The Agency Arizona. 2011. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

On Assignment: Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery

2011-02-23T09:37:00.004-07:00

Mustard Leaf Wrap. 2011. Scottsdale, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Soi 4 is the latest addition to the Shops at Gainey Village in Scottsdale. The decor is modern. The food looks fresh. And the owners are long-time San Francisco restaurateurs. This place is definitely worth a visit. Here is a link to food critic Howard Seftel's review published in the Arizona Republic.

My Kind of Town

2011-02-18T09:49:00.001-07:00

Chicken on The Bayou

2011-02-17T11:38:00.002-07:00

Chicken on the Bayou. 2010. Breaux Bridge, LA. @Jill Richards Photography

Here's my best Louisiana travel tip: Don't ever ask a Cajun where to eat. Instead, ask a Cajun where he would eat.

Gerald and Margie Latiolais

If you want the best boudin (boo-dan) and the freshest crawfish, then head to the first hole-in-the-wall you can find. Or do like we did and ask your new friends Gerald and Margie Latiolais from Breaux Bridge, LA where they would eat. Although their first reaction was to send us to the "best" seafood restaurant on the water, they soon realized we didn't want to dine with tourists. We went to the Latiolais' favorite restaurant, Chicken on the Bayou, located in a gas station. Our meal of boiled shrimp, crawfish, alligator boudin and fried chicken was easily one of our best in Louisiana.

Jack Contemplates the Dangers of Canoeing

2011-02-15T18:24:00.001-07:00

On Assignment: The Other Side of Single on Valentine's Day

2011-02-14T09:58:00.001-07:00


Rachel. 2011. Chandler, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Assignment: Hang out with some singles

It's 3 am and I'm in the drive-thru of a Jack in the Box photographing a group of drunk singles order munchies before heading home. We've just spent the last 4 hours at the club, where they danced and I photographed—and everybody loves the girl with the camera in a night club.

A few days later it's karaoke and drinks in downtown Phoenix. This time with two 20-something year old men. One full of confidence. The other filled with heartache. They sing and suck down drink specials. The writer, AZ Republic nightlife reporter Megan Finnerty, and I drive them home.

Oh to be single. I don't miss it for a second.

Check out Megan's story here.

Hooneymooners in Groovy Cars

2011-02-10T09:07:00.001-07:00

Hello Real World. I'm Back.

2011-02-09T09:00:00.001-07:00

The honeymoon is over. Literally. My husband and I ended our yearlong honeymoon road trip in January. We counted more than 365 days spent together. Most of those days we were separated by only the center console of our Honda CR-V. We explored 36 states, drove more than 30,000 miles and slept in more Motel 6s than I care to admit.

Snorkel Nerd. Vieques, Puerto Rico. 2010 

Enter the Real World. Jobs. Schedules. Alarms. Bills.

Scott is now back to work. And I am creating Jill Richards Photography, which for the past two years sort of ran itself — thanks to some pretty incredible clients. This year will be my first year of complete self-employment. 

In the next month, I will unveil new branding and a redesign of my website. This is an exciting time.

The most daunting task ahead is editing, organizing and archiving a year's worth of pictures from our road trip across America. There are about 2,000 images in the first round of edits. My eyeballs might very well fall out of my head.

As I get through photographs from California to Maine and even Puerto Rico, I will share them here on this blog. Maybe these posts will give you the bug to hit the road on your own adventure. I highly recommend it.

Park City, UT in National Geographic Traveler

2011-02-06T18:17:00.001-07:00


Main Street in Park City, Utah during the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. 2010. ©Jill Richards Photography

November-December 2010 issue of National Geographic Traveler. 2010. ©Jill Richards Photography

 

Moon over White Sands

2011-02-06T18:03:00.001-07:00

Holga: Joshua Tree National Park

2011-02-06T16:02:00.001-07:00

I love Holga cameras. They're silly and plastic. They leak light. And they're unpredictable. Best of all, the Holga camera brings the perfect amount of whimsy or vintage cool to a magical place like Joshua Tree.