Growing up in the suburbs of Washington D.C., Rick first became interested in photography as an early teenager experimenting with the family Polaroid camera. He very quickly discovered that he naturally viewed the world on a much smaller scale, taking pictures of, and interacting with the details in life. Soon after, he studied black and white photography for several years during high school. He then went on to study photography at the university level, ultimately obtaining a bachelor degree in English Literature.

Specializing in fractions, abstractions, slices of experiences, Rick views the minute pieces as opposed to “the whole”. His images are evocative typically possessing a strong sense of contrast, texture, and reflection. He encourages and urges the viewer to slow down, re-examine the composition, reconsider what has been seen and emotionally connect. His images usher the viewer into a place that is abstract yet strangely familiar. He uses the camera, not as a mere mirror to reflect or document, but more as an extension of himself through which he can channel feelings, ideas, and experiences.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Solvang, CA








My wife and I recently took a trip up the coast to the quaint little Danish-American town of Solvang. About 3 ½ hours north of LAX it’s nestled in a picturesque portion of the Santa Ynez Valley, was founded in 1911, and is Danish for “sunny fields”. For those who remember Sideways it was filmed in and around the town, and some of the wineries in the area boast that they were highlighted in the film. While one can experience most aspects of the town in a day filled with Aebleskivers, windmills, tourists, and wine tasting it’s well worth the visit. While there we stumbled onto a very cool vintage motorcycle museum in which I spent over an hour taking pictures.
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