Corey Rich Photography

Bluewater Ropes - Print Ads

Bluewater Ropes has launched a new series of ads celebrating some key members of “Team Bluewater”. Among fellow rock climbers Cedar Wright and Conrad Anker are ads featuring my images of Beth Rodden and Tommy Caldwell.

The image of Beth shows her new-routing on our very memorable trip down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon.

The image of Tommy was taken as he worked his Magic Mushroom project on El Capitan in Yosmeite National Park. Shortly after this shoot he went on to claim the first free ascent of the route, swapping leads with Justen Sjong. A few days later, looking to up the ante, he free-climbed the route, leading every pitch, in under 24 hours.

Looks to me like Bluewater has assembled quite a team. Look for these ads in the current issues of a variety of climbing magazines including Climbing and Urban Climber.

Aurora Photos - 2009 Photographers Meeting Recap

As a look back at 2009, Aurora Photos has posted a video recap of our annual photographers meeting in Sebago, ME.

As some of you may know, I am part owner of Aurora Photos. While watching the video, I was reminded of the amazing spirit created by the contributors and staff.  For those of you who are Aurora contributors and have not made it to past meetings, I strongly encourage you to make it this fall. I know this is far out but it is worth getting on your radar.

In addition to a great time spent with fellow photographers and the inside tips shared by the Aurora staff, attendees are treated to an A-List of special guests. Past speakers have included MediaStorm founder Brian Storm, National Geographic Senior Photo Editor Sadie Quarrier, renowned photographer and former Director of Photography at the National Geographic Rich Clarkson and photographer/rock climbing pioneer Tom Frost.

Much of the credit for the continued success of the annual meeting goes to Lowepro and their support of Aurora Photos. This is a great continuation of my personal connection to Lowepro, as I’ve been using their gear since I was a freshman in college.  Many thanks go out to them for all they have done.

Click here to watch the video. Hope to see you at this year’s meeting!

Nikon / Digital Photo Pro - Print Ad

"Inside the Photographer's Studio", a series of Nikon ads profiling photographers at work has recently taken a look into my "studio". As is often the case for me, the studio featured here exists on the side of a rock wall.

Aside from my review of the amazing Nikon D300S, the ad touches on my source for philosophies on life/work (Willie Nelson), my favorite photographer (Tom Frost) and features a photo of publisher, athlete, belayer to the stars and one of my best friends (the recently engaged Chris McNamara). Click here to read the full interview and to see a gallery of my images from some recent assignments, all shot with the D300S.

Red Bull Illume - 2010 Photo Competition

After a very successful inaugural year in 2007, Red Bull Illume is back in 2010! Red Bull has put this together to showcase the world’s most outstanding adventure sports images, as well as celebrate the passion, thrilling lifestyle and culture behind the shots. The photographers that brave the planet’s harshest terrains to freeze those precious moments in time will be honored.

A cool video has been posted to the Illume site to help build the excitement for this year's competition. Check it out here. Included in the video is my winning photo from 2007 of Chris Sharma.

On January 26th, I will be in Las Vegas on behalf of Red Bull at the Caramel Lounge in the Bellagio to promote Illume . If you have have any interest in photos, music, dancing and drinks, you will not want to miss this!

Illume is a great opportunity for photographers.The submissions deadline is February 28, 2010. Click here for all the details.

*UPDATE* - Shortly after posting the above, I boarded a plane, having just spent 4 weeks in Argentina. On assignment for Red Bull, I documented David Lama's attempt to free climb Cerro Torre. Now on my way back to Tahoe, I sit in an airport in Buenos Aires, drinking a Red Bull, getting ready for the next 20 hours of travel. This stuff is great!

The North Face - Kids Shoot

 

       Ryan Zellers getting air in the backcountry. Eastern Sierra, CA

Last winter, while spending a few days on assignment for The North Face, I had the pleasure of making turns with some of the area's hottest athletes. Never mind the fact that they are just 9 and 12 years old! I always enjoy working with kids. Their attitudes and observations are sure to provide a refreshing outlook on life, sports and the mountains. But make no mistake, there was nothing child-like about their abilities. These kids went just as big as any of the adults in the group. The future of skiing looks bright!

Images from this shoot can now been seen in sporting goods stores across the country.

                   Natalie Allen laying track in Lake Tahoe, CA

Access Fund - Credit Cards

I’ve mentioned this several times, but it can’t be emphasized enough - If you’re a climber and enjoy access to thousands of climbing areas around the country, then you should be a member of the Access Fund. Our collective voice allows us to be heard by local and national land managers, ensuring continued access to our favorite crags.

A brand new way that you can support the Access Fund is by signing up for a Visa Platinum Rewards card. With this, every time you help stimulate the economy, you're also helping support a great cause. After your first use of the card, the bank will donate $50 and a percentage of all your future purchases to the Access Fund.

In my continued support of the cause, I have gladly donated an image of Beth Rodden on the first free ascent of The Optimist and an image of Tommy Caldwell new routing in the Grand Canyon to cover the front of the cards. Also available are cards bearing great images donated by Andy Mann and Jared McMillen.

Please click here for full details and to apply for the card.

Lark Books - Adventure Photography

Friend and fellow adventure photographer Michael Clark has just published a new book and I’m honored to have been part of it. While writing Digital Masters: Adventure Photography, Michael interviewed me about the steps I took to build a career and what I do today to stay successful. Be sure to pick up a copy and read my story, as well as contributions from friend and former Corey Rich Photography staffer, Trevor Clark.

The North Face - Print Ad

Last winter, I spent some time with The North Face athletes DCP and Mark Carter doing something which the three of us have become all to accustomed, moving through airports. Though, we can hardly argue with where our travels take us. One of my images, alongside those of Mike Basher and Tim Zimmerman make up the new ad, running in the current issue of TransWorld Snowboarding.

National Geographic Adventure - Dean Potter

The December 2009 issue of National Geographic Adventure features one of my images of Dean Potter’s world record setting wingsuit flight from the Eiger in Switzerland. My personal congratulations go out to Dean, as this feat, on top of years of pushing the limits of possibility in rock climbing and BASE jumping, have earned him the first ever Best of Adventure Readers’ Choice Award.

On a sad note, it has recently been announced that this will be the final issue of National Geographic Adventure. I feel very fortunate to have contributed to such a great publication over the years. Best wishes to the wonderful staff. I hope our paths cross again soon.

Budweiser American Ale - Print Ad

My good friend and kayaking legend, Eric Jackson now has yet another addition to an already impressive list of accomplishments - Spokesman for Budweiser American Ale.  The ad shown above, running in the December issue of National Geographic Adventure, features an image I shot late last winter while in Tennessee with Eric and Clay Wright. Anheuser-Busch could not have picked a better person to fill this role. When I first met Eric, right away I thought, here's a man who has both a successful, busy life and a happy family. How does he do it? He's even busier than I am and pulled in more directions because he has a family. He has really confirmed that you can find balance. For Eric, it's all in synch somehow. I hope someday I get it figured out as well as he has, because, honestly, that's as good as it gets.

I'm very excited to be heading back to Rock Island, TN later this week to shoot another project with Eric and company. Always great to spend time on the Jackson Ranch!