Corey Rich Photography

Nikon/Big Up Productions - Video

Over the last 20 years, my true passion has been visual storytelling and finding new ways to add richness to the presentation. Early on, I made many attempts at synching multiple slide projectors with mixed audio tracks. This is much harder than it sounds. :) I now find myself in an entirely new technological environment. With digital cameras, digital recording devices and video editing software, we are entering an era where the only limit is one's creativity.

Much of my work lately has incorporated video. While I am still primarily called upon to shoot still photography, more often, clients are asking me to capture video on the same shoot. This is thanks, in part, to the new wave of DSLRs - still cameras with HD video capabilities. I recently traveled to Yosemite with a Nikon D90 to document my dear friend Tommy Caldwell in his attempt to free climb, Mescalito, potentially the longest and hardest route on the planet. Along with an unbelievable progression in the sport of rock climbing, we are as well, seeing the future of photography and video technology.

What’s certainly clear is that my future will be a mix of shooting still photography and video. In fact, as I post this, I’m simultaneously packing for a 10 day, six city, four country still and video shoot. It will be my first project with the brand new Nikon D300S.

Click here to see more still photos and Nikon’s profile of the project.

This clip, along with additional footage, will appear this fall in the upcoming film "Progression" by Big Up Productions.

SuperTopo - Cover

SuperTopo, the world’s leading publisher of climbing guidebooks, has just released the 2nd edition of “Tuolumne Free Climbs”. Gracing the cover is my image of Kuan Chang climbing on East Cottage Dome in Tuolumne Meadows. With cooler temps than Yosemite Valley and just a two-hour drive from the office, this has become a favorite spot for a weekend getaway… on the rare occasion I happen to be in town over the weekend. :)

Public Service Announcement

Corey Rich and Chris McNamara support "Leave No Trace" ethics in outdoor activities and want to emphasize to the BASE jumping community that BASE jumping in national parks violates these ethics. The first principle of "Leave No Trace" ethics includes knowing the regulations and special concerns of outdoor areas that one intends to enjoy.  In national parks, this includes prohibitions against BASE jumping. We believe that our responsibility as outdoor athletes includes respecting the laws that govern the use of our national parks, including the prohibition of BASE jumping. We also want to point out that such violations are prosecuted by the U.S. government and can result in a criminal conviction, jail time, hefty fines and restitution. Additionally, you can lose the privilege of recreating on the federal lands. We encourage you all to respect the principles of "Leave No Trace" ethics and refrain from BASE jumping in our national parks.

Craghoppers - Catalog

The results of a great week spent in Florida shooting with the Craghoppers crew can now bee seen in their newest catalog. We are also working on a 30 second TV spot built from images of the same shoot. I'll post that here as soon as it's available. Stay tuned!