Corey Rich Productions

New Name - New Site

I have a confession - It has been over four years since my website has seen any sort of major update. This has been on the to-do list for quite a while, though it's been put off for a good reason - we've been too busy! With so many great photo shoots and video productions coming our way, any studio projects had been pushed to the back burner. But alas, I'm now happy to announce a new and improved coreyrich.com. While I have been busy on location, my Studio Director, Blaine Deutsch tackled the project. Within a similar look and feel, we now bring you greater functionality, and more importantly, a new selection of motion and still images.

This relaunch comes at an exciting time, as we have also changed our name - Corey Rich Productions. As our business continues to evolve and grow, it seemed our name was no longer accurate. My office now provides a full range of still and motion services. More and more, I am called upon for “all in one” solutions; building the best teams to deliver some combination of still photography and motion. On any given project, I may be called upon as Director, Director of Photography, or Still Photographer; all of which I find equally rewarding.

Even if you have seen the site before, now is a great time to check out the new content and see some of the projects that have been keeping us so busy.

Volkswagen - Dean Karnazes

In launching their new model year, VW needed a personality to align with their powerful, efficient diesel engines. Who do you call on to represent a car that runs for a really long time? None other then the Ultramarathon Man himself, Dean Karnazes!

I shot the image on the card above in Bristol, NH while working with Dean and The North Face during the Endurance 50. Not only was this an amazing project, but as well, was a great opportunity to spend some time with Dean and his family. Years later, he continues to be a huge inspiration.

As part of his ongoing effort to share a love of running with others, Dean will be in Chicago next weekend for the Chicago Marathon. Stop by the VW booth at the Health and Fitness Expo where Dean will be providing pre-race inspiration and signing autograph cards.

Access Fund - 20th Anniversary

Next month, the Access Fund celebrates their 20th anniversary. That's 20 years of very important work to ensure the protection of our favorite climbing areas across the country. To mark the occasion, the Access Fund has organized a dinner and silent auction in Boulder, CO which is open to the public. Among the auction items is a photo shoot by yours truly. For the highest bid plus the cost of my travel, I'll go anywhere in the world!

This is a unique opportunity to raise a glass and share stories with many of the people that have dedicated their time and resources to this very worthy cause. Among them will be Peter Metcalf, founder and CEO of Black Diamond, and the evening's keynote speaker. Visit the event site to purchase tickets. Seats are limited and you must RSVP by October 7th. I hope to see you there!

Reel Rock Film Tour - 2011

As fall draws near and the days grow shorter, most people mourn the end summer. Climbers however, realize that things are about to get so good. The cooler, crisp air means perfect conditions for an afternoon spent on the rock.

It's no coincidence that the crew at Big Up Productions and Sender Films have chosen this time of the year to unleash the Reel Rock Film Tour. Now in it's sixth year, this has become THE place to see the best in climbing & adventure films and get psyched for your next trip to the crag. If the trailer is any indication, we're all in for a huge treat.

The tour kicks off tomorrow night in Boulder, CO with a guest appearance by the one and only Tommy Caldwell. Be sure to catch him after the show to say hello and get a signed copy of the poster above, featuring an image I shot last fall while Tommy was working his New Dawn Wall project on El Cap.

Enjoy the show!

Rock & Ice Spotlight - Hayden Kennedy

Pick up the new issue of Rock & Ice for a nice little profile on Hayden Kennedy and his recent project, illustrated by one of my images of Hayden in China. I've had the good fortune over the past year to work on several projects with Hayden, a true climbing prodigy and offspring of royalty of the sport. Along with these projects has come the opportunity to learn more about and become better acquainted with his parents. Michael Kennedy is a very accomplished alpinist and one of the most influential figures in the history of climbing publications. Julie Kennedy is the founder of the 5 Point Film Festival and knows EVERYONE in the climbing world. It's always a pleasure to work with an inspiring person, but it's a rare treat to be inspired by an entire family.

Click below for a few more images of Hayden in China.