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.

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.

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!

Kirkwood Mountain Resort - Billboard

If you happen to be driving up Highway 50 in California, leaving the Bay Area, be sure to glance up at this image of my good friend Todd Rudhall. I shot this on a perfect early morning in Thunderbowl at Kirkwood. Fresh powder and bluebird skies. Hopefully, the next day like this isn't too far away.

Sierra Nevada College - Print Ad

Over the last few weeks, I have been working with Sierra Nevada College to help freshen up their branding in hopes of attracting more students to study in Tahoe. Along with shooting the images for the print ad above and a set of ski resort banners, I am working with Aurora Novus to produce a multimedia spot that will run on an upcoming website and regional cable networks. Maybe all of this work will help me finally get that degree after all these years. Gotta' make mom and dad proud.