Corey Rich Photography

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!

PhotoPlus Expo - Presentation

If you are in New York City later this week and have an interest in photography, I recommend stopping by the PhotoPlus Expo, held at the Jacob Javits Center. Sponsored by PDN, the expo showcases all the latest thought and innovation in the photography and imaging industry.

Throughout the show, I will be on hand at the Nikon booth (#501) to chat, answer any questions about my work and showcase the amazing gear that makes it all possible.

Additionally, on Friday afternoon, I will be on the panel for the presentation “Starting Today, You're a Brand: Building Your Brand & Your Business”. Join me, along with fellow panelists Ken Carbone, Shama Hyer Kabani, Todd Wasserman and moderator, Lynn Martin to hear our strategies for keeping your personal brand current and relevant online.

Please click here for registration information and a complete schedule of the show. Hope to see you there!

Dean Potter's Wingsuit World Record - Nikon Ad

One of the great privileges of my job is having the opportunity to watch world class athletes like Dean Potter redefine the limits of the human body. For years, Dean has pushed the envelope in rock climbing and BASE jumping. What he has done now with a wingsuit is, in a word, radical. He has proven that humans can indeed fly.

Last month, while on assignment in Zurich, I made a quick side trip to the Eiger to reconnect with Dean and document a new world record. Regarded as one of the planet’s premiere jump sites, the Eiger was the perfect location for Dean’s record setting flight. Taking to the sky from a rock outcropping just below the Eiger’s 13,025 ft. peak, equipped with only a nylon wingsuit and a lightweight parachute, Potter flew over 9,000 vertical feet and nearly 3.5 miles forward in horizontal distance. While Dean stepped into thin air, I was behind a camera within the relative “safety” of a helicopter (which the pilot sent into a spin in effort to follow the action).

The story of Dean’s new record, as well as details of my work with the brand new Nikon D300s have become the subject of a the new ad featured above, running exclusively in PDN.

 

National Geographic Adventure - Video Interviews

National Geographic Adventure has posted the video series "Conversations on Adventure" on their website. These feature bits of wisdom, insight and stories from the field as told by Rich Clarkson, Keith Ladzinski and yours truly. Click on our names to see the videos. More videos to be added soon!

Now in its fourth year, the National Geographic Adventure Photography Workshop returns to Jackson Hole, WY for a week of hands on instruction, led by some of the leaders of the industry. This year I will be teaching alongside fellow photographers Rich Clarkson and Keith Ladzinski, as well as Photo Editors Sabine Meyer of National Geographic Adventure and Scott Willson from The North Face.

The workshop is an amazing opportunity for anyone who hopes to turn their passion for adventure photography into a career - or for professional photographers looking for advice, networking and camaraderie. 

Click here to register or learn more about the workshop.

Fred Beckey - Slide Presentation

If you are in South Lake Tahoe, CA, or ready for a road trip, please join us for an unforgettable evening with Climbing Legend, Fred Beckey. On Saturday, March 14th, Fred will entertain us with tales and images collected throughout his storied climbing career.

The show will be at Mo's Place in South Lake, a great place to grab dinner before the show and a drink after. A raffle and silent auction will be held during the show. All proceeds benefit The Access Fund and the Sierra Avalanche Center.

As a board member of The Access Fund and a close friend of Fred's, I'm excited to have him in town to make yet another contribution to the climbing world. Don't miss this opportunity to meet one of the sport's greatest names and colorful characters.

Explorers Festival - UPDATE

I'm back from a fantastic trip to Lodz, Poland. In addition to my presentation at the main venue, the organizers of the event curated a display of my images in the historic shopping district.

This trip allowed me the opportunity to catch up with some old friends and make some new ones. Much of my free time was spent with Michael Brown, Pitor Chmielinski, Hans Florine, John Harlin, Lynn Hill, Araceli Segarra, Andrew Skurka and Fiona Thornewill. We told stories, dreamed up future expeditions and sampled plenty of the local vodka.

As an added surprise, I was presented with the Explorers "Camera Extreme" award, recognizing my pictorial contribution to the world of exploration. It was quite an honor and added to an already memorable event.

Explorers Festival - Lodz, Poland

Back from a solid month of international and domestic travel, I'm home just long enough to swap bags and head across the Atlantic. This trip will take me to the town of Lodz, Poland, home of the International Explorers Festival.

The festival, now in it's tenth year, celebrates the personalities and achievements of adventurers and explorers from around the globe. Past speakers have included Sir Edmund Hillary, Reinhold Messner and Bertrand Piccard. I'll be part of the American contingent joined by climbers Chris Sharma, Hans Florine and Lynn Hill and filmmaker Michael Brown. In addition to my lecture and slide show at the festival, a number of my adventure images will be displayed in a large format gallery exhibit.

For those of you who speak Polish, click here for more information on the festival.

Granite Gripper - Slideshow & Workshop

If you happen to be near Austin, TX the weekend of November 8th & 9th, come see me at the Granite Gripper Climbing Competition. Presented by Friends of Enchanted Rock and the Central Texas Climbing Committee. While I won't be competing, I will be providing the entertainment on Saturday evening with a presentation of my work. Sunday morning I'm offering a workshop on climbing photography. All of this takes place at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Please click here for more info.

Rowell Lecture Event with Greg Mortenson

Please join me on September 24th for a special Rowell Lecture event, “AN EVENING WITH GREG MORTENSEN” a reception and program with the co-founder of the Central Asia Institute and best-selling co-author of Three Cups of Tea as he pays tribute to his friends Galen and Barbara Rowell and discusses his life’s work in promoting education and literacy, especially for girls, in the remote mountain regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Details are available here.

This is of particular interest to me, as I am honored to be a member of the Rowell Legacy Committee, as well as a judge on the panel of The Rowell Award. This award honors the adventurer whose artistic passion illuminates the wild places of the world, and whose accomplishments significantly benefit both the environment and the peoples who inhabit these lands and regions. Past recipients have included, Jimmy Chin, Beth Wald and, most recently, James Balog. Please visit www.rowellaward.com for more information.

Adventure Photography Workshop

Once again, I have partnered with Rich Clarkson & Associates to instruct at the National Geographic Adventure Photography Workshop. The 3rd annual workshop will be held September 21-25 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. This is an amazing opportunity for students and instructors alike to hone their skills in one of the country's great outdoor playgrounds.

I will be instructing alongside Dave Black, Keith Ladzinski, Beth Wald and Rich Clarkson. We will also be joined by Sabine Meyer from National Geographic Adventure and Scott Willson from The North Face.

Participants will learn techniques and keys to success as we discuss everything from journalistic philosophy to the hands-on business of "the business": travel tips, equipment pointers and suggestions, technical aspects of their work, and finally the level of passion, commitment, and perseverance required to enter and remain in this exciting branch of photography.

And, yes, that's me in the ad.