Professional Photographer | Studio Owner | Creative Director Olympia, Washington Email: creationsbyrick@yahoo.com]
Professional Summary
Creative and versatile photographer with 15 years of professional experience specializing in fashion, artistic portraiture, commercial work, and nearly all genres of photography. Owner and lead photographer of a successful studio in Olympia, Washington, serving clients across the Pacific Northwest. Known for a strong artistic eye, refined lighting expertise, and the ability to create compelling visual narratives across diverse styles and environments. Adept at managing end to end production, from concept development to final retouching.


Core Skills
•    Fashion & Editorial Photography
•    Artistic & Conceptual Imagery
•    Portraits, Lifestyle, and Commercial Work
•    Studio & Natural Lighting Mastery
•    Creative Direction & Set Design
•    Photo Retouching & Color Grading
•    Client Relations & Project Management
•    Branding, Marketing, and Visual Storytelling
•    High End Camera & Lighting Systems
•    Workflow Optimization & Digital Asset Management
•    Model Coaching
Professional Experience
Owner & Lead Photographer
Creations by Rick Studio — Olympia, WA 2011 – Present
•    Operate a full service photography studio offering fashion, portrait, commercial, product, lifestyle, and artistic photography.
•    Lead all creative direction, including concept development, mood boards, styling coordination, and set design.
•    Photograph a wide range of genres, adapting style and technique to meet client needs while maintaining a signature artistic aesthetic.
•    Produce high end fashion and editorial shoots, collaborating with models, stylists, makeup artists, and creative teams.
•    •  Manage all studio operations including scheduling, budgeting, marketing, client communication, and post production workflows.
•    •  Deliver expertly retouched images using industry standard software, ensuring consistent quality and brand alignment.
•    •  Build long term client relationships through professionalism, reliability, and a collaborative creative approach.
•    •  Mentor emerging photographers and models, offering guidance on posing, lighting, and portfolio development.

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