About Me

Me, in my element, on the edge of Canyonlands National Park, Utah.

Born and raised in the vicinity of Phoenix, Arizona and currently residing in Central Colorado, I am an avid outdoorsman with a focus on highlighting our world’s beauty through adventure and nature photography. My intention is to evoke from my audience heightened appreciation for nature and life in general, so as to uplift all who come in contact with my work.

From the moment I first held a point-and-shoot camera at the age of 15, I have found peace in capturing my unique perspective, especially during nature hikes and other outdoor adventures. While I acknowledge the challenge of accurately conveying through an image the emotions I experience in the moment, my continuous pursuit is to share with others the beauty of the world as seen through my eyes.

For business inquiries or if you'd like to collaborate on a creative project of any sort, please feel free to contact me. I'll be happy to hear from you!

Thank you for your interest in my work and for taking time to read this section. If you haven't already, please browse my images currently available for print.

Cheers,

Riley

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! Eight new photos are available for print, bi-monthly. Check out my current images available for print here.

  • Although there is a plethora of mediums on which to print photos, I choose to keep it simple with three of my tried and proven surfaces: high quality photo paper, wrapped canvas, and metal.

    Professional photo paper: Fujicolor Crystal Archive Pearl paper is used. This high quality paper ensures beautiful colors and optimum clarity, with a pearl-like finish that’s pleasant to the eye.

    Canvas: A professional photo paper print is seamlessly bonded to museum quality canvas, which is then wrapped around an artist’s wooden stretcher frame and fixed with a metal hanger for wall mounting.

    Metal: A specially coated aluminum sheet is infused with the image using ink, resulting in a glossy, scratch resistant surface. Each metal print has slightly rounded edges and is fixed with a 1/2-inch deep metal wall mount for easy, gallery-style mounting. Avoid mounting in direct sunlight for optimal longevity.

  • Yes! While I specialize in landscape photography, I enjoy incorporating portraits and product placement into my work. I am available for freelance commercial hire. Additionally, I am available for, but not limited to, shooting engagement, maternity, and elopement photos at request.

A peaceful moment as the full moon illuminated the Grand Canyon.