As a Los Angeles-based photographer, Ric possesses a unique lens through which the world is seen—not just in the vibrant allure of beauty but also in the haunting allure of decay. Specializing in both ends of this spectrum, he has become renowned for skillfully capturing the dichotomy between elegance and deterioration.

With an affinity for the interplay of light and shadow, Ric excels in two distinct yet interconnected realms of photography. In the studio or amidst the urban sprawl, he transforms models into living works of art, effortlessly blending the essence of beauty with the raw authenticity of emotion. Through meticulous attention to detail and a keen eye for composition, Ric crafts visuals that evoke both admiration and introspection.

Venturing beyond the conventional, Ric also finds inspiration in the forgotten remnants of history scattered across the Californian deserts. Exploring abandoned buildings and desolate landscapes, Ric unearths the beauty within decay, revealing narratives of time etched into weathered walls and forgotten structures. These explorations serve as a visual memoir, narrating tales of forgotten glory and the passage of time through the lens of his camera.

Through his evocative photographs, one experiences the juxtaposition between the vibrant pulse of life and the quiet echoes of abandonment. With an unwavering passion for storytelling through imagery, Ric continues to redefine the boundaries of photography, inviting viewers to explore the captivating duality of existence itself.

Though he mostly shoots for the love of photography these days, in the past he has won several awards from the Int’l Photography Awards (IPA) and been published in various magazines and media outlets.