Featured Creative: Karly Richman

1. How did you start photography?

I’m not quite sure what sparked my interest in photography initially. I always liked looking at cool, professional photography work. I would just start taking photos of the world around me, and over time it developed into a fun pastime and creative outlet.

It turned into a new way of looking at the world and caused me to get more creative. Photography turned into a way for me to look at things from a different angle and perspective, while also being a way to immortalize and capture meaningful moments.

Now, I photograph for fun with my friends, when I go to cool locations, or when I’m just randomly inspired. I also am able to carry out this hobby through taking pictures for my mom’s work and through working on the Mitty Yearbook.

2. What gear do you use?

My go-to is my Nikon D3400 camera. If not that, then I just typically use my phone. Occasionally I will use a polaroid or disposable camera, but for the most part I reach for my camera and phone.

3. Where do you see your photography heading? Are there any new styles or subjects you want to explore?

I hope to become more active and really explore this interest of mine. I hope to step up my photography game and implement it more into my life. Moving forward, I would like to experiment more with color and also capture more candid, authentic moments. I would love to grow my photoshop skills with cool editing designs, while continuing my style of candid, action and landscape photography. I hope to use photography as a motivation to get out to try new things and explore new places. I aspire to create more visually, aesthetically pleasing photographs and to make images that make people think and ask questions.

4. Describe your photographic style in 3 words.

Candid, Genuine, Fun

5. Are there any photographers or videographers that inspire you?

I am constantly inspired by great photography work. Some photographers that have inspired me include: Ansel Adams, Brandon Woelfel, Annie Leibovitz, Simone Bramante and many more. I am also very much inspired by travel photography and National Geographic. One of the most impactful and thought provoking, (while also heart-wrenching and intense) was some photography I saw in museums in D.C., such as the Newseuem’s Pulitzer Prize photo gallery. One of my main sources of inspiration is Pinterest. There is a lot of photography inspiration and ideas created on the app, and I constantly use it as a tool to inspire me and my photography work.

6. Favorite photography location?

Don’t have one. More spontaneous in the moment inspiration or inspiration from the place itself.