Summary

I am a professional photographer & videographer with 35 years experience in architecture, food, industrial processes, magazine illustration, music, portraiture, sports, travel, and underwater video. http://courtlandrichards.zenfolio.com/f272603223

Credits

8/19 – 8/19

Cinematographer (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8640928/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_cl_sm) The Voices

Nathaniel Nuon — Film (Feature-length) — Cinedigm Details
8/19 – 8/19

Underwater Cinematographer for the lake scenes and pool scenes! I assembled the company Red camera and shot with a rental Nauticam Housing using my Zen Dome and a Canon 11-24 f/4 zoom! The camera rig was also tethered via SDI to an Atomos Shogun Inferno on the surface. The pool scene was shot in 4K using my Canon 5D MK IV in my Nauticam 5D housing using an EF 15-35 f/4L lens and Big Blue underwater video lights!

10/18 – 11/18

Second Assistant Camera (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6649970/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_cl_sm) The Immortal Jellyfish

Film (Feature-length) Details
10/18 – 11/18

Second Assistant Camera - Handled all lenses and batteries for the single camera setup ( Black Magic Design Ursa Mini 4K ) and wrangled props including scuba gear and compressor for the in-water scenes!

9/14 – 9/14

Still Photographer Yellow Day Yellow Carpet Premiere

Live/Special Event — Providence Film Partners, LLC Details
9/14 – 9/14

Step and repeat Still Photographer for the Yellow Day Yellow Carpet Premiere in Mobile, AL on 9/16/2014 and promoted by JJPR.

7/14 – 7/14

Camera Operator (Canon 5D Mark III with 16-35/2.8/II and 82 mm polarizer) Compass Media

The Beach Games for Tack Jack's of Gulf Shores, AL — Advertising — Coast 360 Details
7/14 – 7/14

Five minute hand-held HD video of the Beach Games for Tacky Jack's of Gulf Shores, AL. This is the fourth is the series of summer events. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u8U2Z1uLn8&list=UUNfGbETN3zn7ndpLZ8I4pZA&index=1

6/14 – 6/14

Director of Photography (DP) (Canon 5D Mark III with 16-36/2.8 II) Auburn University College of Agriculture

Corporate — Verge Pipe Media, Auburn, Alabama Details
6/14 – 6/14

This was a one day shoot for Verge Pipe Media and Auburn University College of Agriculture. A university researcher was placed in the waters of Mobile Bay to lecture to students and staff about the oyster farming (aquaculture) program. The footage will be used to promote the college.

6/14 – 6/14

Camera Operator (Canon 5D Mark III w/16-35/2.8/II & 82mm polarizer) Compass Media

Tacky Jack's of Gulf Shores, Alabama — Advertising — Coast 360 Details
6/14 – 6/14

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AGCt9E_vXg&index=2&list=UUNfGbETN3zn7ndpLZ8I4pZA (6/26/2014) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qyxlft5bvE&index=3&list=UUNfGbETN3zn7ndpLZ8I4pZA (6/19/2014) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzS4sF2kf7I&list=UUNfGbETN3zn7ndpLZ8I4pZA&index=4 (6/12/2014)

6/14 – 6/14

Director of Photography (DP) (Phantom 1 Quadcpoter with GoPro 3+ and Zenmuse Gimbal) Compass Media

Waterville USA — Advertising — Coast 360 Details
6/14 – 6/14

A one day shoot using my Phantom 1 Quadcopter with a GoPro 3+ and Zenmuse Gimbal. The aerial footage will be used to update previous commercials to promote Waterville USA, a water park in Gulf Shores, AL. I flew over the giant water slides, wave pools, roller coaster, and go cart track.

3/14 – 3/14

Still Photographer (Lighting Technician) Maybus Agency

Harvey's Restaurant — Advertising — Eat With Us Group - Columbus, Mississippi Details
3/14 – 3/14

Arma De La Cruz ( Director of Marketing ) hired me to redo all of their menu items for Harvey's and Fairpark Grill as part of the Eat With Group, Inc. new campaign. I'm a fabulous food photographer! http://courtlandrichards.zenfolio.com/p818932764

Orgs

  • AOPA Member & Student Pilot
  • Coast 360 Video Studios
  • Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism

Recos

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Education

Class of '77

Florida State University

B.A. Visual Arts

My Gear

  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark II
  • Zacuto EVF
  • 2009 Kia Sedona Mini Van
  • 3 Speedotron Power Packs and Multiple 102 Heads with Softboxes
  • 60" Octobox
  • Battery Powered Ring Light
  • Canvas and Muslin Backgrounds
  • Complete set of TUSA SCUBA Gear - Cert. Diver
  • Daylight balanced continuous light octoboxes and reflectors
  • Lowell Tota-lights
  • Multiple Light Stands and Super Boom
  • Phantom I Quadcopter with GoPro 3+ and Zenmuse gimbal

Skills

  • Certified SCUBA Diver with Underwater Stills/Video capabilities
  • Experienced Aerial Photographer and Drone Pilot
  • GoPro 3+ & u/w housing and 2 Light and Motion Sola 2000 lights