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Rick and Susan work together running their photography business, and leading photo workshops around the United States and around the world—where they make learning fun for everyone.
Together the Sammons have photographed in almost 100 countries – photographing in sand and snow..
Rick is also a guest lecturer on Poseidon Expeditions.
A natural teacher, Rick enjoys sharing his photographs and providing practical how-to advice to a wide audience of photo enthusiasts through his blog, books, how-to videos, a podcast and an expanding following on social media. "It's so cool playing with young musicians," Rick says. Rick’s enthusiasm for digital imaging is contagious.
Rick is also a guest lecturer on Poseidon Expeditions.
"Keeps one young at heart." Need a bass player? And, Rick offers free guitar, bass and piano lessons here.
Rick started his professional photography career as an underwater photographer, producing six underwater books and leading scuba diving expeditions to the seven seas and to Lake Baikal, Siberia - the largest and deepest lake in the world.
He easily transitioned into travel, landscape, wildlife, cultural and nature photography.
His most recent adventure with Poseidon was to the High Arctic.
Speaking of being a natural teacher, whenever possible, Rick teaches guitar - and plays with musicians of all ages.
Rick started his professional photography career as an underwater photographer, producing six underwater books and leading scuba diving expeditions to the seven seas and to Lake Baikal, Siberia - the largest and deepest lake in the world.
He easily transitioned into travel, landscape, wildlife, cultural and nature photography.
A tireless, prolific and inspirational image-maker, Rick, called by some “The Godfather of Photography,” is one of the most active photographers on the planet – dividing his time between creating images, leading photo workshops, and making personal appearances. As Rick suggests, “When you are through changing, you are through.”
Check out this video to gain some insight into Rick's teaching philosophies.
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He is a man on a mission – a mission to make digital photography fun, creative, exciting and rewarding for others. Rick’s images, from his travels to more than 100 countries, have been published in numerous newspapers and magazines, and have been featured in his 42 books, including the popular Rick Sammon’s Exploring the Light, and in this on-line training classes.
Click here to see Rick’s latest books.
Rick is also an instructor on KelbyOne, where he shares his knowledge – though almot 60 classes – about light and composition.
While Rick describes himself as “evolving,” he hesitates to categorize his work.
He is a man on a mission – a mission to make digital photography fun, creative, exciting and rewarding for others. With over 40 years of experience he divides his time between creating images, giving seminars, developing online classes, leading workshops, and making personal appearances. Here's a shot of a jam at Rick's house. Join the fun!
Rick and Susan Sammon lead photo workshops around the United States and around the world - where they make learning fun for everyone.
Rick's photo workshop participants are familiar with his "Sammonisms" - one-liners that drive home an important photo technique.
Rick’s images, from his travels to more than 100 countries, have been published in numerous newspapers and magazines, and have been featured in his 42 books, including the popular Rick Sammon’s Exploring the Light, and in this on-line training classes.
In recognition of his talent and influence, Rick has been named a Canon Explorer of Light.
which possibly may be a book someday!
Contact Rick at [email protected]
All the photographs in my Galleries here on my site are for sale. Logo not in print.
Consumer Print Price List
8x10 $99
17x22 $299
20x24 $599
20x30 $699
Corporate/bulk sales discount rates available upon request.
Approximate sizes (images are cropped for creative control).
Speaking of fun, here's a fun interview Kalebra Kelby did with Rick.
Here’s a link to his portfolio: 24 favorite image from his worldwide travels.
A natural teacher, Rick enjoys sharing his photographs and providing practical how-to advice to a wide audience of photo enthusiasts through his blog, books, how-to videos, a podcast and an expanding following on social media.