From countless nights in a darkroom to long days at a computer, Rayon Richards expects only to create the best possible image no matter which camera he's using. Whether it’s a portrait of a celebrated personality, little-known world-changer or an interior of a palatial estate overlooking an urban landscape, each image is created with the intention of telling a story that allows the viewer to experience the moment as if they were a part of it.

A graduate of School of Visual Arts' BFA Photography program, Rayon's work was first published in 2001 at the close of his freshman year. Twenty-three years into his career, he has amassed an extensive body of work and an impressive list of portrait and interior design clients that include House Beautiful Magazine, Architectural Digest, Benjamin Moore Paint, Viacom, Sony Music, Wall Street Journal, Footlocker, Lincoln Motor Company and Soho House. 

As a portrait and interior design photographer, Rayon realizes his passion through connecting with people and documenting the spaces they inhabit. When asked what he'd do if he wasn't a professional photographer, he replied that he would have pursued a career in the interior design industry or studied human psychology. These longtime personal interests are what led him to focus his lens on what intrigues him most - always seeking to create fascinating portraits and encapsulate the soul of a home.

Rayon looks forward to every photographic experience as an opportunity to learn new and exciting things about himself, his work and the people around him. Over the course of his career his images have been published on over 100 magazine covers, many record albums, several commercial advertisements as well as in 5 coffee table books. His latest accomplishment is being listed as 1 of 100 approved interior photographers by Architectural Digest.

When he isn't behind a camera, he enjoys writing, illustration and other fine art mediums that led him to photography. He loves bowling, lives his life through spreadsheets and will share random facts about New York City’s history without being asked.

"I love what I do and I'm just here to have a good time and collect a few memories along the way."

-Rayon R.