Talk

MPS Digital Photography presents a talk with photographer Rayon Richards (BFA 2004 Photography). Richards first published work in 2001 at the end of his freshman year at SVA. Twenty-two years later, he has amassed an extensive body of work and an impressive list of clients including House Beautiful Magazine, Architectural Digest, MTV Networks, Sony Music, Footlocker, Lincoln Motor Company, Ciroc Vodka and Soho House.

Rayon’s work is primarily split between his two passions: people and places. As a portrait and interior design photographer, he finds his greatest joy in connecting with people and documenting the spaces that we inhabit. When asked what he would do for a living if he wasn’t a photographer, he replied that he would have pursued a career as an interior designer or a psychologist.

A believer that all photographers should photograph what they admire most, he focuses on the beauty he sees in homes and humans—and loves every minute of it.

He currently resides in his hometown, Brooklyn, NY, where he also writes, paints, illustrates and enjoys a plethora of fine art mediums that led him to photography.

The i3: Images, Ideas, Inspiration lecture series has returned to in-person events. The series continues to feature leading photographers, artists, editors, gallerists and industry experts. We are pleased to announce that our Fall 2023 i3 lecture series will feature curator, editor and vice-president of the American Photography Archives Group Julie Grahame as curator and host.

Registration is required; the event location will be given to all registrants. All attendees must observe SVA COVID-19 protocols while on campus, presenting proof of vaccination (plus booster, if applicable) upon request.