I have a love affair with photography. Since I was little, I admired the iconic images captured by great photographers like Annie Leibovitz, Richard Avedon, and Ansel Adams. However, it wasn't until my mid-twenties when I really focused on becoming a photographer myself.

 

In 2005, I started Music:Underground Magazine - a very popular local music magazine. With the purpose of covering and promoting the regional scene, I acquired my shooting skills in the dark concert venues around town. This was a tremendous experience as it didn't just allow me to work with so many talented musicians in the area - including Grammy winners and other national acts - it helped me develop my own style and technique as a photographer.

 

Not too long after that I had the stressful experience of trying to find a wedding photographer. Frustrated with the limited options and exorbitant rates they were demanding in the area, I decided to start offering my unique style and talents to this high pressure world of wedding photography... and I never looked back.

 

My style is a little bit of everything. As a wedding photographer, it has to be. From the elegant formal portraits to the tender candid moments, I capture it all. My friendly, laid-back attitude keeps the mood relaxed and spirits high, allowing me to capture the love and romance of the day - all those beautiful moments that will last a lifetime.

 

I sincerely love what I do... and believe it shows in the images I capture.

 

 

- Rick

 

 

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Rick Szymanski is a professional photographer from Pittsburgh, PA. A 1993 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in the South hills, his continuing education took him to CCAC, Ohio State, and more recently Point Park University downtown. As a freelance photographer, he has had many works published, and is currently working on a book about lighthouses.