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One man's junk...
On a road trip through Jerome, AZ, I was lucky enough to meet this old guy — Don Robertson, owner of The Gold King Mine. His place is museum of sorts. A collection of rusted machine parts, broke down...
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Ile a Vache, Haiti
I traveled to Haiti for the third time in nine months. And like each time before, the transportation is grueling, the air quality is atrocious and the days are exhausting. The kids, however, are always...
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Vintage Charm
I own a pill box hat and I have my editor at Valley Guide to blame for that. I found this feathered gem while on assignment. My editor gave me a list of three vintage stores to pull product from. She...
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Hot in the City
Civic Space Park. 2012. Downtown Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards PhotographyPhoenix is hot as Hades in the summer, even in the evening. Yet, people still come out at night to sit in the grass, listen to...
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Nobuo Fukuda
Nobuo Fukuda at Nobuo at Teeter House. 2012. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards PhotographyGrapefruit and Hamachi. 2012. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards PhotographyNobuo at Teeter House. 2012. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill...
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Western Mongolia, pt. 1
Mongolia. Where do I even start? My month spent in the land of Genghis Khan was unreal — horse trekking, milk drinking, meat eating and lots and lots of photo taking. The landscapes were unbelievable...
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Mongolia, pt. 2
I started my adventure in Mongolia in Karakorum, which is a 10-hour drive, on dirt roads, from the capital city, Ulaanbaatar. We spent two weeks living with a family of herders in a ger (similar to a...
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Snapshots of downtown Phoenix
This is downtown Phoenix, through the filter of Hipstamatic and the vision of the Greater Phoenix Convention and Visitors Bureau. This social media-inspired advertising campaign grew out of the idea...
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Billboards: This is Phoenix.
Attention people of Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas and San Francisco, the sunny city of Phoenix is looking to lure you to the desert with a batch of new fancy billboards. Hope it works.The billboard...
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On Assignment: Ripe 2013
The creative geniuses at Salt Agency hired me to photograph five Valley chefs to be honored at the first ever Ripe Awards held in January. I know these chefs. I adore these chefs, but this assignment...
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A lazy Sunday in New Orleans
Live music on every street corner. 2013. New Orleans, LA. ©Jill Richards PhotographySunday afternoon. 2013. New Orleans, LA. ©Jill Richards Photography Locals. 2013. New Orleans, LA. ©Jill Richards...
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On Assignment: "This is Phoenix" campaign
Leah at The Phoenician. 2013. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards PhotographyLeah at The Phoenician. 2013. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards PhotographyLeah at The Phoenician. 2013. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards...
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Snapshots of Phoenix, part 2
Please see my previous post of "Snapshots of Downtown Phoenix."
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Bryce Hiking Weekend — REI Signature Camping
I think my husband is going to regret inviting me on a hiking weekend in Bryce Canyon National Park with REI at one of their new Signature Campsites. Let's just say, from now on I'm going to expect a...
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Charreada, A Mexican Tradition
Hiding behind a cinderblock wall off Broadway in South Phoenix is Rancho Ochoa Rodeo Grounds and just down the road from there is Corona Ranch and Rodeo. If you're lucky enough to get down that way on...
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Firefly Living: Oregon Avenue Home
The creative folks at Firefly Living are approaching real estate in a very cool way. They're the only real estate company I've seen to advertise a home as being "the ideal place to wait out the zombie...
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City Eats: Brix Restaurant and Wine Bar
Roasted duck. 2013. Flagstaff, AZ. ©Jill Richards PhotographyCrafted cocktails. 2013. Flagstaff, AZ. ©Jill Richards PhotographyHeirloom cauliflower risotto. 2013. Flagstaff, AZ. ©Jill Richards...
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My first Arizona Highways spread vanishes in mushroom cloud
Back in May I was hired by Arizona Highways to venture down to Bisbee and shoot "anything that strikes your fancy for a six page piece that will run this fall." This was a dream assignment from a...
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Exploring Bisbee with Arizona Highways
Ten minutes after parking my car along Main Street in Bisbee, I had made a friend — Nicole, a dress maker, artist, bodyworker and all-around good gal. In one brief conversation I had the lay of the...
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Experience Scottsdale 2014
Big thanks to Taliesin West for providing the perfect backdrop for a cover shoot for the Scottsdale Convention & Visitor Bureau's 2014 visitor guide — Experience Scottsdale.Experience Scottsdale...
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On Assignment: Isabel's Amor
Isabel's Amor opened its doors in November. Located in Gilbert, this restaurant is something special — with a gorgeous bar, stylish decor and a welcoming outdoor patio. The food is made-from-scratch...
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Ouanaminthe, Haiti with Global Family Philanthropy
Firewood. 2013. Ouanaminthe, Haiti. ©Jill Richards PhotographyMommy's School. 2013. Ouanaminthe, Haiti. ©Jill Richards PhotographyDerac. 2013. Ouanaminthe, Haiti. ©Jill Richards Photography Lori at Bon...
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New work for Heckler Design
There is nothing more exciting than watching your client's business take off... in a big way. Heckler Design has come a long way since our first shoot back in 2012. Just this year, Dean Heckler and his...
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The Phoenician Resort and Spa
Mother of Pearl Pool at Phoenician Resort. Phoenix, AZ. 2014. ©Jill Richards PhotographySurge Splash Pad. Phoenician Resort. Phoenix, AZ. 2014. ©Jill Richards PhotographyCanyon Suites at the Phoenician...
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Meet the staff at Phoenician Resort and Spa
Meet two of the many faces that make Phoenician Resort and Spa so incredibly special. Not only can guests enjoy this stunning resort and its many pools, they can take part in a traditional afternoon...
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