Dave Rich Photography

David C. Rich

David C. Rich earned a Master’s degree in physics from Brigham Young University.  His introduction to photography began there, as the beginning class in photography was in the physics department.  He not only took the class but taught the photo lab for four years.

            He became a nuclear physicist and worked at it for many years, enjoying photography as a professional hobby.  He also earned a Master’s degree in computer programming, and has worked as a medical imaging programmer and a rocket scientist.

            All the while he loved doing scenic, wedding, and family photography.  He kept busy taking pictures for over thirty-five years!

            In the fall of 2003, David had a sudden, severe hemorrhagic stroke, which ended his scientific career.  But his love of photography still thrives and provides him with countless hours of pleasure and work.

            He has had to battle with speech and physical disabilities.  His speech is sometimes slow.  And the stroke affected his right hand, arm, and leg—but his determination to continue doing his photography is indominatable.  This is evidenced by his adaptation of holding his camera—and of figuring out how to use the camera with his left hand only, as his right hand is completely dysfunctional.   And manufacturers only make right-handed shutters!

            David still does wedding and family portraits, but mostly travels with his wife during the summer, taking scenic pictures.  He cannot climb well, but somehow manages to capture beautiful views on digital film.