Photography by Richard Ritari

Commercial Photography

 Event Photography


Event Photography

If your corporate, sporting or fund raising event needs to stand out above the rest, what better way than to have it professionally photographed? I can photograph your event and have photos on-line for your participants and guests to view that same day. Some of my past events have ranged from Charity Golf Tournaments to Pop Warner Leagues to Corporate Holiday Parties to High School Prep Sports to exclusive Black Tie Charity Events.



Wedding Photography

I specialize in smaller, more intimate wedding ceremonies. This allows me to focus on the details that often get overlooked in the rush of a huge day. I also enjoy working with couples that are having their second marriage, and want to capture their day in a personal and private way, wishing to avoid the hassle of traditional wedding photos.

My services run from as simple as a single engagement portrait session, to a "digital only" package (Your entire wedding on a Photo CD), to a complete high end wedding package with all of the frills. I pride myself on the outstanding quality I deliver to every bride and groom, regardless of the size of their order.

 Wedding Photography


 Published Images

Award-Winning Photojournalism

My first photograph was published many years ago in high school while shooting sports for the local newspaper. Since that time I have had countless images printed in numerous formats by many different companies and organizations, both within the U.S. and internationally.

In March of 2004 I took First-Place in the People in the Park category of a contest sponsored by the Florida Park Service.

In June of 2005 I was awarded First-Place Sports Photograph in a Weekly Newspaper by the Florida Press Association for my work in 2004.



Architectural Photography

As we all know, lighting is the basis of all photography. It just so happens that in a previous career I had the good fortune to work as a professional lighting designer. Because of this I can work with an architectural interior, versus fighting against it.

Regardless of the scale of the building, commercial or residential, public or private, interior or exterior, I can accurately and dramatically capture the feeling and mood of your space. To see examples of what I can do on larger scale exterior work, also check out my Cityscape gallery.

 Architectural Photo Gallery


 Portrait Photo Gallery

Portrait Photography

Of all of the types of photography that I do, I most find myself drawn to images that include and focus on people. I create very unique environmental portraiture, business portraits, as well as sports portraits. My images don't just capture people, but capture them in their true spirit. The people in my images are alive and connected to the viewer, not lifeless and tired.

It is true that many of my images are on the fun side, but that is proof that I bring out the best in my subjects during a shoot. If you are interested in a portrait that is unlike any other you have seen, I can make that happen.

In college my major was Theatre, so it is no surprise that I can also capture those creative artists with ease. And because of my passion for music from an early age coupled with my working in the music industry for a number of years, I also have a strong ability to capture Musicians at their craft.



Fashion Photography

Fashion Photography can be a daunting challenge for many photographers. Lighting is the first challenge that stops many that try. Then there is the art of connecting with the models, and not just photographing them. Believe me, it shows in the final results. And lastly is the hardest part of all, which is to create a unique and impacting image that will truly showcase the products the models are wearing. A big task, and yet one I do with ease. My talent at thinking on my feet and overcoming obstacles during the shoot has saved the day more than once. Take a look at these images and see if you don't feel like you are actually right there with the models being photographed!

For those models that are looking for a photographer to help you create a portfolio, please contact me to discuss what I can do for you. While most of my portfolio sessions are paid shoots, I do a limited amount of TFP work with subjects I believe have what it takes to go to the next level.

 Fashion Photo Gallery


 Sports Photography Gallery


Sports Photography

Sports photography is where it all began for me in a professional sense. At the age of 15, I saved every penny I could and purchased my first SLR. My talents immediately found work shooting football & basketball for the local newspaper. Many years later I currently shoot all types of sports from Professional Cycling to UF Women's Volleyball & Soccer to PGA Golf to HS Football to sports related work such as UF pre-game festivities for a tailgating magazine. I have also built relationships with numerous sporting organizations such as the Florida Track Club and the Gainesville Sports Organizing Committee to shoot their events.



Athletic Stock Images

Cityscape Stock Images

Landscape Stock Images

Nature Stock Images

Sunrise & Sunset Stock Images

Traditional Stock Images

Over the course of 35 years in photography, I have captured an incredibly wide variety of images. Many of these images fit into a category called "Stock Photography". Stock images can be used for everything from the calendar on your wall to a promotional mailing to an image on a web site. The uses for Stock Photography are unlimited.

Along with the images on this site (Most of the images on this site are available for purchase) I currently have a huge number of images (The majority of which are not displayed here simply for space reasons) listed with various stock photography agencies, as well as selling them directly. If you have a concept in mind, please let me know and I would bet I have an image in my archives that would suit your needs. Please contact me for more information.

 Sample Athletic Stock Photo


All images copyright 2000-2007 by Richard Ritari.
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