"The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do." — Andy Warhol

I'm Rickland, a 36-year-old country boy from Anderson, South Carolina, now calling Charlotte, North Carolina home. After spending over a decade in telecommunications, I traded wires and schedules for cameras and creativity. What started as curiosity quickly became a calling, and I haven’t looked back since.

Photography lets me do what I love—work for myself, travel, meet new people, and freeze time in a way only a camera can. Whether it’s a family portrait, a wedding, or just a quiet moment between shots, I find purpose in capturing real, lasting memories. A good photo, like Andy Warhol said, stays the same—even as life keeps moving. That truth fuels everything I do behind the lens.

When I’m not working, I’m likely sharing laughs with my kids, enjoying a cold beer, or catching a nap when I can. My approach is simple and honest: keep things real, focus on what matters, and deliver images that speak long after the moment has passed.

Man with a beard and a shaved head wearing a black coat and black pants, sitting on a stone ledge outside a building, holding a camera with a large zoom lens, smiling.

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Silhouette of a woman hanging upside down with a sheet draped over her, against a white background.
Pregnant woman in a red dress standing in front of a white background with red flowing fabric.
A woman with long black hair and red lipstick holding a large bouquet of red roses, dressed in a black dress, standing against a white circular backdrop.
A woman in a black sequin evening gown with high slit, black high heels, black gloves, pearl necklace, and earrings posing with a pink backdrop and a tall vase of pink, white, purple, and blue flowers.
A young woman in a teal dress and clear heels sitting on steps, wearing a graduation cap, smiling, with a black dog sitting next to her.
A man in a suit sitting on a stone ledge talking to a woman in a white backless gown near large columns in a historic building.
Wedding dress hanging on a hanger in a doorway with wedding shoes on the floor underneath.
A smiling bride in a white gown holding a bouquet of white roses standing on a wooden staircase inside a building.
Wedding invitation, vows booklet, ring, and wedding accessories on a wooden surface.
A pregnant woman with dark hair wearing a light blue outfit and gold jewelry, holding her belly and posing confidently against a neutral background.
A pregnant woman in a cream dress and gold earrings, with dark brown hair, is embracing her partner, a man with a beard and short hair, wearing a cream sweater and white pants; they are standing close together in front of a plain gray background.
A woman with blonde hair and dark makeup sitting on a director's chair labeled 'Simone' against a grey background with a white spotlight. She's wearing a black sequined dress and high-heeled sandals.
A woman in blue lingerie standing between two large balloons shaped as the numbers 2 and 5, against a blue background.
A woman with tattoos sitting on a director's chair labeled "TULANI" against a plain white background, with her hair styled in loose waves.
Woman in red lace dress leaning over a table with a birthday cake, wine, and plates, celebrating a 22nd birthday.
A woman with blond hair wearing yellow sunglasses, yellow top, black shorts, and black gloves, crouching on all fours against a yellow background.
Black and white photo of a pregnant woman holding a crown, wearing a lace top and flowing fabric with jewelry and a collar necklace.
A happy couple, a man and a pregnant woman, looking at each other and holding the woman's belly while standing against a plain gray background.
A woman in white lingerie and long white gloves sitting in a bathtub with a dark blue curtain background, holding a vintage telephone.
Woman with red hair in a silver and black dress posing next to silver balloons against a white background
Woman with long red hair standing in front of a cluster of black balloons against a white background, wearing black sheer tights with heart patterns, black lingerie, and jewelry.
A woman in a red dress kneeling on a white block against a gray background with a large white circle behind her.
Young woman sitting on a brick wall outdoors, wearing a green Charlotte 49ers sweatshirt and white skirt, smiling with long dark hair, in front of a red brick building with multiple windows.
A young man in a graduation cap and gown stands outdoors, smiling, with a brick building in the background. He wears a colorful Kente stole and a business casual outfit, celebrating his graduation.
A woman in leopard print lingerie kneeling on a reflective gold surface with a gold background.
Decorative setup for a baby shower with a balloon arch, floral arrangements, and a cake, featuring the neon sign 'Baby in Bloom' on a white board background.
Panel discussion at a conference with four women seated on stage, one speaking into a microphone, and a large screen behind displaying three portraits of women, titled 'Planner's Point Of View'.
Man in a dark suit and glasses smiling and laughing at a conference table, with a red gift bag and coffee cup in front of him.
A woman in gray medical scrubs smiling while holding a model of a human pelvis.
Headshot of a man with short light brown hair, wearing a blue and gray checkered shirt, in an indoor setting with blurred background.