As a Director and Photographer, my expertise extends to producing documentary style photo essays and intimate commercial stills + video projects that reflect a strong brand narrative.
Over the past decade, I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside household brands, professional sports organizations, tourism boards, and award-winning agencies across North America. My creativity is centered around story driven projects, and I’m always striving to make a meaningful impact within each community I’m welcomed in.
I found my passion for photography early on surrounded by the enchanting landscapes of the southwest - embarking on extended road trips, connecting with fellow creatives, and documenting life around me. After a brief stint in Oakland, California; I returned to my home state of New Mexico, where my mission has grown even further to tell honest stories & capture people doing what they love across the advertising, editorial, and commercial landscape.
SELECT CLIENTS:
Advertising: We Are Motive, Talweg Creative Agency, McKee Wallwork & Co, Exclaim Inc, K2MD, Media Matched Advertising.
Commercial: Snapchat, Ideo, Kashi, Allbirds, Comcast Xfinity, Incase, Nature’s Path Organics, New Republic, Taylor Garrett Whiskey, Santa Fe Brewing Co., Organ Mountain Outfitters, Field Trip Jerky.
Tourism: Visit Mexico, Environmental Defense Fund, New Mexico State Tourism, Denver Arts & Venues, Visit Laredo, Visit Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, Visit Taos.
Editorial: The Associated Press, Outside Magazine, Environmental Defense Fund, Palm Springs Life, Guest Life New Mexico, New Mexico Magazine.
Sports: Oakland Roots, New Mexico United, New Mexico State University, Neighborhood Sports Club.
Film/TV/Music: Pineloft Entertainment, Inspirado TV, Era Cinema, Oh Lawd.
PUBLICATIONS
2020 - [Magazine Cover] GuestLife New Mexico Issue 2020 - Palm Springs Life
2020 - “Pathfinding” by Ashley M. Biggers, Photography by Riley Russill
ARTICLES + INTERVIEWS:
Condé Nast Traveler: 12 Best Things to Do in Santa Fe
Era Cinema: “The NM Fine Art Photographer discusses his journey expressing himself through art”
Stamina Podcast - The Pressures of Social Media and Growth Pains
“Since Organ Mountain Outfitters has started working with Riley we have seen our brand grow throughout the region. It’s our goal to expand throughout New Mexico and the Southwest. We have seen an increase in our revenue of online orders since we’ve been working with him. His ability to tell a story with our products has increased our audience engagement overall.
Chris Lang - Founder, Organ Mountain”
Shoot me an email and let’s tell your story.
