Hailing from Shreveport, Louisiana, Collin Richie’s lifelong pursuit of photography began with a school project using a disposable camera. He moved to Baton Rouge in 2001 to attend Louisiana State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in biology followed by a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in marketing. During his time at LSU, Collin worked under several local studios, developing a strong foundation in modern wedding and commercial photography while teaching himself the processes and techniques of emerging digital technology.
After founding a photography studio in Birmingham, Collin returned to Baton Rouge in 2010 to establish his own business. Since then, he has built a diverse portfolio, creating specialized imagery for a wide range of industries—from chemical plants to restaurants.
In 2016, Collin gained national attention with Humans of the Water, a portrait project documenting survivors of the devastating August flood. A selection of the photographs was exhibited at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum in Faces of the Flood. His work was featured by numerous media outlets, including the BBC and NPR’s All Things Consideredwith Ari Shapiro.
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That same year, Collin was recognized as one of Baton Rouge Business Report’s Forty Under 40 honorees. His professional accolades also include winning first place in Rangefinder Magazine’s national portrait contest in 2018 for his work with hospice patients.
Collin is a regular contributor to local publications including Business Report, 225, and inRegister, and his most recent work can often be found in their latest issues.
Collin lives in Baton Rouge with his wife, Janay, and their three children - Ford, Delaney, and Esme - in their Spanishtown home, which they have been lovingly restoring for the past 10 years. In his spare time, he enjoys gardening, building LEGO architecture sets with his kids, and drinking craft IPAs with football on in the background. An avid traveler, Collin has visited 82 countries and 46 states… so far.
