Meet Ric
Ric is an internationally published photographer specializing in fine art portraiture, underwater, fashion, maternity, and boudoir. Of all the genres of photography his two main passions are maternity and underwater portraiture. Ric travels the US with his wife Kayla and teaches workshops as well as speaks or runs photo booths at photography conventions throughout the US. When he’s not taking pictures or teaching workshops, Ric helps his wife with her company Kayla Douglas Artistry. Ric is an ambassador for Baby Dream Backdrops, Cheetah Stand, Sew Trendy, Aftershoot, Embrace Presets, and a Champion Of Light for StellaPro. Ric loves meeting new creatives and has a passion for teaching and helping. The most important thing for Ric as a photographer is that every client, every photographer, and every creative walks away from every interaction with him feeling loved, inspired, and valued.
Meet Kayla Douglas
Hey there, I'm Kayla! The face behind Kayla Douglas Artistry. I have always been a child of creative expression. Growing up, I would participate in every extracurricular activity that included fine arts and performing arts. If you'd ask me what I wanted to be when I grew up, my response would never be anything in specific. I would always reply, "I want to be an inspiration." I still say that statement today. One day, my loving husband encouraged me to find a career that I enjoyed doing and leave my job as a retail store manager. I went from a SFX MUA to designing costumes- which lead to creating angel wings for photographers around the world. (You can read that entire story in my blog) Since then, I have my husband to thank who is the Senior engineer and co-creator of our successful patented design for durable, and functional angel wings. Which led to the Kickstart to the best career of my life as a fashion designer! Since then, I've created hundreds of pairs that have found their forever homes world wide. I enjoy creating new designs and watching our come to life in someone elses' art. It's so surreal to see the different images and perspectives from other creatives as they create their own art with our creations. My number one goal with our business is to create an empire and be an inspiration to creatives who have a dream just like myself. I am living my dream everyday and forever grateful. I can't wait to create you something special and play a small role in your artistic vision.
XOXO,
- Kayla Douglas
Couture Designer and Professional Angel Creator
