Ric Frazier
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Ric Frazier is an American
photographer and an advertising director specializing in underwater photography
.
, and grew up in nearby Lake Jackson, Texas. He graduated in 1996 from Brooks Institute of Photography
with a BA
in Industrial Scientific Photography and moved to Los Angeles
to pursue a career in photography. Ric has been interviewed by many magazines on how he creates his images.
Frazier has done adveristing work for corporations such as Kodak, MTV
, Hilton, Bayer
, Shell Oil, Valspar
, Wyeth
, Allergan
, GlaxoSmithKline
, and Globus
. His photos have appeared in ESPN Magazine, Inc.
, People
, GQ, Outside
, Shape Magazine
and numerous other publications.
United States
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photographer and an advertising director specializing in underwater photography
Underwater photography
Underwater photography is the process of taking photographs while under water. It is usually done while scuba diving, but can be done while snorkeling or swimming.-Overview:...
.
Biography
Frazier was born in Freeport, TexasFreeport, Texas
Freeport is a city in Brazoria County, Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area and is situated in Southeast Texas. As of the 2000 U.S...
, and grew up in nearby Lake Jackson, Texas. He graduated in 1996 from Brooks Institute of Photography
Brooks Institute of Photography
Brooks Institute is a system of two for-profit private arts colleges based in Santa Barbara, California and Ventura, California, owned by Career Education Corporation. Formally known as "Brooks Institute of Photography," Brooks Institute offers four majors, two certificate programs and two...
with a BA
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in Industrial Scientific Photography and moved to Los Angeles
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to pursue a career in photography. Ric has been interviewed by many magazines on how he creates his images.
Frazier has done adveristing work for corporations such as Kodak, MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
, Hilton, Bayer
Bayer
Bayer AG is a chemical and pharmaceutical company founded in Barmen , Germany in 1863. It is headquartered in Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and well known for its original brand of aspirin.-History:...
, Shell Oil, Valspar
Valspar
The Valspar Corporation is an international manufacturer of paint and coatings based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the fifth largest paint and coating corporation in the world. The 200+ year old Valspar was founded in 1806 as a paint dealership in Boston, Massachusetts...
, Wyeth
Wyeth
Wyeth, formerly one of the companies owned by American Home Products Corporation , was a pharmaceutical company. The company was based in Madison, New Jersey, USA...
, Allergan
Allergan
Allergan, Inc., is a global specialty pharmaceutical company. Their product ranges include ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, dermatology products, and neurological products.-Profile:...
, GlaxoSmithKline
GlaxoSmithKline
GlaxoSmithKline plc is a global pharmaceutical, biologics, vaccines and consumer healthcare company headquartered in London, United Kingdom...
, and Globus
Globus
Globus is Latin for sphere or globe. It may also refer to:-Business:* Glo-Bus, a global business strategy simulation game* Globus , an Indian clothing retail store* Globus , a Swiss department store chain...
. His photos have appeared in ESPN Magazine, Inc.
Inc. (magazine)
Inc. magazine, founded in 1979 and based in New York City, is a monthly publication focused on growing companies. The magazine publishes an annual list of the 500 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., the "Inc...
, People
People (magazine)
In 1998, the magazine introduced a version targeted at teens called Teen People. However, on July 27, 2006, the company announced it would shut down publication of Teen People immediately. The last issue to be released was scheduled for September 2006. Subscribers to this magazine received...
, GQ, Outside
Outside (magazine)
Outside is an American magazine focused on the outdoors. The first issue debuted in September 1977 with its mission statement declaring that the publication was "dedicated to covering the people, sports and activities, politics, art, literature, and hardware of the outdoors..."Its founders were...
, Shape Magazine
Shape Magazine
Shape Magazine is a monthly English language fitness magazine started by Weider Publications in 1981, founded by Christine MacIntyre and became the #1 women's fitness magazine...
and numerous other publications.
Awards
- 2007 Communication Arts Photo Annual
- 2007 Applied Arts Photo Annual
- 2007 Elevate Film Festival, Best Music Video Director
- 2007 Underwatercompetition.com Wide-Angle Unrestricted 2007
- 2007 Underwatercompetition.com Video 2007
- 2006 Alternative Pick Awards 2006
- 2005 Marketing Awards 2005
- 2004 Lucie Awards 2004