Meet the Creative Behind the Brand,
Hi, I’m Kenzie!
I’m a photographer, filmmaker, creative director, entrepreneur, and honestly, a little bit of everything depending on the day.
I’ve been behind a camera for over 16 years now, which is kind of crazy to think about. There’s a running joke that I was born with a camera in my hand, and considering how young I was when I started, it’s probably not that far from the truth.
I’ve always been a creative person. Growing up, I was constantly making something, coming up with ideas, or finding new ways to express myself. Photography just happened to be the thing that stuck, and eventually, the thing that completely changed my life.
But here’s something you might not expect from someone who photographs people for a living.
I used to absolutely hate being in front of the camera.
I never knew what to do with my hands, how to pose, or how to look at a picture of myself without immediately picking it apart. I was always so much more comfortable being the person taking the photo than the one in it.
And the funny thing is, that experience is a huge part of why I love what I do now.
I get to be the person I wish I’d had when I was younger. Someone who actually tells you what to do with your hands, teaches you how to move your body, and reminds you that you don’t have to look or act a certain way to deserve a beautiful photo of yourself.
I think we spend so much of our lives being critical of ourselves, especially as women, and I really wanted to create an experience that felt different.
There’s nothing quite like watching someone walk into a photoshoot telling me how awkward or unphotogenic they are, and then seeing their reaction when they realize what they’re capable of.
That’s probably one of my favorite parts of this entire career.
So, How Did I Get Here?
What started as a love for photography eventually turned into a business, and then somehow into an entire creative agency.
I founded Kenzie Rich Photography because I wanted to make a living doing something I genuinely loved. I wanted the freedom to create, travel, meet interesting people, and build a life that didn’t revolve around someone else’s idea of what success was supposed to look like.
And I worked really hard to make that happen.
Over the years, I’ve been fortunate enough to photograph people from all walks of life, work with incredible brands, travel for projects, and see my work published in magazines. I’ve photographed everything from personal portraits to fashion campaigns, hotels, restaurants, events, and just about everything in between.
Eventually, I founded Rich Creative Agency because I realized I loved the bigger picture just as much as I loved taking photographs.
I love coming up with concepts, building creative teams, figuring out how to tell a brand’s story, and seeing an idea go from something in my head to something real.
One thing that’s always been important to me is that I don’t want every client to look like me or my portfolio.
I want to understand who you are, what you’re building, and what makes you different. Your photos should feel like you. Your brand should look like your brand.
I just get to help bring it all to life.
A Little More About Me
Outside of photography, I’m one of those people who has approximately 37 different interests at any given time.
I love painting, dancing, traveling, learning new things, and picking up random hobbies that I may or may not become completely obsessed with for a few weeks.
I’m also a huge animal lover, and my dog Gus and my cat Mango are pretty convinced that my entire life revolves around them. They’re not entirely wrong.
I went to film school, spent some time living in Brazil, and have always loved the idea of experiencing as much of the world as I possibly can.
I’m a big believer that life is supposed to be lived, not just worked through.
Don’t get me wrong, I love working. Probably a little too much sometimes. But I also really value freedom, new experiences, meaningful connections, and being able to look back at my life knowing I actually enjoyed it.
I think that’s a big part of why I became an entrepreneur in the first place.
I’m also someone who genuinely loves people. I love hearing their stories, learning what makes them who they are, and finding those little things about someone that they might not even realize are special.
Which, when you think about it, makes photography a pretty perfect career for me.
What I’m Really Working Toward
As much as I love photography, I’ve started realizing that the bigger purpose behind my work has less to do with the camera itself.
It’s about confidence.
I want to teach people, especially women, how to feel comfortable being seen. Not just in photographs, but in their careers, their relationships, their businesses, and their everyday lives.
I want to write books, teach workshops, speak on stages, and share everything I’ve learned about posing, body awareness, and confidence with people who may never have the opportunity to work with me personally.
Because I know what it’s like to be the girl who doesn’t want her picture taken.
And I also know how much can change when you start seeing yourself differently.
I don’t have every part of that vision figured out yet, but I’m really excited to see where it goes.
One Last Thing
If you’ve made it this far, thank you for being here.
Whether you’re considering booking a photoshoot, working with my agency, learning from me, or you just somehow ended up on this page, I’m glad you found your way here.
I’ve built a career around capturing people and their stories, but somewhere along the way, I’ve realized that the relationships, conversations, and experiences are just as important to me as the photos.
I hope that never changes.
And if there’s one thing I hope you take away from my work, it’s that you don’t have to wait until you lose the weight, feel more confident, have the perfect outfit, or reach some imaginary version of yourself to deserve to be photographed.
You’re allowed to love who you are right now.
And I’d really love to help you see that.