Beyond. Mr. Melford teaches photography primarily through National
Geographic; he leads one-day seminars around the country through National
Geographic Traveler’s photo seminar series and travels with National
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Cory Richards
A climber and visual storyteller, Cory Richards was named National
Geographic Adventurer of the Year in 2012, the same year the American
Alpine Club presented him with its Rowell
Award. At the 2014 National Geographic
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to the inaugural group of National Geographic
Photography Fellows, whose work combines
visual storytelling and exploration. Mr. Richards’s
camera has taken him from the runway to the wild
and remote corners of the world, from Antarctica’s
unclimbed peaks to the Himalayas of Nepal and
Pakistan, in an attempt to capture not only the
soul of exploration but also the beauty of modern
society. He is a passionate mountain climber on
The North Face athletic team and has carved a
niche as one of the world’s leading adventure
and expedition photographers. His photography has appeared in National
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prize at the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival for Cold. View more of
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Jim Richardson
Jim Richardson has been a photographer for National Geographic for
more than 30 years, specializing in global environmental issues and
landscapes. He also is interested in the Celtic world, with special attention
to Scotland and its remote islands. His documentary photography has
focused on the American Great Plains and includes extended coverage
of small-town life in his native Kansas. He has a 30-year photographic
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