Rick's career behind the lens started nearly 30 years ago, and he is currently Director of Photography on NBC's Emmy & Golden Globe award-winning series Brooklyn Nine-Nine. His extensive professional experience spans television, feature films, commercials, IMAX, music videos, documentaries and web series.
As a member of both the International Cinematographers Guild and the Directors Guild of America (DGA), his past films have won numerous awards that have included Best Cinematography, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, and Best Short. In 2002, his short film Water With Food Coloring was shown in limited theatrical release. He's also earned several Tellys, CINE Golden Eagle and Golden Aurora awards for directing.
Feature film credits (assisting/operating) include The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, Grudge Match, Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas and High School Musical 3. Network TV includes Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Benched, Up All Night, Go On, A Lyon in the Kitchen, Promised Land and Touched By An Angel.
In 2014, Rick co-created the web series Made Right Here, produced in partnership with Maxwell House Coffee. He shot, directed, and co-produced the 10-part series that featured American-made products, artisans and communities across the country. The series garnered 5.6 million views across aol.com and YouTube.
Growing up in Buffalo, NY, Rick started making films in high school and later graduated with a BA in Film Studies from the University of Utah, having earned scholarships and awards for his student films. Additionally, he learned lighting, camera operating and directing while working at the PBS affiliate, KUED in Salt Lake City.
As a member of both the International Cinematographers Guild and the Directors Guild of America (DGA), his past films have won numerous awards that have included Best Cinematography, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, and Best Short. In 2002, his short film Water With Food Coloring was shown in limited theatrical release. He's also earned several Tellys, CINE Golden Eagle and Golden Aurora awards for directing.
Feature film credits (assisting/operating) include The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, Grudge Match, Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas and High School Musical 3. Network TV includes Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Benched, Up All Night, Go On, A Lyon in the Kitchen, Promised Land and Touched By An Angel.
In 2014, Rick co-created the web series Made Right Here, produced in partnership with Maxwell House Coffee. He shot, directed, and co-produced the 10-part series that featured American-made products, artisans and communities across the country. The series garnered 5.6 million views across aol.com and YouTube.
Growing up in Buffalo, NY, Rick started making films in high school and later graduated with a BA in Film Studies from the University of Utah, having earned scholarships and awards for his student films. Additionally, he learned lighting, camera operating and directing while working at the PBS affiliate, KUED in Salt Lake City.