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The food industry prevails in Chicago, and much of Richmond’s work centers around it. From the modern elegance of colorful mixed drinks to the rawness of a medieval feast, he defines food in new ways.

“So many artists focus on 'the beauty' of their subjects; I like to go beyond that,” said Richmond. “I try to explore alternative angles and different types of lighting to reveal other perspectives. It’s this edge I feel that makes my work unique.”

Derek Richmond knows how to push the limits. His edge drives his success as a professional photographer and inspires him to pursue personal projects that dare to be different. He has worked with Chef Charlie Trotter, Barbara Fairchild, Chef Homaro Cantu and Pastry Chef Ben Roche of Moto, Chef John Coletta, Breakfast Queen Ina Pinkney, Chef Giuseppe Tentori, Chef Curtis Duffy, Chef Phillip Foss, Chef Greg Biggers, Chef Ryan LaRoche, Food Network Star Whitney Chen, Art Culinaire Magazine, Gilt Taste, Real Eats, Kraft Foods, Chicago Home and Garden and The Sofitel.

He is the current International Association of Culinary Professionals Food Photographers and Stylists Section Chair, aka IACP FPS Chair.