With His Vast Experience In Photography And Especially Known For His Romantic Style Of Wedding Photography, Walt Disney World Hired Rick In 1993 To Help Create The Wedding Photography Department For Disney Photographic Services. In 1996 Rick Opened His Own Studio In Orlando, Florida And Starting Building A Reputation For Teaching The "Art Of Romance".

In 2001 Everything In Rick's Life Changed When He Met His Wife, Deborah Broach.  They Were Married In 2002 And Rick Moved To Jacksonville, Florida Where He And Deborah, A Children's Photographer And Artist, Opened Signature Studio. Deborah Known For Her Expertise In Photoshop, Corel Painter And Marketing Joined Rick On The Road Teaching. They Traveled The World Teaching In Europe, Canada And The United States.  In 2006 They Were Awarded The United Nations Photographic Leadership Award By The United Nations Photographic Council.