Rich Wade on Photography, WWE & Doing Many Things

 

Meet Rich Wade…

Rich Wade is a photographer from Belfast based in New York. He has shot for the likes of WWE, Rolling Stone, Vogue, NPR, Van Morrison and The Washington post— and his work has been exhibited in the United States, Europe, Russia, Asia and Australia.

In this episode we chat about:

  • Getting into wrestling at a young age

  • Moving to NYC

  • Shooting for WWE

  • What it means to be a “working photographer”

  • “Shiny jobs” versus the “bread and butter” type of work

  • And the greatest highs/lows he’s experienced along the way.

Check it out.

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  • One thing most people don't know about you: I’ve worked as a hand model

  • Favourite Book: Any horrible Alex cross book by James Patterson, say nothing, the dirty war Martin Dillion

  • Favourite Quote: You’re a smart guy you’ll figure it out

  • Anything you'd like to promote: Instagram @richwadephoto cheers!

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