Richard Fowler spent five years as a professional photographer working at four city newspapers and a studio in Illinois. His educational background includes a degree in Communications from the University of Illinois majoring in photography and advertising. Over the last 35 years he has covered thousands of news, sports, and political events. His photographic work includes photojournalism, weddings, architecture, advertising, and portraiture. Among others, his work has been awarded honors by the St. Louis Professional Photographers Association. He now works full-time as a writer and photographer in Atlanta, Georgia.