Stories from a life of adventure photography: Corey Rich

In this episode, Corey shares many insights about his journey of discovering climbing at the early age of 13. He talks about how he has been lucky to be able to combine both of his passions, climbing and photography, to create a fulfilling career. Corey shares a very real look into his journey and how things changed once he had a daughter. He pulls back the curtain and talks about what is involved in pursuing opportunities to shoot stunning visual pictures.  Corey Rich loves to tell stories. He’s a photographer and a director from South Lake Tahoe who has been documenting adventure sports for over three decades. He’s been taking climbing pictures since he was 13 years old, and over the years his work has helped define the genre of adventure photography in both the editorial and commercial spaces. You’ve seen a lot of his pictures, in magazines, ads, catalogs, and online. You may also be familiar with his work as a director; he has shot commercials for some of the world's biggest companies. But his archive of adventure photography contains many stories that you probably don’t know. He’s written a book called Stories Behind the Images. It’s a book that gives insight into what it means to create a career doing something you love, and how success is all about building great, lasting relationships in business and in life. He lives with his wife, Marina, daughter, Leila, and dog, Preta, in South Lake Tahoe. To follow his work and adventures, you can find him here: Corey's Website Follow Corey on IG Follow Candace on Instagram 💗 If you’re feeling the vibes… Subscribe, rate & review to help us grow this sweet little soul space! 🎧 Let’s stay connected: Follow along on Instagram @candacedanielledunaway   Candace Dunaway is the host of The Spiritual Cupcake Podcast, a heart-centered space for healing, growth, and high-vibe living. She’s also a teacher, a nature lover, and a creative soul who finds deep joy in life’s simplest moments. Candace sees the world through rainbow-colored glasses—always searching for the silver linings, even in life’s stormy skies. For her, happiness isn’t a far-off destination, but something woven into the everyday magic of life. Her love for the outdoors inspired The Mild Side of Wild, a video series that encourages others to step outside and reconnect with nature’s wisdom—a free gift that’s always available. Whether she’s wandering through the woods, recording a podcast episode, or laughing with a stranger-turned-friend, Candace thrives on meaningful connection. She treasures hearing people’s stories and perspectives, especially when they come from unexpected paths. Forever dreaming, always creating, she’s endlessly exploring new ideas and projects. Guided by wonder, curiosity, and the belief that beauty is everywhere, She’s here to connect, to let go, and to expand—one inspired moment at a time.