Fire in My Lens, A

Through the vibrant images captured in his compositions, photographer Armand J. “Sheik” Richardson lures the viewer into the city that lives within his imagination. Richardson passionately relates the experimentation that first brought to life the magical world he saw through his camera’s lens. His fascinating anecdotes accompany each picture providing context to the images while conveying the rich pallet of colors and textures that makes New Orleans such a unique place. From personal moments of his childhood, family, and friends to professional shoots and casual snapshots of the hidden life and everyday events in the city, Richardson presents a captivating visual record of New Orleans.