Photographer Cory Richards and Nikon USA part ways with Nikon’s Ambassador program
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I often visit the official Nikon Ambassador’s website (https://www.nikonusa.com/ambassadors) to check for any changes to its membership lineup and to gain some inspiration by visiting a few of the ambassador websites.
On a recent visit, I noticed that one ambassador was missing: Cory Richards. Richards joined the Nikon Ambassador program in April 2019, just before embarking on a planned expedition to summit Everest for a second time without oxygen. He was to be accompanied by Keith Ladzinski (also a former Nikon Ambassador now with Canon). A variety of Nikon Z camera bodies and S lenses were to be used to document the assent.
Based on my research above, it looks like the relationship started out strong and rosy but obviously, something went wrong. Richards has been public about his struggles in the past with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), alcoholism, divorce, and suicide.
I have reached out to Corry Richards to get his side of the story. I will post an update if I hear back from him.
Today, I received the Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 mirrorless lens. Considering that it’s not a S line lens, the build quality is pretty good. It’s light and the lens hood is not too big or too small. I would say overall, the design has a pleasing esthetic compact look.