A bald man with a beard wearing a black long-sleeve shirt sitting on a chair against a textured brown wall. To his left, there is a white vase with dried pampas grass on a small table draped with a white cloth. The floor is wooden.

I'm a photographer, poet, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and most importantly, a father. I live in Charlotte, North Carolina, where I spend most of my time building businesses, creating, and telling stories through whatever medium feels right for the moment.

Portraits were my first love because I enjoyed meeting people and helping them see themselves in a different way. Over the years that grew into weddings, corporate events, filmmaking, and a handful of creative projects that continue to evolve today. These days, some of my favorite work comes from documenting weddings and corporate events, where real moments happen naturally and every story is different.

When I'm not working, you'll probably find me watching a crime documentary, writing, brainstorming my next business idea, or spending time with my family. I'm endlessly curious about people—their experiences, what drives them, and the stories they carry with them.

At the heart of everything I do is a simple belief: people matter, stories matter, and the moments we live deserve to be remembered. Whether I'm behind a camera, producing a film, writing a poem, or building something new, that's what keeps me creating.

Photographer. Poet. Filmmaker. Entrepreneur.

Hi, I’m Rickland Young.

My Adventures

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A man with a shaved head and beard wearing a black coat holding a camera, standing against a beige stone wall.
Logo of Atlantic Mountain Media featuring stylized mountains and the company name.

Over the years, photography has taken me down some interesting paths. These are the businesses and creative ventures I'm currently building.

Atlantic Mountain Media

Atlantic Mountain Media is my photography and film production company, specializing in weddings, corporate events, branding, and visual storytelling. It's where I help individuals, organizations, and businesses capture the moments and stories that matter most.

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Studio 1216 At Main

1216 At Main is a portrait studio built around a simple idea: professional photography should be accessible, straightforward, and easy to book. The studio focuses on portraits, families, graduations, maternity sessions, and life's everyday milestones.

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Some Of My Favorite Work

Silhouette of a pregnant woman wearing a crown and flowing dress, standing with one hand on her back and one foot slightly raised.
A woman standing on outdoor steps, wearing an elegant teal dress, clear high heels, and jewelry, with her left hand on her hip and her right hand resting on the railing.
A woman in a black graduation gown and cap standing outside on stairs, smiling, with a gold stole, black heels, and a formal background of classical columns and building.
Close-up of a woman with curly hair and brown eyes, wearing makeup and a yellow top, touching her hair with her right hand, which has red painted nails and large hoop earrings.
A woman with dark skin and braided hair, decorated with white pearls on her face and forehead, against a plain dark background.
A bride and groom embracing on a white beachside pavilion, with the bride's flowing veil in the foreground and the ocean in the background.
A woman with dark hair and makeup sitting on the floor with two children, one girl and one boy, in a studio with a plain white background.
A woman with dark hair wearing a white tank top and light blue jeans, sitting cross-legged on the floor, while a young boy with short hair and a white tank top leans over her shoulders, both smiling against a plain light gray background.
A woman with long wavy hair wearing a gold, metallic gown with a high slit, standing against a yellow background, reflecting in water.
A woman with long, wavy hair flows over her shoulders, posing on a reflective gold surface against a yellow background. She is wearing a shiny, gold dress and jewelry, with makeup emphasizing her eyes and lips.
A woman lying on the floor with long black hair, wearing black heels, black tights, a black skirt, a white shirt, and jewelry. Red roses are scattered on her and the floor.
A woman with long black hair sitting on a red cloth-covered surface against a backdrop of red curtains. She is dressed in red lace lingerie and is accessorized with jewelry, including a necklace. Her pose is relaxed, with one hand touching her hair a
A woman in a Santa hat and fluffy white boots stands on a hand with a blue background and falling snow.
A woman with tattoos wearing black lingerie and high heels is hanging clothes on a laundry line in a room with a white background. An iron and pink fabric are on an ironing board, and a pile of clothes is on the floor.
A woman with dark skin and curly hair poses with her hands framing her face. She wears makeup with gold eyeshadow and has a gold glittery mask covering her nose and lips, with a black border and silver rhinestones.
Elegant event hall decorated with white and pink floral arrangements, chandeliers, and navy blue accents on chairs and the bride's dress, featuring a long navy blue gown with floral embellishments.