Naomi Richard Celebrates 10 Yrs of Capturing Entertainment's Brightest Stars, Unforgettable Moments

AUSTIN, Texas - Jan. 21, 2016 - PRLog -- Naomi Richard, award-winning entertainment journalist and owner of White Glove Photos, today kicks off a year-long celebration highlighting 10 years of providing “as-it-happens” red carpet excitement and backstage exclusives during the entertainment industry’s most illustrious events.

Throughout 2016, Richard is inviting fans to join her live via Periscope as she covers their favorite film, music, television, theatre and fashion icons. Richard’s work reaches more than 800,000 viewers; her captivating photos and celebrity interviews have appeared in The Hollywood Reporter, The Hollywood Times, Essence Magazine, her popular Red Carpet View blog, and other national and local media outlets.

Richard is consistently tapped by organizations, actors and artists to cover high-profile entertainment events, including The GRAMMY Awards, The Academy Awards, The SAG Awards, The CMA Awards, South by Southwest, The Dove Awards, The Stellar Awards, The NAACP Image Awards and The BET Awards.

“Naomi makes me feel so comfortable on the red carpet,” said Christine Albert, former Chairman of the Board of The Recording Academy. “I appreciate having her at The Grammy's.”

Richard has photographed some of the most powerful and influential people in society, including President Barack Obama and former Presidents George Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter; as well as international superstars such as Oprah, T.D. Jakes, Lady Gaga, Elton John, Meryl Streep, David Oyelowo, Sidney Poitier, Stevie Wonder, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Quincy Jones.

“Achieving 10 years as an entertainment journalist could not have happened alone – I want to thank my team for sticking with me, supporting me and for helping me in unimaginable ways,” said Richard. “Above all, if it had not been for the Lord by my side, none of this would have happened. He made my dreams come true!”

Richard is a columnist, contributing writer, and film and music reviewer for several national and local media outlets, as well as an on-air personality, correspondent and photographer for Austin radio station KAZI 88.7FM. While most of her time is spent behind the camera or microphone, Richard has also appeared on several reality shows airing currently on the BET, WeTV, TVOne and Oxygen networks.

“I've been following Naomi Richard's work for several years and have been extremely impressed with her professionalism and growth as a journalist,” commented Harrell Williams, Sr., Screen Writer, Filmmaker, Producer and Director. “It is undoubtedly apparent that, through hard work, she is trusted and well respected within the media industry.”

Naomi Richard’s 10^th year celebration coverage begins this month with the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Follow her on Periscope and Twitter (@NaomiJRichard) to experience the live coverage and interviews.

A certified women and minority business owner, Richard is a member of The Recording Academy, The Stellar Awards Gospel Music Academy, The Gospel Music Association, the National Association of Black Journalists and the Texas Association of Gospel Announcers Guild.

For more information about Naomi Richard, White Glove Photos and the Red Carpet View blog, please visit www.naomirichard.com.

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