About Us

Blue Cardinal is owned and operated by Doug Richardson. Doug holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi, and has worked as a commercial, portrait and wedding photographer for over 30 years. Doug’s degree and background in portrait photography have helped make him one of the best known photographers of this area. He has studied under some of the most renoun photographers and artist in the world. He has participated in workshops and national conventions throughout his career. Doug is a internationally published photographer who specializes in wedding photography, His experience working in a studio enviroment has given him the understanding of how pictures work together to tell a story. Doug believes in listening to his clients to make positive changes for the future. He is always available to speak with clients about their photographic needs. His parents owned and operated a chain of photography studios in the South for many years.

His photography is a blend of visual worlds that contributes to Blue Cardinal's unique photographic style…a style that guarantees to make your wedding day or portrait an unforgettable event! A mix of photojournalism and portrait photography that gives you the best of both worlds. "Let my eye capture your heart in photographs".

We are specialists in all areas of still photography including sepia, photo journalism, digital and traditional.

We use only the best photography equipment in the business; trusted brands such as CANON, Metz, Norman, Photogenic, BRONICA and Apple.

Blue Cardinal is a member of WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International), Professional Photographers of America and Canon Professional Services. City of Florence 2011 business license number 73035.