“The Richest Optic” is a photo blog by Janelle Richards, a journalist that lives in New York City. Originally from Silver Spring, Maryland, photography has always been a hobby that Janelle  has practiced while covering stories, traveling or exploring the city. Janelle has a master’s degree from Columbia’s Graduate School of Journalism in New York and a bachelor’s degree from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. Leave a comment, like a photo and ask any questions!