Ryan is a photographer, educator and artist based out of Los Angeles. Growing up with the Eastern Sierra mountains as his backyard, and the Paiute tribe central to his community, Ryan developed an appreciation for the land, beauty and exploration. Ryan's outdoor, travel and commercial photography has led to opportunities to speak, educate and explore worldwide. Ryan spent years as a guest writer for online photography and tech columns as well. He has spoken at the some of the largest photography conferences in the world and has co-led many smaller workshops. Ryan's main passion is his family and providing for them while making every effort to show them this beautiful world he has come to enjoy. His hope is that photography would not just be a breath of fresh air but an inspiring reminder to conserve, restore and care for the planet.