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Nate Ryan

Pro Type: Photographer

Nate blends commercial and editorial photography to create compelling imagery for regional and national brands, advertising agencies, and editorial clients. Specializing in capturing real people – athletes, musicians, business leaders – Nate documents their lives through a combination of portrait and documentary-style lifestyle photography. Whether it is working solo or directing a large crew, I keep things easy-going but focused.

Driven by a deep curiosity, Nate thrives on learning personal stories and understanding those he photographs. With degrees in Geology and Studio Art from Carleton College, Nate has always embraced bringing divergent ideas together.

Nate has worked clients including ESPN, Forbes, NYT, WSJ, WeTransfer, Starkey Medical Devices, and Minnesota Orchestra. Nate has also received multiple awards from Communication Arts, American Photography, and APA

Specialty:

Advertising / Editorial / Lifestyle / Location / Motion / Photo Journalism / Portrait / Sports/Action

Location:

Illinois

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