A Brief History
With over 30 years of photography experience across multiple industries and four states, I have amassed quite a diverse portfolio of work.
I picked up my first camera at 15 and soon became photo editor of my high school yearbook and newspaper. That progressed into my college photojournalism degree and into staff positions at various newspapers. The diverse nature of photojournalism honed my skills in a variety of subjects and introduced me to collaborative style productions and shooting for particular layouts and end-uses.
I went on to write my original-research thesis in thermal imaging technology, earning my Masters of Photographic Science from the esteemed Brooks Institute of Photography.
I relocated to Las Vegas to start Radiant Photography, using my breadth of knowledge to shoot celebrity portraiture, products, architecture and vehicles for luxury magazines and advertising agencies.
I now reside in Lake Mary, FL shooting primarily vehicles, people and products for the automotive industry, including supercars for private collectors. That has given me the opportunity to donate my time and skillset to the amazing charity Dream Cars 4 Kids, which brings exotic car experiences to sick children around Florida.
Below are a few of my skill sets that will benefit Rollins College...
I picked up my first camera at 15 and soon became photo editor of my high school yearbook and newspaper. That progressed into my college photojournalism degree and into staff positions at various newspapers. The diverse nature of photojournalism honed my skills in a variety of subjects and introduced me to collaborative style productions and shooting for particular layouts and end-uses.
I went on to write my original-research thesis in thermal imaging technology, earning my Masters of Photographic Science from the esteemed Brooks Institute of Photography.
I relocated to Las Vegas to start Radiant Photography, using my breadth of knowledge to shoot celebrity portraiture, products, architecture and vehicles for luxury magazines and advertising agencies.
I now reside in Lake Mary, FL shooting primarily vehicles, people and products for the automotive industry, including supercars for private collectors. That has given me the opportunity to donate my time and skillset to the amazing charity Dream Cars 4 Kids, which brings exotic car experiences to sick children around Florida.
Below are a few of my skill sets that will benefit Rollins College...
Location Lighting
- Proficient at lighting close-up product photography to portraits, even entire building interiors/exteriors.
- Able to light spaces with remote triggered strobes for sports & ceremonies.
- Expert in advanced lighting skills like cross-polarization for reflections, light painting, high speed photography & more.
- Able to light spaces with remote triggered strobes for sports & ceremonies.
- Expert in advanced lighting skills like cross-polarization for reflections, light painting, high speed photography & more.
Professional skills
- Thirty years of experience across photojournalism, advertising and editorial photography industries.
- Portfolio spans celebrity portraiture, architecture, food/product, corporate photography.
- Proficient in Photoshop, Lightroom. Familiar with other Adobe Creative Suite apps.
- Proficient at cataloging, tagging, keywording of visual assets for archiving and future use.
- Portfolio spans celebrity portraiture, architecture, food/product, corporate photography.
- Proficient in Photoshop, Lightroom. Familiar with other Adobe Creative Suite apps.
- Proficient at cataloging, tagging, keywording of visual assets for archiving and future use.
Equipment
- Proficient in Canon & Sony platforms, as well as various lighting systems and modifiers.
- Familiar with Nikon systems
- Regularly deal with equipment tracking, upgrades and maintenance.
- Knowledge of camera formats from large format 4x5, medium format, SLR, DSLR & mirrorless.
- Currently learning drone photography and planning for FAA 107 license.
- Familiar with Nikon systems
- Regularly deal with equipment tracking, upgrades and maintenance.
- Knowledge of camera formats from large format 4x5, medium format, SLR, DSLR & mirrorless.
- Currently learning drone photography and planning for FAA 107 license.
Soft skills
- Personable and easy to work with.
- Effective collaborator from years of working with editors, producers and art directors.
- Deadline-oriented, creative and communicative.
- Purveyor of dad jokes.
- Effective collaborator from years of working with editors, producers and art directors.
- Deadline-oriented, creative and communicative.
- Purveyor of dad jokes.
Forward Thinking
- Always exploring new imaging tech.
- Can design and build rigs, gimbals and gear to get the shots needed.
- Very knowledgeable in AI image generation, how AI can produce more output for less budget, and aware of the ethical concerns surrounding the use of AI content.
- Can design and build rigs, gimbals and gear to get the shots needed.
- Very knowledgeable in AI image generation, how AI can produce more output for less budget, and aware of the ethical concerns surrounding the use of AI content.
Advanced Education
- BA in Photojournalism (CSU, Fresno).
- MS in Photographic Science (Brooks Institute of Photography).
- Both parents were educators, with my father being a tenured professor (Ed.D) in the California State University system. (Familiar with the inner-workings of higher education.)
- MS in Photographic Science (Brooks Institute of Photography).
- Both parents were educators, with my father being a tenured professor (Ed.D) in the California State University system. (Familiar with the inner-workings of higher education.)
Testimonials
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"I have hired Ryan for countless photo shoots while working on the editorial team for 944 Media. Whether the project required crisp white-background product photography, a personality-forward profile picture, architecture images or an extensive, all-day shoot with a variety of lighting and posing needs, Ryan was always a photographer I could rely upon for excellent results and expedient delivery times at a reasonable cost. One of the things I miss most about working with him is his warm personality. He has a natural ability to make photography subjects feel at ease, and it shows in his work. Ryan is an excellent partner when it comes to collaborating on creative projects, equally due to his easygoing nature and his passion for developing new skills in photography. I would recommend Ryan for any photography project he shows an interest in – I’m sure he would excel at all of them."
Laura Mier
Senior Content Dir - Miles Partnership
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"Day or night, action or posed, naturally or artificially lit, Ryan Weber captures images with creative flair, careful planning and technical wizardry -- and he does it until the job is done right. His dedication, results and flexibility were invaluable assets to me as a magazine editor."PJ Perez
Former Editor in Chief - Racket Magazine
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"Ryan is a brilliant and dedicated photographer. His images are remarkable, not only for their clarity, composition and subject matter, but also because Ryan has the unique ability to see to the heart of any subject -- human, action or still-life -- through a lens. He translates those images into truth, often with unique perspectives that draw people to his photographs. I would heartily recommend him for any photographic needs his clients have."Ruth Kehler
Former Editor - Fresno Bee (SGN Section)
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"I have worked alongside Ryan for almost ten years now, and he never ceases to amaze me with his talent and ability as a photographer. No matter what you need, Ryan will deliver - and that is why he has been my first choice as a photographer for almost ten years. You will be hard pressed to find someone who can match his creativity, energy and passion."Dave Childers
Dir of Title V Programs - Fresno City College
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