My name is Ryan west
I’m an Oklahoma City-based photographer but my work has taken me across the country!
Who am I?
I often find myself asking the same question but I’ll try to answer.
Growing up in the 90’s we had the rule of “when the street lights come on, come back home” and as a kid, who knows where I was at any given time. Out riding my bike, playing in the woods behind the neighborhood, just exploring. As I grew I’ve maintained that spirit but now, I often bring a camera to capture the intricacies around me, those moments of flight, the symmetry of a leaf, and details of the environment.
In 2019 it was time for me to go full-time freelance as a photographer and videographer, capturing images for publications, people with passions, small businesses, conservation organizations, and many more. Several of those stories have been appreciated enough to be given awards, both local and national!
Photo by Harvey Payne
Explore
They say that curiosity killed the cat, good thing I’m not a cat.
Using that curiosity I formed as a child gets me into places that most others won’t go. From peering over the Oklahoma State capitol building atop a 300’ crane boom to ascending walls with a harness to capture rock climbers, trudging through marshes, all while being just at home on solid ground with casual clothes photographing the interesting nature of artists, unique individuals, and the family pups.
There are interesting photos anywhere you go, you just have to be curious enough to find them!
