Meet Ryan

RyanPatrickClarke

Associate Photographer

Ryan  (they/them) is a Fine Art Wedding photographer with nearly two decades of experiencing photographing the biggest weddings in the incredible locations throughout the world. 

Ryan studied fine art, documentary, and digital photography at Columbia College Chicago, graduating with a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree.  Upon graduation, they trained under the tutelage of two of Chicago’s best wedding photojournalists for 10 years.

Ryan’s personal work has taken them throughout the diverse neighborhoods of Chicago, around the Midwest, as well as to Ireland, Guatemala, the Pacific Northwest, and the gulf coast of Mississippi in the weeks following Hurricane Katrina. 

Their fine-art work is in the permanent collection at the C-Spaces Gallery at Columbia College Chicago and in the Columbia College Photography Department.

Ryan has an exceptional eye for capturing detail, interactions, and fleeting moments. 

Their never-miss-a-moment candid photojournalism and romantic fine art editorial style preserves the beauty and emotion of your special occasion.

Ryan’s Portfolio