Ryan Bates Photography

Ryan is a graduate of Brooks Institute of Photography with a double major in Advertising/ Illustration & Digital Imaging. Starting his career in corporate product photography for clients like Macy’s, Apple, Gap, Motorolla, Levi’s and Pets.com.  His crowning achievement was an image on a billboard featured in “the Maze” gateway to San Francisco.  This led him to a Creative Director position with Restoration Hardware.  Then looking for something more fulfilling he was led to a high end portrait studio where he would be getting himself ready for his own studio in the coming years.  He has been working in the profession for twenty five years and loves portrait photography. He is passionate about creating unique and special images for every client. Ryan is a Professional Photographers of America - Certified Professional Photographer and Craftsman of Photography.