MUSIC
editorial + commercial
Ryan has worked for 20+ years as a freelance member of the press for editorial clients, such as The FADER, NPR, Brooklyn Vegan, Stereogum, Pitchfork, Q Magazine (UK), SPIN , XXL, and VIBE, as well as on contract for various music, entertainment and advertising agencies.
Nimble + dynamic
With many years working in-house at unique event spaces, music venues and on the road, Ryan is a trusted partner who can deliver on-the-spot results in even the most run-and-gun scenarios: low light, on location, short notice, and with minimal support.
Creative Vision + Leadership
Beyond his own work, Ryan understands the styles and personalities that work best together for larger scale projects and festivals and has earned the trust of his peer network to oversee those teams.
Career Highlights
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The Arcade Fire
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![Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings at Celebrate Brooklyn]()
Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings
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![Florence and the Machine]()
Florence and the Machine
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Iceage
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EMEFE
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Justin Timberlake
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Crystal Castles
Madonna
Cardi B
Shame
Miley Cyrus
21 Savage
The Weeknd
Rosalia
Drake
Sleater-Kinney
Jennifer Lopez
David Byrne
St Vincent
Jane's Addiction
Halsey
Pulp
Billie Eilish
Future Islands
Freddie Gibbs
Alex G
Lizzo
Frodus
Blur
Vince Staples
Nas
Sophie
Laurie Anderson
50 Cent and Post Malone
Fetty Wap
Kasey Musgraves
Dua Lipa
ACDC
Fischerspooner
Sleigh Bells
Phantogram
Wyclef and the Knocks
Purity Ring
LCD Soundsystem
Grimes
Courtney Barnett
The Kills
Sufjan Stevens
Fever Ray
Tyler the Creator and ASAP Rocky
mewithoutyou
ASAP Ferg
New Order
Lil Yachty
DMX
Steve Martin
Spoon
Doja Cat
Sofi Tukker
Common
Megan Thee Stallion
Cher
What They Say…
“Mid-step/song/note, Ryan Muir has a flair for catching artists in the middle of doing what they do best.”
FLOOD MAGAZINE: “Fifty Concert Photographers From the Past and Present You Should Know”.
“Ryan Muir is the music photographer everyone suggests to you when you’re writing a list about music photographers. Seriously. From his photos of M83, Foster the People, Wiz Khalifa, and the Roots, it’s clear that he was born to do this. Prepare to be left speechless.“
One of the most prolific working live music photographers of the last 3 decades, Ryan has been trusted in Photo Pits, dressing rooms, tour buses, passenger vans, recording studios, and more to document the and personal experiences of some of the most exciting musicians of the last decade.
On Demand, Ryan can provide unique high quality content to performing artists, brands and other institutions, archival material for books magazines and/or other publications, merchandise and other visually oriented projects.
CHVRCHES
Lauryn Hill
Phil Collins
Charli XCX
Chelsea Wolfe
Miguel
Flying Lotus
Paramore
Omar Souleyman
Twin Atlantic
War On Drugs
Travis Scott
Cam'ron
Le1f
Twin Shadow
Dawn Richards
Hop Along
Rakim
Wet
Black Lips
Tor Miller
Death Cab for Cutie
Heems
Wavves
The Arcs
Empress Of
AWOLNation
Super Duper Kyle
Nathaniel Rateliff
Tyler the Creator
T-Pain
MANA
“Simply put, Ryan is an extraordinary photographer. I have worked with many, and Ryan’s work stands out, and has something special that is hard to describe, but you can see it just looks better that everyone else I’ve worked with. He is a joy to work with and I recommend him without reservation.”
Jack Walsh
Executive Producer, BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival
“Ryan is the ultimate professional and his work speaks for itself. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Ryan for many years and have seen him grow into a world-class talent. He’s created some of the most memorable images in the history of FADER and his attitude and work ethic are impeccable. The best part is that he’s also a great person and very easy to work with! I can’t say enough good things!”
Andy Cohn
Founder, Shadrach
(former publisher, FADER Magazine)