contact@ryanmuir.com

photographer,
filmmaker,
problem-solver

For nearly twenty years, Ryan has independently explored compelling subjects in music and entertainment as a freelance photographer and versatile editorial contributor. He has built a reputation for dependability and consistency, earning the trust of editors, artists, publicists, and event managers alike.

Ryan is currently Based in Brooklyn NYC, and is available for local and international commissions, with ability to travel as an American, Canadian, or EU citizen.

  • NYC (1986)

  • NYC (1989)

  • lil guy (1991)

  • madison square garden (2008)

  • dan deacon @ McCarren Pool (2008)

  • Danbro Halloween with DMBQ (2009)

  • Paramore @ Terminal 5 (2009)

  • Gorillaz @ Madison Square Garden (2010)

  • John maus @ 285 Kent (2011)

  • U2 @ Prudential Center (2011)

  • Robyn and Pulp @ Radio City (2012)

  • SPIN Magazine (2012)

  • Mary J. Blige @ Fader Fort

  • MIA @ Matangi Release Party (2012)

  • nathaniel rateliff @ Firefly Fest (2016)

  • The War On Drugs @ Music Hall of W.burg (2014)

  • Heems "Sometimes" Music Video Shoot (2015)

  • Fitz and the Tantrums @ Firefly Music (2014)

  • White Lung @ Milk Basement (2016)

  • LIFE

  • REMOTE PRODUCTION (2020)

  • LIFE

  • Newark Airport (2022)

  • united sounds nyc 2024

  • Paloma Faith visits 30 Rock (2024)

Ryan, educated  formally in filmmaking production, has directed short films, music videos, and original documentaries.

His work has been shown at 'Rooftop Films,' 'Under the Brooklyn Bridge,' and featured on IFC.com, MTV.com, Pitchfork, and Noisey.com.

Drawing from his years of  lived experience , Ryan works within his new venture, Experienced Visuals, a creative content agency, where He supplies his skills in team leadership and  high-level multimedia  production to various clients in the advertising, entertainment and hospitality industries.

Lately
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Das Racist Re-issue
Danny Brown in CREEM Magazine
Danny Brown in CREEM Magazine
Paloma Faith US Promo tour in NYC
Paloma Faith US Promo tour in NYC
Dirty Projectors / Bjork - Bitte Orcha: Reissue
Dirty Projectors / Bjork - Bitte Orcha: Reissue
Sleater Kinney - Live in Paris: Album Art
Sleater Kinney - Live in Paris: Album Art

@ryanmuir

View fullsize Jazz Dinner with @dannylipsitzmusic at @tbrasserienyc for @tinbuilding @theseaportnyc
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View fullsize Some evidence of what is becoming one of my favorite assignments of the year: Puppy Bowl XXI is now available to stream on Max! While many of these specific dogs already find a home by the time Puppy Bowl airs, it's a great cause to draw attention t

Music Videos

Awon Boys “Gimme” (2018)

Directed by Ryan Muir
Dir, of Photography Noah Fowler
Art Direction Azikiwe Mohammad

Fat tony - feelin’ Groovy (2020) 360°

Music Video shot in 8k VR /360 w/ socially distanced cast and skeleton crew.

Fat Tony’s Free Pandemic Live Stream (2020) 

(talent and crew socially distanced production)

BKNY (2013)

Directed and Edited by Ryan Muir
Additional Camera by Jared Feldman and Ethan Moses

Hood Party (2013)

Direction, Camera (NY Scenes) Edit by Ryan Muir
Additional Camera Jared Feldman

MacGregor Park (2017)

Direction, Camera, Edit by Ryan Muir