MUSIC
editorial + commercial
Ryan has worked for 15+ years as a freelance member of the press including for editorial clients: The FADER, NPR, Brooklyn Vegan, Stereogum, Pitchfork, Q Magazine (UK), SPIN , XXL, 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 as well as 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
Live Music (2008 - 2024+)
Madonna
Cardi B
Shame
Moses Sumney
Miley Cyrus
21 Savage
The Weeknd
Rosalia
Drake
Sleater Kinney
Jenifer Lopez
David Byrne
St Vincent
Jane's Addiction
Halsey
Pulp
Billie EIlish
Future Islands
Freddie Gibbs
Alex G
JEFF The Brotherhood
SQURL
Lizzo
Frodus
Passion Pit
Blur
Vince Staples
Nas
Sophie
Laurie Anderson
50 Cent and Post Malone
Fetty Wap
Kasey Musgraves
Cold War Kids
Dua Lipa
ACDC
Fischerspooner
The Last Shadow Puppets
Sleigh Bells
Phantogram
Wyclef and the Knocks
Purity Ring
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes
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
The Struts
Boogie
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.”
“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.“
Artists
Ryan has been trusted in dressing rooms, tour buses, and passenger vans to document the intimate and personal experiences of some of the most exciting pop musicians of the last decade providing content for social media for the artists to post on their own channels, as well as archival book products for sale as merchandise.
Selected Artist Clients:
The Arcade Fire, Paloma Faith, Doe Paoro, Fat Tony, Das Racist, Prize Fighter Inferno, Minus the Bear,
Churches
How to Dress Well
Vince Staples
Thundercat
Lauryn Hill
Phil Collins
Britt Daniel of Spoon
Big Baby DRAM
Charli XCX
Chelsea Wolfe
Miguel
Flying Lotus
Heliotropes
Paramore
Omar Souleyman
Dogbite
Twin Atlantic
War On Drugs
Talk Normal
Travis Scott
Cam'ron
Le1f
Twin Shadow
Dawn Richards
Hop Along
Rakim
ZaZa
Wet
Tor Miller
Black Lips
Death Cab for Cutie
Heems
Wavves
The Arcs
Empress Of
Alex G
AWOLNation
Super Duper Kyle
Nathaniel Rateliff
Tyler the Creator
T-Pain
MANA
Festivals
Selected Venue/Festival Clients
Global Citizen Festival, AEG, Live Nation,
Celebrate Brooklyn, Goldenvoice, Bowery Presents,
The Fader Fort (NYC/SXSW), MoMA PS1,
Ryan has served as in-house festival photographer in the pits, on and behind the stage for world famous acts. He has also been on the in house team with festivals such as Coachella (2016), and The Fader Fort (2012-2019), Global Citizen (2018+), Bryant Park (2016+) Concerts in the Park and most recently the Rooftop at Pier 17 (2019+).
client testimonial
“[Working with Ryan] …has blossomed into multiple years long partnership that continues to grow, and it’s all due to Ryan’s incredible work ethic. Anyone who has the pleasure of working with Ryan knows not only is he incredibly talented, but he is hard-working, diligent, detail-oriented, adaptable, open to feedback (in fact he actively seeks it out), and always a joy to be around.”
Lindita Rugova
Marketing Manager, The Rooftop at Pier 17
“I have had the absolute pleasure of working with Ryan Muir on a number of different shoots for Global Citizen over the last few years, and every time a project is done I already look forward to the next time we can work together. Ryan is a true professional and collaborator. He will not only take any assignment and capture stunning, thoughtful, and engaging content, but he will also see the process through from the beginning, fine tuning every detail of the workflow, the team, finding new ways to improve or be creative, all until the very end. “
Olivia Kestin
Senior Director, Content Production for Special Projects at Global Citizen
“Ryan has photographed dozens of Bryant Park events over the years, and he reliably produces extraordinary images. When he's on-site, I know that we will receive photos that capture the excitement of the event -- whether it's closeups of artists in their element; wide shots of crowds; or the exact moment that the Tree lights during our annual Tree Lighting. He finds new and inventive angles that help make his photographs stand apart.”
Dan Fishman
Vice President Public Events Bryant Park
“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
Exec. 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
“Ryan is one of our go-to photographers for live events, performances, and exhibitions at MoMA PS1. His images are consistently stunning, and he's able to capture dynamic moments of action and connection. He's always at the top of our list and is an absolute pleasure to work with. Couldn't recommend Ryan highly enough!”
Nora Rodriguez
Assistant Director, Digital Strategy and Content at MoMA PS1
Ratatat at Summer Stage
Slayer at Yankee Stadium
Drake at Fader Fort
Served Up (socially distant event)