About

Since the dawn of his photography business in 2008, Ryan Southen has traveled the world pursuing his passion: capturing people and environments. In particular, Ryan draws viewers into moments of easy intimacy in his portraits, and introduces his audience to lesser-known artistic feats in Detroit, MI and far beyond. Ryan cares deeply about forming lasting relationships with his clients, which translates into creative shoots, painstaking editing, and striking finished products -- whether for your special day or your next ad campaign. In addition to shooting weddings, Ryan has delivered high-quality commercial images for large businesses, foundations, and architecture firms throughout the Midwest. Despite becoming an award-winning photographer (The Knot 'Best of' Hall of Fame), Ryan wants you to know that he's a true Midwesterner (read: friendly and approachable). He looks forward to collaborating with clients on projects to ensure they leave not only with a visual story that exceeds the industry standard, but also with a positive experience from Ryan Southen Photography.

Architectural Clients

• SHoP Architects

• Mikyoung Kim Design

• Ghafari Associates

• Neumann Smith Architects

• Synecdoche Design

• Harley, Ellis, Devereaux

• 2MArchitects

• Hopkins Burns Architects

• Gensler

• A3C Architects

• Walbridge

Select Clients

• The Kresge Foundation

• Michigan Central

• Mort Crim Communications / Crimson

• Detroit Economic Growth Corporation

• City of Detroit

• Comerica Bank

• Eastern Market Corporation

• MGM Grand Casino Detroit

• Henry Ford Hospital

• The German Marshall Fund

Published

• Oudolf Hummelo

• Piet Oudolf At Work

• Duhtroit Magazine

• BBC

• Architectural Record

• HOUR Detroit

• DBusiness Magazine

• Metro Detroit Bride

• Coney Detroit

• Nikon World Magazine