About

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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.

Select Clients

  • The Kresge Foundation

  • Mort Crim Communications / Crimson

  • Detroit Economic Growth Corporation

  • City of Detroit

  • Detroit Water and Sewerage Department

  • Comerica Bank

  • Eastern Market Corporation

  • MGM Grand Casino Detroit

  • Henry Ford Hospital

  • Iron Ridge Holdings

  • Fives Group

  • Interscope Records + Eminem

  • The German Marshall Fund

Architectural Clients

  • SHoP Architects

  • Ghafari Associates

  • Synecdoche Design

  • Harley, Ellis, Devereaux

  • 2MArchitects

  • Hopkins Burns Architects

  • Gensler

  • A3C Architects

  • Walbridge

Published

  • Oudolf Hummelo

  • Piet Oudolf At Work

  • BBC

  • Architectural Record

  • HOUR Detroit

  • DBusiness Magazine

  • Metro Detroit Bride

  • Coney Detroit

  • Nikon World Magazine