About

I’m Ryan, a Nashville-based filmmaker and photographer focused on documentary-style storytelling. I work in live, fast-moving environments where preparation and instinct matter. Clients trust me to capture what's important without getting in the way.

I founded Northman Creative in 2013 and have spent over a decade capturing stories across live events, performances, and documentary projects.

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A little bit more about me

I bought my first camera in high school and began filming our family vacations.

I roped my little brother into starring in a "Lord of the Rings" parody I created.

I taught myself how to edit on my dad’s mac in the basement of his office.

I moved to Nashville in 2012 to work in the music business.

When video and photo work for musicians started to take over, Northman Creative was founded in 2013.

I’ve found the most meaning in collaborating with people who are making an impact in their communities.

In 2018 I began work on my first feature-length documentary, Thistle, following Thistle Farms, a Nashville-based non-profit led by Becca Stevens, reinventing recovery work for woman survivors of trafficking, addiction and prostitution.

I’m incredibly grateful I get to do this for a living.

Thanks for trusting me with your story.