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Hi, I’m Michael James Ryan, a videographer, photographer, and editor with over 20 years of experience telling stories through visuals. I collaborate with brands to craft cinematic content—from short-form social clips to polished campaigns—that drives engagement across platforms and markets worldwide. Based in Dublin, I’ve led luxury portrait projects in Shanghai and worked with corporate clients to elevate brand imagery and communications. I’m passionate about pushing creative boundaries, solving complex storytelling challenges, and leading projects from concept to delivery. My experience spans agency, freelance, and studio settings, giving me strong leadership, cross-cultural communication, and a proven track record of delivering impact for diverse audiences.…Hi, I’m Michael James Ryan, a videographer, photographer, and editor with over 20 years of experience telling stories through visuals. I collaborate with brands to craft cinematic content—from short-form social clips to polished campaigns—that drives engagement across platforms and markets worldwide. Based in Dublin, I’ve led luxury portrait projects in Shanghai and worked with corporate clients to elevate brand imagery and communications. I’m passionate about pushing creative boundaries, solving complex storytelling challenges, and leading projects from concept to delivery. My experience spans agency, freelance, and studio settings, giving me strong leadership, cross-cultural communication, and a proven track record of delivering impact for diverse audiences.

Michael James Ryan

Videographer, Photographer, Video Editor, +2

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Hi, I’m Michael James Ryan, a videographer, photographer, and editor with over 20 years of experience telling stories through visuals. I collaborate with brands to craft cinematic content—from short-form social clips to polished campaigns—that drives engagement across platforms and markets worldwide. Based in Dublin, I’ve led luxury portrait projects in Shanghai and worked with corporate clients to elevate brand imagery and communications. I’m passionate about pushing creative boundaries, solving complex storytelling challenges, and leading projects from concept to delivery. My experience spans agency, freelance, and studio settings, giving me strong leadership, cross-cultural communication, and a proven track record of delivering impact for diverse audiences.…Hi, I’m Michael James Ryan, a videographer, photographer, and editor with over 20 years of experience telling stories through visuals. I collaborate with brands to craft cinematic content—from short-form social clips to polished campaigns—that drives engagement across platforms and markets worldwide. Based in Dublin, I’ve led luxury portrait projects in Shanghai and worked with corporate clients to elevate brand imagery and communications. I’m passionate about pushing creative boundaries, solving complex storytelling challenges, and leading projects from concept to delivery. My experience spans agency, freelance, and studio settings, giving me strong leadership, cross-cultural communication, and a proven track record of delivering impact for diverse audiences.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Michael James Ryan, a videographer, photographer, and editor with over 20 years of experience telling stories through visuals. I collaborate with brands to craft cinematic content—from short-form social clips to polished campaigns—that drives engagement across platforms and markets worldwide. Based in Dublin, I’ve led luxury portrait projects in Shanghai and worked with corporate clients to elevate brand imagery and communications.

I’m passionate about pushing creative boundaries, solving complex storytelling challenges, and leading projects from concept to delivery. My experience spans agency, freelance, and studio settings, giving me strong leadership, cross-cultural communication, and a proven track record of delivering impact for diverse audiences.

Skills

Corporate Video

Photo

Video Advert

Experience Level

Corporate Video

Expert

Photo

Expert

Video Advert

Beginner

Work Experience

Social Media Content Creator at Self-employed

January 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025

Social media content creator producing videos for multiple platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google Ads) for clients such as Louis Copeland & Sons and Gant. Creating arresting content from informative, entertaining shorts to stylish brand-building cinematic videos and punchy entertaining shorts. Tasked with raising the regularity and standard of content across all social media platforms and increasing sales and brand awareness.

Photographer/Videographer at Rembrandt Studio

July 20, 2018 - December 1, 2024

Lead videographer/photographer, enhancing client satisfaction through tailored photography and video solutions. Oversee social media strategy, boosting engagement across Chinese social media equivalents: Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Reaching a monthly audience of 250K, directly increasing customer numbers by 65%. Implement innovative techniques, improving the studio's visual storytelling and client retention.

Photographer/Videographer at Freelance

December 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017

Captured and edited visual content for corporate and industrial projects, enhancing brand imagery.

Freelance Videographer and Photographer

January 1, 2024 - Present

Producing videos for advertising, corporate, and event needs and editing for multiple platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google Ads). Creating arresting content from informative, entertaining shorts to stylish brand-building cinematic videos and punchy entertaining shorts. Responsible for raising the regularity and standard of content across social media platforms and increasing sales and brand awareness.

Photographer/Videographer at Rembrandt Studio

July 1, 2017 - December 1, 2024

Lead photographer/videographer for a luxury brand portrait studio in Shanghai. Oversee social media strategy, boosting engagement across Chinese social media equivalents: Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Reaching a monthly audience of 250K, directly increasing customer numbers by 65%. Implement innovative techniques, improving the studio's visual storytelling and client retention.

Photographer/Videographer - freelance

January 1, 2004 - December 1, 2017

Captured and edited visual content for corporate and industrial projects, enhancing brand imagery. Produced high-quality videos for annual reports, improving stakeholder engagement. Delivered lifestyle and advertising photography, boosting client marketing efforts. Collaborated with clients to achieve creative goals, ensuring project satisfaction. Applied technical skills in filming and editing, achieving consistent project success.