I’m Ryan Reynolds, a Portland-based freelance photographer and videographer specializing in event, marketing, athletics, and portrait coverage. I recently graduated with a bachelors of science and am currently pursuing a Master of Arts at the University of Portland, where I work as an athletics and marketing photographer and videographer. My freelance career experience on the side includes everything from projects with the Trail Blazers, Timbers/Thorns, and Sport Oregon, to various events, workshops, and advertising shoots around Portland to name a few. I love capturing stories in any genre through artistically compelling imagery. I thrive in fast paced work environments and have gotten used to tight turnaround schedules and being flexible in the face of constant change, and am able to deliver high quality content no matter the scenario I find myself in.

Ryan Reynolds

I’m Ryan Reynolds, a Portland-based freelance photographer and videographer specializing in event, marketing, athletics, and portrait coverage. I recently graduated with a bachelors of science and am currently pursuing a Master of Arts at the University of Portland, where I work as an athletics and marketing photographer and videographer. My freelance career experience on the side includes everything from projects with the Trail Blazers, Timbers/Thorns, and Sport Oregon, to various events, workshops, and advertising shoots around Portland to name a few. I love capturing stories in any genre through artistically compelling imagery. I thrive in fast paced work environments and have gotten used to tight turnaround schedules and being flexible in the face of constant change, and am able to deliver high quality content no matter the scenario I find myself in.

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January 6, 2026

I’m Ryan Reynolds, a Portland-based freelance photographer and videographer specializing in event, marketing, athletics, and portrait coverage.

I recently graduated with a bachelors of science and am currently pursuing a Master of Arts at the University of Portland, where I work as an athletics and marketing photographer and videographer.

My freelance career experience on the side includes everything from projects with the Trail Blazers, Timbers/Thorns, and Sport Oregon, to various events, workshops, and advertising shoots around Portland to name a few. I love capturing stories in any genre through artistically compelling imagery.

I thrive in fast paced work environments and have gotten used to tight turnaround schedules and being flexible in the face of constant change, and am able to deliver high quality content no matter the scenario I find myself in.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Photographer / Videographer at Various Clients (Portland area) including Portland Trail Blazers, Karina LeBlanc Foundation, Hoop Brothers
January 1, 2018 - Present
Hired for a wide range of projects including sports events, branding shoots, and community projects. Produced photography and videography coverage from events to headshots, with on-site editing and delivery for social media and campaigns.
Photographer / Videographer at Portland Pilots Athletics
January 1, 2022 - Present
Photography for all home sports events across the University of Portland athletic programs; edits and delivers photos for live social media use and high-quality galleries with quick turnaround after games.
Photographer / Videographer (Marketing) at University of Portland - Marketing Department
January 1, 2022 - Present
Photographs most home sports events across all University of Portland athletic programs; edits and delivers photos for live social media and full galleries.
Photographer / Videographer at Beacon Newspaper, LOG Yearbook, Campus Program Board
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024
Photographer and videographer for campus programs, covering topics from breaking news and student profiles to campus events; managed yearbook photography team and organized event promotion and advertising shoots.
Photographer / Videographer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Hired for projects with sports teams and brands; covered events including Trail Blazers, Timbers, Thorns, and Winterhawks games; local events, workshops, and advertising shoots.
Photographer / Videographer at University of Portland – Marketing
January 1, 2022 - Present
Marketing photographer/videographer; work featured in Amazon Prime The College Tour, the Portland International Airport, and widely used across university websites and social media platforms.
Photographer / Videographer at Beacon Newspaper, LOG Yearbook, Campus Program Board (University of Portland)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Photographer and videographer for various campus programs (news, yearbook, student profiles, campus events); managed yearbook photography team and coordinated event promotion and advertising photo shoots.
Photographer at Portland Pilots Athletics (University of Portland)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Photographer for Portland Pilots Athletics since 2018, hired for projects with the Trail Blazers, Karina LeBlanc Foundation, Hoop Brothers, and other groups; covered events from Timbers, Thorns, and Winterhawks games to high school state championships, local events, workshops, and advertising shoots; edit and deliver photos for social use and high-quality galleries with quick turnarounds.
Photographer / Videographer at University of Portland Marketing
January 1, 2022 - Present
Photography and videography for the Marketing department; work featured in campaigns and across university web sites and social media (e.g., The College Tour and related initiatives).
Photographer & Videographer at The Beacon Newspaper, LOG Yearbook, Campus Program Board
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Photographer and videographer for campus programs from 2020–2024; managed yearbook photography team and organized event promotion and advertising photo shoots.
Photographer / Videographer at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Most notably hired for projects with the Trail Blazers, Karina LeBlanc Foundation, Hoop Brothers, and other groups, covering a variety of events from Timbers, Thorns, and Winterhawks games, to high school state championships, local events, workshops, and advertising shoots.
Photographer / Videographer at Beacon Newspaper, LOG Yearbook, & Campus Program Board
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Photographer and videographer for a variety of campus programs covering topics from breaking news and student profiles to campus events. Managed the yearbook photography team and organized event promotion and advertising photo shoots.
Award Recipient at Brian Doyle Student Media Award
January 1, 2024 - Present
Recipient for campus media contributions; noted for fun, outgoing demeanor and eye for photography and visual design, and efforts to rethink how stories can be told.
Contest Winner at North American Nature Photographers Association
January 1, 2020 - Present
2020 Competition Winner “Young Photographers to Follow - Ryan Reynolds”.
Freelance Photographer / Videographer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance photographer and videographer for sports, campus events, and promotional shoots. Notable projects include work for the Trail Blazers, Karina LeBlanc Foundation, Hoop Brothers, and coverage of Timbers, Thorns, and Winterhawks games, as well as high school championships and local events.
Photographer at Portland Pilots Athletics
January 1, 2022 - Present
Photographer for Portland Pilots athletics, providing photo coverage for home games and events.
Marketing Photographer / Videographer at University of Portland
January 1, 2022 - Present
Marketing photographer/videographer producing visuals for university campaigns, social media, and events; work featured in broader outreach including high-visibility projects.
Photographer / Videographer at Beacon Newspaper / LOG Yearbook / Campus Program Board
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Photographer and videographer for campus publications and programs; led yearbook photography efforts and organized event promotion and advertising shoots.
Freelance Photographer / Videographer at Freelance – Various Clients
January 1, 2018 - Present
Portland-based photographer and videographer covering a broad range of events, including sports games, community events, workshops, and advertising shoots for local organizations.
Marketing Photographer / Videographer at University of Portland - Marketing Department
January 1, 2022 - Present
Photograph and videograph for the university's marketing team; work featured in Amazon Prime's The College Tour and widely used across university websites and social media platforms.
Freelance Photographer/Videographer at Self-employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
Most notably hired for projects with the Trail Blazers, the Karina LeBlanc Foundation, the Hoop Brothers, and other groups, covering a variety of events from Timbers, Thorns, and Winterhawks games, to high school state championships, to local events, workshops, and advertising shoots.
Photographer and Videographer at Beacon Newspaper, LOG Yearbook, Campus Program Board
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Photographer and videographer for a variety of campus programs; managed the yearbook photography team and organized event promotion and advertising photo shoots.
Photographer (Portland Pilots Athletics) at University of Portland - Athletics
January 1, 2022 - Present
Portland Pilots Athletics photographer; editing and delivering photos for live use on social media as well as high-quality galleries on quick turnaround deadlines.
Freelance Photographer / Videographer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
Most notably hired for projects with the Trail Blazers, Karina LeBlanc Foundation, Hoop Brothers, and other groups, covering a variety of events from Timbers, Thorns, and Winterhawks games, to High School State Championships, to local events, workshops, and advertising shoots.
Portland Pilots Athletics Photographer at University of Portland Athletics
January 1, 2022 - Present
Photographs most home sports events across all University of Portland athletics programs, editing and delivering photos during games for live use on social media as well as full high-quality galleries on quick-turnaround deadlines after each game.
Marketing Photographer / Videographer at University of Portland Marketing
January 1, 2022 - Present
Photographer and videographer for the marketing department with work featured in the Amazon Prime The College Tour, the Portland International Airport, and regularly used across university websites and social media platforms.

Education

Master of Arts at University of Portland
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025
Bachelor’s of Science Degree at University of Portland
August 12, 2020 - May 5, 2024
B.S. Environmental Science at University of Portland
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2024

Qualifications

Brian Doyle Student Media Award 2024
January 1, 2024 - December 15, 2025
North American Nature Photographers Association Competition Winner (2020) – Young Photographers to Follow
January 1, 2020 - December 15, 2025
Bryan Doyle Student Media Award
January 1, 2024 - December 19, 2025
North American Nature Photographers Association Competition Winner – Young Photographers to Follow (Ryan Reynolds)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other, Non-Profit Organization