Photographer and videographer specializing in fashion, product, still life, and lifestyle.

Ryan Merkwan Dwyer

Photographer and videographer specializing in fashion, product, still life, and lifestyle.

Available to hire

Photographer and videographer specializing in fashion, product, still life, and lifestyle.

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Studio Photographer and Videographer at Taylor Stitch
February 1, 2023 - Present
Concept, shoot, sound mix, color grade, and edit quarterly lifestyle and studio video campaigns. Create photo and video content for organic and paid social media that has contributed to over $500,000 in new customer orders with more than 2,500 customers acquired. Implemented a site refresh and established new on-model studio photography standards in Spring 2023.
Senior Photographer at Stella & Dot
June 1, 2018 - May 31, 2022
Shot product and lifestyle photography for three in-house brands; led quarterly look books and managed tight deadlines. Collaborated with freelance photographers, retouchers, art directors, stylists, video team, and producers to ensure consistent output across print and digital channels; contributed to process improvements.
Photographer at FabKids
June 1, 2015 - June 30, 2018
Built a $75,000 photo studio in downtown San Francisco. Shot e-commerce, lifestyle, and still life photography for monthly launches. Worked with Art Director on shoot concepts, shot lists, and scheduling. Managed a team including Producer, Photo Intern, and retouchers. Shot and edited stop motion for web and TV commercials.
Photographer & Editor at Ruche & Thread
June 1, 2013 - March 31, 2014
Shot photography for the brand and edited product visuals; supported editorial and catalog imagery.
Photography Intern at Krochet Kids International (now Known Supply)
May 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Photographed garments for production and contributed to community development work; photographed Fall and Winter lines for e-commerce and print catalogs.

Education

BA in International Relations with a minor in Managerial Economics at University of California, Davis
September 1, 2008 - August 31, 2012

Qualifications

Dean's List
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Other