Nicky Ryan Photography

I picked up my first camera in high school and enjoyed capturing the people and landscapes around me so much that a camera has never been far from my hands since. This newfound passion led me to study at the University of NSW where I graduated with a Visual Arts Degree majoring in photography, honing my skills in film and transparency. These pre-digital days of working untethered with only your eye and technical know-how as a guide definitely helped shape my style, knowledge and the attention to detail that I still carry with me today.

After transitioning into the digital world of photography, it was the overall lifestyle genre - food, portraits, interiors and travel - that called my name. I have travelled the world extensively shooting in locations such as the Maldives, Europe, Asia and the Americas for Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller and other notable publications. I have photographed Buddhist monks in Bhutan, captured the late great Anthony Bourdain for Vogue Entertaining & Travel Magazine, shot jaw-dropping interiors of luxury abodes, and I have put my stamp on a number of Australian cookbooks.

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When I am not shooting, you can find me walking, boxing, drinking coffee (or wine - depending on the time of day) eating delicious food at Sydney’s latest cafes and restaurants, soaking up time with friends and family, and of course, travelling.

I’m a can-do photographer who loves collaborating closely with clients on their briefs, no matter how big or small, so that I can bring their vision to life. I believe it is this attitude and approach that has allowed me to build ongoing relationships with a wide and varied list of iconic companies and publications throughout my twenty-year career - something I am very proud of. 

I am an international Sydney based photographer and am available to shoot for you locally or overseas. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have an upcoming project that you would like to collaborate on and I would be happy to do up a free quote for you. 

I look forward to working with you!

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My latest news is that my photographs are now available for you to purchase.

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Winner of 2016 Sunset Category - IPPAWARDS

Third Place of 2015 Flower Category - IPPAWARDS

Third Place of 2015 Seasons Category - IPPAWARDS