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Ryan is a Photo Retoucher based in Dallas, TX and working with clients everywhere.

“Ever since I can remember, I’ve always viewed the world through an artistic lens, appreciating the chaotic beauty of colors, shapes, and composition that I see everywhere”

It wasn’t until his High School and College years that Ryan became more serious about growing and fine-tuning his artistic talents. While attending Southern Methodist University, he received praise from professors & peers regarding his keen eye for detail, enough so that he received the Bobby Zelle Memorial Award, a recognition bestowed only to the hardest working and highly talented top art students.

After graduating with a BFA in Studio Art, Ryan began working as a freelance Photographer & Photo Retoucher for a variety of businesses, focusing on wedding photography, event photography, and fashion merchandise photography. As his skills grew, he became particularly fascinated with photo retouching.

From 2012 to 2020, Ryan worked at Fossil Group headquarters in Creative Services, specializing in retouching ECommerce brands such as Fossil, Michael KORS, Diesel, Kate Spade, Skagen, PUMA, Armani, and many more… During this time, he developed an extensive understanding and expertise in the fine art of Photo Retouching.

“I love the challenge of retouching a complicated photo, it’s very exciting and creatively fulfilling to me”

Today, Ryan continues to pursue his passion for photo retouching as he travels, expands his portfolio, and grows his professional network of photographers, studio managers, and clients.