Ryan Michael Kelly is an American fashion and beauty photographer and visual artist known for his clean, cinematic aesthetic and emotionally driven imagery.
Originally trained as a painter, he shifted to photography after discovering the work of Richard Avedon and David LaChapelle.
He graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York City in 2004 and quickly established himself in the fashion industry through model tests and editorial work.
His photography is recognised for its refined lighting, minimal compositions, and sophisticated approach to beauty and portraiture.
Clients include: Nike, Maybelline, Pantene, Bloomingdale’s, Ann Taylor, Cole Haan, Nordstrom, Target, Harper’s Bazaar, L’Officiel, Marie Claire, Schön!, Sportswear International, Vanity Fair Italia, Vman and Vogue Nippon.