Ryan Heffernan

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"A Samburu Warrior series shot for a safari tour company to illustrate Kenya's unique tribal cultures." Chip Cunningham, art director; Uncharted Outposts, client.

"A denim campaign shot underwater in Paris for Le temps de Cerises, highlighting a new line of environmentally friendly jeans laundered with ozone instead of water." Maxime Martin, art director; Yann Webber, creative director; Agence Antidote, ad agency; Le temps des Cerises, client.

"'Last Voyage of the Culin,' travel feature shot for Outside magazine investigating the murder of a US sailor by Mexican pirates." Hannah McCaughey, creative director; Lesley Meyer, photo editor; Outside magazine, client.

"Steelhead fishing the Babine River in British Columbia. Personal work."

"Personal project photographing the community of professional Kenyan marathon runners living and training in Santa Fe, New Mexico."

"A 20-pound steelhead landed after a long fight while fly fishing the Babine River in British Columbia. Personal work."

"Travel feature shot for Budget Travel magazine's 'Dream Trips,' highlighting the beautiful hike up Ecuador's El Altar Volcano." Amy Lundeen, creative director; Budget Travel Magazine, client.

"Images for an annual report shot throughout Jakarta, Indonesia and four other countries for Sesame Workshop and smbolic design." Jennifer Rupnik, art director; Suzanne Duncan, creative director; Dave Mason, design director; smbolic, design firm; Sesame Workshop, client.

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Photographer

www.ryanheffernan.com

Duration: Been shooting professionally for five years.

Staff: Every job is different. There are times I wear all the hats, however having a solid team is also essential; I work with a great network of trusted producers, assistants, and other talented people in the industry.

Education: Graduated from Bates College in Maine majoring in Spanish and studio art, where I started to pursue photography. From there headed for the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops in New Mexico and, shortly after that, assisted a number of talented shooters from Arthur Meyerson to Simon Pushmann—an invaluable experience. In retrospect, I realize my whole life was immersed in photography, courtesy of my father, Terry Heffernan, who is a great still-life shooter.

Cultural Influences: I’m most influenced by being outside. Time spent traveling and living abroad has played a big role as well; I love to wander and explore the world through a lens.

Environment: Wherever I’m lucky enough to be shooting. Photography has opened incredible doors to experiences I never imagined: whether it’s fly fishing for steelhead in British Columbia, running through alleyways of Jakarta with Muppets or wandering through the Mexican jungle in pursuit of pirates.

Philosophy: Create beautiful and interesting imagery that tells a deeper story and don’t forget to enjoy the ride.

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