About Me

I’m Ryan Johnson—a photographer and full-stack developer based in Memphis, TN. My journey into the visual arts started back in high school, where I developed a dual fascination with the physics of optics and the computational logic of image compression. For me, photography has always been a beautiful blend of art and science.

My Technical Vision

I started out shooting nature and still-lifes with a Nikon D3000. My technical foundation in Computer Science (I graduated in 2020) heavily informs what I call my "minimal-tech" aesthetic. I don't see the camera just as a tool for capturing light, but as a medium for rich, data-driven storytelling.

My Evolution

From there, I jumped into fast-paced event photography with a Nikon D7000, shooting for the Asian American Association at the University of Memphis. That led to high-volume studio experience at Jimmy Alford Studios, Inc., where I specialized in high school senior portraits and learned how to make people feel completely comfortable and natural in front of the lens.

Recent Work & Weddings

In 2022, I designed the visual menu and shot the website photography for IBIS Restaurant in downtown Memphis. Currently, I balance my creative projects with an IT career at ALSAC/St. Jude, which keeps my technical side sharp. You can explore my software work at ryanjohnson.dev.

I’ve also recently expanded into Wedding Photography! While it's one of my newer offerings, it's quickly become a huge passion of mine. I love capturing those big celebrations as well as the quiet, intimate moments. My goal is to bring incredible value to your special day, delivering beautiful, sharing-ready online albums that you and your loved ones can cherish forever.