Information — Ryan Walter Wagner

Bio:
I grew up bouncing around Western Canada for the first 20 years of my life and ended up in Vancouver, BC in the summer of 1999 where I am currently located and working as an artist & photographer.

“A lifelong love of photography as a means of expression has driven Ryan Walter Wagner to some impressive achievements — including photographing the Dalai Lama as well as being exhibited internatonally and published in National Geographic, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, The Guardian among many others.

Ryan has honed his photojournalist’s eye and unique style, combining artistic methods with storytelling. A look into his portfolio shows you a unique perspective no matter what the situation — not just the beautiful art and light, but also the gritty reality. Each of his photos is a soulful exploration into life, in all its realness.”

Contact me for:
commissions, assignments, portraits, travel, collaborations, prints or free advice.

Email: ryanwalterwagner@gmail.com
Instagram: @ryanwalterwagner

Selected Press:
The Tyee - Photo Essay
Broad - Feature
Beatroute - Feature
Vancouver is Awesome - Feature
Loser City - Interview
Archive Collective - Feature
Noice - Feature

Selected Solo Exhibits:
2022-2025 - AS/IF vol.1 - 8
2021 - Through the Window - Port Moody, BC
2017 - Hair - Vancouver, BC
2015 - And So I Practice Turning People Into Trees - Vancouver, BC

Selected Group Exhibits:
2023 - Portraits Beyond Faces - PH21 - Budapest, HU
2023 - Live Music - Wild Thing - Vancouver, BC
2019 - Vancouver Street Photography Collective - Vancouver, BC
2016 - Dreams - Vancouver, BC
2015 - Prove It That You Like Me - Toronto, ON
2014 - This Must Be The Place - Vancouver, BC

Residencies:
2012 - Ondarte - Akumal, Mexico

Links To Other Projects:
What’s Good - Photography Podcast
Hidden Horoscopes
Good Side Photo