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Official Photographer



Ryan Christopher VanWilliams is a 22 year old, African-American, hip to the streets. Born and raised in Queens, New York he not only photographs the lifestyle but, he lives it. He began his career in 2001 while attending the High School of Graphic Communication Arts in Hell's Kitchen - Manhattan. Studying the fine art of black & white processing through his high school years and continuing in college as well. He is currently pursuing a degree in digital photography while attending LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City - Queens. His background in the fine art drawing, street art such as graffiti, stencils, posters and graphic design has allowed him to express his imagination into images, be very creative as far as locations and point of view. He says, "Overall show who I am and what I am about in my body of work. I love REALITY in my images, to tell a story through my work, just the nitty gritty of NY culture are all definitely what I want to achieve. Live the image so to speak!" Mr. VanWilliams is a not only a product of his environment but, a high end, exclusive luxury product at that. He is currently involved with the fashion industry, working with various agency standard models, wardrobe stylists/designers and other industry professionals.