Ryan P Winnicki grew up in a small town in the metro-Detroit area of Michigan before moving to Chicago in 2015. He studied cinematography at Columbia College Chicago and graduated with a BA from the Cinema Arts & Science program. He’s currently a Chicago-based freelance Director of Photography.
Shooting on both film and digital cinema cameras have given him insight into creating a compelling image that also adds to the storytelling. Coming up through film school as a gaffer, he’s witnessed how light tells a story of its own, and its presence as a visual component is clear in his work. He uses his lighting and camera experience to help transform an idea into a visual product.
Ryan takes pride in the creative process and collaborative effort that leads to a great final product. He tries to put passion into every project to make it the best it can be.
“The work we do as artists makes the biggest impact when we believe in what we’re creating. Everybody has a story to share; I’m here to be a part of the creative process that brings those stories to life.”