David Ryder

David Ryder is an award-winning photographer and documentary filmmaker who regularly contributes to Reuters, Getty Images, Bloomberg, TIME, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Le Monde.

David has experience covering war and wildfires, among other less threatening topics like adventure travel, mountain climbing, alpine and backcountry skiing. Additionally, David is a licensed drone pilot, has travelign to over 50 countries, and has completed more than 100 assignments for Reuters, more than 100 for Getty Images, more than 100 for Bloomberg, and more than 35 for The New York Times.

Prior to his career as a photojournalist, David received a graduate degree in Cultural Studies from University of Washington.

Recent Recognitions Include: - American Photography 40: Annual Award Book (2024) - Selected for CNN’s 2023: Year in Pictures - Selected for TIME’s Top Photos of 2021 - Selected for TIME’s Top 100 Photos of 2020 - Selected for TIME’s Best Portraits of 2020