steve ryan

       Ever since I can remember I've had a camera in my hand. I love editing, cinematography, photography, and video production. I also love music, sports, a well-timed dad joke, a good museum - you get the point. I specifically have a passion for people and visual art.

       I want to take notice of the things that others overlook and because of that, my goal in life is to open people's eyes to the beauty around them. And when I say beauty, I don't just mean the obviously-beautiful sunset or flower, I mean obscure things as well. I want the world to see beauty in areas that seem weird or ugly.

       This passion of mine has propelled me into some great opportunities. I've worked on short films, music videos, photoshoots, live television, freelance projects, live sound engineering, graphic art creation, social media management, and have found joy and growth in each one.

       The strongest part in my media creation process is my video editing. I seem to excel at sitting in front of a computer agonizing over a one frame difference (for better or for worse).

       All that being said, I am excited for what the future holds, and I know I will do my part in uniquely shaping it, but here's a little bit about my past work.

       Some of my experiences include co-directing and producing a music video that was awarded winner at multiple Midwest-based film festivals, working as the main editor on a narrative short film that also won multiple film festival awards, and working as the media coordinator for the student ministry team at Glen Ellyn Bible Church where I managed the churches entire social image as well as managed live events multiple times each week.

       Thanks for listening. I look forward to hearing from you!