Emmy Award Winning Cinematography and World Class Storytelling

Ryan McPherson is a Sacramento, California based, Primetime Emmy Award winning cinematographer and specialty camera operator with extensive experience in both non-scripted and scripted television, commercial productions, feature documentaries, and adventure sports documentaries. With a strong background in the industry often working as a “1-man-band”, he is well versed in all things production from script to screen, directing, producing and post-production editing.

One of Ryan's remarkable qualities is his versatility on set. As a cinematographer, he effortlessly adapts to various filming styles and techniques, ensuring that each project he works on is visually captivating and unique. Throughout his travels, Ryan has worked in more than 20 countries across six different continents, often collaborating with diverse individuals from various cultures, which he has gained invaluable experience and a unique perspective that comes with him on his production shoots. From sea to summit, he’s worked with goat farmers, truckers, ballerinas, gang members, politician, musicians, crab fishermen, archeologists, US Marshals, and extreme sports athletes to name a few.

Beyond his technical expertise, Ryan is known for his strong work ethic and ability to thrive in demanding and unpredictable situations. Whether it's working under tight deadlines or maneuvering through difficult terrain, Ryan remains composed and focused, consistently producing outstanding results. His dedication and passion for his craft allow him to be in the right place at the right time, capturing those special moments that truly elevate a production.

When he’s not behind the camera, you can find him spending precious time with his family at the river, out camping or adventuring, or up in the clouds flying high above the Sierra Nevada mountains with his paraglider.

Ryan is surrounded by a team of extremely knowledgeable and talented colleagues, also world recognized as cinematographers, editors, writers, producers and graphic artists who are poised are ready to jump on your next production.