Photographer: Ryan Flynn
Name:
Ryan Flynn
Job Title:
Photographer
What’s your background?
School then assisting the best. Oh, and shooting.
How did you find out you can make a living as a creative?
I’m still trying to figure this one out.
What was the first creative job you were paid for?
Ah, I don’t know, Probably a skate shot for Thrasher.
How long have you been working in ATL and how long have you lived here?
Fooooorrrrrreverrrr
Where are you working now and how did you get there?
Atlanta, shawty.
Can you share with us your best ATL experience?
5 friends cruising around downtown (skateboarding of course) on a cool fall night.
And your worst?
Getting thrown in jail for having the best experience.
If you had the chance, what advice would you give MARTA?
More rail lines, and less time in between trains. Not sure if that would even matter though, they’ll always find a way to blow it.
How do you feel about kids coming out the Creative Circus, Portfolio Center and other Atlanta-based schools then moving away to find better jobs?
Gotta do what you gotta do…..Money talks bullshit walks I guess.
What does this city have to do in order to keep fresh new creative talent here?
Maybe build an ocean, that’s what I’d vote for at least.
What are some key elements you look for when job searching?
Cool folks, cool locations, cold hard cash.
How do you feel about headhunters?
Like the kind from the Brady Bunch when they went to Hawaii?
How do you feel about award shows in creative fields?
I guess they are good. I’ve yet to be a part of any so I can’t really answer this.
Name 3 of your top magazines you have to read each month?
The Skateboard Mag, PDN, Skateboarder
What music are you diggin’ right now?
Bohagon, Playboy Tre, YelaWolf, Sonny Bonoho, Yola da Great
Who do you respect?
Family & friends.
Why do you wake up in the morning?
To see my wife and dog sleeping.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?
Happy, by the beach maybe, with my wife and dog, while shooting things I like.
Favorite sneaker brand?
Lakai
Ham or Turkey on a sandwich?
Chorizo
Laptop or Desktop?
Lapdance
Digital or Film photography?
Digi
What’s your favorite architectural structure in Atlanta?
Bell Banks
What do you think of Atlanta’s 17th street bridge?
Yellow
Favorite Atlanta icon/landmark (person, building, restaurant, etc)?
Bell Banks
Naked Dog or Chili Dog from the Varsity?
Chili Dog
Any links you want to share?
lightTight.com
Contact info:
404-543-7503
info@ryanflynnphoto.com
The Work:
