Shawn Ryan | Photographer | Nottingham

Shawn Ryan is a Nottingham-based stills photographer with over 20 years’ experience photographing people in their environments for businesses, brands and media publications.

A happy couple walking outdoors on a sunny day in a grassy field with fencing and a shed in the background.
A man wearing glasses and a striped shirt, using a headset, working at a desk with a computer in a bright office.
Construction workers listening to the morning briefing

Authentic high-performing photos

My work covers a wide range of photographic assignments, with a focus on editorial, lifestyle and workplace photography.

I create original images for clients who want to show their people, places and work in a genuine way, helping them build a stronger connection with their customers and staff.

A young woman with long blonde hair, wearing a light pink blazer, black top, and gray pants, smiling in an indoor setting.
A man and woman sitting at a table engaged in a conversation, with a laptop and papers on the table in an office setting.
Smiling young woman with long blonde hair working at a computer in an office, with another woman working at a computer in the background.
Woman with glasses and a floral shirt sitting at a desk in an office, working on a laptop with a large monitor displaying a colorful webpage.
A blonde woman in a blue shirt adjusting glasses in an office or laboratory setting.

How I can help

I’ll assess the look and feel of your office, then work out the best angles, lighting and background options so the portraits feel natural, clean and uncluttered.

My aim is to keep the images light, simple and straightforward. Where useful, I can shoot tethered, with the camera connected to a laptop so we can review images straight away on a larger screen. This can help people feel more comfortable in front of the camera and makes it easier to check small details during the shoot.

A woman with short black hair, wearing a white t-shirt, has her chin resting on her hand with a friendly expression. She has multiple bracelets on her wrist and is in an indoor setting.
A young woman with long brown hair and light skin, wearing a light-colored blouse with embroidery, standing outdoors with a blurred green background.
A woman with curly blonde hair and a black blazer looking at the camera in a professional setting.
A woman with long black wavy hair smiling outdoors, wearing a white dress with floral patterns, against a background of blurred greenery and purple flowers.
A young man with light skin, short brown hair, and blue eyes, wearing a white shirt and dark pinstriped suit jacket, smiling outdoors with a blurred green leafy background.
Young woman with long red hair, smiling, wearing a light pink blazer over a black top and gray pants, standing indoors against a neutral background.
A woman with short, platinum blonde hair, wearing a white collared shirt and a black blazer, smiling softly at the camera.
Close-up portrait of a young man with short brown hair and blue eyes, wearing a dark purple sweater outdoors.
Close-up of a young woman's face with blue eyes, light makeup, and wavy brown hair, outdoors.
Portrait of a young man with light skin and short brown hair, wearing a plaid shirt, gray hoodie, and a green and brown jacket, outdoors with blurred autumn foliage background.
A man in a business suit standing in front of a glass wall with a dotted world map design.
Young man with short brown hair, smiling, wearing a black polo shirt with a logo that has the letters 'CCC' on it.
A woman wearing a gray mechanic jumpsuit with a Renault logo, holding a large wrench, standing in a garage or workshop with tools and equipment in the background.
A young male cyclist with blonde hair wearing a black and neon yellow cycling jersey with patterned sleeves and sunglasses, sitting beside his bicycle on a sunny outdoor setting.
A woman with short black hair, wearing a white t-shirt and black jeans, standing in an office or studio, smiling and looking to her left. Shelves with bottles and boxes are in the background.
A smiling male chef in a white chef's coat, posing in a professional kitchen setting.
A young woman with straight brown hair wearing a black blazer and statement necklace, standing with arms crossed and smiling in a school corridor.
Smiling middle-aged man with white hair and glasses wearing a light blue dress shirt, standing indoors near a large window with greenery outside.
A smiling woman with curly blonde hair wearing a navy blue top, standing outdoors near a building with a window and greenery in the background.
A woman with dark hair and wearing a beige shirt holding a blue tablet, sitting on a light blue sofa.
Portrait of a young man with short brown hair, wearing a navy blazer and white shirt, standing in an indoor professional setting.
A man with light brown hair, glasses, and a beard smiling, wearing a dark shirt, against an orange background.
A man with a shaved head and beard, wearing a white shirt and black sweater, posing against an orange background.

Retouching and delivery

After the shoot, images are delivered through a dedicated client gallery. I can suggest the strongest images, or clients can choose their own favourites. Final photographs are supplied in high resolution and ready to download.

Standard turnaround is within 48 hours, with faster delivery available when required.

photoshoot for online business showing people in their work environment
Person holding a supermarket flyer advertising a 25% discount on bedding products, specifically BAL Pourable Thick Bed Fibre Plus White, inside a store aisle.
A man and a woman talking at a checkout counter in a store. The man is smiling and holding a pamphlet, and the woman is holding a coffee mug, smiling back. There are store shelves with tools and a large sign with store policies behind them.
A man and woman are smiling and talking at a counter inside a retail store, with brochures and a computer nearby.
A customer and a store employee having a conversation in a hardware store aisle, with a shopping cart filled with bags of tile adhesive, grout, and cleaning supplies.
Two men in safety vests shaking hands near a red Wastecycle truck in a parking lot on a sunny day.
A young woman with long blonde hair smiling at the camera while working at a desk with a computer in an office setting.
A man with glasses and a black t-shirt speaking into a microphone during a presentation at a conference.
A man in a suit stands indoors near a window with blinds, smiling slightly.
A young female nurse in light blue scrubs with a red stethoscope badge standing next to an elderly woman with glasses and a leopard print jacket, in a healthcare setting.
A nurse in scrubs standing with arms crossed in a hospital room.
Man holding a black bicycle frame indoors, wearing a white shirt and black sweater, smiling.
Two athletes wearing white London 2012 Olympic uniforms celebrate with a lit torch in front of a crowd at the Olympic torch relay. One woman is smiling and waving, and a man is smiling while holding the torch.
Two men in suits, one speaking passionately with hand gestures, seated at a table during a formal discussion with an attentive audience in the background.
A woman with red hair and a light-colored shirt sitting at a desk with a laptop and a tall vase with white flowers, in front of window blinds.
A man leaning over a table smiling at a woman who is seated and looking up at him in a bright office setting with a wall clock showing 3:09 and a window in the background.
A woman with long, curly blonde hair and fair skin, wearing a black blazer and a necklace, sitting in a bright, modern office.
A man with blond hair and blue eyes wearing a dark blazer over a patterned shirt, posing against a plain background.
Four men in business attire standing outside an industrial building with blue roll-up doors and a white van.
A man wearing a dark suit and light blue shirt standing outdoors with a historic domed building in the background.
Woman in red top holding papers and speaking to a group in a classroom setting
A group of people in a business meeting, with a middle-aged man wearing glasses, a white shirt, and a red striped tie speaking. A young man with curly hair, also in a white shirt with a dark tie, listens and smiles. Others are partially visible and b
Business meeting with three people, one man standing and writing on a whiteboard, two people seated, a man and a woman, listening and taking notes in a bright conference room.
A woman is standing near a whiteboard with handwritten notes, during a presentation or meeting in a bright room with large windows. Three seated people are listening to her.
A young man in a black polo shirt with a neon yellow safety vest, holding a clipboard, standing in a warehouse with shelves and boxes in the background.
Two warehouse workers, a man and a woman, inspecting and packing boxes in a large industrial space, with shelves and lighting in the background.
Workers in high-visibility vests packing cardboard boxes on a conveyor belt.
Two workers in a warehouse wearing safety vests. One is helping another with boxes on a conveyor belt while two other workers are in the background sorting items.
Workers in a warehouse, with one person smiling and holding papers, wearing a high-visibility vest, surrounded by stacks of boxes.
A group of people working at a clean, modern laboratory with computers and scientific equipment.
A woman with blonde hair in a bun, wearing a blue shirt and striped long sleeves, operates laboratory equipment in a scientific or medical setting.
A woman with long blonde hair wearing a blue shirt, holding and examining a pair of glasses in a bright, modern workspace or laboratory.
Medical supplies and packaging in a hospital setting with healthcare workers working in the background.
A woman with brown hair wearing a yellow sweater and colorful scarf, gesturing with her right hand and pointing to the left, standing in front of a whiteboard with red and green writing.
A man in a white shirt and red striped tie, wearing glasses, sitting with his hands clasped near his mouth, appears to be thinking.
A black and white photo of a man wearing glasses, with his hand on his chin, looking thoughtfully.
A man in a black suit standing in front of a parking lot with EPA trucks labeled Midland Earth Works, with a cloudy sky overhead.
A team of surgeons performing surgery in an operating room, with bright overhead surgical lights and medical equipment around them.
A woman with short gray hair and glasses smiling, standing among people holding colorful cards in a meeting or workshop setting.
Women sitting around a table in a meeting or conference, engaging in conversation and smiling.
A group of diverse women sitting at a conference table, engaged in a discussion, with notes, papers, and cups on the table.
A smiling man in a gray pinstripe suit and green tie, wearing a wristwatch, sitting at a desk near a window with greenery in the foreground.
Group of young people with blue shirts and a woman in a white shirt, preparing sandwiches outdoors near greenery.
A person welding metal, wearing a protective helmet and gloves, with sparks flying around in a workshop with a red wall background.
Group of businesspeople holding directional signs with city names in front of a logistics warehouse labeled 'EUROPA'.
Four young athletes, two males and two females, stand outdoors in front of a historic building, posing with two racing bicycles, with the male on the left holding the bike over his shoulder and the male on the right holding a bike. They are dressed i
A smiling professional man with white hair wearing a navy suit and a striped tie standing indoors near a white pillar and railing.
A middle-aged man with glasses, gray hair, wearing a beige blazer and blue shirt, sitting at a counter in a cafe or coffee shop.
A group of professionally dressed people, possibly at a meeting or event, with a smiling man in the foreground.
A young man in a navy suit and striped tie smiling on a city street in front of modern brick and glass buildings
Four men in blue shirts smiling and working on large printed diagrams or blueprints at a manufacturing or industrial setting.
Fashion runway show with a model walking on stage and audience watching.
Silhouettes of two people cleaning the floor with mops in front of a large logo background at a fashion event.
Group of women walking on a runway, holding shopping bags, at a fashion event.
Two women gardening together in a courtyard, wearing red elf hats and holding green garden tools, smiling and laughing.
Large conference or seminar with a speaker on stage, large audience, and a big screen projecting the speaker.
A man in a suit holding a glass, with lighting highlighting his profile against a dark background.
An older man, possibly a teacher or supervisor, explaining something on a paper to three young men in navy blue uniforms, all in an industrial or workshop setting.
A young male technician wearing safety goggles and gloves working on an orange industrial machine in a workshop.
A young person with short hair and glasses wearing a gray hoodie under a black jacket, working carefully on a metal piece with a white marker in a workshop.

Contact: shawn@shawnryan.co.uk / 07527578428

Previous and current clients

NHS, BBC, FORD, ITV, BRITISH GYPSUM, HILLERY’S BLINDS, TV TIMES, ALDI, JET2, JLL, BRITISH PARALYMPIC ASSOCIATION.