“If I can impact just one person with a story or photograph, I’ve done my job,” says Ryan Bolton, a photographer based in Toronto, Canada. Ryan caught the travel bug after his university graduation, when he spent time as a journalist in a Liberian refugee camp in Ghana. Exploring the world, telling stories, and taking pictures have since become his passions. From vibrant cityscapes to quiet portraits, here’s a glimpse into Ryan’s work.
You photograph landscapes to portraits, weddings to concerts, and more. What do you enjoy the most?
Looking for a portfolio-style theme? Ryan uses the modern Hermes theme, which highlights his photos beautifully on a front-page showcase.
The variety. I see every photo as a puzzle. As something to figure out and capture. It’s not just the composition of the shot . . . it’s the right light. The right numbers (aperture, shutter speed, ISO). The right vibe. The right story to tell. I love that about photography. Every shot is different: a different moment, a different capsule of time.
What do you love about photographing Toronto?
Having had the blessing of traveling all over the world, Toronto is where the world lives. I think it’s the most multicultural city in the world. It’s also the coolest: the art, culture, music, and food scenes are bar none. And the energy and the landscapes are ever-present. There are so many spots to photograph in Toronto — many ways of putting the city into perspective.
What’s up next for you in 2017?
2017 is looking wild. I’m doing what I truly love — travel — and mashing it with my other-other love, photography. In the next couple months, I’m shooting a wedding in Halifax, then down to Florida, then to Sri Lanka.
Then, I’m joining my mom — a veterinarian and true badass — in Northern Ontario, in First Nations communities, to photograph her work running pro bono spay and neuter clinics, which might be the most rewarding.
In the summer, there’s California, quite a few model shoots, being a staff photographer for two major music festivals (WayHome and Boots & Hearts), and fitting in 12 weddings along the way. Let’s get it, 2017!
Explore more of Ryan’s work at ryan-bolton.com.
Those pictures are absolutely stunning!!
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What stunning photography. He captures amazing moments.
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love photography and love this!!
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Thank you for the feature, WordPress! One love.
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Amazing photos.
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Thank you for sharing the beauty of Toronto with your lens.
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Beautiful, Thanks for sharing!
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one word: epic!
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Great photos.
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Love that you photograph a bunch of different genres. Great work!
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It’s always great to see Toronto and other Canadian cities highlighted. Really great story about Ryan’s mom. Congrats to her.
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LOVE THE PIC.
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Very nice pictures!
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I live in Toronto and I have to agree that it is an amazing city with so much happening. There is so much diversity in its culture. There seems to be so many events each week to attend and enjoy. There is always a festival happening somewhere. Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos!
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Nice post.
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Your Toronto looks a lot more exciting than the Toronto in which I live, NSW, Australia. If we take out Church spires our highest building is the Anglican aged care facility standing at a grand three storeys 🙂
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Beautiful Shots!
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I never been there, but always imagine my father’s travels, days, walks and nights there… Thank you for sharing! .)
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I was staring into the pic of the model Kiana. And I almost had this surreal vision. I know SURREAL is a word that gets thrown around a lot. But trust me, I had this moment of strange feelings evoked while looking at it.
Your work has the ability to make someone want to hold on just another day.
Great work, man!
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Nice collection
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Breath taking pictures. Loved all of them. 🙂
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beautiful remarks
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Wow this was so beautiful. I love taking photos, but find myself not including many on my blog. This is inspirational.
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Nice pic
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I love the title of your post. Toronto reflects the exciting diversity of world cultures.
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Thats really breathtaking….. Beautiful.
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