Self portrait demonstrating cinematic lighting techniques.

Filming on Laguna Seca Raceway during Monterey Car Week for Bentley Motors.

Ryan running and filming backwards at the iconic Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Ryan running and filming backwards at the iconic Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

My view from the backseat of a 1920’s Bentley driving down 17-Mile Drive while filming the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance.

Ryan as the DP for a Super Hero Comedy short film.

Ryan as the DP for a Super Hero Comedy short film.

Ryan filming a wedding at Maison de Macarty, a quaint B&B located in the Marigny.

Ryan filming a wedding at Maison de Macarty, a quaint B&B located in the Marigny, a neighborhood of New Orleans.

Ryan getting truly cinematic camera movements of wedding guests dancing at Touro Synagogue in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Ryan getting truly cinematic camera movements of wedding guests dancing at Touro Synagogue in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Ryan filming as the gimbal operator on Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.

Ryan filming with a gimbal rig on Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.

Ryan filming a scene for a feature length drama in Brooklyn, NY.

Ryan filming a scene for a feature length drama in Brooklyn, NY.

Filming a dramatic scene during sunset atop a mountain overlooking the Umatilla Reservation in Pendleton, Oregon.

Behind the scenes while filming a dramatic scene during sunset atop a mountain overlooking the Umatilla Reservation in Pendleton, Oregon.

Ryan Theriot (RY-en TAIR-ee-oh)

Director of Photography / Underwater Director of Photography / Photographer / Gimbal Operator / Crane Operator / Camera Operator / Specialty Equipment Technician / 360° Specialist / Aerial specialist

About Ryan Theriot:

With over 15 years of experience in commercial cinematography and photography, Ryan Theriot has built a dynamic career at the intersection of visual storytelling and strategic marketing.  His journey began over a decade ago when he impressed Getty Images at a New York Fashion Week after-party, catalyzing his transition from IT to full-time commercial media production.  Since then, his work has been featured globally through media companies such as Getty ImagesWireImageFilmMagic, & Redbull, appearing in major publications like Rolling StonePeople Magazine, and USA Today. 

As the founder of Ryan Theriot Photography, he specializes in commercials, films, live-streams, weddings, & live events, serving as Director of Photography.  He produced and filmed a feature-length independent drama, managing full production logistics across 30+ states in 90 days, a testament to his project leadership and technical expertise. 

Concurrently, as Marketing Director at NewOrleans.com & Director of Photography at Essence Festival of Culture, Ryan led digital campaigns and brand collaborations with clients including Warner Bros., Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, Disney, and AT&T, blending creative vision with business development. Certified to teach major camera and lighting systems, he also empowers teams through technical training and innovation. 

He had the privilege of directing a documentary for Bentley Motors, marking the monumental occasion of the company’s 100th anniversary since the production of its first-ever car in 1919. That led to another rare opportunity: filming a documentary celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Lamborghini Countach, leading up to the release of the newly reimagined Countach. For each film, Ryan provided all equipment and had the help of a single part-time assistant across several weeks of filming.

Driven by a passion for audience engagement and visual impact, Ryan continues to deliver tailored photo and video solutions that align with organizational goals, crafting compelling narratives across all media platforms. 


We handle your cinematography and photography needs for:
Motion pictures
Short films
Documentaries
Weddings
Commercials
Music videos
Events
Portraits
Conventions
Product photography
Marketing consultation
Camera, lighting, grip, and electrical equipment rentals
And so much more…


Clients include:

⦁    Warner Bros. TV
⦁    Rolling Stone
⦁    Coca Cola
⦁    UBER
⦁    Redbull
⦁    Billboard
⦁    Macy's
⦁    TMZ
⦁    BET
⦁    Reebok
⦁    McDonald's
⦁    Bentley Motors 
⦁    Lamborghini
⦁    Getty Images
⦁    WireImage
⦁    FilmMagic
⦁    Caesars Entertainment
⦁    People Magazine
⦁    eBay Motors
⦁    Jameson Irish Whiskey
⦁    Crown Royal
⦁    Oticon
⦁    Essence Magazine
⦁    USAtoday
⦁    What Not To Wear
⦁    Trukfit
⦁    Hard Rock
⦁    Republic NOLA
⦁    Harrah's
⦁    Jax Brewery
⦁    Hyatt Regency
⦁    International House Hotel
⦁    Brighton Agency
⦁    Prescribe Wellness
⦁    Bacardi
⦁    Edelman
⦁    World Cinema Incorporated
⦁    Aaron Sanchez
⦁    TroyBoi
⦁    1 Oak Nightclub
⦁    Luminosity Gaming
⦁    Enthusiast Gaming
⦁    NOLA Fashion Week
⦁    Fashion Week New Orleans
⦁    Avion Tequila
⦁    Comte de Mazeray
⦁    Moet and Chandon
⦁    Freixenet
⦁    Powered by Fuse Science/Fuse Science Inc
⦁    SportsBlog / SportsBlog.com
⦁    Blue Cliff College
⦁    Goldman Sachs
⦁    Clinton Kelly
⦁    E!News
⦁    SB Nation
⦁    RickeySmileyMorningShow
⦁    HelloGiggles
⦁    Zimbio
⦁    ColorLines
⦁    ExtraCrispy
⦁    Bossip
⦁    Shea Moisture
⦁    American Cancer Society
⦁    The Karma Network
⦁    Aveda
⦁    Grindr
⦁    Coyote Ugly Saloon
⦁    Offbeat Magazine
⦁    Where Y'at Magazine
⦁    NewOrleans.com
⦁    Crimson Entertainment
⦁    NCIS: New Orleans
⦁    Anderson Public Relations Group
⦁    Wedding Guide New Orleans
⦁    Essence Festival
⦁    Sharpshooter
⦁    Classic Photographers
⦁    Winter Circle Productions
⦁    Committee Entertainment
⦁    Jim Beam
⦁    Grey Goose
⦁    Playboy
⦁    Clio Legal Software
⦁    Born Ready Films
⦁    PJ's Coffee
⦁    Merrill Lynch
⦁    LCMC Health
⦁    Children's Hospital New Orleans
⦁    Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
⦁    Cornerstone Healthcare Group
⦁    Leica
⦁    Leica Microsystems
⦁    The Photo Group
⦁    American Association of Neurological Surgeons
⦁    Louisiana Association of Educators
⦁    Studio Now
⦁    Nola.com
⦁    Buku Art and Music Festival
⦁    Deep Eddy Vodka
⦁    LCMC Health
⦁    Nola Media Group
⦁    Listen Entertainment
⦁    Raven PMG
⦁    Warner Music Group
⦁    Birdman
⦁    YoungBoy Never Broke Again
⦁    Atlantic Records
⦁    Dark Films
⦁    Complex