Ryan O’Doherty is a London-based documentary photographer and writer working across editorial, cultural and commissioned photography projects in the UK and internationally.

His work focuses on identity, community and contemporary life, documenting how people inhabit and shape the spaces around them. Working in an observational and long-form documentary style, he is interested in everyday environments, youth culture, sport, performance and social spaces.

He has developed photographic projects in the UK, Japan and across Asia, as well as the United States, building a body of work that spans grassroots community projects, cultural institutions and independent documentary series.

Alongside personal long-term projects, Ryan undertakes commissioned documentary photography for arts organisations, charities, brands and editorial clients. His commissioned work includes projects with organisations such as the Royal Shakespeare Company, Skateboard GB / Boardmasters, North London Skate Club, I Heart Africa and All Star Boxing Gym.

He holds a Master’s degree in Photography from the University of the Arts London.

Ryan is available for editorial assignments, documentary commissions, portraiture and long-term visual storytelling projects in the UK and internationally.