The Man Behind the Lens: Our Friend, Our Photographer, Ryan Murphy

If you’ve ever paused mid-scroll on our Instagram, or felt something real when looking through our website chances are, Ryan Murphy had something to do with it.

He’s the one behind the lens. Behind the light. Behind the moments that somehow manage to feel as alive as they did when we lived them.

But Ryan’s not just our photographer. He’s part of Mode. The real deal. A straight-talker. A storyteller. A deeply thoughtful, wildly talented, salt-of-the-earth kind of guy who’s helped shape our visual identity since day one.

We met Ryan years ago, he even shot Laura’s wedding back in 2020, and randomly, Jordy and Maddison’s in 2022. This guy doesn’t just take photos. He gets people. He sees nuance, truth, feeling and he captures it without ever needing to force it.

Every photo he takes for Mode is grounded in exactly what we stand for: Real humans. Real life. Real care.

He’s the kind of guy who, when you ask “how are you?” won’t brush it off with a “not bad.” He’ll actually tell you. The real answer. The messy middle. The good, the hard, the honest. And we reckon the world needs a bit more of that.

Ryan shows up with heart. With humility. With a quiet determination that makes people feel comfortable enough to let their guard down and that’s where the magic happens.

He’s a dad. A husband. A hard worker. A friend. And a creative force who captures Mode in a way that’s not just beautiful, but true.

This is a shout out. A thank you. A slow clap for a man who deserves to be seen, just as much as he sees everyone else.

Ryan, we bloody adore you. Thanks for helping us see Mode more clearly and for reminding us that honesty is always the sharpest focus.

With love and respect,
Your friends at Mode

If you love Ryans work, you can see more here.
And here on his IG