About McB

Ryan McBride is a documentary photographer based in Boston, MA. Originally from New Hampshire he spent his days as a child exploring the mountains, blowing bubbles and reading countless books searching for truth, peace and understanding. During a two-week trip to the Dominican Republic he stayed on a resort free of charge, everything inclusive. On a four-wheeling excursion, he saw that the reality outside of his safe haven was grim, and needed help. This moment changed his life forever. He continues his search to this day. After picking up a camera at a young age, he began to photograph for his local newspaper.

He has realized early in life that he fell deeply in love with photographing social issues. Belief in a single moment changing the course of humanity he holds hope that the power of a photograph can bring about change for the future of a better world.

He graduated with honors in Visual Journalism at the New England School of Photography. His major was in Visual Journalism and minor in Documentary. Ryan specializes in photojournalism, documentary, portraiture and event photography for non-profits and private events.

He has been published in various newspapers for Gatehouse Media of Massachusetts, Neighborhood News Inc., Boston Metro, Boston Globe, Boston Herald SPD Annual Magazine, and others.

Awards-

- The Society of Publication Designers Self-Portrait: Student Photography Competition:1st Place Documentary/Reportage USA 2011

-Boston Press Photographers Association Student Photo Competition USA 2011 3rd Place “Picture Story”

-Wesay.com Editor’s Choice Award- USA 2010