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DIRECTOR | CINEMATOGRAPHER | PHOTOGRAPHER

Ryan Postas (pōh-stus) is a Los Angeles-based Director, Cinematographer, and Photographer delivering premium visual content for major recording artists, actors, and global brands, from film and tv series, national commercials and campaigns to editorial, live show and portrait photography. He is known for his cinematic style and hands-on approach across every stage of production. Ryan Postas brings A-list quality & reliability to each project he takes on, which is why he is so trusted by clients.

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Dwayne Johnson for Project Rock, Under Armour

Project Rock

Iron Paradise

UNDER ARMOUR · DIRECTOR · 2018

Waymo × NBA All-Star Weekend

Waymo · DP

Sha'Carri Richardson for Beats by Dre

Beats by Dre ft. Sha’Carri Richardson

Run Your Race Campaign · DP · 2021

Ye Live @ SoFi Stadium

Live · Photographer

High Horse

Doc series on Peacock · Monkeypaw Productions · DP

2 Chainz portrait for Pandora Sound On

Pandora Sound On

National campaign · Photographer · 2019

Under Armour / Beats by Dre / Pandora / Peacock / Waymo / Disney | ESPN / Amazon Music / Cadillac / BMW / Cartier / T-Mobile / GAP Kids / Canon / Dwayne Johnson / Sha’Carri Richardson / Kendrick Lamar / JAY-Z / Ye / Beyoncé / Lana Del Rey / Jordan Peele / Killer Mike / Kid Cudi / 2 Chainz / Khalid / Jonas Brothers

Portraits

  • SAMUEL L JACKSON

  • BRAD PITT

    BRAD PITT

  • KATY PERRY

    KATY PERRY

  • DON CHEADLE

  • A young man wearing a baseball cap with the Los Angeles Dodgers logo sitting in the driver's seat of a vintage car, looking out the window.

    KENDRICK LAMAR

  • A muscular man wearing a hoodie and sleeveless shirt with a bull logo, standing in a gym with exercise equipment in the background.

    DWAYNE 'THE ROCK' JOHNSON

  • TIM COOK

    TIM COOK

  • Black and white photo of a woman sitting alone in the backseat of a vehicle, looking out the window with rain visible on the glass.

    LANA DEL REY

  • A black and white photograph of a man with short hair and facial hair, looking at the camera with a slight smile, sitting indoors near a window.

    WILL SMITH

  • BEYONCE

    BEYONCE

  • Black and white photo of three young men standing with confident expressions, dressed in casual jackets and dark clothing.

    JONAS BROS

  • JAŸ-Z

    JAŸ-Z

  • AVA DUVERNAY

    AVA DUVERNAY

  • SHA'CARRI RICHARDSON

    SHA'CARRI RICHARDSON

  • A man with a serious expression making a telephone gesture with his hand, wearing a plaid shirt and a puffy vest, with a woman in the background smiling and holding a cellphone.

    DAVE CHAPPELLE

  • KANYE

    YE

  • RAINEY QUALLEY

    RAINEY QUALLEY

  • ASAP ROCKY

    A$AP ROCKY

  • CARTIER

    CARTIER

  • BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH

    BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH

  • JANE FONDA

  • Close-up of the front grille and headlight of a luxury car in black and white.

    CADILLAC

  • JORDAN PEELE

    JORDAN PEELE

  • SELENA GOMEZ

    SELENA GOMEZ

  • Black and white photo of a person with short, styled hair, wearing sunglasses, earrings, a chain necklace, and a shirt with a graphic design.

    TRAVIS SCOTT

  • CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER

  • KAREN BASS

  • DR DRE

    DR DRE

  • DJ D-NICE

    DJ DNICE

  • ANTHONY ANDERSON

  • BMW

    BMW

  • JOSEPH KOSINSKI

    JOSEPH KOSINSKI

  • VIRGIL ABLOH

    VIRGIL ABLOH

  • ROBERT DOWNEY JR

    ROBERT DOWNEY JR

  • ROBERT GLASPER AT BLUE NOTE LOS ANGELES

    ROBERT GLASPER

  • Black and white photo of a woman with long, wavy blonde hair, wearing a sleeveless black top, sitting on a chair outdoors.

    GSTQ

  • KOBE BRYANT

    KOBE BRYANT

  • GANNA BOGDAN

    COTTON CITIZEN

  • RAEKWON THE CHEF WU TANG CLAN

    RAEKWON

  • D.L. HUGHLEY

  • WAYMO

    WAYMO

  • JERRY BRUCKHEIMER

    JERRY BRUCKHEIMER

  • SCOTTIE PIPPEN

    SCOTTIE PIPPEN

  • WILL WELCH LOUIS VUITTON

    WILL WELCH

  • GLYNN TURMAN

    GLYNN TURMAN

  • USHER

    USHER

  • LAUREN HARVEY

    LORI HARVEY

  • TOP DAWG TDE

    TOP DAWG TDE

  • GREEN DAY

    GREEN DAY

  • Close-up of a wristwatch with Roman numerals, worn over a patterned fabric with paisley and geometric designs in black and white.

    SNOOP DOGG x CARTIER

  • KAI CENAT

    KAI CENAT

  • JHENE AIKO

    JHENE AIKO

  • HARRISON FORD

    HARRISON FORD

  • LAUFEY

    LAUFEY

  • GABRIEL LUNA

    GABRIEL LUNA

  • SNOOP DOGG

    UNCLE SNOOP

  • A Black man wearing a baseball cap and a jacket, holding his chin with his hand, looking into the camera.

    GHOSTFACE KILLAH

  • REMINGTON LEITH

    REMINGTON LEITH

  • SUPREME

    SUPREME

  • HENRY CAVILL

    HENRY CAVILL

  • CHARLIE PUTH

    CHARLIE PUTH

  • THE ALCHEMIST

    ALCHEMIST

  • BECKY G

    BECKY G

  • JASON BATEMAN

    JASON BATEMAN

  • IDRIS ELBA

    IDRIS ELBA

  • POST MALONE

    POST MALONE

  • CHRIS PAUL

    CHRIS PAUL

  • TIMBALAND

    TIMBALAND

  • SIR BEN KINGSLEY

    SIR BEN KINGSLEY

  • DJ PREMIER

    DJ PREMIER

  • Black and white photo of a young man wearing a beanie and varsity jacket looking at the camera.

    NAS

  • QUAVO MIGOS

    QUAVO

  • TY DOLLA SIGN

    TY $

  • DJ CLARK KENT RIP

    DJ CLARK KENT

  • A person wearing a cowboy hat and western-themed clothing, holding a flag, sitting on a horse. The scene is backlit with sunlight and appears to be outdoors.

    HIGH HORSE

  • FRENCH MONTANA

  • BUSTA RHYMES

    BUSTA RHYMES

  • THC NYC GALLERY SOHO NY

    KHALIFA KUSH

  • A black-and-white close-up photograph of a man and woman with their eyes closed, resting their heads against each other outdoors.

    LUCKY BRAND

  • BELLA THORNE

    BELLA THORNE

  • RZA WU TANG CLAN

    RZA

  • SAWEETIE

    SAWEETIE

  • FREDDY RODRIGUEZ

    FREDDY RODRIGUEZ

  • WILL I AM

    will.i.am

  • DAMSON IDRIS

    DAMSON IDRIS

  • MICHAEL PARKS

    MICHAEL PARKS

  • A man wearing sunglasses and a patterned bandana smokes a cigar, surrounded by people in a social setting.

    2 CHAINZ

  • ROBERT F KENNEDY RFK

    RFK

  • SEXYY RED

    SEXYY RED

  • STAN LEE

    STAN LEE

  • BIG BOI OUTKAST

    BIG BOI

  • A man with dark skin, wearing a cap, jewelry, and a diamond-patterned shirt, sitting on a bench inside a room with cars and people in the background.

    T-PAIN THE HEIST

  • A black and white portrait of a man with short, wavy hair, wearing a leather jacket, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. The background appears to be a dimly lit room.

    SHEPARD FAIREY

  • COTTON CITIZEN

    CC

  • PALAYE ROYALE

    PALAYE ROYALE

  • COMMON

    COMMON

  • A sleek, modern SUV parked inside a garage with a smooth concrete floor and a large garage door. The vehicle has a shiny exterior and stylish design.

    BUICK

  • THE CHAINSMOKERS

    THE CHAINSMOKERS

  • RICK ROSS

    RICK ROSS

  • Black and white photo of a person with a tattooed shoulder, smoking a cigarette with smoke rising in front of their face, eyes closed.

    THC NYC

  • GTSQ

    DANY GARCIA

  • A smiling man in a collared shirt and jacket stands outdoors near a structure with a sign that reads 'stadium' or similar.

    LEARN WITH OPIN

  • KID CUDI SCOTT MESCUDI

    KID CUDI

  • GEORGE CLOONEY

    GEORGE CLOONEY

  • MUMFORD & SONS

    MUMFORD & SONS

  • A young woman in a marching band uniform speaking into a microphone at an indoor event with many people in the background.

    TOYOTA

  • Black and white portrait of a young man with short hair, looking into the camera with a slight smile, in an indoor setting with blurred background elements.

    JOHN LEGEND

  • A woman with long wavy hair, wearing earrings, a necklace, and a cardigan with floral embroidery, sitting on a sofa in front of a window, looking thoughtful.

    GEN MEX DOC

  • LIL WAYNE

    LIL WAYNE

  • Black and white photo of a man standing outdoors in front of a brick wall, wearing a tank top and jeans, with drawn angel wings and the word 'LOVE' painted or written on his face.

    ESPN HULU

  • ARI LENNOX

    ARI LENNOX

  • Two men sitting outdoors in front of an amusement park stage, one with long hair and sunglasses, the other with short hair and a beard.

    INCUBUS

  • GSTQ

    GSTQ

  • Black and white photo of a DJ wearing a wide-brimmed hat, with headphones around his neck, using DJ equipment with a laptop, in a club with a singer in the background.

    DJ D-NICE

  • FEVER 333

    FEVER 333

  • Q-TIP A TRIBE CALLED QUEST

    Q TIP

  • KEVIN HART

    KEVIN HART

  • TOO SHORT

    SIR TOO SHORT

  • QUEEN LATIFAH

    QUEEN LATIFAH

  • Two figures wearing masks and jackets stand in a dark, smoky environment with dramatic lighting, creating a mysterious and intense atmosphere.

    ¥$ VULTURES

  • ANDERSON PAAK

    ANDERSON PAAK

  • WILLOW SMITH

    WILLOW SMITH

  • A man lifting a dumbbell during a workout in a gym, wearing a T-shirt, with a focused expression.

    E PLURIBUS UNUM

  • RAKIM

    RAKIM

  • WILMER VALDERRAMA

    WILMER VALDERRAMA

  • BLACK THOUGHT

    BLACK THOUGHT

  • ROBIN THICKE

    ROBIN THICKE

  • CIARA

    CIARA

  • OFFSET MIGOS

    TAKE OFF

  • TALIB KWELI

    TALIB KWELI

  • A man wearing sunglasses, a patterned bucket hat, and a jacket, with tattoos on his neck, in a black and white photo, in a crowd setting.

    YELAWOLF

  • A woman with curly hair posing indoors near a window in black and white.

    S!MONE

  • GERON MCKINLEY

    GERON MCKINLEY

  • Black and white photo of a man wearing a damaged hoodie and a jacket, with a beanie on his head, standing outdoors near a street with cars in the background.

    CONWAY THE MACHINE

  • LINDSEY VONN

    LINDSEY VONN

  • A man sitting in the backseat of a car, wearing a white t-shirt and a face mask pulled below his chin, looking at the camera in a black and white photo.

    APPLE MUSIC

  • Black and white photo of a man with tattoos, wearing sunglasses and jewelry, holding a cigar in his mouth while raising his middle finger.

    WIZ KHALIFA

  • Black and white portrait of a young man with short curly hair, wearing a dark blazer and jewelry, standing in front of a background with partially visible large text.

    F1 PREMIERE

  • JADAKISS

    JADAKISS

  • KID INK

    KID INK

  • BREAL CYPRESS HILL

    B REAL

  • GUCCI MANE

    GUCCI MANE

  • HIT BOY

    HIT BOY

  • TRIPPIE REDD

    TRIPPIE REDD

  • SIR TDE

    SIR

  • CHRIS BROWN TYGA

    AYO

  • JON BATISTE

    JON BATISTE

  • DJ JAZZY JEFF

    DJ JAZZY JEFF

  • ADRIAN YOUNGE

    ADRIAN YOUNGE

  • PAPA ROACH

    PAPA ROACH

  • TY $

    TY $

  • SLICK RICK

    SLICK RICK

  • LUCKY BRAND

    LUCKY BRAND

  • TERRY CREWS

    TERRY CREWS

  • FRENSHIP

    FRENSHIP

  • KAREN GILLAN KEVIN HART DWAYNE THE ROCK JOHNSON JACK BLACK

    JUMANJI CAST

  • BRIAN LORENZO

    BRIAN LORENZO

  • WIZ KHALIFA

    WIZ KHALIFA

  • KID CUDI SCOTT MESCUDI

    MAN ON THE MOON 3

  • BERNER COOKIES

    BERNER

  • THE ALCHEMIST

    ROC MARCIANO

  • CARDI B

    CARDI B

  • KHALID

    KHALID

  • GIANCARLO ESPOSITO

    GIANCARLO ESPOSITO

  • SCOTT STORCH

    SCOTT STORCH

  • KEEGAN MICHAEL KEY

    KEEGAN MICHAEL KEY

  • STYLES P

    STYLES P

  • WESLEY SNIPES

    WESLEY SNIPES

  • FABOLOUS

    FABOLOUS

  • DJ STRETCH ARMSTRONG

    DJ STRETCH ARMSTRONG

  • DONNIE WAHLBERG

    DONNIE WAHLBERG

  • YOUNG DOLF

    YOUNG DOLF

  • SWAE LEE

    SWAE LEE

  • MICKEY ROURKE

    MICKEY ROURKE

  • MEEK MILL

    MEEK MILL

  • CHANCE THE RAPPER

    CHANCE THE RAPPER

  • BRE-Z

    BRE-Z

  • Antonio Villaraigosa

    ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA

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Director · DP · Photographer — Los Angeles