Hello!
My name is Ryan Coody, and I am a photographer. My main focus is on sports and environmental portraits. I am currently based in the Northwest Arkansas area but am always willing to travel, and you can frequently find me covering sporting events all across the Midwest..
I have been a photographer for many years now, moving from photojournalism into sports, and from portraits into editorial work. I love to see my photos in print and I’ve been lucky enough to have images published in several magazines and newspapers over the years.
I’m a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and a significant part of my work has been focused on Native American athletes. As the photographer for ndnsports.com, I covered some of Indian Country’s most famous athletes such as Lindy Waters III (NBA), Shoni Schimmel (WNBA), Jude Schimmel (NCAA-D1), Kyrie Irving (NBA), Chris Wondolowski (MLS), Keyshawn Whitehorse (PBR), Dakota Louis (PBR), James Winchester (NFL), and Bronson Koenig (NCAA-D1), among dozens of other NCAA, NAIA, and high school athletes.
Besides sports I really enjoy collaborating with non-profit organizations to provide event coverage for them. I’ve worked with groups like Bike MS, Children’s Craniofacial Association, The Steel Horse Rally, and a few others as well. I’m always looking for great opportunities to give back so if you’re representing a non-profit, please get in touch.
If you've made it this far, you've likely browsed my images and stalked my social media accounts - let's talk! Email me with as much information as you can and I'll get back to you as quickly as possible.
Thank you!
Ryan
ryan@ryancoody.com
Recent Testimonials:
"These pictures are absolutely beautiful! I am speechless! These pictures are the kind of pictures you would see in like celebrity magazines!"
"I just looked through your photos. They are beautiful. I am blown away by your ability to capture moments."
"I. Love. Them."
A Few Publications that Include my Images:
Unmistakably Lawrence - Lawrence Magazine, pg 40
Massage Therapists Organize Benefit to Aid Clinics - Fayetteville Free Weekly
The Oklahoma Double Amputee Freshman who Inspires his Varsity Teammates - USA Today High School Sports
NAJA Announces 2014 Native Media Award Winners - Native American Journalists Association (Best Feature Photo - Print, Best News Photo - Print, Best Sports Photo - Print)
Double Amputee Joe Martel Shines on and off the Football Field - MaxPreps
Haskell Sweeps Bacone College - Haskell Athletics
Despite a Louisville Loss, Senior Night was a Win for Native Americans - Native News Online
Indigenous Leadership in Higher Education - Book by Robin Minthorne, Alicia Fedelina Chavez
Root for Food - Book by Emily Hampton
Feed Keith the Ball - Vanguard University Athletics
Rashard Higgins' High School QB Facing CSU in Basketball - UAFS Athletics
Gore Thrives As Haskell’s Top Player, Earns Conference Honorable Mention - Seminole Tribune
ndnsports.com - Staff Photographer
