About

Chris Ryan entered the worlds of photography and writing through a love of maps and travel.  Curiosity about places beyond the horizon has taken him from the jungles of the Amazon to the Himalayas in Bhutan and to many places in between.  What inspires him as much as the places themselves is the desire to bring them back to share with others through stories and images.

Chris created Views of the World to deliver writing and photography to publications, organizations, and businesses.  Beyond travel content, he offers a range of editorial and public relations services to groups and companies in need of compelling imagery and strong writing coupled with technical savvy and a creative approach.

His professional clients span the worlds of business, non-profit advocacy, and print and online journalism.  (See testimonials.)

Photography background:  Chris learned from some of the best commercial, portrait, and travel photographers in the industry.  His education ranges from formal instruction at the prestigious Santa Fe Workshops to experience in the field alongside a National Geographic photographer.  His photography has been published in regional, national, and international magazines and newspapers, industry publications, and travel catalogs.  His clients include business groups, non-profits, public relations firms, and governmental organizations.

Writing/Journalism background:  Chris honed his craft during his time in Washington D.C. writing and reporting for a social science research consortium.  He covered Congress and the Executive Branch, conducting research and interviews, writing articles, and editing and producing a bi-weekly newspaper for scientists and stakeholders across the country.  Along the way he edited and produced annual reports, conference proceedings, expert testimony, and a multiple-author book.  Chris also has a Master of Science in Geography and has taught Writing and International Affairs at the University of California, Santa Cruz.  His writing has been published in trade, national, and international media, from in-depth industry journals to major consumer magazines and newspapers.

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, serving San Jose, San Francisco, the Silicon Valley, and Santa Cruz. Chris is also available for travel to points beyond on a negotiable basis.