Bio

Rosemary “Rose” Ryan (b.1991) is a self-taught North American photographer and visual journalist based in Brooklyn, New York.      

During quarantine in 2020, she acquired a Ricoh Griii and taught herself the fundamentals of photography to document the cultural and political events that occurred in Washington D.C. Since then, she has covered various events in an intimate manner, showcasing her skillset where visual journalism meets a hybrid of documentary and fine art. 

Prior to 2020, her work led her to become a research fellow at the Library of Congress, specializing in forensic anthropology and archaeology. Her research at the Library supported the “Exploring the Early Americas” exhibit and the Jay I. Kislak Collection made up of more than 3,000 items related to Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica.

In the journalistic and creative sphere, Rose is fully committed to producing thought-provoking work that fosters important conversations through compelling images and amplifies the voices of communities in need.