RYAN STOPERA
PHOTOGRAPHER
FILMMAKER
CONSULTANT
Ryan is an award winning writer, director, photographer, producer and consultant based in Minneapolis.
Rooted in relationships and trust, his work centers amplifying the stories every individual has to create connection, evoke critical conversations and build power.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Ryan Stopera is interested in highlighting the stories of people not often seen in mainstream media and making beautiful images to inspire dialogue across communities.
Film
Ryan began filmmaking by documenting protests on the streets of Minneapolis while engaging in community organizing for racial and economic justice. He recognized the power storytelling had on amplifying social movements and the work of individuals and organizations creating change in their communities.
His storytelling has grown to produce hundreds of projects in documentary and narrative film, commercial, experimental and music videos.
consulting
Ryan’s experience at the intersection of developing spaces for arts and culture, as well as organizational and business development allow him to serve individuals, non-profit and small businesses across industries.