Hi, I'm Ryan Southwell and I film for a living. I live in southern California but find myself traveling all over the place. I'm married to a beautiful little lady with one sweet daughter and four strapping boys. I think one major influence in my work that enables me to create great images is the way I live my life. I love to ride waves, backpack through nature, float on deep powder, dance, film, edit, and make people happy. I think it's all about tasting life and finding ways to share it. What I love to do is find the beauty and art in each person and event and present it in a way never seen before.

Pretty much all my films or teasers will be posted here so please comment if you see anything you like.

Here's a few things people have said...

“That is the coolest video I have ever seen.  I have already watched it like 23 times.  I can't explain how excited I feel for a hip video like that” -m&r

"We LOVE it!!!! What a great chance for Billy and I to have such a memorable video! Thanks for thinking of us! It's incredible!"  -j&b

“I watched it twice and I just want you to know that it's amazing and I love it, love it, love it.... you are video genius! thanks again for doing such a great job and making me look so good.” - a&d

"I absolutely LOVE the video and am going to post the link on my wedding website if it's okay with you!  I am obsessed with your work!  I am so, so, so, so, so happy you are a part of this!!! Thanks again for everything!  It is so beautiful and exactly what I hoped it would be!"  -m&a