Photography is what makes me happy.
I've had some type of camera around throughout my life. I remember getting cameras from garage sales and "borrowing" family cameras, even learning to do B&W processing in my bathroom. I've worked with cameras ranging from 110 Instamatics to Reprographics systems that are 50 feet long, and can use 24" x 36" negatives.
I love to shoot people, cars, airplanes, wildlife, gadgets and scenery - but I also love to try new concepts and I enjoy a challenge! Currently I work with professional digital equipment (Nikon, Elinchrom, etc.), bringing my creative / artistic side together with my technical side and making use of more than 15 years of experience working with computers and graphics.
Ric Colgan
ByteStudio Photography
What people say about me is probably better than anything I can say about myself:
"Working with Ric is always a pleasure. He makes shoots fun and cranks out great images. Ric has the eye and artistic capability to achieve whatever idea he or the model dreams up. I primarily work with Ric over other photographers because we collaborate so well, his work is consistent and I can count on him to add a certain flair when he edits the images. I continually look forward to working with him since I know we'll create something exceptional!" - Holly Rose
"Whether it be behind the camera as a makeup artist or in front of the camera as a model, working with Ric is not only a pleasure but it's an amazing experience. His laid back shooting style, great sense of humor and total respect for each craft involved in the shoot makes Ric one of my favorite photographers to work with. His eye for the artistic and the unique make his photos stand out amungst many other photographers out there. The quality of his work shows that he not only has talent, but PASSION as well. Those attributes combined with his great personality makes him one of the TOP photographers in Seattle in my eyes, as well as many others I'm sure!" - Shyn (fReAkiShLy BeAuTiFuL)
"During my visit to Seattle I was fortunate to receive the opportunity to work with some of the city's best photographers including Ric Colgan of ByteStudio Photography. His attention to detail, use of color, and creativity resulted in an incredible set of vivid images that represent Decora and Ganguro fashion to its fullest. He was able to see my vision, understand the characteristics of Japanese Street Fashion and create an image around it. I was thrilled with the results from our set, and he exceeded my expectations by far. He is one of the most generous and professional photographers I've worked with to date, and I hope I will have the chance to collaborate with him again in the near future! " - Jessica Rowell (J-Chan's Designs)
"Ric, in addition to producing some fantastic images is incredibly courteous and professional to work with. Any shoot done with him will be a collaboration between all parties to produce photos everyone can be happy with. Expect some amazing photos to come out of your session with him." - IrisSilverMoon
"I had a wonderful time with you at the shoot! It was one of the funnest shoots I've done. Who doesn't love posing with candy? Eating it is a perk! I think we worked well together. You were so professional and a complete pleasure to work with!" - Jamie Mae Vaun
"Working with Ric was one of the most rewarding shoots I've had to date! Positive and reassuring to the final degree, once him and I got on a roll there was no stopping it! (well, maybe just chlorine blindness!) I have yet to work with another photog who can ride out the waves of creativity like he did. The images we produced are some of the most remarkable in my port and I can't wait till I get the chance to work with him again! Ric, you ROCK!" - Lory
