My name is Creigh (pronounced "Cray"), but I go by my middle name, Ryan. I've lived all over the Pacific Coast, from an island in Washington State, to the beach in San Diego. I have always had an eye for what looks good and a knack for taking great photos. Time went on and I met an amazing woman. Jenn entered my life and really gave me a direction, a purpose. We got married on the sand in Mission
Beach, where we lived for many years. We began our lives together at the beach, maintaining a simple lifestyle. My photography really bloomed during our days on the beach together, when I would spend endless nights photographing sunsets and many days outdoors searching for my next shot. Soon after we got married, I bought an old Canon camera and a couple of cheap lenses. I took a few pictures of the beach around where we lived and the reactions were quite good. I took some classes, and finally entered an alternate reality where I could capture what I saw, what I imagined, and how I felt. With the support and encouragement of my family and friends, I embarked on what can only be described as a whirlwind adventure that has led to gaining a valuable skill set, meeting people in the field from all over the world, and traveling to places for photography I never imagined I would get to go to. As my portfolio expanded, my techniques refined, and my equipment improved, I began volunteering at events and photo sessions throughout the county. Soon after, Creigh Photography was born. I chose the name because in addition to being my first name, it is also the name of my grandfather, father, and son. As a lover of the outdoors, I have a deep passion for beach landscapes, as well as other types of landscapes. I also love working with light and using my creativity, which is where my love of automotive light painting developed. Before photography, my main hobby revolved around automobiles, so blending these two passions has been exciting for me. Creigh Photography has also taken part in many years of portrait sessions as well- weddings, quinceaneras, family portraits, senior portraits, sports and dance portraits, and much more. Creigh Photography is very involved in the San Diego community and is committed to making a positive difference in other people’s lives. For now, I have taken a step back from portraits in order to focus more on light painting and landscapes. I’m excited to see what the future holds!
