ABOUT
Ryan Osman is a Photographer and Water Resources Specialist based in Wasaga Beach, Ontario. Originally from the scenic island of Mauritius, Ryan uses his camera as a storytelling tool to quietly narrate the interactions between people and nature. His mission is simple yet powerful—to ensure that everyone's story is heard, especially those whose voices might have been overlooked.
Over the years, Ryan has worked with a variety of athletes, organizations, brands, communities, and individuals to showcase their work/talents, as well as learn, and listen to their ideas, issues, and stories. Since 2019, he is a Water Resources Specialist with Water First, contributing to projects focused on water conservation in collaboration with Indigenous communities. Ryan is also a member of the Uplift Black Artist Collective since 2020.
Through his lens, Ryan highlights the beauty and the importance of being mindful of our environment.
EXHIBITIONS
Call to Action #83 Art Project (Round 4), Ogimaa Miskwaaki Gallery, St Paul’s United Church, Orillia, ON (2025)
The Outline of Black Freedom, City of Barrie, Barrie, ON (2025)
Featured Artist, Creemore Festival of the Arts, Water First, Creemore, ON (2024)
Further North, UPlift Black Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion, Barrie, ON (2024)
Boards & Art Festival: ‘Sticky & Fresh’ Photography Exhibition, Galería de Arte Fülle, SurfCity, El Salvador (2024)
Wonders of Wasaga, Wasaga Beach Public Library, Wasaga Beach, ON (2024)
“Our Land” - Call to Action #83 Art Project (Round 3), Ogimaa Miskwaaki Gallery, St Paul’s United Church, Orillia, ON (2022)
Beyond Borders: How far can your passion take you? Innisfil ideaLAB & Library, Innisfil, ON (2022)
Glimpses - Honda’s Art Display, Honda, ON (2022)
Past, Present, Pause, Be Contemporary Gallery, Innisfil, ON (2021)
Local Findings, Quest Art Gallery, Midland, ON (2017)
Beyond Borders, Manhanttan’s, Guelph, ON (2017)
CLIENTS & EDITORIALS
Water First, Salomon, Daybreak Magazine, Surfin Eh?!, National Post, Reef, Paddling Magazine, Mountain Life Magazine, RBC, Ariko, Joel Saunders, Bruce County, BruceGreySimcoe, Uplift Black, Surf Report, The Inertia, Kaleidoscope, Nouvelle Vague, Mon Mag à Moi, Heritage Matters (Questions de Patrimoine), Liaison, L'Express de Toronto, The Seafox Creative, SurfEars, The Rambler Surf Magazine, SBC Surf Magazine, Surf the Greats, Wavelength, CBC - Radio Canada, Simcoe.com, Orillia Matters, Greatness - The Great Lakes Project, Water Canada.
AWARDS & GRANTS
Orillia Regional Arts & Heritage Awards – Nominee (member of the Call to Action#83 Collective) - The Arts, Culture & Heritage Award (2024)
Refocus Awards: Colour Photography Contest – Honorable Mention: Photojournalism - Professional (2024)
Exhibition Assistance Grant – Ontario Arts Council (2021)
Greatest Wave of the Winter – Winner (2021)
International Photographer of the Year – Honorable Mention: Seascapes Category (2017)
INFO
(519)546-9068
ryanosman.photo@gmail.com