Ryan Formosa

Ryan is an adventure photographer and filmmaker with a keen eye for Australia’s changing light – red ranges at dawn, glassy gulf evenings, and those windy middays when you earn every frame. He works across coast, desert, and high country, chasing story over spectacle and putting people back into the landscape.

His work stretches from South Australia’s wild peninsulas to WA island runs and inland ranges. If there’s a pattern, it’s this: take the long road, travel light, and set camp where the shot demands it. Recent films and reels show remote shoots in the Flinders Ranges and the Montebello Islands – trips that reward a solid prep list and a calm head when the weather shifts. 

Ryan’s commercial and editorial credits crop up in tourism and travel projects, but the personal projects are where you see the craft grow. He’s honest about the learning curve, and that openness brings a community along for the ride. It’s gear notes, location research, and a running commentary on what worked and what he’ll tweak next time. 

Because his shoots often run on tight windows, quick shade is part of the workflow. The right awning lets him build a mobile workspace for batteries, lenses, and a laptop, then pack down in minutes when the light turns.

Runs: D180 Freestanding 180 awning – fast, reliable coverage for remote shoots where time and durability matter most.