Ryan Christopher VanWilliams is a 20 year old, African-American, hip to the streets. Born and raised in Queens, New York he not only photographs the lifestyle but, he lives it. He began his career in 2001 while attending the High School of Graphic Communication Arts in Hell's Kitchen - Manhattan. Studying the fine art of black & white processing through his high school years and continuing in college as well. He is currently pursuing a degree in digital photography while attending LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City - Queens. His background in the fine art drawing, street art such as graffiti, stencils, posters and graphic design has allowed him to express his imagination into images, be very creative as far as locations and point of view. He says, "Overall show who I am and what I am about in my body of work. I love REALITY in my images, to tell a story through my work, just the nitty gritty of NY culture are all definitely what I want to achieve. Live the image so to speak!" Mr. VanWilliams is a not only a product of his environment but, a high end, exclusive luxury product at that. He is currently involved with the fashion industry, working with various models, wardrobe stylist/designers and other industry professionals.
I look forward to hearing everyone's wonderful ideas and criticism. Please send me a message via RyanVWPhoto@gmail.com or here on Model Mayhem, the notices & alerts go directly to my Blackberry smart phone. my rates are affordable and negotiable. Buy me lunch/dinner, a little gas money...lets shoot! Also, all images, name logo, editing, etc are done by, property of and are not to be used without permission by me, © "RCVW" Ryan Christopher VanWilliams. Thank you for your time.
SHOOTING -
+Street/Urban Themed Locations & Concepts with Couture/High Fashion Attire
+Edgy Editorial
+Edgy Commercial
+Edgy Lifestyle
+Edgy Glamor
1- Right off the bat, I'm no professional but, my attitude & character is!
2- If I'm paying you, we do it MY way.
3- If your paying me, we do it YOUR way.
4- If we are doing a TF/Test, we'll collaborate, so that we BOTH get what we want as an end result!
5- When we're doing a photo shoot, TF/Test or not we will BOTH sign a release/usage form prior to shooting. Real basic!
6- You are welcome to bring someone to the shoot, just NOT the whole family! You good!
7- If we agree on a date, time and location, "something" just happens to come up...show me the courtesy by informing me by a message here, a SMS text, a call or email ATLEAST 6-12 hours before our scheduled shoot time.
8- You don't need a bunch of experience to work with me, we're BOTH here to get better at what we do! Real talk.
Model Mayhem -
+Leo |Model| MM#788445
+Falysha P. |Model| MM#686181
+Elyse C. |Model| MM#724237
+Nicole L. |Model| MM#719002
+MistaSmith |Model/Creative Director| MM#61181
+Tash P |Model| MM#558055
+CatrinaSTARR |Model| MM#720861
+April Hall |Model| MM#774835
+Desi B |Model| MM#534985
+Haja Rahim |Model| MM#533121
+Nally |Model| MM#80151
+Mariel King |Model MM#756847
+Aiesha Nache |Model| MM#780597
+Jah Simmons |Model| MM#795313
+Ms. Willow |Model MM#242897
+Chris Starr |Model| MM#636814
+DeStorm M |Model| MM#506114
+Elysé Nicole |Model| MM#810754
+Yanni D. |Wardrobe Stylist| MM#468131
+Chila For Fun |Clothing Designer| MM#686261
+La Vie En Rose |Clothing Designer| MM#753526
+Sherraine |MUA| MM#657610
+Hollywood Touch Makeup |MUA| MM#622507
Non-Mayhem-
+Toni Thomas |Model|
+Jennifer "JNV" |Club Promoter|
+Sharri Sutton |Model|
Phone- +1 917 435 1643
Website- http://www.RCVWphoto.com
Email- RyanVWPhoto@gmail.com
Calendar- http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?sr … a/New_York
Model Release & Usage Licensing Agreement- http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dcgrx6zc_0tqk9ng
- http://www.youtube.com/RCVWlens
*VISIT ME ON Facebook.com, search for Ryan Christopher VanWilliams or by email (RyanVWPhoto{at}gmail.com)!!!!!!!!!!
Mock Marc Jacobs Ad ft. Sharri Sutton & Stylist Yanni D.
FORMAT-Professional BMX'er Nigel Sylvester's Lifestyle Boutique in Queens, NYC
| http://www.FormatNY.com |
Photographer RCVW (shot using tripod + self-timer) and Friend...Mock Album Cover.

Don't Just Shoot An Image...LIVE IT!...A Lifestyle Like No Other!
Diva Dominique
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11/19/08 2:44pm |
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i simply love your port. excellent work =]
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Falysha
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11/19/08 9:23am |
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HEYY!!
thanks for the pic comment.
your the greatest!!
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StarletSuperStar
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11/18/08 7:54pm |
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hi how r u?
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Exotically Ley
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11/18/08 2:40am |
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WHATS NEW...
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DeeDee-Kay
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11/17/08 1:10am |
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let me know if u ever come to la!!!!!
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Clinton Thompson
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11/17/08 12:50am |
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Excellent work!!!
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Rolando J Vargas
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11/16/08 11:16pm |
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tight
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Nache
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11/15/08 10:27pm |
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thanks!
im new & improved lolol
we should deff work 2gether again sumtime =]
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Ashley Lorick
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11/13/08 11:44am |
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Great work. Nice port. Best wishes!!!
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Ray Deca
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11/10/08 3:49pm |
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i'm so diggin' the work!
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STARR Simplicity
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11/08/08 10:49pm |
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Hey checkout www.URBANDOCK.net.
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Brooke McMorris
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11/08/08 5:30pm |
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great port!
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Moneysis
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11/08/08 7:54am |
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You take awesome photos.. I love the edgyness of your work (if edgyness is even a word, LOL!).. I am an MUA looking to build my network and I would love to work with you on a shoot. If you are interested please contact me.. THanks.
Natasha
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NEEF FRESH
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11/07/08 9:37pm |
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like the new work, keep it up!
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STARR Simplicity
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11/05/08 2:35pm |
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Hey man what's goodie? Thanks for checking in. All is well. We need to collab one day.
Keep up the dope work.
STARR
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Catrina STARR
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11/05/08 12:46am |
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Hey sweetie I'm good just work and school you know same ole same ole...how have you been?
My President is Black!!
Catrina STARR
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LaDior Magazine
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11/04/08 9:10pm |
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Thank you for the tag.We have more just not allowed to post the rest yet!!
Keep up the good work
Jv
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Shesamodel
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11/04/08 2:17pm |
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touqh quote hehee, and no problem :)
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Shesamodel
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11/04/08 2:11pm |
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extra-ordinary port. & work , you're doing big things and hope you dont stop!
thanx for da pic comments, keep in touch*
_shesamodel
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Haja Rahim
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11/02/08 1:21pm |
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WooHoo!!! Whats new sweetie? How was your halloween? When can we shoot again?
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MB Photo 13
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11/02/08 10:49am |
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Were doing a Super shootOff / shootout event on Nov 16th from 10am to 6pm on L.I. in Bethpage and its only 35 min from NYC. So check it out and sign up If you can come on down on 11/16 for it
http://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thread_id=364295
Cheers
MB
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niveyah-sky
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11/01/08 11:41pm |
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KEEP UP DA GUD WORK HUN!
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Regina Antoinette
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10/30/08 5:58pm |
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Thank you! Love your port as well!!!
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All shoot cancelled
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10/30/08 4:30pm |
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Thanks.You got some great work here.
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Empress Hawk
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10/30/08 12:10am |
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Thanks for the comment nice port!
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Miss Kriss
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10/29/08 5:10pm |
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YOYOYOYOYOYO!!!
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Sasha Alba
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10/29/08 1:20pm |
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yeaah, 5 pointz is a great place to shoot!
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Angelina_Cabrera
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10/29/08 9:42am |
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Thank you =]
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Jason Star 1
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10/29/08 8:43am |
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Thanks man! We should definately work in the future...Great port.
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Sasha Alba
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10/28/08 3:42pm |
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thanks, i really appreciate the comment...ur work is amazing, keep on creating those amazing images :)
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KuttingEdge
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10/28/08 3:19pm |
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no prb man your port is tight also
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A-N Clark
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10/27/08 1:28pm |
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a lot of good stuff going on!
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Pirvate N
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10/27/08 12:30pm |
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No problem!
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Angelina_Cabrera
Model |
10/27/08 11:18am |
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Hey wassup? Comin thru to show some love.
How have you been?
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MELindaQ
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10/27/08 3:21am |
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Hey, thanks =]
how you doing ?
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Xoxo -Star
Model |
10/27/08 12:12am |
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Hey you! *smile* thanks for the add and the tag! Ya work is FYE, (ATL talk).
I most definitley WILL keep it up, lol *smile*.
Xoxo -Star*
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Rocket
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10/26/08 6:19pm |
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New Avatar check it out..
-Rocket
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Seekret D
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10/26/08 1:18pm |
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Lol... Of course I'm her got to do oue silly.. We never got to do our ghetto around the way girl shoot at coney island... Lmao... It's getting cold now!!!
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KleverCliks
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10/26/08 10:31am |
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Keep up the great work. Big up.
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Latrese
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10/26/08 12:48am |
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Hey thanx 4 the add. Love your work!
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