Acclaimed photojournalist David Ryder documents 2020

Master of Arts in Cultural Studies alum David Ryder (’11) has been working non-stop. An independent Seattle photographer and filmmaker, Ryder’s portfolio includes extensive experience with wildfires, disaster zones, protests, and hurricane coverage. 2020 was his busiest year yet. Covering the social uprising for Black lives, presidential election, and COVID-19 pandemic, among other issues, Ryder’s work was featured in TIME’s Best Portraits of 2020 and major news outlets such as The New York Times, Getty Images, Bloomberg News, and Reuters. View his 2020 year in photos.