Hi. Griffin Riley here.

I’m Griffin, a photojournalist based in LA with experience in just about everything. I started shooting as a teen for no reason other than vanity while I chased compliments from friends and family over my photos. After some time, I realized I kinda liked this photography thing.

Fast forward a few years, and I can say I’ve got experience and wisdom beyond my years with a camera. Buckle up because it’s a lot: I’ve shot commercials for Adidas + Disney, was a staff photographer for University of Arizona’s Athletics Department my senior year, I’ve graced the front page of Billboard for my work with Bring Music Home, shot for the National Park Service in Flagstaff, I’ve freelanced for the non-profit paper AZ Luminaria, interned for the Arizona Daily Star, I shoot and drone op for Lemonlight, I’ve shot several IndyCar races including the 2023 finale in Laguna Seca, and camped out and shot King of the Hammers. Oh and I’m only 25. AND on top of all this I work in the film industry too with the Locations Department.

These days, my muse is motorsports and outdoors adventure photography, but when I tell you I shoot everything, I mean everything. Headshots, sports, remote rock climbing expeditions across South America, you name it! It’s what we photojournalists do. Let’s talk about how we can work together on your next project.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Photography Experience

  • Work published by Billboard Magazine, Arizona Daily Star, AZ Luminaria, La Estrella, Caliente, and many more.

  • Shot various races including IndyCar, IMSA, Historic F1, and King of the Hammers in the desert.

  • Act as both a studio photographer and shadow photographer following the video camera.

  • Interface with the clients and agencies remotely or through Zoom to ensure that images match their desired deliverables.

  • Tether and project images onto screens for crew to review while images are captured.

  • Coordinate with directors, DP, and gaffer to maintain continuity of the models and the lighting.

  • Capture behind the scenes for the clients and studios when time allows.

  • Lead photographer and videographer for the biggest sports organization on U of A’s campus.

  • Shot for web distribution as well as massive jumbotron display.

  • Utilized wireless and tethered cameras to post live content during games to remain timely.

  • Conducted pre-season audio and video interviews of athletes to use across our platforms.

  • Frequently traveled to photograph different teams for conference and tournament games.

  • Contracted with the National Park Service to cultivate an online presence.

  • Documentary photography with City of Phoenix government for use in marketing and website redevelopment. Music festival photography across several Arizona events including Dusk Music Festival.

  • Helmed a photo project for Tucson’s Community Food Bank to help them secure a $10,000 grant.

  • Regularly make photogrammetry models for reference and digital scouting.

  • Set photographer for indie and student films as well as commercial productions.

Film Industry Experience

  • Worked on Skeleton Crew, Dr. Strange 2, and The Fabelmans.

  • Work closely with production managers and above-the-line crew to help ensure the director’s creative vision.

  • Prep and strike locations, including securing proper permits, planning basecamps, and that site reps are briefed on what the shoot will do on their property.

  • Keep a thorough inventory of owned/rented equipment that will be used by everyone in shooting crew.

  • Act as intermediary between the public and production to keep both sides happy.

  • Assisted a first of its kind Intellectual Property Protection department to ensure details of the show remained confidential.

Drone Pilot Experience

  • Experience with DJI systems, owning a Mavic 3, a DJI RC, and a Mavic Pro Platinum.

  • Shot commercials for various companies across the city, including interior warehouse shoots, exteriors at client’s homes, and shoots for new drone products.

  • Have acted as a chase cam during exterior off-roading shoots, flying within 10 feet of the subject on a single operator platform.

  • Experience building light FPV drones on a five-inch frame.

  • Miscellaneous land surveys to build maps and photogrammetry scans for use in pre-production