Ryan Lee is a freelance photojournalist in Washington, D.C.
Originally from Seoul, South Korea, his third-culture background inspires his reporting, with an emphasis on cultural connection and transcendence.
Originally from Seoul, South Korea, his third-culture background inspires his reporting, with an emphasis on cultural connection and transcendence.
A May 2026 university graduate, he was most recently the Senior Photography Editor for The Hoya and The LSE Beaver, and contributed to the Hyattsville Wire. He is currently focusing on immersive storytelling combined with his interest in politics and sports.
Ryan is a member of the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA), Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) and American Photographic Artists (APA).
Ryan earned his B.A. in international politics at Georgetown University, along with minors in art and journalism.