Ryan Pyle

Born in Toronto, Canada, Ryan Pyle spent his early years close to home. After obtaining a degree in International Politics from the University of Toronto in 2001, Ryan realized a life long dream and traveled to China on an exploratory mission. In 2002 Ryan moved to China permanently and in 2003 began taking freelance newspaper and magazine assignments. In 2004 Ryan became a regular contributor to the New York Times. In 2009 Ryan was listed by PDN Magazine as one of the 30 emerging photographers in the world. In 2010 Ryan began working full time on television and documentary film production and has produced and presented several large multi-episode television series for major broadcasters in the USA, Canada, UK and continental Europe. Ryan Pyle is an award winning photographer, television presenter, filmmaker and author; he is based full time in Shanghai, China.

Recent Awards

2012 - Guinness World Record – Adventure Motorcycle Riding

2010 – PDN Photo Annual – Winner

2009 – PDN 30 – Emerging Photographer

2009 – Magenta Foundation – Flash Forward Emerging Photographer

Television Series

2013 – Borderlands: CHINA – Presenter / Producer

2013 – The India Ride – Presenter / Producer

2012 – The Middle Kingdom Ride – Presenter / Producer

Publications

2013 – The India Ride – Written Book

2013 – Chinese Turkestan – Photography Book

2012 – The Middle Kingdom Ride – Written Book

Affiliations

The Asian Institute - Affiliate Member

The Explorers Club - Member

Guinness World Record Holder - Endurance Motorcycle Riding in China