1K+ Episodes Filmed
Minneapolis, MN  ·  Est. 2004  ·  Nordeast Productions LLC

RYAN LARSON DP / CAM

Over 20 years behind the lens. 1,000+ episodes of cable television.
Director of Photography. Camera Operator.
The camera doesn't lie.

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1,000+ Episodes Filmed
20 Years in the Industry
100+ Music Festivals Directed
15+ Network Series

THE
REEL

Core crew member across multiple flagship Food Network series. Trusted for high-pressure studio competition formats, field production, and travel-based storytelling. When they need it done right the first time, they call.

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Camera Operator · Season 10–Present · 2010–2026
461+ Food Network
Guy's Grocery Games Camera Operator · Season 4–Present
491+ Food Network
Tournament of Champions Camera Operator · All Seasons
44 Food Network / Discovery+
Guy's Ranch Kitchen Camera Operator · All Seasons
85 Food Network
Flavortown Food Fight Camera Operator
Food Network
Guy's Big Project Camera Operator
Food Network
Epic / Food Paradise / UnPacked Camera Operator
Travel Channel
Fast Foods Gone Global / Street Foods International Camera Operator
Travel Channel
Networks

ON AIR

Food Network
Travel Channel
ESPN
Disney
Discovery+
Fox Sports
ABC
NBC
CNBC
CNN
Bravo
VH1
C-SPAN
Outdoor Network
PBS
Versus
What I Do

CRAFT

01
Director of Photography

Visual leadership from concept to final frame. Broadcast and branded productions. Extensive knowledge of cameras, lenses, media formats and lighting across every condition.

02
Camera Operator

Competition formats. Culinary and lifestyle cinematography. Host-driven storytelling. Multi-camera coordination. Studio and field — whatever the shot demands.

03
Director — Live Events

Director and Camera Operator for 100+ outdoor music festivals. Large-scale corporate productions. Stage direction, cueing, live performance coverage. Built for pressure.

04
Gaffer / Grip / LED Tech

Full production utility — from the frame to the floor. Video technician. L.E.D. technician. Grip. Associate Producer. Stage Manager. Crew and talent handled with care.

05
Music Video / Commercial

Narrative and branded production. Music videos. Commercials. Corporate meetings. Whatever the brief — the eye doesn't turn off between shoots.

06
Sporting Events

Live sports coverage across multiple major networks. Fox Sports, ESPN, NBC, ABC. The speed of live, the quality of scripted. Every frame counts.

Select Clients

WHO'S
HIRED

Disney
Red Bull
Target Corp
Best Buy
Cargill
Live Nation
Hormel
United Way
Deluxe Corp
CHS
ABC
Scripps Network
Rose Presents
RNC
DFL
Citizen Pictures
Lando Entertainment
Prometheus Entertainment
Disney
Red Bull
Target Corp
Best Buy
Cargill
Live Nation
Hormel
United Way
Deluxe Corp
CHS
ABC
Scripps Network
Rose Presents
RNC
DFL
Citizen Pictures
Lando Entertainment
Prometheus Entertainment
LET'S
MAKE
SOMETHING.

Rate card and references available upon request. Based in Minneapolis, MN. Available for travel.

Based In Minneapolis, MN
Company Nordeast Productions LLC