About Me

Welcome to my photography website! My name is Ryan Carpenter. Born and raised in Aiken, SC, I was introduced to golf at the age of five by my father, uncle, and grandfather. This early introduction sparked a lifelong passion for the sport. I went on to play NCAA Division 1 golf at Coastal Carolina University, where I honed my skills and graduated in 2017. After college, I pursued a career as a professional golfer on the mini tours for 2 years and gained invaluable experience. In 2018, I founded Ryno Company Ltd. to help supplement my professional golf career. What started as a side project quickly turned into a full-time career, and now we're proud to be going on our seventh year in business.

In 2019, I met my future wife and moved to Colorado, where we lived for 2.5 years and immersed ourselves in the beauty of the outdoors through hiking and photography. This period of exploration and adventure led us to purchase a camper van, allowing us to travel across almost all of the contiguous United States, including a continuous five-month journey. Our travels provided countless opportunities to capture the stunning landscapes of the country.

Longing to be closer to family, we moved back east to Asheville, NC in 2023. It was here that I rediscovered my love for golf, inspired by the picturesque courses and the rich golfing culture of the region. Combining my passions for golf and photography, I began focusing on golf course photography, aiming to capture the beauty and intricate design of these amazing spaces, in addition to landscape photography.