I lived in a trailer park until I was twelve. It was the first place I learned to make things and to pay attention to ordinary rooms.
01 · Read “The Carpet Was Still There”I’m
Rylee.
I’m a queer photographer and filmmaker, creating intimate portraits and documenting celebrations that feel like the people in them. I’ve been making photographs and films since 2015, and have photographed over 400 boudoir sessions. Boudoir and thoughtfully shaped elopements are at the heart of that work. I also photograph full wedding days, families, editorial stories, brands, and spaces. Super 8, 35mm film, and instant film are part of my creative approach alongside digital photography.
I live on the road, following clients and pet sitting between stops. I’m also documenting my attempt to live in all 50 states, a project I started at 26. Confirmed bookings and pet sits anchor the route; the spaces between them leave room for the next story.
All bodies. All sizes. All identities. You are welcome here.
You can hire me for photography and film, or become part of the project by sharing a skill, an introduction, or something to try.
Work with meCollaborateWhy I started the project
Before the road.
When we moved into a house, I thought of it as home for years. Returning as an adult changed how I understood the rooms that had once been familiar.
02 · Read “My Brother’s Room”
My friends made room for me before I had an answer.
03 · Read “The Room They Made for Me”What helps me do this.
TrustedHousesitters
House-sitting gives me a place to stay in exchange for caring for a home and its animals.
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I’m making room to try new classes while I travel. ClassPass is one way I find them.
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