Biography

From sublime Peruvian faces, urban fashion environs to bold slashes of tropical color, Tamela Ryatt’s photography is a wild ride through varied styles and emotions. Exotic journeys to Mexico, Africa, India, Peru and others often serve as a background for Ryatt’s captivating, and strikingly beautiful photography. The simplicity of forms and vibrancy of color that dominate Buddhist art find their way into her visual vocabulary.

Ryatt also loves to share her passion for photography with others, which eventually led her to a teaching career at Sunnyside High School where she brings the traditional art and technique of black and white photography to more than 200 students every year.