Writer, filmmaker, and photographer based in Atlanta. I shoot documentary and promotional video, take photos, and write about whatever I find interesting. Available for work.
Who Do You Become When You Close Your Eyes?Published — Collective World
Published personal essay on the gap between public identity and private self-perception. Explored how people construct and revise their self-image through personal experience and observation.
The SinkPersonal Essay
Personal essay on a first apartment, a flooded kitchen, and what happens when you realize you don't have it all figured out.
Jump AroundObservational
Observational essay written on location during a single Friday night at a bar in Athens, Georgia. Documented crowd behavior, the physical environment, and the social dynamics of college-town nightlife.
2:03 A.M.Investigative Feature
Reported a feature article on Uber rider safety in college towns, built on original interviews with drivers and students near the University of Georgia. Reviewed publicly available corporate communications and platform policies to identify gaps between Uber's stated safety practices and riders' reported experiences.
Bedroom Rock Takes the StageNov 2025Concert Review
Collected five separate interviews from concertgoers before and after Hot Mulligan's sold-out show at The Tabernacle in Atlanta. Collaborated with a photographer on visual elements for the final story and pitched the finished piece to atl.emo.club, who posted excerpts to their 2,000-follower account.
Documentary2026
Developed an original journalistic piece on the realities of work in the service industry through on-site interviews, narration, and documentary-style filmmaking. Handled all aspects of pre-production, production, and post-production, including script, interviews, lighting, cinematography, audio, title graphics, and editing.
Short Film2026
Merged audio, video, and narrative into a two-minute film centered on excess. Created storyboards, made directorial decisions, contacted local businesses for filming locations, coached actors, and planned and shot a variety of angles and scenes.
Available for
Video production, photography, and writing. Branded content, event coverage, short documentaries, and editorial work.
Writing for
Brands, publications, and personal projects. Copy, scripts, essays, and editorial.
© 2026 Tyler Ridge
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