Ryan McElroy — Combat Sports Photographer · Philadelphia

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Ryan McElroy

Photographer & Videographer

I cover combat sports and the regional fight scene across the Philadelphia area, coverage spanning PFL, BKFC, Wrestling, AoW, UFC, among others.

Applying for UFC Philadelphia · August 2026

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About me.

I'm a Philadelphia-area photographer with over 10 years of experience behind the camera, including the past 5 years focused on combat sports and the fight scene. I hold a BFA in Graphic Design, which helps shape my approach to clean, intentional, story-driven coverage. My primary focus is photography, with video coverage available for social media, editorial, and outlet use. Coverage includes weigh-ins, press conferences, fight week moments, and fight night.

10 Professional promotions covered

5+ Events in 2025–26

50+ Fights covered

Experience.

Seeking Credential Aug 2026

UFC Philadelphia · Xfinity Mobile Arena

Applying for a media credential to cover UFC 330 in Philadelphia — available for outlet coverage.

Photography 2026

UFC Freedom 250

Photo coverage of Kyle Daukaus — training camp through fight night at UFC Freedom 250.

Photography 2024–26

BKFC · Philadelphia & New Jersey

Covered all BKFC events across the Philadelphia and New Jersey area — press conferences, weigh-ins, and fight night.

Photography 2025

PFL World Tournament

On-assignment photo coverage of the PFL World Tournament — walkouts and ceremony coverage.

Photography 2025

FIFA · USA Men's National Team · Gold Cup

On-assignment photo coverage of the USA Men's National Team at the 2025 Gold Cup.

Photography 2023–Present

Art of War Cage Fighting · Events 28, 46 & 48

On-assignment photo coverage of Art of War Cage Fighting events in the Philadelphia region.

Photography 2023–Present

MLS · Philadelphia Union

On-assignment photo coverage of Philadelphia Union matches and events.

Training Camp Coverage 2022–Present

Kyle Daukaus · Chris Daukaus · Patrick Brady

On-assignment photo coverage of training camps for Kyle Daukaus and Chris Daukaus (UFC) and Patrick Brady (BKFC/PFL).

Services.

1. Fight Photography

Cage-side action shots Walkout coverage Weigh-in photography Press conference stills

2. Video Production

Event highlight reels Press conference clips Social media edits Recap & promo videos

3. Social Content

Instagram Reels Event story coverage Fighter-focused content Post-production & export

Gear.

Sony Alpha Series Primary camera body

Sony 70–200mm GM Telephoto action lens

Sony 24–70mm GM Versatile zoom lens

Adobe Premiere Pro Video editing

Adobe Lightroom Photo editing

Adobe Photoshop Photo retouching

Ryan McElroy

Senior Creative · Designer

15+ years designing brands, spaces, and sports media. Currently Senior Creative at Tribe Gaming. Based in South Jersey.

Get in Touch @ravn.photos

15+ Years in graphic design

2020 Joined Tribe Gaming

6 Years freelancing at MIgraphics

BFA Graphic Design, Rosemont College

Education.

Bachelor of Fine Arts — Graphic Design 2009–2013

Rosemont College

Four-year studio program covering typography, brand identity, print, and digital design. Also competed as a collegiate soccer player.

Graduate Coursework — Publishing & Design 2016–2018

Rosemont College

Completed every design course available within the Master's in Publishing program while working full-time at the college as Events Coordinator.

Experience.

Senior Creative Sep 2020 – Present

Tribe Gaming · Full-time · Austin, TX

Develop, ideate, and manage all design materials for one of the world's leading esports organizations — corporate identity, sales decks, and investor materials.

Photographer & Videographer 2023 – Present

ravn.photos · Freelance

Credentialed sports media — cage-side at PFL, ringside at BKFC, and video crew at UFC events. 350+ photos at the PFL World Tournament alone.

Digital Designer Jun 2018 – Sep 2020

Impress Decor USA · Manayunk, PA

Oversaw all digital print design for furniture, flooring, and home décor — residential and commercial. Also handled marketing, trend presentations, and office admin for the Philadelphia design office.

Freelance Graphic Designer Aug 2014 – Sep 2020

MIgraphics · Remote

Produced residential and commercial site plans for companies and malls across the U.S. — clients include Apple Campus, AT&T Campus, Naples Grande Resort, and shopping centers nationwide.

College Events Coordinator Jan 2015 – Jun 2018

Rosemont College

Planned and executed all major college events — Commencement, Family Weekend, Alumni Lecture Series, Cap & Gown, and Campaign Events. Chaired three flagship events and managed cross-departmental logistics with Operations, Public Safety, and Food Service.

Assistant Men's Soccer Coach Aug 2014 – Aug 2017

Rosemont College

Assisted with player development, practice planning, and game-day operations for the men's collegiate soccer program.

Assistant Softball Coach Feb 2014 – May 2016

Rosemont College

Assisted with coaching, recruiting, and player development for the women's collegiate softball program.

Freelance Graphic Designer May 2014 – Jan 2015

PlaceMatPros

Designed placemat advertising layouts and print-ready materials for local and regional clients.

Skills.

1. Design

Brand Identity Adobe Illustrator Photoshop InDesign Print & Digital Sales & Investor Decks

2. Media Production

Photography Videography Premiere Pro Lightroom Social Content

3. Leadership

Event coordination Athlete coaching Cross-dept. collaboration Project management

Ryan McElroy

South Jersey

Husband. Father. Coach. Builder. Williamstown, NJ is home.

Get in Touch

I've always believed a jack of all trades is more valuable than a master of one. To do anything well today, you need to understand how all the pieces fit together — not just your piece.

I've worked with university presidents and maintenance crews. CEOs and interns. Pro fighters and junior designers. I made genuine friends at every level, because I don't see titles — I see people first. That shapes how I show up, how I communicate, and how I treat the person next to me regardless of where either of us sits.

How I work.

1. Reliable

If I take it, it gets done No update is still an update Delivers on time

2. Problem Solver

Proactive, not reactive Thrives under pressure Quick to find the workaround

3. Communicator

Team captain Strong listener Cross-department coordination

4. Builder

Small teams → large orgs Wears many hats Understands the full picture

"A jack of all trades is a master of none, but often times better than a master of one."

Ryan McElroy

Senior Creative · Tribe Gaming

BFA Graphic Design. 15+ years building brands, campaigns, and esports identity. Based in South Jersey.

Get in Touch Behance

19,721 Total project views

1,291 Appreciations

516 Followers

2013 On Behance since

Featured Work.

#ONETRIBE — Worlds Campaign Tribe Gaming · 467 appreciations

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Rise Red — Worlds 2022 Tribe Gaming · 200 appreciations

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Tribe Frags Tribe Gaming · 128 appreciations

Web Design.

RAVN Photos Photography portfolio & booking

The Forge MMA Combat sports gym

Renovations by Brady Home renovation contractor

Happy Cat Eats Street food restaurant

Markentity Marketing & brand agency

Tools.

Adobe Photoshop Primary design tool

Adobe Illustrator Vector & identity

Adobe InDesign Print & layout

Adobe After Effects Motion & animation

Adobe Premiere Pro Video production

Mike Perry celebrates at BKFC

BKFC · Philadelphia

Photo Shoot BTS

Behind the Scenes

BKFC Press Conference

BKFC Photo Reel

Championship Belt

PFL World Tournament

PFL celebration

PFL World Tournament

PFL victory

PFL World Tournament

BKFC Philadelphia

BKFC champion belt

Championship Belt

RAVN 2025 Showreel

Full-year recap

BKFC win celebration

Win Celebration

BKFC Fight Night

BKFC fighter entrance

Fighter Entrance

PFL kick

World Tournament

BKFC exchange

BKFC Photoshoot

BKFC KO

BKFC Philadelphia

BKFC Philadelphia

PFL kick

World Tournament

BKFC action

PFL punch

World Tournament

PFL punch exchange

World Tournament

BKFC knockdown

BKFC women's fight

BKFC Philadelphia

BKFC Philadelphia

BKFC Philadelphia

BKFC Philadelphia

BKFC Philadelphia

BKFC Philadelphia

BKFC Philadelphia

BKFC Philadelphia

BKFC Philadelphia

BKFC Philadelphia

BKFC Philadelphia

BKFC Philadelphia

BKFC Philadelphia

BKFC Philadelphia

BKFC Knucklemania 5

Wells Fargo Center

PFL World Tournament

Conor McGregor Press

Press Conference

Daukaus Brothers

UFC Freedom 250

Wells Fargo Center

Wells Fargo Center

BKFC Knucklemania

Fighter entrance

Fighter Entrance

Arena

BKFC 2026 Press

Press Conference

Training Session

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Coaching softball

Coaching Softball

Rosemont · Head Coach

Coaching portrait

Rosemont Athletics

Youth soccer

South Jersey · Coach

Team photo

Rosemont Ravens · Team Photo

College event

Rosemont College

Graduation setup

Graduation · Rosemont

With Rosemont mascot

Rosemont Athletics

Impress team

Impress Decor · Central Europe

Impress trade show

Impress · International

Ryan at Impress

Brand & Marketing Manager

Street art mural

Photography · Miami

Rosemont Ravens kit promo

New Kits, New Attitude

Rosemont Athletics · Graphic Design

BFA Senior Art Show

BFA Senior Show

Rosemont College

Smoke bomb

Street Art · South Jersey

Beach

Citizens Bank Park

Citizens Bank Park

Philadelphia · Go Phils

Waterfall hike

Life · Outdoors

Out on the water

Ryan #9 on the ball

College & Semi-Pro · Soccer

Under the lights

Under the Lights

Night Game · Rosemont

Goalkeeper diving

Match Action · Rosemont

Team in Inter Milan kit

Inter Milan Kit

Team Trip · Italy

Tennis

Tennis · Rosemont

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