Lighthouse Lens Productions LLC

04/18/2026

Honored to share that Reel Conversations has received another Official Selection, this time from The Reel Mind Film & Theatre Series. This documentary was created with the hope of encouraging honest conversations around mental health, healing, and the human experience. It means a great deal to see it continue finding new audiences. I’m also grateful for recent recognition from Paradise Film Festival and as a Semi-Finalist for Best Documentary at Stockholm City Film Festival. Each new laurel is a reminder that personal stories can still connect, resonate, and travel. I’m currently exploring opportunities for a local screening and future community showings. If you’d be interested in hosting, collaborating, or bringing a screening to your area, feel free to reach out. More updates to come. Thank you to everyone following the journey.

01/15/2026

New project launch. Episode one of The Box: Police Interrogations is now out. Lighthouse Lens handled DP work on the series and it was a fun one to shoot.

Episode one link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsrGxzo-Gp0

Follow The Box for new episodes and Lighthouse Lens for future work updates.

Ryan Logan

A burglar so clueless, the cops offer a few tips. Guest starring Jared Simard» SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/ » PLAYLIST: https...

01/12/2026

I’m Ryan, founder and DP of Lighthouse Lens Productions, based in Michigan. I make documentary-style commercial work for nonprofits and small businesses. I focus on real people, clean visuals, and stories that feel authentic rather than manufactured. Available for cinematography, branded storytelling, and collaborative projects across Michigan and beyond.

01/09/2026

We just released our new cinem­atography reel for Lighthouse Lens Productions.

It highlights recent work across documentary, branded storytelling, interviews, commercial projects, and university media. These clips come from collaborations with organizations across Michigan and beyond, including higher education partners, nonprofits, and independent productions.

If you want a look at the visual style and type of work we create, you can watch the full reel here:
https://youtu.be/BMyLwfY4thA

Lighthouse Lens is based in Michigan and available for commercial, documentary, and institutional projects throughout the Midwest and East Coast. For inquiries or collaboration, reach out directly or use the contact form on our website.

Ryan Simmons is a cinematographer, director, and hybrid creative producer based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. His work combines documentary sensibilities with comm...

01/07/2026

Really excited to finally share this.

I was one of the DPs on The Box, a web comedy series shot entirely in Ann Arbor with actors from across Metro Detroit. Smart, weird, collaborative project with a great local team.

Trailer is live now. First episode drops January 15.

Watch here 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU5Z1l9F5Rk

THE BOX is a new, 8-part scripted comedy web series from Amir Baghdadchi (The Moth, Pickles podcast, Marley for Michigan). To make it happen, it'll take a vi...

12/19/2025

Memorial Day, 2024.
Getting location B-roll for Reel Conversations.

Looking back, I’ve grown. My rig has grown too.
Still a lot left to learn and refine.
For now, it’s enough to pause, notice the progress, and stay present.

12/17/2025

National Chocolate Covered Anything Day 🍫📷

Today we learned two things:

Chocolate makes everything richer.

This includes camera rigs (hypothetically).

No gear was harmed in the making of this post.
Just celebrating a very important holiday the only way we know how—by taking it a little too seriously.

Back to filming. Back to non-edible equipment tomorrow.

12/12/2025

Some days you’re behind a desk, and some days you’re holding a Canon C700 pretending it’s the crown jewel of your camera kingdom. I love staying hands on with production work like this. It keeps me sharp, keeps me curious, and honestly just makes me happy. Always open to new projects and collaborations.

12/12/2025

Another day at the University of Michigan, honing my skills on set. I'm dedicated to delivering high-quality production and bringing creative visions to life behind the camera. Who's interested in collaborating on a project and producing exceptional content together? 🤝

12/11/2025

Locked in. Focused. 🎥✨
Every frame I capture is more than a shot — it's a story being told. Whether it’s a quiet glance, a burst of laughter, or a moment of pure magic between scenes, the lens doesn’t lie — it amplifies. 📸

This isn’t just “camera work” — it’s a craft. It’s the subtle details that make the story come alive. The lighting. The angle. The energy in the room. The realness behind the scenes. 🙌

People often see the final edit — but THIS 👇 is where the real magic begins.
The preparation. The precision. The purpose. The passion.

🔥 Behind every powerful visual is a moment like this — laser-focused, dialed in, and chasing nothing less than excellence.

📩 Looking to elevate your brand with visuals that tell your story?
➡️ DM me — Let’s create something unforgettable.