Ryan M. Kelly

Freelance photojournalist: Newport News → Charlottesville → Oslo → Richmond. Pulitzer Prize winner. Vindicated Nats fan. Jeopardy clue.

[Ryan M. Kelly @RyanMKellyPhoto]

Yesterday, the @PulitzerPrizes awarded me the Breaking News Photography prize for my work in Charlottesville last August. I am shocked, honored, and dumbfounded.

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@craftypanda Knee pads look so cool

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☔️

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@craftypanda Big Office vibes

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My version of this is a random middle track from @IanKarmel’s 9.2 on Pitchfork and it confuses me every single time

[Dave Jorgenson @davejorgenson]

I downloaded all three Hunger Games books on my iPad in 2012 and, against my will, it came bundled with the first movie’s soundtrack.

Now every time I plug my phone into my car, this song automatically starts blasting from Apple Music:

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@craftypanda @MarkHNewton just dumb idiots

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I always learned more than I could have known every time we crossed paths, and I’m heartbroken I’ll never have the chance to talk sports on a sideline again.

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Awful news. John was the absolute best of us.

He cared more about his beat than anybody I’ve ever met, and was unparalleled in communicating that raw joy.

[C'ville Varsity @CvilleVarsity]

We are deeply saddened to report that Daily Progress high school sports reporter @JohnNHarveyIII has passed away. John had a strong passion for covering high school sports and loved telling the stories of Central Virginia’s athletes, coaches and teams. He will be greatly missed.

[Ryan M. Kelly @RyanMKellyPhoto]

In my first student internship, he treated me with respect and camaraderie that I appreciated far more than I had earned. Throughout my career, that same kindness continued every time we met.

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Three days a week, delivered by mail. I’m sure all those cost savings will translate to new hiring to replenish the newsroom you’ve gutted, and fixing the garbage digital experience you’ve implemented, right @LeeEntNews?

[Allison Wrabel @craftypanda]

Lee Enterprises is now cutting print days at The Daily Progress in Charlottesville… and will be delivered by USPS. https://t.co/OAfH9CyTzM

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It’s been a while since I’ve done a graduation ceremony. This one at my favorite old Richmond theater for the arts school was a fun one!

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👩‍🎓 @VCUarts commencement at @AltriaTheaterVA. I wish every graduation ceremony were held in a beautiful theater!

(Photos by Ryan M. Kelly for VCUarts)

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@GrantBrisbee @celebrityhottub But surely she respects @GoSquirrels as all teens do so you’re probably fine

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Devastating news. We’re all going to miss you so, so much, buddy. RIP

[The Virginian-Pilot @virginianpilot]

Jason Hirschfeld, an award-winning photojournalist who worked as a freelancer for The Virginian-Pilot and other news organizations for more than 2 decades, has died.

He was 48.
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@craftypanda And all is right with the world!

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@craftypanda Something unspeakable must have occurred in there

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I spent the afternoon with John Hinckley in Williamsburg recently, who is pursuing a music career after his release from court oversight.

(Photos: AFP / Ryan M. Kelly)

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[molly conger @socialistdogmom]

in the next few days, there will be a torrent of opinion pieces alongside graphic photos of the violence that took place here in charlottesville 5 years ago. too many people whose pain has been commodified in those stock photos are still struggling.

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[Ryan M. Kelly @RyanMKellyPhoto]

I got to play with the beagles 😍

[Washington Post Photo @WashPostPhoto]

Beagles rescued, reactions to the Pope’s apology and more of the week’s best photos @olearybill
@jabinbotsford @mswontheroad @RyanMKellyPhoto
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