Ryan Welch
Ryan Welch is the owner and Creative Director of AO Films, a production company and creative collective.
Coming from a long line of story tellers, Ryan’s great-grandfather told stories with artists’ pencils. His grandfather with film – and his father with words. While he maintains an interest in all three, his passion lies in telling stories using images.
Ryan has a very ‘hands on’ approach towards his craft, which has led him to direct and shoot award-winning stories that are intuitive and personal, while blending narrative and documentary filmmaking.
He lives in the Eugene, Oregon with his wife, Susan and kids, Cade and Avin. He enjoys watching his kids play sports and spends as much time as possible in the mountains of Oregon.
Some of My Favorites
Sports Team: Oregon Ducks
iPhone App: Instagram
Month: August
TV Show: Fargo + Vikings + Friday Night Lights + House of Cards
Hobbies: Camping + Mountain Biking + Crossfit + Coaching Sports
Ryan Rossman
Ryan Rossman is a gifted cinematographer and editor for AO Films, a production company and creative collective.
Along with cinematography and editing, he loves art. From drawing and painting to film-making and everything in between, he has a passion for creation. Ryan grew up making movies with his friends and taking as many art classes as he could.
Ryan’s curiosity and passion for life has led his efforts to create purposeful and emotionally-charged, award-winning content. Whether behind the camera, or at his editing bay, he understands that powerful stories speak to the viewer’s soul.
Ryan lives in McMinnville, Oregon with his wife, Brittany and kids, Clark and Eden.
Some of My Favorites
Starbucks Drink: Venti Iced Coffee, Black
Movie: Grosse Point Blank
TV Show: Walking Dead + House of Cards + Vikings
Super Hero: The Hulk
Dog: Shiba Inu
Hobbies: Cooking + Playing/Making Video Games + Enjoying Fatherhood
Kate Mock
Kate graduated from the University of Oregon in 2013 with a degree in Advertising. After a year and a half at a local ad agency, Kate joined the AO Team as a Producer and Assistant Editor.
Some of My Favorites
Sport: Volleyball
Music Genre: 90’s Pop
Comedian: Jim Gaffigan
Month: April
Movie: The Lion King
TV Show: The Office (U.S.)
Hobbies: Baking + Party Planning
Brittany Rossman
Brittany is a small town Oregon girl, wife, mama and ice cream addict. She specializes in Lifestyle family/newborn and wedding photography for the wildly in love. Most days you will find her home with her littles, Clark and Eden or out adventuring in open fields and getting muddy with clients who are eager to document the real and the raw. Her goal is to have her images speak to you. For your story to be told, to be cherished, to be remembered.
Some of My Favorites
Starbucks Drink: I’m a Dutch Bros Girl
Movie: Any corny chick flick
TV Show: Greys Anatomy
Favorite Lens: Cannon 35 LII
Dog: Shiba Inu
Hobbies: Playing with my kiddos, redoing furniture/home decor
Susan Welch
Susan keeps things in line at AO Films. Susan enjoys the process of working alongside our clients during the process of creating a film for them.
A cinematographer herself, Susan is that “third” eye who can offer a wide-angle view of a project that complements the close-up focus of the two Ryans.
Some of My Favorites
Sport Team: Oregon Ducks
iPhone App: Tabata Pro
TV Show: Mad Men + The Americans
Hobbies: Paddle Boarding + Working out + Spending time with my family & friends