Hi! I’m Ryan.
As a kid I was often called “Casper,” as in Casper the Friendly Ghost. My skin was so pale.
Being extremely sensitive to sunlight, and having skin cancer run in my family, kept me that way. So as much as I love it, spending time in the sun comes with some very real considerations for me. Especially because I’ve never been a fan of sunscreen.
For many years, I’ve made a living researching and educating people about light—its different wavelengths, how they interact with our bodies, and how they influence the way we feel.
That work grew out of my own curiosity about light, and being able to explore it professionally has only deepened that curiosity.
And I’m far from alone. Researchers are finding compelling connections between our daily light exposure, our mood, and our long-term health.
Beyond the science, there’s the simple pleasure of it.
A beautiful afternoon. Clouds drifting overhead. Coffee or tea with a friend. That golden-hour glow that makes you pause, look around, and want to stay a little longer in that sense of awe.
I wanted more room for those experiences in my life.
