About Sy Bean

Hello! I’m an editorial and commercial freelance photographer in the Seattle - Tacoma area. As a former newspaper photojournalist, I strive to represent my subjects as authentically and naturally possible. It is important to foster relationships with the environment and people I’m photographing.

My work has appeared in NPR, The Associated Press, The Seattle Times, Pacific NW Magazine, The Hechinger Report, South Sound Business, The News Tribune, Ebay, KOMO4, M Agency, Magasinet Plot, University of Portland, Seattle University, University of Puget Sound, Pacific Lutheran University, Radio Canada International, Yakima Herald.

sbeana@gmail.com | 206-304-7970

ACLU Attorney portrait at Elevated Acre Park in NYC

Sidelines.jpg

Sidelines with Seattle Sounders

M Agency's Headshot + Happy Hour Night

M Agency's Headshot + Happy Hour Night

On horseback with a Range Rider in Teanaway, WA

On horseback with a Range Rider in Teanaway, WA

Behind the scenes with Kenny G

Behind the scenes with Kenny G

Director of NYC Public Library / Schwarzman Building

Early morning portrait for university magazine cover

Early morning portrait for University of Puget Sound’s alumni magazine cover