Photographer/Director Nate Ryan had limited time with many moving parts to deliver an image library for the 2026 Back to Campus Campaign for Nike x Fanatics x NCAA.
Nate shot over four days with18 models, multiple locations, and a mix of real-life moments and more produced lifestyle imagery. Nate’s vision was the POV following ‘recent alumni’ on a Saturday morning as they got ready for and headed out to the first home football game of the season. Locations included a college campus, a city park, Milwaukee Ave in Wicker Park, and a loft in the West Loop. “The goal was to make the images feel lived-in and authentic while still capturing the energy and excitement around college football.”
For more of Nate’s work, visit his Workbook portfolio.
The 2026 Back to Campus campaign for Nike x Fanatics x NCAA – A library of images captured over four days, with 18 models around Chicago.
