Ryo Kojima

Ryo Kojima, Staff Photographer

Ryo Kojima (he/him) is a photographer for Xpress Magazine. Currently a senior at SF State, he’s majoring in photojournalism, following the love he developed for photography from an early age, specifically through analog film photography. During his free time, Ryo enjoys the outdoors, traveling and playing golf.

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[Photo] Just In Case: Gun Ownership in a Polarized America

Ben Rubin, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2026

Firearm owner and third year psychology major at SF State, Daniel Marnach displays some of his collection of firearms in front of the trangender and androgyne pride flags in his home in Oakland, California....

[Photo] Bike Messengers: The Surviving Culture of a Dying Breed

Bailey Zitko, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2026

Stephan Kizziah rides his bike in the South of Market district of San Francisco. He’s been a bike messenger since his early high school years. (Ryo Kojima / Xpress Magazine)

[Photo] More Than Just a Venue

Angelique Persails, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2026

Head cook at Thee Parkside, Lydian Quintero, looks out of the to-go window at Thee Parkside. (Ryo Kojima / Xpress Magazine)

[Photo] Your Favorite Skater’s Favorite Skate Shop

Sarah Louie, Staff Writer
February 13, 2025

Racks of skateboards cover the wall of the FTC shop in the historic Haight-Ashbury district. (Ryo Kojima / Xpress)

[Photo] Alternative Radio

Div Lukic, Content Editor
December 7, 2023

Co-founder of HydeFM, Denis Makhlin, poses for a portrait at the HydeFM radio/DJ office on the corner of 16th and Mission Street in San Francisco, California. (Ryo Kojima/Xpress)

[Photo] The Upcycle

Andrea Jiménez, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2023

Current third year student at SFSU and vintage reseller who specializes in women’s clothing from the ’50s through ’70s, Maya Schraeder looks at a vintage orange dress through a mirror atthe Alameda...

[Photo] ASK XPRESS: Do I buy a new or a used car?

November 9, 2023

Early sunrise at the entrance and parking lot of the Alameda Flea Market in Alameda, California. (Ryo Kojima/Xpress Magazine)

[Photo] Street Vendors’ Quest For A Permit

Div Lukic, Content Editor
October 9, 2023

Local street photographer, J.B. Higgins, poses for a photo with one of his street photographs he took at the corner of Valencia and 18th Street in San Francisco, California on September 3, 2023. (Ryo Kojima/Xpress...

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Various cowboy boots sold by Katie Porter of Porter Vintage at the corner of Valencia and 18th Street in San Francisco, California on September, 3, 2023. (Ryo Kojima/Xpress Magazine)

[Photo] ASK XPRESS: Should I change my major?

September 18, 2023

A variety of plants sold by Amneisa Doles of Botanic Panic at the corner of Valencia and 18th Street in San Francisco, California on September 3, 2023. (Ryo Kojima/Xpress Magazine)

[Photo] ASK XPRESS: How do I deal with my roommate?

September 14, 2023

People relaxing and enjoying the nice day at Dolores Park in San Francisco, California, on September 3, 2023. (Ryo Kojima/ Xpress Magazine)

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