Diana Ragland was born in Rhode Island and raised in Connecticut and Virginia. She studied photography at the School of Visual Arts in New York and has worked in the photography industry for more than two decades.
Diana spent many years working as a retouch artist for some of the world's most notable photographers, with her work appearing in the pages and on the covers of Italian Vogue, Vanity Fair, Allure, Harper’s Bazaar & C Magazine, as well as showcased in numerous international cosmetics campaigns.
In the last few years, she has focused on her own photography, with her work published on the covers, pages and online sites of The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline Hollywood, Variety, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, HELLO! Magazine, Monarch Magazine, LA Confidential, The Huffington Post, and Austin Way. She works collaboratively with a wide variety of talent including actors, models, directors, and influencers to help create impactful content.
As a photographer, Diana is most noted for her portraiture and lifestyle work, for her subdued use of lighting, and for her ease and calming way, which brings out the true nature and beauty of her subjects.
Diana lives in Los Angeles with her husband, daughter, and schnauzer-terrier mix.