Seattle Family Portrait Photographer

I absolutely love photographing family sessions in Seattle, around the Pacific Northwest and abroad, even more so now that we have our own little ones. I approach family portraits in a more documentary, editorial-inspired way - more real life (occasional tears and all), more real smiles and laughter, more love; less awkward posing, matching outfits, and futile efforts to bribe kids into smiling at the camera (although I always make sure to get some classic ‘everyone smile’ photos.) Time goes by way, way too fast, and I think the moments we want to remember are the ones that feel most like you.

I’m all about photographing your family in your home, around your neighborhood, favorite parks, etc. Whatever you do, whatever you love most about life with your little tribe, I’d love to be along to document it.

Client Reviews

“…Thank you for a wonderful photo session! 

No matter how the photos turned out, we had a wonderful time as a family and were really impressed with how you engaged with [my son] to make him feel so involved and special during the session. He kept asking about "Mr. Ryan" all weekend which lets us know how much of a positive impression you had on him.”

— E & R

“Tears running down my face looking at these!!!! These are magical and worth the wait. Thank you so much for capturing our family during this period of time. Hope to have you back again. As you said, babies don't keep! :)”

— J & M

“Ryan! These are so lovely! You were able to capture the family so beautifully, despite the challenges that come with corralling 2 small children! We can’t wait to put so many of these on the family wall of our new house”

— X & G