SERVICES
LITTLE MOMENTS = BIG MEMORIES
Let’s be real: We all have photos from the BIG, splashy, fancy moments in life.
Weddings, graduations, birthdays…
...but what about how we spend the other 99% of our time?
At Kristine Ryan Photography, I’m all about capturing the regular moments in between the big moments.
You know the ones I’m talking about:
• When your son twirls your hair around his fingers while he’s slung over your shoulder...
• Or when your daughter loses the ragged, one-eyed teddy bear she won't let out of her sight & bursts into mega tears (and the kind of wailing usually reserved for horror movies)...
• Or when the twins both stick their tongues through the big gaps in their smiles where their two front teeth used to be (or even cuter, when they hold hands while they think you’re not watching, those little devils!)...
Those are the moments we take for granted during the (seemingly) neverending chaos that is #momlife...
….and they’re also the ones that one day we’ll wish we had some way to remember.
At Kristine Ryan Photography, I help you capture & hold onto those simple, sweet & sometimes crazy moments that make up the other 99% of life – with heirloom, photos that last, well, all of life.
It’s hard to say this without sounding like an obnoxious Hallmark card, but it’s true: the little moments matter, too.
Let me help you capture those moments – and the authentic essence of your family – so you can keep them forever.
No fake smiles, awkward (and uncomfortable) poses or matching khakis and white shirts required. (Unless, you know, that’s how you roll. I’m totally not knocking khakis, although I personally prefer a solid pair of jeans.)
CUSTOM IN HOME PHOTO SHOOTS
What? A 2-hour photography session in your home or backyard designed to capture your wonderful (sometimes wild) family in your natural habitat (you know, the place where you live, laugh & love and most likely lap up several glasses of rose’ most nights. #nojudgment).
Who? Your entire family. (Or just the ones you like the best. I won’t tell anyone.)
Where? The comfort of your own home (or backyard).
Why? Let me document your family for a day & get memories you can hold in your hand (or gush over every time you see them on your walls) for a lifetime. #awww
How? This isn’t your typical “getting your photos done” experience. Instead, I’ll come to you, coffee in hand (for you – okay and probably me, too) & do my thing while you do yours. Just imagine a typical afternoon hanging with the fam, doing the things you already do (or a fun activity of your choice)–except this time, you’ll have a kooky photographer following you around & capturing every sweet second of it – from the cheesy grins to the tender glances to the annoyed eye rolls. (Can’t leave those out, right?)
When? I’m generally booked 6-8 weeks in advance for this service.
CUSTOM LOCAL OUTDOOR PHOTO SHOOTS
What? Fun & relaxed photography sessions for the whole family. You pick the place & I’ll show up with the camera, plus, a fun activity that’ll keep the kids happy (or at least so delightfully distracted they’ll practically forget I’m there).
Where? One local, outdoor location of your choice (within a 25 mile radius of 08312).
Why? So you’ll never forget what your adorable family looked like at this age and/or stage. (Plus being outside is just good for your mental health, so there’s that, too.)
When? I’m generally booked 6-8 weeks in advance for this service. (Are you noticing a pattern here? ;) )
NEWBORN SESSIONS
Newborn sessions are also available by request. They really do grow up way too fast. Book a newborn session to forever remember your precious little one at their absolute littlest.
Please book prior to your baby’s grand entrance. I'll pencil you in based on the due date and then make room for you in the schedule once the baby arrives. When clients ask, "When is the best time for a newborn session?" I half-jokingly reply, "Stop by on your way home from the hospital." In all seriousness, though, the sooner you have your new bundle photographed, the more smoothly the session will go.
To keep it simple (and give you a guideline): Newborns are ideally photographed within the first two weeks of life.
People Like to Say Nice Things About Me
(And I Don’t Even Have to Bribe Them!)
“Over six years ago, I was expecting my first child and asked Kristine to do my pregnancy pictures. Two pregnancies later, Kristine is the only person I trust to take the perfect pictures of my three little ones. She has photographed each of my babies as newborns, six-month-olds, and one-year-olds and she is always so excited to see how much they have grown during our annual family photo sessions. Kristine is a patient, funny, down-to-earth perfectionist who can make a sleep-deprived new mom look well-rested, a shy little boy feel comfortable, and a new big brother or sister look like an old pro. We have done shoots in studio and on location and have never been disappointed. Most days, I am lucky to get my three kids in the same grainy iPhone photo with at least one of them looking, which is why it means so much to me to look up and see our walls decorated with beautiful photos taken by Kristine. When I look at her pictures, I can hear my son’s giggle and see my daughter’s personality and it makes me so happy that I trusted Kristine to freeze those moments forever. It doesn’t hurt that she left out the bags under my eyes, the toddler meltdowns, and the newborn diaper mishaps. :) ”
— Kim M
Ready to roll?
Let me tell the (visual) story of your perfectly imperfect family.