ABOUT CAROLYN ANN RYAN
BASED IN CHARLOTTE, NC
Family life is sweetness, love, craziness, and chaos all rolled into one. As a child, we see beauty and happiness in all of those things. But sometimes, as a parent, we are so focused on tasks and responsibilities that we might miss the moments, the laughter, and the beauty that comes with all the craziness and chaos. Every once in a while, we stop for a moment and realize how quickly time is passing and how fast our children are growing, and we wish we could freeze time to enjoy it a little bit longer.
Photo Credit: Annette Goodman
I love family and child portraiture and capturing families precisely as they are together. I honestly believe that life doesn't happen in a posed portrait. After spending time with my clients, I find that life happens as you roll in the grass, get tackled by your children, run down a hill, swing your child in the breeze, stop for a group hug, or steal a kiss from your loved one. And I love being there to experience life with you and help capture it for you and your children to remember years into the future.
I had always wanted to be a wedding photographer in my early years. I loved weddings and the feeling of being a part of one of the most critical days in a couple's life.
But then I became a mother. I could not have imagined the love I would feel for the tiny little ones that entered my life. Motherhood changed every part of how I looked at the world, and nothing became more important to me than my children and family. Motherhood also changed how I make photographs and inspired me to capture the genuine sweetness of childhood found in everyday life.
My photography career started as a dream or wish I never imagined would come true. Over the years, I have traveled around the country to learn from many renowned and established photographers. My dreams have come true by combining my education with my passion and love for children and photography. I know I was meant to do this, and no other career could bring me this much happiness.
ORGANIZATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
As a professional photographer, I'm constantly striving to learn more for my business and continue to grow in photography. I am a member of multiple professional organizations, including:
| National Association of Portrait and Child Photographers (NAPCP) |
 | Professional Photographers of America |
 | Professional Photographers of North Carolina |
