THE JOURNAL

The Gift of a Portrait (originally published in 2011 and updated in 2025) I still remember accompanying my mother and grandmother to a portrait studio on Staten Island in the 1980s. We weren’t there for a new session, but to restore a portrait of my grandmother taken in the 1920s. I was about nine years […]

Originally written in 2011 | Updated in 2025 A few years ago, a family friend called to purchase a gift certificate for a portrait session. What began as a simple conversation turned into something far more meaningful — one that changed the way I see photography, and the way I see myself in it. It […]

Yes — and I’d love that. As a proud owner of a chocolate lab mix rescue pup, I completely understand that dogs are part of the family. Including your furry friend in your portraits can add so much heart and personality to your images. I’ve worked with many families and seniors who brought their dogs […]

What to Wear for Your Fall Family Portrait Session So your fall family portrait session is coming up and you don’t know what to wear. That’s totally normal. Let’s help you choose comfortable, camera-ready looks that feel like your family and photograph beautifully, so you’ll absolutely love how they look on your holiday cards, as […]

NEWS RELEASE Contact: Carolyn Ann Ryan (704) 256-7270 carolyn@carolynannryan.com Carolyn Ann Ryan Photography LLC Earns Master Certification from the National Association of Professional Child Photographers in Branding Portraiture Carolyn Ann Ryan of Carolyn Ann Ryan Photography is recognized by adjudicators and peers for high-quality professional photography CHARLOTTE, N.C. – AUGUST 16, 2024 – Carolyn Ann […]

Ready to begin holiday shopping? Fall is definitely the busiest time of year for family portrait photographers, especially in the Charlotte area of North Carolina. Most parents book their Fall Family photography session because they want updated photographs for their annual holiday and Christmas cards. But I love showing my clients beautiful, unique, and thoughtful […]

NEWS RELEASE Contact: Carolyn Ann Ryan (704) 256-7270 carolyn@carolynannryan.com The National Association of Professional Child Photographers Honors Winners from The NAPCP Inspired Gallery Event CHARLOTTE, N.C. – August 2, 2023 – The National Association of Professional Child Photographers (NAPCP) is proud to announce Carolyn Ann Ryan from Carolyn Ann Ryan Photography as one of the […]

NEWS RELEASE The National Association of Professional Child Photographers (NAPCP) is thrilled to announce our 2020 Photographer of the Year, Carolyn Ann Ryan of Carolyn Ann Ryan Photography! One of Carolyn’s images was featured on a digital billboard in New York City’s immense, brilliant, and monumental Times Square. In addition to being a recipient of one […]

January 2020 – I was so excited today to learn that my business has been named one of the Best Portrait Photographers and one of the Best Family Photographers in Charlotte, NC, by Expertise.com. Expertise.com’s team conducts a manual review of various industries and service businesses to verify that each company on its list is […]

NEWS RELEASE Contact: Carolyn Ann Ryan(704) 256-7270carolyn@carolynannryan.com Carolyn Ann Ryan Photography LLC Earns Three Master Certifications from the National Association of Professional Child Photographers Carolyn Ann Ryan of Carolyn Ann Ryan Photography is recognized by adjudicators and peers for high-quality professional photography CHARLOTTE, N.C. – DECEMBER 22, 2020 – Carolyn Ann Ryan of Carolyn Ann […]