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Definition of Family

Ryan — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 03:16:48 +0000

What defines a family? That’s a question that I’ve really had to ask myself over the past 12 months for a variety of reasons.

After a lot of thought, this is what I decided upon: love defines a family. It’s cliched, it’s simple, but it’s the truth for me. For most of my life, I’ve considered family to be a relationship defined by DNA. But what I’ve learned, through the support and devotion of some incredible friends, is that friendship can cross the line from just friends to be truly and thoroughly family.

The people in this picture are my family – my second family – and I adore them.

Free Session Winner – August 2010!

Ryan — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:00:53 +0000

Well, that didn’t work! I had selected the winner over this past weekend. I put together a post that was supposed to publish on Monday, and it apparently didn’t. So, I am sorry for keeping everyone waiting!

The winner is….

Comment #8 by Evie Houston!

WIPEOUT! Why? Because my almost five year old little boy thinks it’s the most HILARIOUS thing in the world to watch all of those crazy people fall off of the obstacle courses, especially when they fall into a “muddy mud pit”.
I love hearing him belly laugh and try to impersonate how people fall and crash and he builds “wipeout” courses in our living room with pillows and cushions.

That’s the best- not because of the show, but because of how much silliness and fun it brings into our home for that hour every week.

I loved your answer Evie and I am looking forward to our session! I’ll be emailing you in a moment with the details!

Keep watching the blog for more giveaways and images from recent sessions. I have an engagement session I can’t wait to share! :)

Tidbit: Ariel

Ryan — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:11:06 +0000

This weekend I had the pleasure of shooting some portraits for my oldest niece, Ariel. It’s hard to believe that she’s already such a mature, intelligent and charming young lady. Wasn’t it just yesterday that she took her first steps? Sigh. Time flies my friends.

And Ariel: please stop growing up. You’re making me feel way too old. KTHANKS. :)