ryan thompson design

OUTDOOR SUNSET SESSION

PREGNANCY | FAMILY | MOTHERHOOD | EXTENDED FAMILY

Guiding my families through sessions to help inspire a playful and loving connection with both children and parents is something worth looking forward to.

My families will always tell me how comfortable they felt despite the nerves leading up to the session and I hope this is the beginning of your journey into the same experience with me. 

I can't wait to get to know you and document a chapter of your journey with you.

What You Need

Your family captured

WITH EASE! We all know we would love to capture our families every month. Let's aim for every year - at least! To make this happen, I take care of all the planning for you. 

To feel and look amazing

The most time consuming aspect of photos is what to wear. I have a HUGE client wardrobe with over 80 dresses, sets and options for Mums and a selection for kids and dads too! Tick this one of your list. 

Have it all done for you

From tried and tested locations to complete direction and guidance from me through out your session. All you need to do is be present and open to engaging with your partner and kids in a fun way!

Isn't it time...

you experienced this?

this is why I can help

If you're anything like most of my mums, you need help to take commit to capturing your family. You just want it to happen, you just need someone to make it happen!

Over the years, I've captured my family so many times. I've been tired, I've been burnt out, I've been chubby, I've been skinny, I've been healthy and fit. 

I've captured my son through all of this. He's not going to look back on the photos and think any of these things. All he's going to see is him and our family. As it was at that time and the love and laughter that was shared. 

Don't get in the way of your own visual family legacy. You are worthy or being photographed with your family.

What Makes Me Different

The comfort factor - without a doubt. 
Every family I connect with says they felt like they felt like they were catching up with a friend. The photographs and time together feels effortless and everyone loves the experience from the preparation to the session itself. 
The kids ask when they're going to see me again and the dads say "that wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be" (let's be honest, it's probably 1 in 100 that actually WANT to be there in the first place!!)

I get you. I've been there. I can help.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

An experience that

will have you

laughing, smiling

and having fun

Photographing families and the motherhood journey from pregnancy and beyond feels organic to me. It's time to invest and an experience that will have you yearning to return!

ARE YOU READY?

what they're saying:

Ryan is so talented at what she does! I usually feel awkward taking photos however she made us all feel so relaxed. She was absolutely amazing with our high energy boys and the communication from Asha has been great throughout the whole booking process!

- Eden Stint

Ryan has truly found her calling, what an exquisite afternoon for our maternity shoot. If you want someone with the perfect mix of passion and talent to capture your most special moments then she is your girl. The booking process is professional, the shoot itself is relaxed and fun and from what I saw raw on the camera, the photos are going to be beautiful 🥹 we can’t wait to receive our album. Thanks Ryan! X

- Rachel Parker

"Ryan is real. Her best trait is most certainly her authenticity and passion for what she is doing - couldn't fake it if she tried!!!! We had a session, and when we finished I remember thinking oh wait - when do we start, what do we do now? It was all happening so organically and like we were just all hanging out as mates, laughing and just simply being. Perfect. Thank YOU!"

- Jenna Capper