Nikon Z5 II Menu Guide A complete Nikon Z5 II menu guide — every menu, every setting, and what each option actually gets you. Click to expand, skip what you already know. “I made the switch to mirrorless a few years ago, starting with a Sony body I absolutely despised — the menu system was...
Youth and Urban Decay: How an Iconic Chiang Mai Landmark Launched a Decade-Long Vision In 2016, sitting in a photography classroom at San Diego City College, I received the piece of advice that every artist hears but few know how to anchor: “Shoot what you love.” For years, my creative outlet had been rooted in...
Projection Photography: Using Light Projection for Creative Portraits My Projection Project series began with a technical challenge: finding a more precise way to control light. While traditional studio strobes are the industry standard for portraiture, I wanted to move beyond mere illumination to “paint” with light. This series—which explores projection photography as a medium—marks a...
In Their Rooms is a photography series created by American photographer, Christopher Ryan. The series was created very specifically with the LGBTQ community in mind, allowing queer & transgender people across the spectrum to be themselves. Not all are ready to do so in a public setting, yet are very comfortable in their own...
Check out these great videos! The Making of Lord of the Flies – Thailand This is a behind the scenes documentary film about Christopher Ryan’s Lord of the Flies inspired photoshoot in Koh Si Chang, Thailand. The original project took place in 2018, and was made into a movie poster project exhibited during the 2022...
Lord of the Flies Thailand Christopher Ryan November 30, 2022 – January 30, 2023 Opening: Saturday, Dec 10, 6-9 PM Zeitgeist Theater and Lounge 6621 St. Claude Avenue New Orleans, LA 70032 504-352-1150 Open one hour prior to film screenings, or by appointment A fascinating look at classic themes such as loss of...
Child Actor Robert DeAngelo Meet Robert DeAngelo, a 10-year old with an impressive list of credits on IMDB. Hailing from Atlantic City, New Jersey, Robert and his sister Brooklyn were adopted in 2016 by Danielle DeAngelo. The family moved to Lakeland, Florida in 2018 where they have been active in the community ever since. A...
Eric Hang-Yu Liu is a ballet dancer and choreographer whose work centers on the experience of the Asian diaspora. I photographed Eric on the High Line in New York City on the morning of July 20, 2021 — one of those early starts that photographers learn to love. The light was soft and low, the...
Expect the unexpected in photographer Christopher Ryan’s brand new series “Bizarre Portraits”. Absurdism enters the real world and the implausible becomes possible. Christopher is now booking regular people of all ages to participate in this fun photoshoot. Participants can be any age, race, size, etc. Individuals are welcome as well as families, siblings, and or...
Christopher Ryan has scouted and shot some of the most beautiful and athletic children and teens in the world, resulting in a stunning body of work that celebrates the joys of youth. A fresh new addition to the “Youthful Ambition” Family is 17-year-old Binca, a beautiful teen surfer girl from Pensacola, Florida. Shot against the...