Christopher Ryan is an international photographer specializing in conceptual portraits in unique environments, such as abandoned buildings and picturesque landscapes. His work breaks the barriers of race, age, and geographic location, capturing the energy and exuberance of the human form. He was influenced by his unusual upbringing in the American South. He seeks to retain the virtues of Southern Charm while abandoning pre-conceived notions of prejudice.
Self-portrait photos created on my balcony in the New Orleans French Quarter in July of 2022.
The Male Form: Captivating and Powerful. In a world that often tells us to cover up, be ashamed, ...
The Art of Self-Portraiture: A Look at the Work of Christopher Ryan
American photographer Christopher Ryan is well-known for his unusual and thought-provoking self-portrait works. His art often conveys a sense...
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 Daniel...
Sixteen year old Joseph loves dressing up in tactical gear and shooting at targets. I was excited to invite him to be my model at the abandoned Navy base on Poland Avenue in New Orleans, right alongside the M...
Harry, an adorable five-year-old boy, recently posed shirtless for a series of photos in an abandoned building. The building is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Harry is the son of an actress.&nbs...
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...
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...
Rylee is a 9 year old dancer with an incredible amount of talent and enthusiasm. She is based in New Orleans, Louisiana and her dance styles are ballet, tap, freestyle, and hip-hop. The location for the shoot w...
This was my first shoot for the Parent & Child Intimacy series with Americans as well as my first African-American portrait shoot and the results are just amazing! This is Kaylor and her 3 year old adorab...