Ryan Charles Photography

08/16/2022

The flower field next to the was brilliant this year. The willow tree also offers some comforting shade and a new perspective.

A7iv | Sigma 105mm Art @ f1.4 | stc optics ND32 (4 stops)

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08/10/2022

Late in the evening yesterday the house shook a little and Pandora started barking. I was looking out the front window when Liam came running in the back door and said he saw something really big outside.

and I took Liam and Panda around the side of the house where we were met by a massive with 3ft claws. Luckily this girl is a herbivore, but we still kept our distance because they are quite territorial.

We slowly walked back into the house and called the .

This was one more animal Liam could check off his but we certainly were not expecting this lady to show up in our backyard.

07/23/2022

I love the room lighting at . I had my own set up, but decided to turn it all off for a few shots and the ballroom did not disappoint.

Shot on with using ambient light

03/02/2022

Check out this article by Peer Space. I made it to number 8!

"Portraiture in all its forms is what Ryan Charles does best. Our focus here is on his editorial and environmentally oriented portraits that add context to the lives, brands, and stories of his subjects. However, his portfolio includes portraits celebrating major life milestones, self-expression, glamor, and more.
We especially love how close Ryan works with his subjects, using just enough of the background to add to a story without distracting from his subjects. Meanwhile, we see little anxiety or artifice in his subjects. This also speaks to his ability to help people feel at ease in what’s often a nerve-wracking experience."

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02/19/2022

A quick look at my favorite two light setup that I use for portrait photography, and during this shoot with Emma.

02/19/2022

Using a familiar two light set up, we look at a some video and images from a photo session at Belle Isle in Detroit.

02/11/2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qjWXx9mBlU

A quick run through some environmental portraits taken at the USF campus in Sarasota, FL.

11/12/2020

Waiting in the afterglow of an October sunset paid off as the cobalt sky felt electric.

11/11/2020

This is what a wedding looks like.

11/10/2020

The fall pallet is full of warm natural tones. But somehow looking at autumn images always feels so cool and crisp. (Repost due to Instagram crushing the lovely colors)