CT Ryan Photography

Haiti has been on my mind lately. I watch news coverage in the middle of the night while I feed little Jude. It hurts my heart to see people in such need.

The other night after a particularly long feeding, and after watching some of the coverage, I laid Jude back into his crib, crawled into bed and said a prayer for the people of Haiti. And then it struck me. Here I was, snuggling into my nice warm bed, my husband beside me. Our new baby was safe in a crib just an arm’s reach away. Our 2 and 4 year old were sleeping peacefully in the room next to us. I had just chugged a huge glass of clean, fresh water.

I started to think about how lucky I am. How small the worries in my life really are, compared to the worries that the Haitian people are facing. They are facing such heavy worries right this very minute. Not knowing where to go. Where to sleep. Where they will get their next meal. Where their families are. They estimate that there are now around 1 million orphans in Haiti. Wow.

We want to do something.

And that’s where you come in.

On February 13th and 14th, 2010 we will be holding photo sessions all day to raise money for the people of Haiti. If you would like your family, child, selves photographed at a great location (The Guthrie in Minneapolis) for a great cause (the people who have been affected by the earthquake in Haiti), give us a call!

We will be booking 45 minute sessions throughout the day, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Sessions begin at the top of each hour.

All proceeds from the session fees and print sales will go directly to World Vision International (http://www.worldvision.org/).

Drop us an email or give us a call to book your session:

photo@ctryan.com

651-587-7218 (Tamrah)

651-587-6432 (Cory)

Please feel free to pass this note/email on to any of your friends or family that you think would be interested!

Package options are as follows:

1: $75*

45 min session

2: $120 ($180 value)

45 min session
1- 8×10
2- 5×7’s

3: $250 ($320 value)

45 minute session
1-8×10
2-5×7
4-4×6
24 wallets
*Package #1 allows you to pay for the session, but purchase prints ala carte. Print prices can be found here: http://ctryan.com/blog/print-prices/.  All packages include an online gallery, where additional prints can be purchased.

Here are some examples from sessions we’ve done at the Guthrie and the Stone Arch Bridge area:

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of the Twin Cities teamed up with Rock the Cause to put on an awesome 80’s concert and event to raise money for BBBS. Guests came decked out in their most fabulous 80’s garb. The event also helped to create awareness of the current need for more “big brothers” and “big sisters” in the area.

To find out more about this great organization, visit their website: http://www.bbbs.org/site/c.drLRK6PELoF/b.1637475/k.BEB8/Home.htm

“e.kate designs” is a jewelry and clothing line found on Etsy. She is an amazing designer and her work was a real pleasure to photograph. We’d highly recommend checking it out… and just in time for Valentine’s Day too! (http://www.etsy.com/shop/ekate).

We met with Lindsay and Grant at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. It’s definitely a great place to photograph when it’s cold outside… We had a lot of fun finding new spots in this awesome building!

Sam was amazing to photograph… he slept so well and let me move him around wherever I needed him to be, and when he woke up he was so content. Congrats you guys! He’s so lovely!

Sam was such a smiley baby, and so fun to photograph. His big blue eyes are just incredible!

We photographed Emily and Mike in Minneapolis around the Stone Arch Bridge and Mill City Museum area. We also spent some time inside the Guthrie Theater. It was a cold day (although much warmer than the days proceeding the session!). Still, not too bad for Minnesota in January.

Emily and Mike, we are really looking forward to photographing your wedding… can’t wait!

Jon and Amanda’s wedding was great fun to photograph. Their ceremony was held at Living Christ Lutheran Church in Chanhassen, MN and their reception at the Embassy Suites in Bloomington, MN. We loved how relaxed these guys were throughout the whole day. They’re a fantastic couple and we were honored to be their photographers.

Haiti has been on my mind lately. I watch news coverage in the middle of the night while I feed little Jude. It hurts my heart to see people in such need.

The other night after a particularly long feeding, and after watching some of the coverage, I laid Jude back into his crib, crawled into bed and said a prayer for the people of Haiti. And then it struck me. Here I was, snuggling into my nice warm bed, my husband beside me. Our new baby was safe in a crib just an arm’s reach away. Our 2 and 4 year old were sleeping peacefully in the room next to us. I had just chugged a huge glass of clean, fresh water.

I started to think about how lucky I am. How small the worries in my life really are, compared to the worries that the Haitian people are facing. They are facing such heavy worries right this very minute. Not knowing where to go. Where to sleep. Where they will get their next meal. Where their families are. They estimate that there are now around 1 million orphans in Haiti. Wow.

We want to do something.

And that’s where you come in.

On February 13^th, 2010 we will be holding photo sessions all day to raise money for the people of Haiti. If you would like your family, child, selves photographed at a great location (The Guthrie in Minneapolis) for a great cause (the people who have been affected by the earthquake in Haiti), give us a call!

We will be booking 45 minute mini-sessions throughout the day, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Sessions begin at the top of each hour.

All proceeds from the session fees and print sales will go directly to World Vision International (http://www.worldvision.org/).

Drop us an email or give us a call to book your session:

photo@ctryan.com
651-587-7218 (Tamrah)
651-587-6432 (Cory)

Please feel free to pass this note/email on to any of your friends or family that you think would be interested!

One more thing… time slots are already filling up very quickly… thanks SO much! If the 13^th fills up, we would LOVE to spend our Valentine’s Day (the 14^th)  photographing as well! What better way to spend that day together?

Package options are as follows:

1: $75*
45 min session

2: $120 ($180 value)
45 min session
1- 8×10
2- 5×7’s

3: $250 ($320 value)
45 minute session
1-8×10
2-5×7
4-4×6
24 wallets

*Package #1 allows you to pay for the session, but purchase prints ala carte. Print prices can be found here: http://ctryan.com/blog/print-prices/.  All packages include an online gallery, where additional prints can be purchased.

Here are some photos from sessions we’ve done at the Guthrie and around the Stone Arch Bridge area:

These guys are so excited for the birth of their new little one… and it’s really great photographing two people who love each other so much. What a lovely little  family they will make when their new little guy arrives!

Congrats, Amanda and Luke! We are so happy for you!