PNW FAMILY UNITES IN THE FACE OF CANCER

December 20, 2018 · Leave a Comment

PNW Family unites in the face of cancer and carry their memories of their father, husband, brother. This was one of the hardest sessions I’ve ever gotten to photograph, but while shooting I was reminded of my late Grandmother Audrey who worked very hard, created art, and was unfortunately diagnosed with the same terminal cancer that this man has been diagnosed with. She passed away from her pancreatic cancer when I was 18.

During the shoot, I felt her presence. It was like she was nudging me whispering, “This is your purpose, this is what you need to capture in life.” That something is the love family members have when they receive the worst news, a diagnosis of terminal cancer. You do everything to rally around the family member and enjoy the last moments. I left the session not upset, but proud of what I captured. It was like I put film in my camera and the session had a life of it’s own.

Later that day I realized it was my Grandma’s birthday, and she would have been 94 (you can’t make this stuff up!). It’s a joy to get that feeling that those family members who passed on could be here with us watching. The weekend I photographed this meaningful family’s session was fortuitous, not only because they all came from out of town, but also because his health is now declining and a photo shoot would no longer be possible. The gift of images will last a lifetime and I’m so thankful our paths crossed. It was meant to be.

Cancer comes in all shapes and different sizes. In the quest to find a cure when it’s to far along, we won’t let cancer defeat the memories we’ve created on this earth or the memories of those that have taught us and shaped us. Love always endures in our hearts, minds, and body. I know this because as I write I look out my window and see a rainbow. A rainbow that symbolized peace for my Grandmother and the hope and the love she gave to her family. As I’m sure this man has done too for his family.

LO FAMILY PHOTOS AT LINCOLN PARK WEST SEATTLE | LAUREN RYAN FAMILY SEATTLE PHOTOGRAPHER

July 16, 2018 · Leave a Comment

The Lo Family spent some time with me this past weekend capturing their son and the joy that brings them all together as a family. I remember when their baby boy was only 4 months old in the studio getting his Christmas photos done with Mom + Dad. I’m so glad they came back for more photos with LRP. During our session we sang, twirled, and explored Lincoln Parks amazing variety of backdrops. I can’t wait to see this family again! Until next time LRP loves your family!!

Beman Family Photos at Lincoln Park West Seattle | Lauren Ryan Family Seattle Photographer

July 16, 2018 · Leave a Comment

The Beman Family joined me at Lincoln Park, in West Seattle, for a fun weekend family session! Boys will be boys and so we had a lots of fun running around, playing rough, and getting messy in the dirt and salty waters of Puget Sound. I enjoy these fun sessions, because it gives me joy to be apart of the growth and memories that parents are hoping to capture and remember for years to come.

Photography Meets Philanthropy

July 13, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Photography Meets Philanthropy. Lauren Ryan Photography Donated 5% to Baby Shayne Taylor. I scheduled eight family sessions this past month! I promised from those sessions, 5% of the profits would go straight back into our West Seattle Mom Community, to a mother in need.

The donation is being sent to baby Shayne Taylor and his parents. He was born on June 25th @ 10:09 am He was 8lbs 2oz.

In his second day of life baby Shayne developed seizures and has been in the NICU since then. He is now 16 days old and the parents are looking at another 2-3 weeks of hospitalization.

If you would like to make a donation today, please send it to Ildiko-Papp.

Her Venmo link is https://venmo.com/Ildiko-Papp

(She is a West Seattle Mom, and other Moms in the area plan to drop off donations and funds to baby Shayne’s parents)

Living in Seattle we struggle with the high price of living and unpredictable situations. The distance from their RV to the hospital is a financial burden and consuming much of their time. The family is finding it difficult to stay well fed and are depleting their food stamps rapidly. Their goal is to make it through the first month with baby boy Shayne.

On a personal note. I am a new mother to my 8th month old son Ev. I feel for this mother. We received a scary diagnosis that Ev would quite possibly be born blind or deaf and a shunt would need to be placed surgically in his head. We prayed and trusted that the Lord had a plan for us. We feared for the worse. Overall, everything was okay, but those same feelings reside in me today for any baby struggling. As well as the financial toll and burden placed on families with a sick child.

Let’s say a prayer for baby Shayne Taylor. Let’s hope that he heals and the parents can worry a little less with some assistance from the community. along with the donation from Lauren Ryan Photography and all of her customers who have provided it today.

Note. Lauren Ryan Photography is continuing the 5% project of giving back to the “Local Mom Community”. Book a family, maternity, and milestone sessions today and the 5% goes to another mother in need. Book Now: https://calendly.com/laurenryanphoto/flashsale_99

(Sessions take place only within Seattle, Lincoln Park, or the South Seattle Community College Gardens. If you wish to have a session outside of Seattle, please inquire pricing through email at laurenryanphoto@gmail.com)