About Ryan Photography
My Story
Hi there! I'm Samantha, or Sam for short. I’m a young woman who discovered her passion for photography in 2016, all thanks to my best friend Tina. She would take me on adventures, always encouraging me to see the beauty in the everyday things that others often overlooked. For years, all I had was a cellphone and a dream—to own a real camera. In 2019, I finally bought a Nikon D3500 and began to take my photography seriously. By 2021, two of my closest friends pushed me to elevate my skills. Over the next two years, I only completed two sessions with them, but in May 2023, they asked me to photograph their wedding—and even offered to pay me. That’s when my business officially took off!
Thank You!
I want to take a moment to dedicate a small section of my page to express my gratitude to a few incredible people who have kept me motivated and pushed me to get to where I am today.
- Tina Rose – For introducing me to photography and inspiring me to pursue it.
- Amy & Dakota Danforth – For encouraging me to take the leap and make photography my career.
- Donald Gardner – For always supporting me and reminding me to stop doubting myself.
- Kole Spencer – For being my constant support and my person.
- My parents – For their unwavering belief in me and always reminding me that I can achieve anything I set my mind to.
There are so many others I could mention, and I hope they know who they are, because they’ve all played a part in helping me believe in myself and know I can do this.