Ryan Elizabeth Ward Photography

Ryan Elizabeth Ward Photography Lifestyle, natural-light photography focusing on maternity, newborns, families, and military homecomings. Based in Okinawa, Japan.

Life is full of moments and seasons that pass all too quickly. One of my greatest rewards in life is capturing those moments--big and small--for the families and individuals with whom I work. I use natural light in my sessions and enjoy working at locations that are meaningful to my clients within northeast Kansas, Fort Leavenworth and Kansas City, MO. Each session includes an hour of onsite shoot

ing (I am happy to offer location suggestions I’ve found to be successful) and 15-25 edited, full-resolution images. Please reach out with any questions or to set up a session. Pricing is available by request.

I've know this young woman since she was just three months old. It is shocking to me that we are here taking her senior ...
11/06/2025

I've know this young woman since she was just three months old. It is shocking to me that we are here taking her senior pictures. I was absolutely thrilled to travel to Virginia last month to take these. I am so proud of her and know she has wonderful things ahead!

In my senior sessions era ✨I’ve had the privilege of capturing the most wonderful seniors this year. Can’t wait to share...
09/30/2025

In my senior sessions era ✨

I’ve had the privilege of capturing the most wonderful seniors this year. Can’t wait to share more here!

Virginia friends I will be traveling to Northern Virginia in October 11-13. I have a few sessions on the calendar alread...
08/08/2025

Virginia friends I will be traveling to Northern Virginia in October 11-13. I have a few sessions on the calendar already but do have a few spots still open for family or senior sessions. Please feel free to reach out if your family is looking for pictures this fall!

Senior portraits 🖤Quite excited for all the senior sessions - including my very own senior - that I have coming up this ...
08/04/2025

Senior portraits 🖤

Quite excited for all the senior sessions - including my very own senior - that I have coming up this fall! My fall sessions are filling up quickly so if you are interested in senior or family session for the fall please don’t hesitate to reach out!

I am so proud to share a new project from this spring. Capturing these images for Kolbe & Co. was a great joy and very m...
05/20/2025

I am so proud to share a new project from this spring. Capturing these images for Kolbe & Co. was a great joy and very meaningful for me. Since my time in Okinawa, the rosary has become a regular part of my every day and I have seen the door of so many graces open because of it. The rosary is a beautiful and powerful way to pray. The rhythm of the prayers and reflections on the life of our Lord through his mother’s eyes. I would encourage anyone seeking, mourning, uncertain or desiring to grow in faith to consider praying with the rosary.

Hello! It's been longer than I realized since I've shared to this page. I will be traveling to eastern NC for two weeks ...
04/25/2025

Hello! It's been longer than I realized since I've shared to this page. I will be traveling to eastern NC for two weeks this July. Would love to open up some family sessions while I'm home. If you are interested, please feel free to reach out. Would love to connect!

I am also considering an evening of mini sessions. If I open up a date for mini sessions, would there be more interest for a beach session or a session in downtown New Bern.

Sunday, November 12 I'm offering mini sessions here in VA and I have one spot still available. Please feel free to reach...
11/08/2023

Sunday, November 12 I'm offering mini sessions here in VA and I have one spot still available. Please feel free to reach out if you'd like to snag it!

Received the nicest surprise last week when one of my images received an Honorable Mention in The Click & Company Best F...
11/07/2023

Received the nicest surprise last week when one of my images received an Honorable Mention in The Click & Company Best Family Photographer Awards! Huge thanks to the families I work with that allow me to capture moments like this one.

One of the hottest days of summer ended up being such a beautiful evening for this senior session. I was incredibly touc...
10/05/2023

One of the hottest days of summer ended up being such a beautiful evening for this senior session. I was incredibly touched when this family, I knew from our time in Okinawa, reached out to see if I’d travel to NC for their oldest’s senior photos. It was wonderful catching up and spending some time together. Wishing this beautiful young woman an amazing senior year!

Hey friends! Any interest in a mini session day or weekend if I were to arrange for one in October or early November? VA...
09/29/2023

Hey friends! Any interest in a mini session day or weekend if I were to arrange for one in October or early November? VA friends, would you be more interested in a Fredericksburg location or further north? NC friends, if I had enough interest I may be able to set one up in NC as well so please let me know if you are interested!

Eastern NC friends, I have a last minute opening for a session this Sunday! I can make New Bern, Lejeune or near Emerald...
08/10/2023

Eastern NC friends, I have a last minute opening for a session this Sunday! I can make New Bern, Lejeune or near Emerald Isle to Topsail Beach work as I'm bouncing around those areas. Please feel free to reach out if you are interested.

This young woman was an absolute joy to work with. Senior sessions are a blast. I love photographing these young people ...
07/17/2023

This young woman was an absolute joy to work with. Senior sessions are a blast. I love photographing these young people who are getting ready to start such an amazing new adventure!

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Stafford, VA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13366243415

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