When he first set out to capture subjects for this series, Ryan intended for the focus to be on parents with very small children. After requests from some parents with slightly older children, 9 and 12 respectively, the series expanded its age range slightly. 

To date this series has been shot in Colombia, Thailand, and USA.

Mom and Tween Son

Christopher Ryan
Parent and Child Intimacy
When I was first contacted about this photoshoot, I had my reservations when I heard that the son was 12 years old.  The Parent/Child Intimacy Series was conceived to be a young child.  However, the mother wa...