It all begins with an idea.
Like most things, this website too came as an idea. I am a proud father of four amazing children and husband of almost twenty years. Much of my life has been spent chasing the American Dream in a 9 to 5 job. Deep down, my love for art and photography has always been my calling. I invite you to embark on a visual journey, to see the world through a different lens and discover the extraordinary in the ordinary.
Capturing moments, freezing time, and telling stories through the lens of my camera is my passion. Join me as I celebrate the beauty of life, one picture at a time!
- RJ Childress
About RJ
Ryan is a self taught fine art photographer based in Columbus, OH. Ryan is an Ohio State University Alumni, where he studied fine arts - drawing and painting.
His work began to gain traction when an image of his went viral on social media and has been viewed over 1.5 million times to date. Ryan felt the immediate demand for prints of his viral image, and he took 100% of his proceeds and donated a total of $1,000 to a local Veteran supported charity.
Since the success of his viral image, Ryan has appeared in several news articles and interviews. As his photography continues to gain attention, he has enjoyed every step along the way.