Class of 2026 Senior | Cody Ryan | Willow Spring High

Downtown Fayetteville Senior Session

Some senior sessions mean a little more, and Cody Ryan’s was definitely one of those. I’ve known CR and his family since before kindergarten. As our next-door neighbor, our kids spent many days at the pool, playing in the yard and holiday breaks around the table playing Pie Face! So getting to photograph his senior year felt incredibly special. Watching someone grow from a little kid into a confident senior is one of the best parts of what I do.

Cody Ryan is smart, funny, and has a quiet sense of humor that sneaks up on you. He’s also an avid swimmer, a sport that has shaped so much of his high school years. While senior photos weren’t exactly at the top of his “fun things to do” list, he knew how much they meant to his mom, and that alone says so much about the kind of person he is. He showed up, sucked it up, and absolutely crushed his session. He might have even enjoyed himself, but I don’t know that he will admit it!

We chose Downtown Fayetteville as the backdrop, mixing bold graffiti with old town charm, which fit Cody Ryan’s laid-back personality perfectly. The textures, colors, and character of the city brought out a side of him that felt natural and authentic. Cody Ryan, it’s been such a joy to watch you grow over the years, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. Class of 2026, you’ve got a good one.