Martha Ryan Photography ©
images with soul
Martha Ryan is a portrait photographer specializing in retreats, feminine liberation and transformational ceremonial sessions.
With years of professional holistic contribution and dedication, Martha blends creative direction with intuitive facilitation which creates a space where women feel safe to unravel into their natural essence.
Martha welcomes people of all identities, bodies, and backgrounds into her lens.
Her heartfelt approach is to capture not only how moments or people look; but how they feel.
international retreat offering
Your retreats are the home of transformation. They deserve a like-minded photographer who can hold, respect and seamlessly blend into the energy of your safe, potent space.
Martha offers customizable retreat packages; tailored to you, your team and your guests.
With the option of 1:1 self-loving photoshoots for your guests, Martha's energy enhances the vitality of your healing experience.
Clients Say:
"Martha has a rare gift for capturing the soul of a retreat. Her presence is calm, intuitive, and unobtrusive…. yet the images she delivers are luminous, intimate, and alive with feeling.
As a ceremonial immersion facilitator, I felt she knew when to capture the moments and when to put the camera away. She flowed in a balanced and reverent way. Her energy was a great asset to our gathering. I would not hesitate to recommend her."
- Abigaël Totty
bespoke ceremonial sessions
Martha’s unique approach utilizes the heart-opening properties of warm and hand-prepared ceremonial cacao, combined with curated music, meditation and embodiment practices.
These sessions are about more than just being seen; they’re about being held in a space of transformation.
Clients Say:
"Martha created a safe and welcoming co-creative space for me to feel fully comfortable every step of the process.
Her gifts are to share her love of beauty by capturing it from the inside out, starting with a heart led cacao ceremony and then the unfolding of an organically led photo shoot.
The photos were artfully executed and told a story of an essence I had long forgotten until Martha was able to reflect it back through her lens. This was a valuable experience that will forever remind me of the strong, divine feminine I am in this life."
- Alicia
custom photography packages
Martha's expertise is diverse. She offers a range of tailored photography packages that cater to your unique needs; whether it’s a professional business branding session, a memorable event or a personalized photoshoot that captures your essence.
From corporate headshots to event coverage, Martha’s approach adapts to ensure your vision is brought to life with clarity, precision and authenticity.
Whether you’re building your brand or celebrating a special moment, Martha provides a high-end photography experience that reflects your style, goals and the atmosphere you want to create.
Clients Say:
"In Martha, I have found the perfect photographer.
From the first contact to the finished photos, her communication was always consistent, clear and reliable. The photoshoot was wonderful. We started with a cacao ceremony so that I was able to arrive, relax and connect with my intention for the photographs.
I felt so comfortable and relaxed during the shoot. Martha helped me in a wonderful way to stay connected to my true self in front of the camera so that I could really express my essence.
It was definitely not my last photo shoot with Martha! A thousand thanks for the wonderful experience and the great photos!"
- Martina
© Daughters of Devotion X Mystical Yoga Farm, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, 2025. Martha Ryan Photos
festivals
& holistic events
Martha brings her grounded, intuitive presence to high-impact gatherings, capturing the soul of the atmosphere while blending seamlessly into the rhythm of the event.
From holistic festivals and women’s gatherings to workshops and transformational events, Martha's lens captures the intention behind each offering; turning movement, connection and transformation into imagery that lasts far beyond the moment.
Whether you’re a facilitator, performer or event organizer, Martha ensures your unique work is represented in its most authentic light.
A soulful addition to your team and an investment in the legacy of your event.
© The Yoga Picnic 2024 X Martha Ryan Photos
sincere self-loving focus
Martha’s photoshoots are designed with the intention to help every woman in front of the lens experience her own beauty; from the inside out.
With years of experience in the beauty, holistic, and creative industries, Martha has a unique gift for capturing the essence of every person.
Throughout each photoshoot, Martha encourages clients to see themselves from a fresh perspective, embracing their natural beauty and strength.
unique
friendship photoshoots
A heartfelt, one-of-a-kind experience to share with your dearest friend.
Martha is proud to offer an unparalleled photography offering that challenges the status quo; celebrating friendship with the same reverence often reserved for romantic relationships.
Each session begins with warm ceremonial cacao, meditation, co-regulated and reflective exercises that open the hearts of each participant.
Playful yet powerful; these photoshoots beautifully honour cherished connections between friends through intentional and soulful imagery.
business
branding
session
Do you need a fresh visual identity for your brand? Martha offers relaxed yet professional branding sessions designed to capture the essence of your unique business.
From emerging entrepreneurs to expert professionals and whether you’re in wellness, law, beauty or finance and beyond, Martha creates a tailored, collaborative space that brings your professional vision to life.
For those camera shy, fear not. Martha's grounded, intuitive approach helps you to feel confident and at ease.
You’ll receive a curated gallery of professionally edited images; perfect for your website, LinkedIn, social media and more.
...Hi, I'm Martha
...and I've been sharing my love of the world through the perspective of my camera lens for over 15 years.
Based in Dublin but working remotely, I'm often in the tropics of Latin America, the cities of Europe and always available for international travel.
What started as an admiration for street photography during worldly travels slowly evolved into a deep fascination with organic portraits of people; in all shapes and forms.
Although I primarily work with women, my services are for everybody. I offer an inclusive service that celebrates diversity, creativity, liberation, wellbeing and freedom of expression.
A lifelong lover of the arts; I use photography to capture the unseen forces that exist between the matter of the moment. To me, photography isn’t about documenting what’s in front of your eyes, but what’s alive within your heart behind it.
Whether you book me for an intimate 1:1 self-love session, hire me for your transformational event or collaborate with me to enhance your business presence or promote a special project, I promise to deliver a gorgeously intimate experience that honours your essence, your service, your way - exactly as you are.
Touch base, I'd love to hear from you!
Celine, Healer
"I was blown away by the photos that Martha took and created. She captured my essence in such a unique way."
Orla, Yoga Teacher
"Martha's experience draws from many creative talents which is what contributes to making her work so stunning and unique."
Sarah, Yoga Teacher
"I feel like Martha has this gift of creating a relaxed space for your natural self to shine through.
Paula, Cacao Facilitator
"Martha has a beautiful and creative eye for photography and was able to perfectly capture the feel for what I do."
"Martha's artistic gifts go far beyond her abilities behind the lens. She honours creativity as both wildly cosmic and deeply human, weaving ceremony, ritual and play into her sessions. Her gentle loving guidance invites you to stand firmly in your unique vision, as she cheers you on, dancing in the joy *with* you.
The session was slow, tender, transformative and a whole lot of fun. Imagine a conversation through movement with you and your future self, facilitated by your number one cheerleader!
I don't love having my photo taken and was apprehensive at the start of the session - old stories showing up. Martha's warmth, calming presence and genuine excitement coaxed me out of my shyness and self judgement. She has a real ability to see your light and she skips around in joy as she mirrors it back to you.
If you're ready for a whole lotta self love, Martha is your woman!"
— Kim Ennis,
Documentary Film Maker
© Hidden Hearth Festival 2023 X Martha Ryan Photos
Festivals & Events
"I had the most wonderful morning getting my photos taken with Martha. We had been in regular contact before our shoot and she showed such a great interest in making sure that everything would run smoothly on the day itself.
Everything I suggested or had hoped for, Martha was able to create.
She brought along some beautiful cacao and we had a few gentle moments to ground and settle in before the shoot which was a wonderful way to begin.
Her attention to detail was incredible! Martha went to great measures to ensure I felt comfortable and content. Martha is a kind, passionate soul and she made me feel so at ease throughout the entire day. It was our first time to meet but we had so many laughs and chats, which really brought a fun and relaxed energy to the day. It felt like being on a day out with a dear friend.
As she is a Yoga Teacher too, Martha was able to give me guidance on what poses to try and modifications to take which was so helpful. When I got the finished photos, I was delighted as the vibrancy of colours and attention to detail was superb.
Martha has an incredibly artistic flair to her approach and I feel very grateful to have worked with her. She is a professional and very thorough. Her experience draws from many creative talents which is what I think contributes to making her work so stunning and unique.
It is evident that Martha puts her heart, soul and all of her beautiful energy into her work and I highly recommend working with her. The results are magical and so is she!"
— Orla Thornton,
Yoga Teacher
"I couldn't have asked for a better experience than the one I had with Martha during our photoshoot.
From the moment we started working together, I felt an instant connection and a sense of trust. Martha's expertise in both photography and yoga made her the perfect collaborator – she truly understood my vision and the essence I wanted to capture in the photographs.
What stood out the most was the playful and fun atmosphere Martha created during the shoot. I never felt pressured or self-conscious, which allowed me to be my authentic self in front of the camera. Martha's warm and friendly nature instantly put me at ease, making the process incredibly comfortable. The final images were beyond beautiful, reflecting not only my physical presence but also my inner spirit.
I can't thank Martha enough for her professionalism, talent, and the wonderful experience she provided."
— Evelyn McDonald
Yoga Teacher
"Martha was an absolute joy to work with. She took some photos for me for my website and the results were just gorgeous. She has a really beautiful and creative eye for photography and was able to perfectly capture the feel for what I do.
I felt totally at ease the whole time and really trusted her vision throughout. The results were amazing and I regularly get comments on how nice the photos are."
— Paula Gibson,
Heart Tribe Cacao
"Martha did a lot of work for our natural healing clinic. 'Breath of Life'. She has many skills, is creative, very talented and provided some professional photos of very good quality for my current website.
She also created a good health video for the clinic which many people watched and found very helpful. Martha is flexible and in my opinion could put her hand to anything!"
— Roisin O' Kelly,
Breath of Life Healing Centre
"I am so thrilled with the photos that Martha took for my Yoga business. Not only am I delighted with the finished product but I also really enjoyed the whole process. I usually don't like having my photos taken, but Martha created such a lovely warm and relaxed atmosphere that the whole experience was just so much fun.
I feel like Martha has this gift of creating a relaxed space for your natural self to shine through. I am over the moon with the portfolio she sent onto me. The composition and the variety of photos I received were amazing. I would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a creative photographer."
— Sarah Marshall
"I had the absolute pleasure of having my website photography taken by Martha Ryan. From the moment we made contact everything flowed. Martha is a very special person with so many talents that she brings to the shoot; her gentle spirit, her creativity, her encouragement and suggestions for how to pose (- it never felt one bit awkward!)
The whole experience was so natural and fun. I hadn’t even seen the photo’s and I already knew from how the day went that they were going to be amazing. And they were! I was blown away by the photos that Martha took and created. She captured my essence in such a unique way. I highly recommend Martha as a photographer if you are looking for a very special photoshoot that you will treasure forever. Thank you so much Martha x"
— Celine Doyle,
