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You're a free-spirited adventurer, who's kicking ass and taking names. Making decisions on the fly, and going with your gut is just how you roll. No stuffy traditions or sears photo sessions in your world.

You’re ready to capture some epic memories so you are scrolling IG and searching on Google looking for a person who totally gets you in order to capture your life the way you see it!

Funny Story! You just found me!

Here's a fact: traveling to gorgeous destinations with bomb-ass peeps like yourself to capture epic moments is my game. I believe that your personality is 100% unique and your individual energy should be present in every photo. From helping you selected outfits, to grabbing margaritas after the shoot, we’re bound to have an effing awesome adventure along the way!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Proofs

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Iris and Urchin Photography

Ryann
Ryann Sent on 05/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fun and fast turn around!

Ryley is so easy to work with. She will definitely put you at ease and help you with whatever you need! Super quick turn around on sneak peaks (and there are so many!!).
Whitney
Whitney Sent on 06/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing elopement with Ryley

We worked with Ryley amid the COVID-19 pandemic, we postponed our large nuptials out of state and decided to have a private elopement ceremony on the beach on our original date. We found Ryley when she was recommended on Facebook group as someone who did elopement sessions. She was very professional and a ton of fun, she was willing to work within our budget and was very flexible in meeting us at our hotel before the ceremony to snap a few more pictures there. Ryley made us completely comfortable with her despite being the only person with us for a very intimate day. She followed up so quickly with some photos previews and we had our entire gallery only shortly after that. Overall, working with Ryley was a great experience and we'd absolutely work with her again.
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Lindsey Sent on 06/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best

This woman is absolutely amazing! She’s invention & a photo-ninja; you’ll find pictures in the finals you didn’t even know she was taking. She helps you relax and really knows how to capture the moment. My father is the worst! He likes to move right as the camera snaps, but she managed to get a bunch of wonderful shots of him. And the parents of my flower girls are begging me for pictures because they’re the “best they’ve ever had taken” (actual quote). She loves what she does and it shines through her work. Even though it’s not her role- she stepped up & helped everyone calm down when the mother of the groom was 40 min late, seriously above and beyond is what you’ll get with this one. She’s my photographer for any event in the future now, how many can you say that about!
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Colleen Sent on 02/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience!

Ryley is truly an amazing person and is very talented . She made us feel so comfortable and relaxed during our shoot which helped to capture those natural moments. She was genuinely interested in learning more about my fiance and I which meant a lot to us. She is creative, passionate and talented photographer. We were so lucky to of had someone recommend her to us. I appreciate everything she has done for us.
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Christina Sent on 12/12/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Ryley was amazing. So professional and really took the time to get to know who we were & our personalities. Her attention to detail, professionalism and genuine excitement for our day made it so much more special. The photos came out amazing & were exactly what we were looking for! I highly recommend her.
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Stephanie Sent on 07/19/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Ryley did an amazing job! She made us so comfortable and our pictures turned out great! She really knew how to capture every moment in the day, even the ones I didn't know would be so special until later on ??
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Liz Sent on 04/09/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I contacted Barefoot Photography when my original photographer fell through 2 months before my out of town wedding. Every step of the way, Ryley was very friendly and helpful. She was open and flexible to my probably unusual requests. One of my favorite things about her before meeting her was that she actually listened what I like and made that work with ideas of her own. I commented on her use of dramatic landscapes, and she set me up with THE most incredible landscape for photos.

When I finally had the chance to meet Ryley, my favorite thing about her changed to get relaxed vibe that made us comfortable taking photos, and the ease of getting of to know her with no awkward introductory phase. She let us be ourselves and didn't force unnatural and repetitive poses on us.

Just days after our photos were taken, Ryley sent me a sneak peek with one amazing photo that quickly changed my favorite thing about her once again. That photo is my favorite photo of anyone ever taken, and it happens to be of my husband and me wearing some fancy clothes. What more could you ask for in a photographer? The rest of the photos turned out to be stunning as well, and I know that Ryley is my photographer for life, I don't care if we are 5 hours apart.

Her prices are reasonable, and her work is fantastic. I 100% recommend Barefoot photography.
K
Katrina Sent on 01/09/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Ryley was recommended to us through a friend who works in the wedding industry. When i met her i immediately new her relaxed, friendly, yet professional personality would make her ideal to work work with on a hectic wedding day. From planning what we wanted, to the engagement session, to the actual day if the wedding, working with Ryley was an absolute pleasure. She expertly captures the most important and special moments of your event paying special attention to your specific vision, or helping you figure out what you're looking for if you're not quite sure. Our photos turned out fantastic. The package we purchased with her included a book of our favorite shots, and I'm very excited to see it all put together. Even without that extra bit, I'm 100% delighted with the entire experience. She certainly helped make our day even more special.
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User2477252 Sent on 12/21/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We used Barefoot Photography for our wedding on November 14, 2015 and I am so happy that we did! In addition to our wedding photos, Ryley also did our engagement photos. She was so helpful scouting out areas to take photos that captured our personalities. She also looked at my pinterest boards I had made for engagement and wedding photos to get ideas of what style photos I would want. For our engagement session we took some photos at a park and some at a baseball field and Ryley had no problems going to multiple places. She was even great with taking photos of us with our dog! On our wedding day she brought her partner, Matt, with her so we could make sure we got all of the special moments captured. They did the most amazing job at capturing every moment! My Groom and Groomsmen had a great time taking fun pictures with Matt while Ryley took photos of the girls getting ready. The photos turned out so beautiful! Ryley also gets the editing done and the photos mailed to you super fast! Ryley and Matt were so much fun to work with! I would definitely recommend Barefoot Photography and would definitely use Ryley and Matt again!
J
Jeanelle Sent on 07/26/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We loved having Ryley as our photographer, she was so helpful and knowledgeable. I also really appreciated that she wasn't overbearing or controlling as some other photographers I spoke with. Additionally we received our photographs very quickly and they were gorgeous. We are having a really hard time choosing which ones we like the best! We also used her second photographer option and that photographer was also competent and professional. Her prices are very reasonable. We are so happy we used this sweet, friendly and accommodating photography service.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
DJ Danny Aon DJ Danny Aon Wedding DJs

Amazing photographer - one of the best I have worked with!

The Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant The Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant Historic Weddings

Great Photographer

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Iris and Urchin Photography frequently asked questions

Iris and Urchin Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Iris and Urchin Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Iris and Urchin Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Iris and Urchin Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Iris and Urchin Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Iris and Urchin Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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