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15 years in business

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Small team (2-10 members)

Coastal Shots Photography is a wedding photography company based in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, offering photography services throughout the local areas of Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, Hatteras, Carova, and Corolla. Ryan Diegelmann is the primary photographer and owner of the company. He is skilled at using contemporary, photojournalistic, and traditional photography styles to capture candid and classic wedding shots. Ryan's style is laid back and highly detail-oriented.

Experience

Ryan started studying photography in high school in Richmond, Virginia. He began his photography journey more than 17 years ago by taking family portraits. Today, Ryan is a professional wedding photographer with more than 16 years of experience in the field. He has photographed hundreds of weddings at almost every venue in the Outer Banks area.

Services Offered

Coastal Shots Photography customizes its services and packages to suit the needs of the couples. It offers photographs in various formats such as albums, canvases, digital files, flush mounts, matted prints, prints, proofs, and save-the-date and thank-you cards. In addition, the studio offers videography services and also provides photo booths for rent. Some of its photography services include:

  • One event per day
  • Additional hours
  • Second photographer
  • Engagement shoot
  • High-resolution images
  • Trash-the-dress shoot
  • Liability insurance
  • Clean up
  • Set up
  • Delivery

What You'll Love About Coastal Shots Photography

Couples rave about how fun and professional this photographer is. They also love the stunning shots that they receive. Check out the photo gallery for a glimpse at Coastal Shots Photography's unique style.

FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Negatives

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Thank You Cards

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Reviews of Coastal Shots Photography

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Coastal Shots Photography received glowing reviews for their wedding photography services, particularly praised for their creativity, professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to make clients feel comfortable. The team, including photographers Ryan and Valerie, was commended for capturing perfect moments, communicating well, and providing a smooth and enjoyable experience on wedding days. Reviewers highly recommended Coastal Shots for their outstanding work, kind demeanor, effective coordination, and beautiful end results that exceeded expectations.

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Coastal Shots Photography received glowing reviews for their wedding photography services, particularly praised for their creativity, professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to make clients feel comfortable. The team, including photographers Ryan and Valerie, was commended for capturing perfect moments, communicating well, and providing a smooth and enjoyable experience on wedding days. Reviewers highly recommended Coastal Shots for their outstanding work, kind demeanor, effective coordination, and beautiful end results that exceeded expectations.

Ashley
Ashley Sent on 05/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Your photography search ends here

Ryan’s personality, professionalism, creativity & attention to detail make him a go to photographer! We had the pleasure of working him for our engagement & wedding photos and we couldn’t have been happier we found him through I DO OBX. From the moment we met Ryan he made us feel comfortable & at ease, Kyle & I were out of our comfort zone but he had a way of posing us in a natural, un-staged way. Ryan was easy to communicate with and listed to our vision and made it reality with photos we could have only dreamed of. He’s go with the flow & down for anything! We couldn’t have asked for a more talented photographer to capture our special moments. We will be using Coastal Shots for our future family photos!
Kathryn
Kathryn Sent on 12/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing From Engagement Shoot to Wedding Day

We are SO happy we chose Coastal Shots as our wedding photographer! From the moment we did our engagement shoot, we knew we made the right choice. Ryan showed his creative skills and quickly made us feel comfortable in front of the camera.

On the wedding day, he was just as amazing. He kept such a calm, reassuring presence and made sure we stayed on our schedule without ever feeling rushed. His second photographer, Valerie, was incredible too. She had an eye for detail and clearly knew what she was doing.

Both of them went above and beyond to capture the most perfect moments of our day, including drone arial shots. We really couldn’t have asked for a better team, even our guests loved them! We highly recommend Coastal Shots to anyone looking for a photographer who is talented, fun to work with, and genuinely cares about their clients.
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Emma Sent on 10/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!!!

Ryan was truly great and made our day go by so smoothly. He walked us through every shot & made us feel very comfortable (we hate taking pictures).

Couldn’t recommend him and his team enough!
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Lorraine Sent on 09/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and quick photographer

Ryan was awesome and let us enjoy our special evening by his efficiency. He was very calm and was thorough. He was very accommodating to the different requests. I would highly recommend.
Morgan
Morgan Sent on 09/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

So Thrilled!

Ryan and Valerie were absolutely phenomenal to work with! From the beginning, communication was very smooth, and on the day of, they were both so chill and easy to get along with. We not only loved our finished product, but we also loved spending time with them and how they made us feel so at ease. Could not recommend Coastal Shots more highly!
Melinda
Melinda Sent on 06/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Absolute Best Photographer – Truly Unmatched!

I could not have anticipated how incredible our wedding photographer would be—Ryan exceeded every expectation! He is hands-down the BEST photographer I’ve ever worked with. From start to finish, he was organized, professional, and so easy to be around. He made coordinating photos during our beach ceremony look effortless, keeping everything moving while capturing every special moment. His calm, easygoing nature helped make the evening feel even more joyful. We can’t wait to work with him again for future family photos!
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Julia Sent on 04/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photography Services!

The photography services provided by Ryan at Coastal Shots Photography was unmatched! He was able to capture every moment of our wedding so beautifully. His attention to detail and dedication was incredibly impressive. We couldn't have asked for anything better and we are so grateful that we chose his services for our wedding. We now have beautiful photos of our special day that we will cherish forever! Thank you so much, Ryan! :)
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Emily Sent on 10/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

My husband and I loved working with Coastal Shots. We are both anxious people but Ryan creates such a calm, enjoyable environment. Coastal Shots did an amazing job at capturing our special moments exactly how they felt. We had a blast looking at our photo gallery and reliving our special day. We now have so much beautiful photos to choose from. We also had several guests comment on how wonderful and kind our photographers were.
Emily
Emily Sent on 06/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photographer

Ryan was absolutely amazing!! We chose him as our wedding photographer and he was one of our favorite vendors. He made us feel so comfortable, he was professional, and he made taking photos a fun experience. The list goes on and on, and I would recommend him to any and everyone.
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Chelsie Sent on 10/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer

Ryan and Courtney took family photos for my in laws before the wedding and also did my new brother and sister in laws wedding year ago, so I knew his quality of work is impeccable. Very very easy to work with - especially if you like us and not huge picture people! Working with them was easy and also fun!
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We LOVE working with Coastal Shots! Their team is professional, presentable, easy going, and their pictures are beautiful! As a vendor it is always great to have open communication with other vendors while working a wedding. Coastal shots effectively gets all the shots they need, while sticking to the timeline, and are always happy to help other vendors with anything they need. They don't just want the best photos, but they are true team players that want the absolute best day for their couples. They'll show up early, stay late, and their prices are phenomenal. Our clients are always happy with their services, and we can't recommend them enough to our clients! Thank you for all you do!

SOULone SOULone Wedding Bands

I've worked with Coastal Shots at several weddings and can attest to their professionalism and talent when it comes to Photography! They are amazing to work with and will always deliver the goods.

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Coastal Shots Photography frequently asked questions

Coastal Shots Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
Coastal Shots Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Coastal Shots Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Coastal Shots Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Coastal Shots Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Thank You Cards
Coastal Shots 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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