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RYAN WOLFKIEL
RYAN WOLFKIEL
Owner

16 years in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

As a Northern Virginia wedding photographer, I'm passionate about capturing the essence of your special day. I'll seamlessly blend into your celebration, capturing the joy, laughter, and love that fills every moment. My goal is to provide you with stunning photographs that will become cherished heirlooms for years to come.

Intimate Moments, Unforgettable Memories

From the first look to the final dance, I'll be there to capture the intimate moments that make your wedding truly unique. I'll capture the raw emotions that pass between you and your partner, the heartfelt speeches, and the joyful dances of your loved ones.

Authenticity and Storytelling

My approach is not about posing and forced smiles. I believe in capturing the genuine moments that unfold throughout your wedding day. I'll blend into the background, capturing the real you and your partner, creating a narrative that tells the story of your love.

Varied Locations

Whether your wedding is held in a grand ballroom, a picturesque outdoor venue, or a cozy, intimate setting, I'll adapt my style to the ambiance. I'll use natural light to create breathtaking images that reflect the unique charm of your venue.

Exceptional Quality, Personalized Service

I invest in the latest camera equipment and editing software to ensure your photos are of the highest quality. I'm also committed to providing exceptional customer service, from our initial consultation to the delivery of your final images.

Create Timeless Memories

Let me be your trusted partner in capturing the memories of your Northern Virginia wedding. I'll work closely with you to create a personalized photography package that meets your needs and exceeds your expectations.

  • Wedding albums
  • Engagement sessions to get to know you better
  • Save-the-date cards to announce your wedding date
  • Extended hours to cover every detail of your day
  • An additional photographer to ensure nothing is missed
  • Digital files to share online
  • Prints and thank-you cards to keep as memories

RW Photography is a wedding photographer based in Alexandria, Virginia.

What You'll Love About RW Photography

This wedding photographer exceeded couples' expectations with their talent and ability to capture such beautiful moments from their celebrations. Newlyweds also appreciated how professional, organized, and kind this photographer was, creating an enjoyable overall experience. Scroll through their photo gallery to see a sample of their stunning work.

FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

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Reviews of RW Photography

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Ryan is highly praised as a skilled and efficient wedding photographer by multiple couples who appreciated his professionalism, communication, and prompt delivery of high-quality edited photos. His ability to capture beautiful moments, work with various lighting conditions, and put couples at ease during the shoots received glowing feedback. Reviewers also valued his attention to detail, help with posing, exceptional service on the wedding day, and collaboration with a second photographer, Julia, resulting in stunning wedding albums that exceeded expectations. Overall, Ryan is recommended for couples seeking top-notch photography services, especially in the DC area.

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Ryan is highly praised as a skilled and efficient wedding photographer by multiple couples who appreciated his professionalism, communication, and prompt delivery of high-quality edited photos. His ability to capture beautiful moments, work with various lighting conditions, and put couples at ease during the shoots received glowing feedback. Reviewers also valued his attention to detail, help with posing, exceptional service on the wedding day, and collaboration with a second photographer, Julia, resulting in stunning wedding albums that exceeded expectations. Overall, Ryan is recommended for couples seeking top-notch photography services, especially in the DC area.

Gabrielle
Gabrielle Sent on 10/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Photos, Highly Recommend!

We are so happy we hired Ryan for our wedding on 9/21/24 at Riverside on the Potomac! He scoped out great spots at our venue to give us a good variety. He was always professional in any interactions we had with him leading up to the wedding and day of. We love the quality of our photos, and Ryan delivered them in under two weeks! He's really good with photoshop as well and promptly made our requested edits. We definitely recommended Ryan as your photographer!
Lainey
Lainey Sent on 08/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous photos!

Ryan was so great to work with and the pictures of both our engagement shoot and wedding were absolutely stunning! In addition to his eye and quality of shots, he is also the most efficient photographer of all time. Seriously we could not get more compliments from our family, friends and vendors about how on time and productive our wedding photography went. We also received our edited photos super quickly which was really nice. I would highly recommend working with Ryan!
Chris
Chris Sent on 12/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Ryan and Julia over-delivered!

We worked with Ryan for both our engagement shoot and our wedding day, with Julia joining him on our wedding day in November 2024. For both the engagement shoot and wedding day, Ryan went above and beyond to scout out locations with the right light and backgrounds. Both shoots happened when nature wasn't at its most lush, and he still found scenes that we'll remember and cherish forever.

Ryan was very communicative throughout the entire process, and he and Julia were everywhere and right on schedule for our entire day. We would hire them again in a heartbeat and highly recommend them if their portfolios fit the style you're looking for in your wedding day photography! We can't thank them enough for the outstanding work they did in capturing our big day.
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Kyle Sent on 10/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photos!

Ryan did such a great job for our wedding. He was organized and helpful leading up to the wedding and on the day of did a great job capturing every moment. The quality of the photos are fantastic and we got them back less than 2 weeks after our wedding day.
Rizan
Rizan Sent on 12/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

You will not be disappointed

Ryan was flexible,professional, and very responsive when communicating for our wedding. It rained on our wedding and Ryan reassured us that we would capture amazing photos no matter what the weather. I was very impressed with how our photos turned out! The lighting is so romantic and beautiful! Ryan also did a great job with getting photos of our guests during social hours. It really allowed us to re-live the night when looking at our photos! I highly recommend Ryan as a photographer. I will definitely do more photo shoots with Ryan in the future!
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Katie Sent on 12/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Easy to Work With, Great Photos

Ryan is a good photographer, particularly for couples who are on a budget. He was responsive, prompt, and on time for everything. He was easy to work with and provided plenty of instructions for how to pose, which was helpful as we are not used to having professional photos taken. The included engagement shoot was great because it helped us get comfortable with him before the wedding day. He turned around our photos very promptly after the ceremony and they looked great. He even went back in and did an extra touch up on all the photos, at my request.
Becky
Becky Sent on 12/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Capturing moments, exceeding expectations

We had the pleasure of having Ryan as our photographer on our wedding day, and I can't express enough how grateful we are for the incredible job he did. Ryan not only met but exceeded our expectations in every aspect, making our wedding photography experience truly remarkable.

In addition to Ryan's outstanding work, we were fortunate to have Julia as a second photographer. Julia's talent and artistic eye added another layer of depth to our wedding album. The synergy between Ryan and Julia ensured that no moment was overlooked, and their collaborative efforts produced a collection of stunning images.

My husband is not a fan of being in front of the camera, but Ryan's friendly and laid-back demeanor made the entire experience positive and enjoyable. He has a remarkable ability to put people at ease, resulting in genuine and relaxed moments that were beautifully captured on film.

Hiring RW Photography as our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made. Ryan's passion for photography, coupled with his genuine and friendly approach, created a photography experience that exceeded our expectations. Julia's contribution only added to the excellence of their teamwork. If you're seeking photographers who not only capture moments but also enhance the overall wedding experience, Ryan and Julia are an exceptional duo. We are forever grateful for the memories they've given us.
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Kristin Sent on 11/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

RW Photography - Rittenhouse Wedding

Ryan is a true professional and great to work with. During our photos for the wedding/engagement sessions he provided feedback to us and (our bridal party) such as posture, heads orientated, positioning to the camera, turning to avoid harsh lighting and utilizing natural lighting, etc. Highly recommend!
R
Rachael Sent on 06/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Wedding Photographer

Ryan was amazing to work with through the wedding process. Before the wedding he provided us guidance on what photos would be critical and helped us create a schedule that would meet all our needs. On the wedding day Ryan was exactly the photographer we needed. He captured amazing images, was able to help direct us and other family members as needed, and was super unobtrusive. I would highly recommend Ryan to anyone getting married in the DC area.
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Yuya Sent on 05/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A Great and Kind Photographer

Ryan is a great photographer. He was able to find some stylish locations in Alexandria and Washington DC to get some cool photos. He also retouched some photos for us and they turned out great.
We are foreigners, so our English was not perfect, but Ryan went easy on us and made it very enjoyable to have our photos taken.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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Real Weddings

Brittney & Doug
35 photos · 10/28/2022
Rachel & Bobby
30 photos · 08/14/2021
Melissa & Teddy
16 photos · 07/27/2018

Team

RYAN WOLFKIEL
RYAN WOLFKIEL
Owner
Julia Larina
Julia Larina
Associate Photographer

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RW Photography frequently asked questions

RW Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
RW Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
RW Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
RW Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
RW Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
RW 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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