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You are not a prop.

If there was one message I want to convey to all couples, that would be it. You're a real, live, human being, and many other real, live human beings have come together to celebrate a momentous day in your life. Soak it in. Live it up. Those human relationships, vibrant personalities, and real, heartfelt moments encompass much of what makes your wedding day memorable. You've spent months planning for that wedding day, so why not be a part of it? I believe you deserve a photographer who lets you enjoy that day instead of forcing you to spend hours away from your own wedding.The little details that go into a wedding are great because they are a reflection of your personal touches, but you are so much more than your shoes. So I vow not to miss the laughs, tears, whispers, or embraces because I'm off spending 30 minutes of your wedding day photographing those shoes from fourteen angles.

Mmmmm...cookies.

Cookie cutters are great for making cookies, not so great for making wedding photographs. Those un-staged, unscripted, candid moments make your wedding unique and unforgettable. So whether I'm photographing a wedding or a lifestyle session my goals are similar - I want to creatively reveal the energy, passion, vibrant personalities and quirkiness that make you uniquely you and life worth recording. I want your creative portraits to be like a day at the beach not a trip to the dentist. I want you to celebrate life, and I want to be there to capture it.

Let's make some pictures.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

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

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

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

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

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
Save the Date

Reviews of Ryan Davis Photography

Miranda
Miranda Sent on 05/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer, even better person.

Ryan Davis Photography was amazing! We were drawn to him because of his style and we knew that we wanted a lot of candid photos for our wedding; we were more concerned about capturing the moments that happened on our day than we were with getting a ton of posed photos. You definitely still get the classic photos with your families, but you get so much more interesting stuff and stuff that just captures your day. Ryan worked very well with us through multiple changes, including a venue change at the very last minute. He put us at ease and really made our day fun; we were joking around and having a great time. His work is truly incredible and we are so thankful that we went with him! We seriously cannot recommend him enough.
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 11/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing job!

Ryan did such a fantastic job capturing our wedding and all the events within our day. The pictures turned out so beautiful and really captured the spirit of our wedding in ways we didn’t think possible. He threw in some surprises for us that really made us feel special and appreciated. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer and will definitely work with him again if we ever need a photographer!
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Erika Sent on 11/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photos

Ryan was absolutely amazing for both our engagement photos and wedding photos. Ryan was a calming presence the day of the wedding as well as his additional shooter Ben. We got our photos back and we were BLOWN AWAY. Anyone and everyone we shared them with noted how natural and fun they looked, and how our personalities came through the the photos - we think one of the best compliments!
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Julia Sent on 10/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

A True Artist!

Ryan is not just a photographer but a true artist. His photos are absolutely beautiful, and we could not be happier with how they turned out. In addition to his stunning photography, Ryan is so easy and fun to work with. No matter the idea -- he is down for it! Ryan not only captured those candid, intimate moments that we wanted, but he also made sure to cover the beautiful, dramatic photos that every bride dreams of. Having Ryan as our photographer was, hands down, one of the best decisions we made and are so grateful to have found him. Thank you!
Mindy
Mindy Sent on 10/25/2020
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING Photographer

Ryan was so great to work with!! He was very responsive, and took our vision and created beautiful photos!! We loved how easy he made the whole process!! Even our bridal party and families said how easy he made all the photos!! We are kind of a goofy bunch and he made everyone laugh and captured every moment beautifully!! And he was incredibly fast getting us our photos! We had them by the time we got home from our honeymoon; a week after the wedding!! He truly was wonderful to work with and created amazing photos we will love to look at for the rest of our lives!! We would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for an amazing photographer!!
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Alexandra Sent on 08/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Photographer & Photos

We hired Ryan because his photos reflect his understanding of each couple’s personality and because of his ability to capture candid moments. Ryan went above and beyond our expectations and our photos are stunning! While portraits are an important part of the day, we were more excited to have the candid photos that will remind us of the anticipation, nerves, excitement, and love that come with your wedding day. We can’t thank Ryan enough for what he did for us and we are so grateful to have these beautiful photos forever!
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Kendra Sent on 11/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Fun, candid, beautiful pictures!

Choosing our photographer was one of the hardest decisions during the wedding planning process. When we came across Ryan’s work, we knew he was exactly the style we were looking for. We didn’t want a ton of posed photos (although those turned out great!), but rather wanted to feel the emotions of the day in the pictures. Ryan perfectly captured that. Ryan and Mike were a lovely mixture of organized yet easy going. They mixed in so well with our bridal party and were so fun to work with! The end product is better than we could have hoped for. Ryan captured the personalities of so many of our friends an family, and the pictures wonderfully represent the relationship between my husband and me. While the day flew by so fast, the photos remind us of what dream the day was. If you’re looking for wedding photographer, we can’t emphasize enough how awesome Ryan Davis Photography is!
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Kelsey Sent on 07/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Ryan was absolutely one of the best vendor hires of our wedding. He was so easy to work with before the wedding and on the wedding day. He was laid-back, made great suggestions to our timeline and answered our questions quickly, and seemed to be everywhere all at once on the day of. He even scouted the venue ahead of time to ensure we were efficient getting to photo spots on the day of. He and his team really captured the day and the emotion, but also captured artistic images that are super cool to look at. Everything from details to family photos to reception moments turned out absolutely phenomenal, and the images were turned around unbelievably quickly. We've heard from family, friends, the wedding party and even coworkers how impressed they are with how the shots turned out. We can't recommend Ryan enough.
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Mariah Sent on 05/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating
My husband, Scott, and I are so glad that a friend referred Ryan Davis Photography to us as we were planning our wedding! We had terrible weather (rain that turned into sleet) and didn’t want to have our families outside for pictures; they came up with numerous great indoor locations for photos of us, our wedding party and family. Ryan and Mike were organized, relaxed and made taking pictures truly enjoyable.

Ryan also took advantage of the weather and made the rain an asset. Scott and I ventured outside a couple of times and end up with some truly breathtaking shots that we will treasure for years to come. He did a wonderful job taking photos of us and our guests that are beautiful, don’t feel posed, and capture the emotions of the day. Many thanks! We would highly recommend him!
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Alexandra Sent on 09/30/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We had the pleasure of having Ryan do our engagement as well as wedding photography. Being introverts at heart, we were slightly nervous prior to our engagement shoot that it would be awkward and that the pictures would show this. However, Ryan's energy, organization, creativity, and overall kind presence made us extremely comfortable. He is knowledgeable about the perfect places to shoot and can quickly come up with creative shots on a whim. He went out of his way to make sure that both our engagement and wedding photos were candid and fun versus posed and boring. Looking over our photos from our wedding day really conveyed the story of the wedding and the plethora of emotions and energy everyone felt throughout the day. Our bridal party, friends, and family absolutely adored him and we got tons of compliments on his services as well as photos. Also, his assistant for the day, Mike, was just as knowledgeable and engaging as Ryan was. As for the delivery of pictures Ryan had our wedding photos back almost a week after our event! He gives you a full online album to download every image at no extra cost and sends a USB drive in the mail with all of the photos as well. He was on top of communication and was willing to answer any questions we had. We feel so grateful to have had Ryan and Mike capture our special day and would recommend them for any occasion. Thank you so very much!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Brian Kelm Productions Brian Kelm Productions Wedding DJs

Ryan and his assistant were a blast to work with for Matt & Amy's wild and interactive wedding at Giovanni's in Rockford! I love the collaboration, details, and proactive communication we created prior to wedding day! He was so much fun to work with, had all bases covered, and was up for anything! Even after the wedding in some other projects, he was open to giving me access to images and can't wait till the next time we collaborate together! An amazing talent, artist, and professional!!! :-)

NightOwls Media NightOwls Media Wedding Videographers

Ryan is one of those few vendors we get to the meet in our line of work that just explodes in personality, creativity, and genuine good nature! While I can speak to Ryan's work as fabulous and am always happy to recommend him to both wedding couples and corporate vendors - it's his personality that I find really shines through. He cares not only for the art but for the couples he works with. He's always happy and going that extra mile to make the day that much more perfect. And it says a lot, when a videographer can say this about a photographer, but knowing we are working together I know without question that the day will go smoothly all around but it will also be so much fun!!

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