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Phoenix wedding photographers Ryan & Denise are an awesome husband and wife photography team! We specialize in creating fun, relaxed wedding images by building relationships with our couples. Our photojournalistic style creates images that have a candid and emotional quality even when they are posed portraits.

If you are a couple who:

1) are madly in love and want AWESOME, storytelling images of the best day of their lives

2) want to have FUN and feel relaxed and comfortable while being photographed

3) want to spend their wedding day with a couple new friends who happen to be carrying around big cameras :-)

If this is you, give us a holla! Click HERE to find out more!

Coverage options range from $2,000 - $4,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
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
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

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
Flush Mount

Reviews of Ryan & Denise Photography

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Margarita Sent on 12/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best duo!

Although we were doing an intimate wedding, I knew I wanted a good photographer to remember the magic of our special day. I looked on wedding wire and checked out the Instagram pages of many photographers in Phoenix. I was so impressed with Ryan & Denise’s work that I contacted them immediately but secretly was worried they would already be booked since they were so good. So I contacted other photographers just in case but I was ready to turn down the rest of the lot if the duo became available. Thankfully the stars aligned and they were available. The day of the wedding they were on time, respectful, courteous and patient even when my baby was have a full blown melt down it was, unfortunately, past her bed time. We felt comfortable being led through different poses and loved how they would show us together how to pose. The love they feel for each other is definitely palpable. We received our gallery today (way ahead schedule) and we are reaffirmed in our decision to hire them. The pictures are STUNNING and I can’t wait to hang them around our home. If you are considering hiring them, do not hesitate; it was the best decision we ever made.
Kate
Kate Sent on 10/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best Ever!

We were married on 10/24/2020 at Tonto Bar & Grill in Cave Creek. Ryan & Denise were our photographers and they were phenomenal!

I am so picky when it comes to photos. The lighting, background, and poses all matter so much when it comes to the final result! Ryan and Denise are so talented and know how to ensure everyone looks amazing, while having fun doing it! They literally make everyone feel like a million bucks!

Ryan and Denise were incredible to work with. They are so fun and professional. They worked so hard to capture every special moment that we had. We cannot wait to see the final result!

We highly recommend using Ryan and Denise Photography! You won't regret it!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 12/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, Comfortable, Fantastic Photos

Ryan and Denise were so perfect for our wedding. They are comfortable, down-to-earth, and made what we considered a very stressful and important part of our wedding day super simple. We both detest having pictures taken of us, but Ryan and Denise were encouraging and supportive the entire time, giving us great tips of how to pose. They are extremely organized and make you feel like they are ready from the start. Our photos are the highest quality with amazing composition and we are so happy with them; we'd recommend them to anyone!
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Lindsey Sent on 06/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating
As a photographer, I was going to be the pickiest bride on the planet. These guys exceeded all my expectations! They are so wonderful and so talented!
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Andrea Sent on 04/25/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We are so happy we chose Ryan and Denise as the photographers for our wedding! I had been a fan of their work for many years prior but what you can't realize until you meet with them is what a truly amazing team they make. They efficiently manage large groups of people and make you feel completely at ease throughout the day. Ryan and Denise capture so much more than just the traditional wedding photos--they look for rare moments, capture the details of their surroundings, and encapsulate the emotions of the day. When you look back at your photos you feel again what it was like being there in that moment and that is truly priceless!
Kara
Kara Sent on 01/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating
These two are INCREDIBLE. I was the world's pickiest, most particular, and most organized bride, and they exceeded my expectations. Ryan and Denise are so kind, professional, personable, organized, and fun to work with. Your photographers are the most important vendors of your wedding day, as they are right by your side throughout it all. It is important to feel calm and confident that your photographers will capture every moment as you dreamed, because pictures are the only things you have left to reflect on the day. After meeting with them and doing an amazing engagement photoshoot with them, I had no doubts that Ryan and Denise would capture beautiful pictures of the most important day of our lives. Ryan and Denise did just that; they captured every moment PERFECTLY. We have received so many compliments from family and friends on our wedding photos. We will forever use them for future sessions... It was wonderful to work with such a trustworthy pair. I highly recommend!
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Pamela Sent on 01/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot speak highly enough about Ryan and Denise Photography. There just don't seem to be the right words to convey the absolute dream team that this husband and wife are! Not only are these two BEYOND talented, they are THE sweetest and most genuine human beings imaginable.
Of all the vendors and details of the wedding, these two were by far our favorite!! They are always quick to respond, flexible, and incredibly professional. They made sure to prepare (with us) plenty of time prior to the wedding to ensure that all of the photo ops ran smoothly and included everything my husband and I wanted on our special day.
Not only did they provide us with the most amazing photos, but these two truly brought a sense of ease and calmness to our day. As soon as they showed up, we both felt a huge sense of relief and were really able to relax and enjoy our day. It was almost like having a personal coordinator with us at all times. They walked us through various aspects of the wedding and really helped us both to relax and have a good time. We shared many laughs throughout the day and made so many memories that we will forever cherish.
Ryan and Denise are extremely reasonable; you will be over the moon with the quality of work they provide (in all aspects).
My husband and I have never really "loved" pictures of ourselves, but we both, without a doubt, are in LOVE with our wedding photos. For the first time in my life, I felt incredibly comfortable in front of the camera.
Ryan and Denise have a talent for capturing the true emotion of each moment. As I look through my wedding pictures, I really and truly feel the moments of the day all over again. This is the biggest blessing I could imagine! Several of my wedding guests commented on their wonderful talent and organization throughout the day of. I would gladly have paid double the cost to have these two capture my wedding. We will certainly be using Ryan and Denise for any future photo sessions we may have!
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Kelsey Sent on 10/12/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Ryan and Denise photography was the best decision we made for our wedding and we would choose them a million times again. They are very professional, reliable, and outstanding at what they do. Their pictures are bright and beautiful every single time. We will most definitely use them again in our future for other photography needs.
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Katie Sent on 03/23/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We were both hesitant to get a photographer for the fear of it taking over, us having to pose in weird, unnatural ways, etc. but Ryan and Denise were SO helpful. They called before to chat, were super responsive and helped us remember the actions we needed to take to make it great without being too pushy. They are down-to-earth and it was like hanging out with a few friends. You can tell that they have so much fun together doing this and made everyone feel at home. Thank you so much for capturing the day with absolutely stunning photos, creativity, and care. They are more beautiful than I ever imagined.
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Rachel Sent on 02/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Ryan and Denise were so fun and easy to work with. They made us feel comfortable and confident during our engagement session and we could not be more happy with our photos. We highly recommend Ryan and Denise!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

8 Endorsements
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This is an excellent wedding vendor. We highly recommend!

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My team and I had the pleasure of working with Ryan & Denise Photography this weekend at The Arizona Biltmore for a wedding on 3.24.12. Not only were they super fun to be around, organized, and kind but their work is stunning. I had the pleasure of seeing the slide show they put together during dinner. They displayed it for guests during the remaining time in the reception. From the small selection alone I was impressed. I cannot wait to see them all. I look forward to working with them again in the future.

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Ryan & Denise Photography frequently asked questions

Ryan & Denise Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Ryan & Denise Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Ryan & Denise Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Ryan & Denise Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Ryan & Denise Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
Ryan & Denise 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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