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  • 2026
  • 2024
  • 2022

Ryan Michaels Photography

Video
Additional Hours
Second Shooter
One Event / Day

Why couples loved this vendor

  • Seasoned with weddings
  • Capturing memories
  • Pristine quality
  • Photographer
Jacqueline
Aim
Regina
Grace
Lauren

Recommended by 98% of couples

About this vendor

Based out of Sacramento, California, Ryan Michaels Photography provides professional wedding services for engaged and married couples. Ryan Michaels, the owner of the company, is truly dedicated to his craft, creating beautiful snapshots of his clients’ wedding celebrations. He will strive to capture your most precious moments with accuracy, focusing on the finer details. Ryan will work to secure your comfort during your photography session, creating a relaxed yet engaging atmosphere.

Services Offered

Ryan will get to know you and your partner on a personal level, gaining an understanding of your preferred style and tastes. Clients can choose from a variety of wedding photography services including destination shoots, engagement shoots, and wedding portraits. Ryan also understands the importance of a seamless experience, offering the services of a second photographer as well as additional hours.

Features

Native American-owned

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

  • 25 years in business

  • We speak English and Spanish

Links

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FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

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

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

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

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards
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Reviews of Ryan Michaels Photography

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Reviewers rave about Ryan Michaels Photography for professional, friendly, and fun service that calmed nerves and captured natural, stunning photos. Clients praised clear communication, quick turnaround, great value, and flexibility for multi-day or cultural weddings. Thorough coverage from portraits to the last dance; highly recommended.

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Reviewers rave about Ryan Michaels Photography for professional, friendly, and fun service that calmed nerves and captured natural, stunning photos. Clients praised clear communication, quick turnaround, great value, and flexibility for multi-day or cultural weddings. Thorough coverage from portraits to the last dance; highly recommended.

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Makenna Sent on 08/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal!

From the first time I spoke with Ryan on the phone, I knew he was going to be the perfect match for our day. We had fun all day and laughed a lot during our getting ready pictures. He is incredibly friendly and personable. Not to mention how amazing our pictures turned out! I got butterflies all over again looking at them. He perfectly captured my husband and I, our families, and the day! I highly recommend working with Ryan! There couldn’t possibly be an easier choice when it comes to the hundreds you are making when planning your wedding! If I had to do it all over again, I would pick Ryan without any hesitation!
Jacqueline
Jacqueline Sent on 07/24/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Photographer Ever

Ryan is an incredible photographer. I was so nervous on my wedding day and was quite stressed, brides know how it goes, but Ryan was able to bring the mood up for me no matter what. Hes a joy to be around and had brilliant ideas for poses. Its because of him that me and my wedding party had genuine smiles in every photo. We had so much fun! I highly recommend his services to anyone who wants a great photographer. Thank you Ryan!
Aim
Aim Sent on 07/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding 7.09.26

Ryan and team are absolutely the best choice we made for our engagement and wedding photography. He knows what he is doing, and if the position feels weird your photo will look amazing! His team made us feel like we were gold. Thank you!
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Phil Sent on 07/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding Experience - highly recommended!

Amazing experience working with Ryan. Top notch professionalism, expertise, craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a genuine pleasure to work with him. Would highly recommend!
Regina
Regina Sent on 07/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect experience

Truly perfect experience. From offering his belt when my dad realized he had forgotten his to capturing key moments and being available when we realized we wanted a particular moment captured, Ryan truly went above and beyond.
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Amy Sent on 06/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Great wedding photographer!

Ryan was such a great photographer to work with, especially for his fair pricing! He was great at directing us, and was able to get all our photos done quickly and with a really friendly attitude. Would definitely recommend!
Grace
Grace Sent on 06/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!



Ryan Michaels Photography was absolutely incredible and played a huge role in making our wedding day so special. From the moment he arrived, Ryan was professional, organized, and brought such a fun energy that immediately put everyone at ease. He kept the day running smoothly, made us laugh, and helped us feel comfortable in front of the camera.

What we appreciated most was his ability to capture all the important moments and memories without making the entire day feel like a photo shoot. He struck the perfect balance between giving direction when needed and allowing us to be fully present with our family and friends. The experience felt natural, seamless, and stress-free.

We are so grateful to have had Ryan document one of the most important days of our lives. If you’re looking for a talented photographer who is professional, personable, and truly invested in capturing your day authentically, we highly recommend Ryan Michaels Photography!
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Ashley Sent on 05/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Since our first call Ryan Michaels was energetic and ready to help us capture our wedding the way we saw it envisioned, his team was great and personable and knew what they were doing, Edmund and Joaquin were incredible and friendly and had great taste! We are beyond pleased with the effort, creativity, and commitment from the photographers and truly thank them for capturing our special day.

Since our first call Ryan Michaels was energetic and ready to help us capture our wedding the way we saw it envisioned, his team was great and personable and knew what they were doing, Edmund and Joaquin were incredible and friendly and had great taste! We are beyond pleased with the effort, creativity, and commitment from the photographers and truly thank them for capturing our special day.
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 05/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous value for money!

Ryan provides so much service for the price point! He was by far the most reasonably priced photographer we received a quote from and all his reviews were excellent. Ryan was always happy to provide assistance and recommendations for vendors he trusted. He has been a photographer for a very long time and his expertise shows. He was able to masterfully and efficiently get our first look, immediate family, and large wedding party photos done before the ceremony started. After the ceremony, we took no more than 30 min to finish our large family photos and couple photos. We loved having more time to spend enjoying the night. Ryan arrived at 2pm and was right there with us all night, staying until the party ended at 11pm. I loved that there was no discussion of specific hours. Ryan made it clear he was there for full service on our wedding day and he did not disappoint. I would definitely recommend Ryan to a friend for their wedding photographer.
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Aaron Sent on 04/28/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding photography

It went perfectly well, Jenny our photographer was very professional and had many great ideas for beautiful pictures. They went above and beyond for what our budget was. Overall e has a great time and took many beautiful photos and Jenny had many great and beautiful ideas for our wedding pictures.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
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Ryan Michaels Photography frequently asked questions

Ryan Michaels Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
Ryan Michaels Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
Ryan Michaels Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Traditional
Ryan Michaels Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Ryan Michaels Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Ryan Michaels Photography is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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