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  • 2019

Ryan Morris Photography

Additional Hours
Second Shooter
One Event / Day
Destination / Travel

Why couples loved this vendor

  • Pristine quality
  • Seasoned with weddings
  • Photographer
Gerard
Jeanette
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

I am a fine-art wedding photographer based in Southern California. I'm originally from a small town in Northern Utah, and I lived in Yellowstone National Park for a few years before moving to California. I have been a full-time wedding photographer since 2011.

I find inspiration from my surroundings and the people I photograph. When I capture a wedding, I try to blend in with the bridal party and create a relaxed environment where people feel comfortable being themselves. My passion is to provide you with gorgeous images and capture you with raw honesty, total attention, and a laid-back attitude.

I shoot weddings all over Southern and Central California, including San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County, and the surrounding areas. From the big moments to the little details, they are all about telling your story through contemporary, photojournalistic, and traditional photos.

$1990 for 8-Hour Wedding Photography Package

* 8 hours with one photographer. (I'm the primary photographer for all the weddings I book)

* All photos are edited and mailed to you within 60 days of the wedding day

* Photos delivered on a high-quality custom engraved flash drive

* All photos are full resolution with full client copyright release

* Unlimited locations on the wedding day

* No travel fees within CA

* Wedding album and photo print pricing provided upon request

What You'll Love About Ryan Morris Photography

Couples found Ryan to be professional and responsive. He has also received praise for his creative work and attention to detail. Check out the photo gallery for examples of his work.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 14 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

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

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

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Negatives
Prints

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Reviews of Ryan Morris Photography

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Couples were highly impressed with Ryan as their wedding photographer, praising his ability to make them feel relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera. He was commended for his vibrant energy, attention to detail, and ability to capture candid moments effortlessly. Ryan's communication, organization, and professionalism were highlighted as exceptional, with reviewers appreciating his helpfulness from the initial planning stages to the delivery of stunning photos after the wedding. Overall, Ryan received glowing recommendations for his work in the SoCal area.

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Couples were highly impressed with Ryan as their wedding photographer, praising his ability to make them feel relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera. He was commended for his vibrant energy, attention to detail, and ability to capture candid moments effortlessly. Ryan's communication, organization, and professionalism were highlighted as exceptional, with reviewers appreciating his helpfulness from the initial planning stages to the delivery of stunning photos after the wedding. Overall, Ryan received glowing recommendations for his work in the SoCal area.

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Audrey Sent on 11/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

So grateful we found Ryan!

We worked with Ryan for our wedding ceremony and reception in Santa Barbara, and he was the most wonderful photographer we could have asked for. We feel so lucky to have found him! From our very first call, he took the time to really understand what we wanted from our wedding photos and helped us plan every detail for the day. His experience shooting in Santa Barbara was such a bonus - he knew the best spots and lighting, and guided us through poses and ideas that felt natural and fun. We’re not exactly pros in front of the camera, but Ryan made everything feel effortless. He was communicative, professional, and organized from start to finish, so we always knew what to expect. And the photos themselves are absolutely stunning - exactly what we’d hoped for. Ryan has a fantastic eye for composition, lighting, and those candid moments that really captured the feeling of the day. We couldn’t be happier and are so grateful to have worked with him!
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Marissa Sent on 05/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photos & Photographer

We found Ryan online & after just a phone conversation decided to go with him for our wedding photographer.
Neither of us are super comfortable in front of the camera, but Ryan still found ways to get great shots & gave us a ton of options.
We booked Ryan for an engagement session, along with the 8 hour wedding package.
For our engagement session, Ryan was able to use his experience shooting in our area to pick a variety of unique locations & even threw in a couple of surprise locations as we were going through the shoot.
For our wedding day, Ryan helped us with a very detailed timeline to make sure there was plenty of time for all of the photos we wanted & even arrived at our venue early to find good spots for photos.
The photos we receieved were many & all absolutely amazing. They captured every moment & detail and we couldn't have asked for any more.
Overall, Ryan was extremely communicative, fun to work with, and delivered amazing photos. We'd recommend Ryan to anyone in the SoCal area.
Gerard
Gerard Sent on 01/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Ryan was fun, friendly, and extremely good!

Ryan was fun, friendly, and extremely good! He had great ideas for shots and got a ton of fun and unique pictures for our wedding during the photoshoot session. He also took candid pictures throughout the ceremony and reception without ever being in the way of the event. Definitely recommend!
Jeanette
Jeanette Sent on 12/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Must book!

Ryan did a phenomenal job as our wedding photographer earlier this year in August!

He’s easy to communicate with and very responsive; I had initial contact with him and it was seamless for my wedding planner to take over as our big day approached. His energy is vibrant and polite, he was there to reassure me when I was getting overwhelmed with my large family and he managed to get all of the family portraits we asked for.

He captured beautiful shots, which are now in my and various family members’ homes! I highly recommend you book Ryan as your wedding photographer!
Kaitlin
Kaitlin Sent on 11/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Photos

He was very professional and quick to respond. The photos were better than I could have expected!
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Lori Sent on 09/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Ryan Morris Photography is top notch!

We hired Ryan for our daughter's wedding this past July 2023. From the time that we booked him to the wedding day he was very responsive to any questions that we had and he made great recommendations. On the day of the wedding, he hustled around to take so many shots. Our timeline was behind for the formal photos and he made it work. Ryan was such a pleasure to have at our big event. Ryan blended right in with everyone and took way more shots than we ever would have expected. He captured so many beautiful, touching and funny moments! He was kind enough to share a few sample photos with us for social media shortly after the event. His full gallery takes time to complete all of the editing. I'm sure this is because he works hard to make sure that the photos exceeded our expectations and they did! We highly recommend Ryan!
Mina
Mina Sent on 06/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great photographer to work with

Ryan was a truly wonderful photographer. We - as well as our families and wedding parties - truly enjoyed working with him on the day of as he helped everyone feel relaxed and composed during the photo sessions. He gave directions, was super positive, and very funny. He brought a really great energy to the wedding while also being a true professional and paying attention to the details. I would highly recommend Ryan to anyone!
Matthew
Matthew Sent on 06/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Ryan is a true Pro

We found Ryan through our venue and we felt very confident after looking at his website that we had the right guy to capture our wedding. His experience and attention to detail were apparent from our very first phone call. He gave us a detailed list of what to expect and what he needed from us. He even showed up hours early on the big day to scout the location and to make sure he would get the most out of the beautiful ranch we were getting married at in Templeton. He worked well with our coordinator and videographer, and best of all he captured every moment beautifully. Afterwards he was responsive, and quick to get our photos to us. He even offered to shoot some additional portraits of us back in LA. If you want positive energy and beautiful photos, I can't recommend Ryan highly enough.
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Kaitlynn Sent on 07/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Ryan is amazing!

Neither my husband nor I are huge fans of being the subject of photos, so we were apprehensive about our wedding photographs. Not only did we initially feel the most comfortable with Ryan out of all of the photographers we met with, Ryan knew exactly what we wanted: family-centric photos with an outdoorsy component for our bride and groom portraits. The photos turned out better than I could have ever imagined, and the process was so comfortable because Ryan felt more like a friend than an impersonal vendor. Can't recommend him enough!
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Melissa Sent on 01/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Talented, professional, kind

Ryan was the best! My husband and I can be somewhat awkward in front of a camera, but Ryan got us having fun, relaxing, and just enjoying the day. He has great energy and gets really creative with the environment and scenery — we are in love with our photos!! It was an absolute pleasure working with Ryan, and we can't recommend him highly enough!
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Ryan Morris Photography frequently asked questions

Ryan Morris Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Ryan Morris Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Ryan Morris Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Ryan Morris 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 Morris Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Negatives
  • Prints
Ryan Morris 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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