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What if a husband & wife decided to invest their time & talent into the weddings & marriages of those just beginning their journey? What if photography was more than just photos…but a story told by a couple who is passionate & dedicated to marriage. That was our dream…and Ryan O’Dowd Photography is where that dream comes true for us and our amazing couples. Welcome.

Dallas wedding photographer specializing in capturing real & authentic moments on the camera.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

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

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
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
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Ryan O'Dowd Photography

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Ashley Sent on 08/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

They are the dream team photographers!

I had the honor of working with Ryan multiple times—at a stateside vow ceremony, our destination wedding, and during a sunrise trash the dress session. Ryan ran in the rain with us, helped me climb a ladder in order to sit on a swing, and dodged waves in the ocean for us to make our photo dreams come true! You won’t find a more committed, kind, and thoughtful photographer! He is organized, creative, attentive to details, and has the best second shooter: his wife, Laura. They are a flawless team and were such a joy to work with.

Our photos are absolutely stunning and undoubtedly captured the intimacy and emotion of each event. Ryan is truly gifted in his ability to anticipate sweet moments and capture them so candidly. We are so grateful for our investment and will forever treasure the ability to relive our special days.
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Bridgette Sent on 04/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect experience for me

I met Ryan and his wife, Laura, at a Bridal Show. I was instantly drawn to them as a team. Not only was their work captivating, but they have wonderful personalities as well and really try to get to know you to capture the best photographic moments of your special day. He also sweetly obliged to all my Pinterest requests, and stole us away from the reception for some romantic moonlight shots. He was such a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an amazing photographer. Thank you!
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Kaitlyn Sent on 03/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding pictures were amazing!!

Ryan did an amazing job at snapping photos of our special day! We absolutely love ALL of our photos. He is amazing to work with and gets you laughing to get the best photos! Would definitely recommend him to others for their wedding day!
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Lauren Sent on 10/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, Fun & Felt Like Family

Ryan and his wife, Laura, were a dream to work with. They fit right into the process on the wedding day. On the day of your wedding you feed off of the energy of the people around you, from getting ready to the grand send off. They have such a loving and professional energy that made me feel at ease. They move like clock work so you don't have to worry one bit. I felt like every moment was genuine and they knew how to capture the night. I also used Ryan for my bridal portraits and I was amazed at his creativity and ability to capture my personality in every photo. A great team that I would recommend to anyone and everyone!
Katy
Katy Sent on 09/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience

From the moment I reached out to Ryan, he was invested not just in our wedding but our story. The photographer was the most important vendor to me and I spent months searching for the right one. Ryan calmed my nerves about choosing wrong with his quick replies and willingness to work with any situation. He shot my bridals and our wedding and I can’t say enough positive things! Ryan and his wife are experts at stepping up and giving direction when needed but also sitting back and capturing the moment. He worked with the weather for our windy March wedding and got along so well with everyone that was a part of the day. He even lended my husband his tie clip!
Ryan (and Laura) far exceeded my expectations during the wedding planning process and the actual day. We couldn’t have asked for better photographers!
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Neta Sent on 03/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Neta & Joseph

We loved working with Ryan and Laura for our Engagement, Bridal, and Wedding Photos. They made the photoshoot very fun and laidback which we really appreciated. They rally captured all the emotions on the Wedding Day and really helped keep me calm throughout the whole process. We could not be happier with how the pictures came out. I really appreciated how between each of the 3 shoots Ryan would sit down with me and go through the photos so we could identify what I like best to incorporate more of that into the next shoot. We are so happy Ryan and Laura were part of our big day and would definitely go back to work with them for future occasions.
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Caroline Sent on 01/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Caroline and Josh

My husband and I loved working with Ryan and Laura. Ryan photographed my sister's wedding and after searching around we decided we wanted him to photograph our wedding as well! We were impressed with the combined experience of Ryan and Laura and the quality of their work. Ryan made the planning process easy and we had absolutely no complaints.
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Margaret Sent on 01/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect choice for our daughter’s wedding

Ryan made all of us feel very comfortable from our first meeting. He was flexible and excited to provide amazing memories for our daughter’s wedding. Ryan made sure the bridal photos were taken at the right time of day, was creative with the shots, worked well coordinating with all the other vendors at the wedding and reception and made sure to capture all the photos we requested. Additionally, he got amazing candid shots and we never felt like he was in the way. The wedding album is gorgeous and all of the photos are beautiful. Photography was one of our biggest priorities when wedding planning and we interviewed many different professionals before selecting Ryan. We could not have been happier with our choice.
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Meagan Sent on 01/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience!

We worked with Ryan and his wife with our engagement pictures, bridal pictures, and wedding day. They were very friendly and easy to work with! We had bad weather for engagement pictures and bridals and Ryan worked around this to give us wonderful pictures! He also has a photo booth that you can rent for the wedding with a real person taking the pictures....which was a nice touch and a HUGE hit at our wedding. We received a book with all of the pictures from the booth and are able to enjoy the fun way after the wedding was over. It was a great experience and I would recommend him for your wedding!
Ally
Ally Sent on 01/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Photographer

I can’t say enough how grateful we were to have Ryan as our wedding photographer!! He took our engagement photos and wedding photos, and we were never disappointed. Him and his wife are both amazing and we are so happy with all of our photos. I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer on our big day!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

7 Endorsements
Lovely Event Co. Lovely Event Co. Wedding Planners

We only had to work with Ryan one time and we have been recommending him to our clients ever since! He is an all around nice guy with an amazing eye for photography. Our bride was so happy with her pictures...and we can't wait to work with him again!

Chapel at Chestnut Square Chapel at Chestnut Square Historic Weddings

A photographer that does many of our weddings here. With our historical, charming, unique venue, Ryan and his staff know all the fabulous spots for your priceless shots !

Stone Crest Venue Stone Crest Venue Banquet Halls

Ryan took our first professional photos when we built & opened the venue! He is a joy to work with and his photos are beautiful! We have used them for all of our social media/advertising. Thank you, Ryan!

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Ryan O'Dowd Photography frequently asked questions

Ryan O'Dowd Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Ryan O'Dowd Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Ryan O'Dowd Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Ryan O'Dowd Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Ryan O'Dowd Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Ryan O'Dowd 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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