Ryan is such a friendly, professional, and passionate photographer to work with! My husband and I felt instantly comfortable when we first met with him, and he has so much experience in this area and especially with the venue we went with - 618 in Freehold, NJ - it was truly such an amazing process. He knew all the angles he wanted to hit and shots he wanted but also asked us what we'd like to have taken too. Always considerate of his client's wishes, and attentive too. He was taking photos near the venue entrance before guests arrived and it made me anxious and he noticed that on my face right away and made the move to get me somewhere I felt more comfortable. During our first look he stayed with my husband before I got there to help calm his nerves. Ryan took multiple photos each shot too, to ensure he has a perfect one to select. Towards the end of the night he wanted to take one of our wedding favors but was so polite to check with me and make sure we'd have enough for the guests if he did and ensure he didn't take from the intended crowd. The thoughtfulness is seriously such a breath of fresh air in this world. Genuinely, if you are interested in a photographer who makes you feel like a friend, who is passionate and talented with the craft, and doesn't view you as another client, book with Ryan!!

Very professional and easy to work with. The quality of the pictures were amazing and we are very satifisfed. We recieved our Wedding album preview with pictures only a few days after our wedding and a complete album with over 1,000 images only 1 month after the wedding. I do recommend submitting a list of all the photos you want taken on your wedding day and provide it to him as well as PRINT IT OUT FOR YOURSELF and for someone in the wedding party to have so no photo goes unmissed. HIGHLY recommend Ryan, his adaptablity, kindness, quality of work and turn around time is unmatched!

Ryan and his team were absolutely amazing!

We've worked with Ryan first with the proposal, our engagement shoot, and our wedding. He was professional and approachable throughout the entire process. He helped us build a timeline for the wedding, demonstrating knowledge of the industry while still allowing flexibility for our family's needs.

We never felt "nickeled and dimed" while working with Ryan. We actually thought we would need a larger package, but Ryan worked with us to build out a more affordable alternative that worked for our needs. The wedding industry can be cut throat, and he totally could have let us spend way more than we needed to. But he was looking out for us, and that's the difference when you go with him as your photographer. He cares about you and making your celebration special!

The day of the wedding the weather didn't cooperate 🌩️ but that didn't stop Ryan and his team from creating beautiful pictures. He's so creative! We had spent time during our engagement shoot considering outdoor shots for the wedding that were impossible the day of. Ryan pivoted immediately and we never felt like we "missed out." He had new ideas right away and came up with some really wonderful poses.

That's another great Ryan and his team- they make you very comfortable. We don't often get professional pictures taken, but with Ryan we felt like pros ourselves! He helped us relax and just enjoy the day. Our wedding party all spoke at length of how he worked with them to capture genuine and beautiful photos while we were all getting ready. He's able to capture these moments without feeling intrusive.

He's truly one of the most genuine and professional vendors that we worked with. Highly recommend him for any celebration you want to capture!

Ryan is an amazing NJ photographer, and he was a wonderful, encouraging person to work with on our special day! We initially met Ryan at a Bridal Expo, and we were drawn to his relaxed attitude and documentary-styled approach. When everyone was so focused on selling us services, he was interested in getting to know us more. We knew we found our photographer!

On the wedding day, our getting ready photos felt fun and personal, and the first look, family photos, and bridal party shots came out great. At the reception, his photobooth area was the HIGHLIGHT of the night. Our guests couldn't stop taking pictures together, which we really valued and appreciated. We were also able to fully customize the photo strips, so they were able to match our intivations and theme. Best of all, every time our guests took photos at the booth, Ryan saved an additional copy of the strips for our own personal photo book.

Ryan is an absolute rockstar. We are thrilled with the results, and we can't wait to find more reasons to work with him again soon. Thank you! :)

Ryan is amazing! We worked with him for 2 years while our wedding was postponed. He took our engagement pictures and was everything we could have needed. We had never taken professional photos, but he walked us through and got amazing results. On our wedding day (March 2022) he managed to somehow keep everyone on time and deal with many personalities. Everyone was so pleased with him and we honestly can't say enough about how happy we are with his work.

Ryan was absolutely amazing throughout the 2 years we worked with him (since our initial date was postponed). He was always punctual and professional and the quality of his work never disappoints. He was the one vendor we could rely and on never had to worry about. My husband and I had no idea how to post for pictures and he walked us through everything with patience and a smile. My whole family loved him and the fact that he was able to keep us on time despite many personalities. The pictures look phenomenal. If we could rank him higher we would!

Bride here: I originally chose Ryan as our photographer after seeing what a beautiful job he had done with my sister's engagement photo session. Since then, Ryan had done our engagement and wedding photos, and has given us THE BEST experience! Not only is Ryan exceptionally easy to work with (my husband and I are typically not comfortable in front of a camera, and Ryan knows just how to put people at ease), but he is so incredibly talented as well. I am still in awe of how he is able to position the shots *just right*, or how he can highlight beauty and joy in even the smallest details. If you are looking for a photographer who is skilled and passionate about his work, timely in his results, and who knows how to capture the LOVE in these most special moments effectively, this is your man! (Ryan, when you read this, I hope you feel how much your effort really means to us. Easiest 5 stars ever!)

We hired Ryan Sands for our engagement (4/2019) and wedding photography services (10/2019). From start to finish Ryan was very friendly, flexible and professional. He answered all of our questions, requests about his services and he respected our privacy with social media. Based on our engagement photos we had no doubt that our wedding photos would be fantastic. Ryan captured all of our special moments on our wedding day and provided a massive gallery. Our package included a 12x12 photo album and we were absolutely blown away with the quality. Overall Ryan Sands is an excellent photographer and we were extremely happy with everything he offered. Thank you Ryan!

“For all the decisions we had to make for our wedding day, choosing Ryan Sands as our wedding photographer was one of the best and easiest ones we made! He is very professional, approachable, knowledgeable, and very friendly, and made the entire process so seamless and wonderful. From our first meeting all the way through building our completed wedding album, he was always there to help answer our questions, offer insights and suggestions, and guide us through everything that needed to be done before, during, and after our big day. We did our engagement shoot with Ryan, and he put the same amount of energy, focus, and professionalism into that shoot as he did for our wedding, which really shone through in the pictures. Ryan was thorough and organized with all the preparation beforehand, and on our wedding day, he captured all of our special moments. We had some photos that we knew we wanted taken during our wedding, including specific groupings of family, decoration shots at the venue, and table photos, and he happily made sure all of them were taken (shout-out to his wonderful assistant Amanda for all her help on the day as well!). All our guests commented on how amazing our photos looked, and how happy they were to look through the online albums and spot themselves in the pictures! We are in the process of creating our wedding album, and the only tough part of this entire experience is limiting the amount of albums we purchase! We highly, highly recommend Ryan Sands Photography for your wedding day. We couldn’t be happier, and we know you will be too!”

Ryan and I exchanged MANY emails. He is as thorough, friendly, and organized as they come. He was accommodating to my requests. Ryan listened to what was important to me and customized a package that fit my liking and budget. I am confident that he will provide top quality service/photos.