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Susan Ryan Photography is a Chicagoland based photography company that specializes in unique, creative wedding and portrait photography. Susan brings a patient, talented, passionate, fun and accommodating presence on your wedding day. With over 20 years of professional experience, Susan and her team has been listed in the top 24 wedding photographers in Chicago since 2017.

Services Offered
Susan Ryan Photography beautifully combines a photojournalist and documentary style of photography to tell your love story. Her most popular wedding photography package includes:
One event per day
Second shooter
Additional hours
Digital files
Engagement shoot
High-resolution images
Multiple locations
Slideshow / montage Wedding Albums


Other Services
In addition to the above wedding-related services, Susan Ryan Photography can provide these other photography services:

  • Custom graphics
  • Liability insurance
  • Toning/Filters/Creative processing


Areas Covered
Susan Ryan Photography can deliver your wedding photography to you in a variety of different formats, including:

  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the date
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

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

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

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
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date

Reviews of Susan Ryan Photography

Lucienne
Lucienne Sent on 09/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Love her so much I hired her twice

Susan was our original photographer when we got married 20 years ago. I couldn't have been more delighted that she was available for our 20th wedding anniversary. She is inobtrusive but manages to get all of the best moments. Love how everything turned out!
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Christopher Sent on 04/12/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We used Susan for our wedding in January and our engagement photos in August and have to say that she is absolutely fantastic. She is easy to work with, fun, and captures key candid moments. My wife and I were incredibly impressed by her photography. If we ever need a photographer for another event, we would hire Susan without considering anyone else. She was an absolute pleasure to work with and her work is superb.
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Brittney Sent on 10/01/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Susan is a terrific photographer! She came recommended from a close friend of mine. Susan was quick to reply to emails leading up to our wedding. On the day of, she was enthusiastic and made everyone feel comfortable. We absolutely loved how the pictures turned out. Susan put a great deal of time and effort into editing the pictures so that each one was perfect. I would highly recommend hiring Susan for your event.
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User2280730 Sent on 08/21/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Susan's work is impeccable. Her talent, dedication, and expertise really shine through and she truly cares about the final product. Not to mention her clients. The portraits that she took of my children are by far my favorite pictures of them ever taken. She truly captured the essence of their personality, and I couldn't recommend Susan highly enough.
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User1850262 Sent on 10/06/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Susan was the first photographer I met with when I was planning our wedding, and I instantly knew she was perfect for us! She is super creative, friendly, and very open to hearing your ideas and your vision. She made us feel at ease and relaxed during our engagement session and throughout the whole wedding day. She is also very efficient, and we were able to get multiple locations for photos between the ceremony and reception!

Choose Susan as your photographer-you will not regret it!
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Meghan Sent on 08/05/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Susan was SO awesome to work with! She was on time, so flexible with our requests, worked with all the bridal party to get the shots we wanted and had fun! I would recommend her to anyone and would definitely use her services again in the future!
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Eliza Sent on 01/24/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Susan is such a great wedding photographer. We used her for our December wedding, but as part of the wedding package we had engagement photos included so we were able to meet her and work with her prior to the wedding in May! She is so easy and fun to work with--she really lets you be you and captures the moment--nothing feels forced or posed or cheesy--just really beautiful shots. Everyone in our wedding party and family also loved her and her assistant. Would highly recommend her!!!
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Elizabeth Sent on 12/04/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Susan was the first second vendor that we chose and WOW. Our photos are amazing and I cannot wait to have them printed. She did an excellent job and Brian, the assistant, was fantastic. We have so many beautiful, memorable shots that it will be difficult to choose which one to put in our frame!
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Meghan Sent on 10/25/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I can not begin to tell how pleased we were with Susan's work. Leading up to the big day, she was quick to respond with questions we had and made sure to check in periodically.
The day of, I could not have felt more comfortable having her around. She was oozing with enthusiasm and made every step of the way a blast. Her assistant photographer, Frank, was amazing as well and got some great shots.
She was professional, yet fun and clearly has a great eye. When the pictures came to us, we laughed, cried and could not have been more happy to have our most special day be represented so brilliantly!!
We would certainly recommend using Susan Ryan, and hopefully look forward to using her once we start our family!
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Pam Sent on 07/31/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Susan Ryan is a gifted and creative photographer who goes above and beyond to ensure she captures the couples' personalities as well as their emotions as they go through their wedding events. She is flexible about how and where she photographs the couple, and knows Chicago well so she can suggest iconic as well as truly urban locales for engagement or special photos. Susan made sure to catch each guests, enjoying the event, so that her photos show emotional reactions, not posed groups. Susan is extremely experienced as both a photographer for any occasion, but especially how to catch the flow throughout the wedding day, and also include photos of private moments, decor and unexpected things. Susan knew how to showcase the atrium light on the Art Institute grand staircase, the outdoor twilight garden and nightlife along Michigan Avenue. We enjoyed working with this seasoned professional and highly recommend her. She is worth her price and gives so much value for the photos you will treasure for the rest of your life.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

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Susan Ryan Photography frequently asked questions

Susan Ryan Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
Susan Ryan 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
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
Susan Ryan Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Susan Ryan Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Susan Ryan Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
Susan Ryan 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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