We are so happy we hired Ryan for our wedding on 9/21/24 at Riverside on the Potomac! He scoped out great spots at our venue to give us a good variety. He was always professional in any interactions we had with him leading up to the wedding and day of. We love the quality of our photos, and Ryan delivered them in under two weeks! He's really good with photoshop as well and promptly made our requested edits. We definitely recommended Ryan as your photographer!
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Lainey Sent on 08/30/2025
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Gorgeous photos!
Ryan was so great to work with and the pictures of both our engagement shoot and wedding were absolutely stunning! In addition to his eye and quality of shots, he is also the most efficient photographer of all time. Seriously we could not get more compliments from our family, friends and vendors about how on time and productive our wedding photography went. We also received our edited photos super quickly which was really nice. I would highly recommend working with Ryan!
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Chris Sent on 12/07/2024
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Ryan and Julia over-delivered!
We worked with Ryan for both our engagement shoot and our wedding day, with Julia joining him on our wedding day in November 2024. For both the engagement shoot and wedding day, Ryan went above and beyond to scout out locations with the right light and backgrounds. Both shoots happened when nature wasn't at its most lush, and he still found scenes that we'll remember and cherish forever.
Ryan was very communicative throughout the entire process, and he and Julia were everywhere and right on schedule for our entire day. We would hire them again in a heartbeat and highly recommend them if their portfolios fit the style you're looking for in your wedding day photography! We can't thank them enough for the outstanding work they did in capturing our big day.
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Kyle Sent on 10/03/2024
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Amazing Photos!
Ryan did such a great job for our wedding. He was organized and helpful leading up to the wedding and on the day of did a great job capturing every moment. The quality of the photos are fantastic and we got them back less than 2 weeks after our wedding day.
Rizan Sent on 12/18/2023
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You will not be disappointed
Ryan was flexible,professional, and very responsive when communicating for our wedding. It rained on our wedding and Ryan reassured us that we would capture amazing photos no matter what the weather. I was very impressed with how our photos turned out! The lighting is so romantic and beautiful! Ryan also did a great job with getting photos of our guests during social hours. It really allowed us to re-live the night when looking at our photos! I highly recommend Ryan as a photographer. I will definitely do more photo shoots with Ryan in the future!
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Katie Sent on 12/17/2023
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Easy to Work With, Great Photos
Ryan is a good photographer, particularly for couples who are on a budget. He was responsive, prompt, and on time for everything. He was easy to work with and provided plenty of instructions for how to pose, which was helpful as we are not used to having professional photos taken. The included engagement shoot was great because it helped us get comfortable with him before the wedding day. He turned around our photos very promptly after the ceremony and they looked great. He even went back in and did an extra touch up on all the photos, at my request.
Becky Sent on 12/09/2023
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Capturing moments, exceeding expectations
We had the pleasure of having Ryan as our photographer on our wedding day, and I can't express enough how grateful we are for the incredible job he did. Ryan not only met but exceeded our expectations in every aspect, making our wedding photography experience truly remarkable.
In addition to Ryan's outstanding work, we were fortunate to have Julia as a second photographer. Julia's talent and artistic eye added another layer of depth to our wedding album. The synergy between Ryan and Julia ensured that no moment was overlooked, and their collaborative efforts produced a collection of stunning images.
My husband is not a fan of being in front of the camera, but Ryan's friendly and laid-back demeanor made the entire experience positive and enjoyable. He has a remarkable ability to put people at ease, resulting in genuine and relaxed moments that were beautifully captured on film.
Hiring RW Photography as our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made. Ryan's passion for photography, coupled with his genuine and friendly approach, created a photography experience that exceeded our expectations. Julia's contribution only added to the excellence of their teamwork. If you're seeking photographers who not only capture moments but also enhance the overall wedding experience, Ryan and Julia are an exceptional duo. We are forever grateful for the memories they've given us.
Kristin Sent on 11/13/2023
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Ryan is a true professional and great to work with. During our photos for the wedding/engagement sessions he provided feedback to us and (our bridal party) such as posture, heads orientated, positioning to the camera, turning to avoid harsh lighting and utilizing natural lighting, etc. Highly recommend!
Rachael Sent on 06/30/2023
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Excellent Wedding Photographer
Ryan was amazing to work with through the wedding process. Before the wedding he provided us guidance on what photos would be critical and helped us create a schedule that would meet all our needs. On the wedding day Ryan was exactly the photographer we needed. He captured amazing images, was able to help direct us and other family members as needed, and was super unobtrusive. I would highly recommend Ryan to anyone getting married in the DC area.
Yuya Sent on 05/10/2023
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A Great and Kind Photographer
Ryan is a great photographer. He was able to find some stylish locations in Alexandria and Washington DC to get some cool photos. He also retouched some photos for us and they turned out great.
We are foreigners, so our English was not perfect, but Ryan went easy on us and made it very enjoyable to have our photos taken.
Jessica Sent on 01/11/2023
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Treasured Memories from an AMAZING photographer!
From start to finish, Ryan was amazing to work with. My husband and I enjoyed working with him so much! He directed us well for the posed pictures on our wedding day and engagement session. He has a great eye for setting, lighting, etc. Ryan made the experience fun and easy. The day of the wedding magically Ryan was everywhere, invisible, and right where I needed him all at the same time. He captured some amazing memories. We are beyond happy with the final product and will treasure the photos. I can not say enough positive things about Ryan and our experience. I highly recommend Ryan.
Sarah Sent on 10/22/2022
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Wedding Photography
Ryan was great to work with for our September 2022 wedding! We were planning our wedding from another state and were unable to meet in person prior to the wedding day, but Ryan was incredibly flexible and communicative throughout the planning process. Neither my husband or I are particularly comfortable in front of a camera, but Ryan's laid back demeanor put us at ease. His turn around time was also quite impressive, and he got our final photos to us within a few weeks of the wedding. I would strongly recommend him!
John Sent on 12/21/2021
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High-quality and professional
Ryan is an expert at his craft. My wife and I initially had him take our engagement photos and Ryan did such an amazing job that we asked if he could do our wedding as well. His ability to get the finished products to you so quickly is a testament to how hard he works and loves his job. I would never hesitate to recommend Ryan to anyone looking for an exceptional and personable photographer. Thanks, Ryan!
Anh T. Sent on 10/31/2021
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So Worth It!
We couldn't be more pleased and happy to have Ryan as our engagement and wedding photographer. You definitely can't go wrong with choosing Ryan -- from his reasonable prices, professionalism, responsive, flexibility, and patience --we are very grateful. Ryan took in details and requests of what we wanted for our engagement and wedding, and offered great suggestions when needed. His patience and calm demeanor during a crazy and hectic wedding day truly helped made our wedding experience so much better. We highly recommend Ryan!
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Dona Sent on 10/27/2021
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Engagements & Wedding Photography
From the first conversation we had with Ryan he was so professional and easy going! His prices are very reasonable but the quality of his work and attention to detail is priceless! I would recommend him to any of my friends. Our wedding guests commented on how friendly he was and he was very unobtrusive, capturing our most important wedding day moments without being in the way. He is so talented and the photos are gorgeous! He also got our photos to us so quickly. 10/10 would recommend.
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Thanks Dona, it was a pleasure working with you and Ramon as well as your family and friends. Appreciate the kind review
Andrea Sent on 10/03/2021
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Ryan was the perfect photographer for us
My husband and I were very happy with Ryan as our wedding and engagement photographer. My favorite thing about Ryan is that he works totally within your schedule. We didn't want to do a first look, and didn't have a ton of time for portraits but he didn't pressure us at all and worked incredibly efficiently. We got really amazing photos that we are so happy with, and didn't need to miss the party! Several of my guests also passed along their compliments about him being very unobtrusive during the ceremony and reception events- you don't even notice he's there, but he captures all the great photos you're looking for. My husband and I aren't natural at "posing" and were worried about the photos looking cheesy but Ryan guided everything and we are really happy with the outcome. We also got the full gallery of photos very quickly!
Julie Sent on 08/31/2021
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Great experience & love the photos
Ryan photographed our wedding in July 2021 and we love the photos. He was super easy to work with, put us at ease the whole time, and made us look great. We highly recommend booking him.
Rachel Sent on 08/25/2021
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Wedding Photos - 8/14/2021
Ryan was extremely easy to work with. We rescheduled our wedding three times due to COVID, and Ryan was flexible with each new date. When our wedding finally happened, Ryan was communicative, arrived early to find good photo spots, was laid back, and took exactly the types of photos we wanted. We got our photos back quickly, and we are very happy with them!
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Thank you for the kind review, it was a pleasure to work with you and your families and I'm happy we eventually got to the wedding day!
Florian Sent on 08/04/2021
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Terrific Experience
Ryan was fantastic from start to finish! The entire process was professional and very friendly. He got back to us with the photos promptly and needless to say they are terrific. Would highly recommend RW Photography for any wedding or event.
Sarah Sent on 05/09/2021
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Highly recommend, choose RW Photography!
Me and the now husband are not really ones to take photos, so we went into our wedding day without many ideas. Ryan was with us from the getting ready pics to the reception. For the posed photos, he was amazing in directing us to create pictures that I don't think we would have thought to do. For the candids, I honestly (in a good way) forgot that Ryan was even there - he was totally unobtrusive for our 'moments' and the candids are some of our favorites. We're not currently living close to the area and also with the pandemic, we felt that working with Ryan was never hard. We got so many pictures back that we loved and will cherish forever. We're really grateful and there are no regrets from us!
Lindsay Sent on 03/26/2021
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Great work, so easy to work with!
Ryan was great! Super responsive (we had a super short timeline), really flexible, had great ideas for locations when we didn't have any preferences, and the fastest photo turn around. I was really excited to let someone else take the lead on decision-making for a bit and Ryan got some amazing engagement photos around Old Town, he was really efficient and sent us some previews that night! Since we had a small covid wedding outside we had a lot of considerations for his and our family's safety, Ryan was very considerate and followed CDC guidance. He was also open to discussing what would happen if we had to reschedule because of COVID and while we didn't have to, rescheduling with him was never a fear of mine. I would suggest Ryan to anyone!
Erin Sent on 01/21/2021
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Amazing Photographer - Highly Recommend
Ryan was so great to work with! It was not easy planning a wedding during COIVD with all the uncertainty, but Ryan was so helpful in easing the stress of booking a Photographer. Right off the bat he assured us that we would be able to work through any changes that might arise – and they did. 30 days before our wedding Virginia set a limit on gatherings to 25 people. We had to change our event significantly bringing the guest list down and the length of the event. Every step of the way Ryan was supportive in our decisions and willing to help adjust to our new photography needs. Ultimately, we had the perfect day we had hoped for and Ryan captured it so beautifully! Especially capturing some of our favorite shots by standing out in the snow for 30+ minutes! We received a few photos the night of the wedding, which was amazing to see so quickly, and we had the full digital library within a week just in time for Christmas. He has a great personality and is so easy going that there was no added stress on our big day! We would highly recommend Ryan!
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Jana Sent on 10/20/2020
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The Perfect Photographer to Capture Your Day!
There aren’t enough words to put together to describe how lucky we were to have Ryan as our wedding photographer. Going into it, we knew we would have to be flexible and just kind of roll with it as we were planning a wedding during a pandemic after all. From changing our venue a few weeks before, to unexpected day of changes, and a storm rolling in just as we started family photos, Ryan never skipped a beat. He kept his calm, and kept us calm and smiling throughout all of our pictures. We couldn’t be happier with how Ryan captured our day. Our pictures clearly capture the joy of the day, and in a way that feels true to us. If you’re looking for someone to capture all the beautiful moments, from the small to the big ones, I highly recommend Ryan!
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Dina Sent on 10/09/2020
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Amazing photographer!
Ryan was an amazing photographer - he took my engagement and wedding photos. After seeing his work I knew he was the photographer for me - and he didn’t disappoint! Everyone comments on how amazing my photos look - without Ryan this wouldn’t have been possible. He’s also very laidback and nice and doesn’t add any pressure to the day like I’ve seen some photographers do. My guests commented they didn’t even realize he was there - all while he was snapping amazing photos of them! I can’t thank or recommend Ryan enough!
Julie Sent on 07/07/2020
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Highly recommend!
Ryan was extremely helpful with directions and voicing his visions as well as sharing in the process with me and my husband allowing us to view sneaks of pictures while in the middle of still taking them. He made it very inviting and also exciting to await pictures that we will now cherish for a lifetime.
I asked Ryan beforehand if I could give him some ideas for shots I wanted to resemble and he not only was extremely receptive, he nailed it. I look through my online album and love every single moment he captured. He is truly talented and very willing to see your vision for your day! Highly recommend RW photography!
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Madison Sent on 11/21/2019
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Easygoing photographer , A+ photos
Ryan is so relaxed and easy to work with. He is a man of few words, which we actually really like, yet he is able to coach you through posing and the whole photography process. We are a little camera shy but our photos look great because he helped us look our best. Our engagement session was very easygoing and relaxed and people complimented so much on our save the date card which featured our engagement photo. We got our wedding photos a month after the wedding and they are so beautiful and clean. Prices are also reasonable. We are very pleased with his work and his professionalism.
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User4820571 Sent on 10/19/2019
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Ryan was amazing!
Ryan was great at his job, he knew the best spots for pictures and the best angles to get the photos to turn out great.
Bryanna Sent on 09/15/2019
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Amazing photos
We are so glad we decided to hire RW photography for our wedding. Ryan was so great to work with and was able to get such beautiful photos both for our engagement photos and wedding photos. He got great candid shots and made sure he didn’t interfere with us having time with our families and guests at the wedding. His price is very reasonable for the high quality photos he takes and we got our wedding photos so fast (2 weeks later)! We can’t say enough good things about our experience with RW!
Theresa Sent on 08/14/2019
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Awesome photographer!
We used Ryan for our wedding in June and were so happy with how the photos turned out - Ryan does such an amazing job! He was flexible and moved us along quickly so we stayed on schedule. We opted not to do the engagement shoot, so weren't sure what to expect for the final product - but we were blown away at how beautiful the pictures were. Everyone, from the guests to the bridal party and the venues, looked amazing. We were so lucky to get such professional quality without having to deal with the really steep $4k+ packages typical of DC. We couldn’t recommend Ryan more!
Meghann Sent on 06/05/2019
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Amazing Photography
After Ryan photographed my older sister's wedding in northern Virginia, my now husband and I knew we would love to have him photograph ours! Ryan came to do our wedding in eastern Pennsylvania, and he was great to work with from the very beginning. He is very experienced and attentive, and I already got our wedding photos back after a little over a week! Our photos are absolutely beautiful, and I would recommend that you hire Ryan as soon as possible!
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Thank you for the kind words! It was a pleasure working with you guys and your families. You made my job easy.
Megan Sent on 04/12/2019
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Great wedding photographer!
Ryan was a joy to work with. He did our wedding and engagement shoot this past fall. Working with him was a breeze, He took amazing pictures of our wedding and reception and it felt like he blended in seamlessly. Thank you so much for everything!
Anna Sent on 03/09/2019
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Gorgeous pictures, wonderful photographer!
My husband and I could not be happier with Ryan as our wedding photographer. He delivered on absolutely stunning wedding pictures. In addition, he did our engagement photos which were equally fantastic. Ryan was a calm presence and captured natural moments throughout the day. We are incredibly pleased with our pictures and would hire him again in a heartbeat. Thank you for beautifully capturing our day, Ryan!
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Thanks so much for the kind review! It was a pleasure working with you and your family on your wedding day.
Hillary Sent on 01/07/2019
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Just Book Ryan, he’s the best!
RW photography is the best investment you will make for your wedding. So easy to work with and professional.
Barb Sent on 12/14/2018
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Absolutely gorgeous photos - great value
We can’t say enough good things about Ryan and RW Photography. I was floored at the prices of photographers in the DMV, but he had a package that worked for us that was reasonably priced, so I decided to meet with him. I knew a few minutes in that he was it, He’s very professional but laid back at the same time. This is the sort of personality you need on a super stressful day!!
He knew exactly what shots to set up and he was very quick .. just snapping a few of each “pose” and moving on. It was totally painless ( fun even!). We were able to join our guests at cocktail hour.
Most importantly, our pictures are amazing!!! There are SO MANY great shots!!
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Can’t say enough god things!!
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Alicia Sent on 11/11/2018
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Friendly and knowledgeable photographer! Great natural photos!
Ryan was amazing! He was very helpful prior to the start of the ceremony, by offering suggestions to help make the preparations of the day run smoother and more relaxed. He was able maximize the little time we had and get a lot of beautiful and creative shots. He knows exactly what he wants and is able to clearly communicate his vision to the bride and groom. He is very experienced and was able to navigate our wedding in a calm and confident manner. Great natural photos that don’t look too fake or airbrushed!
James Sent on 09/13/2018
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We recently used Ryan Wolfkiel of RW Photography for our wedding in Linden, Virginia. Ryan made our special day absolutely seamless. Ryan's talent and professionalism absolutely exceeded our expectations. With his talent and eye for details our pictures came out unbelievably perfect. Ryan was patient, punctual, courteous, and a complete joy to work with from start to finish. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who expects quality.
Edward Sent on 09/12/2018
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Ryan was fantastic! He took fantastic photos and was extremely professional, and a very nice person to hang out with. We couldn't be happier!
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I can't tell you enough HOW happy we are with our photos. Ryan is so easy to work with, quick, responsive, and has a great eye which truly shows in his portfolio. We absolutely love our wedding photos! I actually found Ryan on Instagram while looking for other wedding photos that were taken at our wedding venue (Blue Mountain Lodge, Linden, VA). He had shared beautiful photos of another wedding that took place there and knew we had to reach out to him. Ryan was very quick to reply back on Instagram as well as e-mail. His pricing is very fair and we selected him for 8 hours of full coverage. We had a peace of mind because we loved his style and how he used natural lighting/landscaping. This was important to us as we wanted everything captured to be as true and authentic to our wedding day as possible. In addition, he already knew the layout and location of our venue and even gave us details about it before we even visited it in person. From start to finish, he was very professional, straight forward, and accommodating. We booked him within 2 weeks before even meeting in person solely based on our e-mails and his patience in answering all our questions. We met him about 3 weeks before our wedding and that meeting was easy as pie. We filled out a questionnaire and told him briefly about what shots we wanted and he delivered. On the day of our wedding, he showed up early and nailed it working solo. My bridal party and I were running so behind on schedule with make-up/hair appointments that I was worried we wouldn't have ANY photos of us getting ready... and to my surprise, Ryan got a ton. There were so many things I missed/thought I missed and rest assured, Ryan got them. There were posed, candids, and many shots he got that really captured all the emotions throughout the day. He sent us sneak peek photos, updates on his editing progress, and turn around for getting our photos was quick. Everyone loves our photo gallery and we have our dream wedding photos. Thank you!
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Brooke Sent on 07/18/2018
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Most importantly, we are thrilled with the photos that Ryan captured during our wedding day. Working with Ryan throughout the process was easy from start to finish. He made sure to listen, and also to tell us what was needed or what he recommended. On the day of our wedding, Ryan was flexible, but assertive enough to make recommendations that helped capture the day and ensure we got every photo we wanted without compromising time with our guests. As the day wore on, we almost forgot Ryan was there, and the results speak for themselves.
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Tara Sent on 06/25/2018
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Ryan was exactly what we were looking for in a photographer for our wedding day. We also had an engagement shoot which I would highly recommend as our photos turned out amazing!! Ryan is professional, friendly and has a great eye for capturing amazing photos! All of our photos came back so quickly and we are so happy with them. I would highly recommend RW Photography!
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Maria Sent on 06/13/2018
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RW Photography's photos were fantastic. He captured the major events as well as the tiny details of my wedding. His photos were very artistic and he was very easy to work with. I have pictures of every aspect of the wedding I wanted.
C&C Sent on 06/10/2018
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Ryan was the perfect photographer for our wedding day! He was professional, friendly, and easy going throughout our engagement shoot and on our wedding day. We love the pictures and thought he did amazing work capturing so many beautiful moments from our day. We would definitely recommend working with Ryan!
Shannon Sent on 06/06/2018
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We had a great experience with RW photography. They were quick, efficient and the photos looked great. We also received our photos back in record time. I would defiantly recommend them.
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Neha Sent on 01/24/2018
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We were married on a beautiful October day in the forest and Ryan captured so many lovely moments for us. While the day was beautiful it was also extremely humid and warm and Ryan happily trudged with us through the woods quite a ways to get the shots we wanted by the water, which he had scouted out beforehand. He was very accommodating in taking shots of guests who asked him to do so up until the last moment and even beyond. Ryan’s services were very reasonably priced and he remains quickly responsive to emails and questions even after the wedding. We are happy to recommend him to anyone who would like some unforgettable pics of their own day!
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Jen Sent on 12/12/2017
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Ryan was great! He’s the cool, calm and collected type. I loved our pictures and we were very happy overall.
Mary Sent on 12/07/2017
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We were so pleased with Ryan's great work in capturing our wedding! His creativity and flexibility were highlighted when he photographed our ceremony and reception split over two days. He is professional, approachable, and easy to work with. We are so happy with the finished product and would recommend him for all special events, big or small.
Caitlin Sent on 10/22/2017
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RW Photography was awesome! Ryan did such a great job capturing our special day!
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Kelsey Sent on 10/21/2017
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Had such a wonderful experience with RW Photography, I recommend Ryan to everyone I know!
Danielle Sent on 10/17/2017
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Ryan was amazing to work with! All of his pictures were better then I ever could have imagined. Would definitely recommend!
Amy Sent on 09/16/2017
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I am so happy with my choice in RW Photography for my wedding photos. I can't even count the number of people who have told me how great our photos were. Ryan took both our engagement photos and our wedding photos. It was such a pleasure to work with Ryan. For our engagement photos, he traveled a long distance to the Greenbier Resort in southern WV. My husband and I had walked around the resort the day prior to find places that we would want our photos done. Ryan was accommodating but also had so many great ideas himself. He was able to direct us and guide us through the photos (which was probably very difficult - we are no where close to a career in modeling!). He took photos in places we didn't know about and places where we never would have thought would be good. And all within 2 hours. Additionally, he was willing to meet us again the next day for a 30 min casual photo session.
For our wedding, we chose the package with two photographers. Miguel was amazing and took some of my favorite photos from the wedding, which was a special moment in which my husband's mother and father gave my husband his wedding gift from me (cuff links that were lockets with photos of his grandparents). It was an emotional moment that was captured beautifully. Again, Ryan was able to guide us around the venue to various places to capture so many beautiful photos - places I never would have guessed would have made great photos. We had so many great photos that I had a very difficult time choosing photos to print.
Two other wonderful things about RW photography. First, all of the photos are yours. You can print whatever you want, where you want, and as many as you want. You can share them. You have the rights to your photos. Additionally, he uses a very professional website. You receive a login and password to access your photos.
I can't say enough about RW Photography. This was the BEST choice I made.
Julianne Sent on 09/14/2017
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My sister and I both hired RW Photography to shoot our weddings, one year apart. We are both so happy with the quantity AND quality of our photos. Ryan is truly the best of the best - he is easy to work with and has incredible talent. As a bonus, I had my photos less than two weeks after my wedding. Brides have enough to worry about. If Ryan is behind the camera, you'll have one less worry on your mind. :)
Dawn Sent on 08/19/2017
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Ryan was absolutely wonderful to work with. He took all of the pictures we requested and many more candid throughout the evening. I have only seen my sneak peak at this point but they were absolutely wonderful! He even gave us a suggestion about asking the winery if they wanted us to leave up our Chinese lanterns which saved us so much cleanup time! I would rethink to anyone!
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Brittany Sent on 06/22/2017
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Ryan was such a great photographer choice for my wedding! He was very professional and was always willing to answer my questions by email, even if they may have been a repeat of a previous question. My husband and I live in Pittsburgh which was 3 hours away from our wedding ceremony/reception site and Ryan was willing to do everything by skype to make it easier for us and was willing to travel to Pittsburgh to take our engagement photos. The day of our wedding he arrived early and I didn't need to worry about him needing anything. Throughout the day he was very calm and organized with taking pictures and didn't get stressed out by anything. It was nice to see that the day of the wedding when everything starts to get down to the wire and people started to become stressed. Having him be so calm allowed me to be much calmer and know that I didn't need to worry about getting all the pictures I wanted for my wedding day. Ryan also got our pictures back to us much, much sooner than I anticipated, granted I got married in late April and not in the middle of wedding season but we got our pictures back while we were still on our honeymoon. It was so wonderful to be able to look at them while on our honeymoon and relive the day. My husband and I are not very good at taking photos together but Ryan was able to provide lots of tips on how to pose and what would look best. He was very patient with us and never seemed to get annoyed or agitated. I would definitely recommend Ryan for your wedding!
Amanda Sent on 06/08/2017
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Ryan is a professional, calm, and easy to work with photographer. His work is absolutely beautiful and natural. I was extremely pleased by the photos I received from him for my engagement and wedding. My fiancé, who doesn't normally like to get his picture taken, was extremely comfortable with Ryan. It made the photos turn out wonderful, as I could tell we could easily relax and listen to Ryan's direction as to what we needed to do.
Ryan works quick but efficient. There was never I time I was wasn't sure "what to be doing." He helps not only pose you, but also manages to capture wonderful candid moments throughout your wedding day.
Ryan took my wedding photos on a rainy day on May 6, 2017 at Stone Mill Inn. We decided to take the pictures in the light rain, as my venue was outside and I really wanted to have natural light photos. Wow! My photos turned out beyond beautiful! I am so glad it actually rained on my wedding day. Haha. (Believe it or not, I am telling the truth!) Regardless of the weather, however, my engagement pictures were taken in the sun and they still turned out just as wonderful! Ryan knows how to capture the right lighting with his camera, no matter what the weather may be. This is proof to me that I hired the right photographer!
If I was planning my wedding all over again, I would go with Ryan in a heartbeat. I booked him an entire year ahead of my wedding day, as he books up fast! I cannot stop looking at all my wedding photos. I have printed 16x20 and 11x14 prints already, and the resolution is so clear! I couldn't be more pleased!
Thank you Ryan for everything, my photos are a dream come true.
Elaine Sent on 06/01/2017
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Wonderful photographer. He was very personable, flexible and professional. We love our wedding photos and could not have asked for a better experience!!!
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Ryan was able to find the perfect locations for pictures at our wedding venue. I was worried about finding an outside area that would look great. I trusted Ryan to find a garden or what he thought was the best option for pictures and he delivered! I am very happy how my pictures came out.
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Kelly Sent on 01/25/2017
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Very professional and fun. Was there when you needed him but also let you enjoy your day!
Tory Sent on 12/02/2016
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My husband and I could not be happier that we went with Ryan! He met us in person to talk through our wedding, shot engagement photos in VA, and then shot our wedding in PA. Ryan is extremely experienced and helped us think through how we wanted to approach everything. He was extremely responsive through the planning process and after the wedding. He was extremely flexible (shot a "first look" that we decided on last minute) and also provided advice with other un-related wedding questions I had. I would and have already recommended him, no questions asked! My friends and family were blown away as well! It is incredible how much he was able to capture of our entire day!
Lindsey Sent on 11/18/2016
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Ryan was extremely professional, prompt, and helped us stay on time so we could get all the shots we wanted. When we received our photos, we were blown away by the amount of different angles used and how he captured every moment perfectly. Our family and friends have given us so many compliments on our photos, but they all belong to Ryan - all we did was take his directions and smile! We've already recommended him to other engaged friends. We can't imagine our wedding day without his amazing talent!
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Thanks so much it was a pleasure to work with the two of you!
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Ryan was great! He was creative and professional. He captured all of the best moments from the ceremony and the reception. Great price and great quality. Definitely recommend him!
Dionne Sent on 09/18/2016
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Ryan did an amazing job not only with our engagement photos but also ensuring that he captured everything on our big day. He was very professional and offered great guidance as to when the lighting would be best for photos and what poses we should aim for. Would definitely recommend him to anyone for their photography needs.
Michelle Sent on 08/25/2016
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Rw photography was just great! Ryan was so easy and great to work with! The pictures turned out so beautiful and the poses were great to!! The pictures we got back right away!! He is an amazing photographer and so glad that we choose him to capture our special day!!!
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Ryan is amazing at what he does!! He is very professional and prepared to provide the best pictures in a timely manor. He is very adaptive to the event and circumstances of weddings. He made sure we stayed very prompt to our itinerary for the day! We got all of our wedding pictures back within 1 week and they are beautiful!!! I have recommended him to all my friends getting married and would definitely recommend him to you !!!
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Thanks so much for the review! It was a pleasure to work with you and your families.
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Using Ryan as our wedding photographer was one of the best choices we made! He continually went above and beyond to make both our engagement pictures and wedding pictures exactly what we were looking for. His experience as a photographer became evident during our engagement shoot with him as he knew exactly what shots he would do, and where to have them. The time took around an hour and he got so many wonderful shots! The same was true on the wedding day. Any time I had ideas on shots I wanted, he gladly worked those in. We loved working with him and would without a doubt use him again! I can't recommend him enough!
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Thanks Shannon I had a great time shooting your wedding!
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Ryan was very professional and captured our wedding beautifully! The photos turned out better than I could have imagined! I would highly recommend Ryan.
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After plans fell through with our original photographer ( conflict of date changes). My mother searched and found Ryan. Our wedding day was wet and I was concerned about the pictures but they turned our beautifully! We booked 3 photographers, 2 with us and our bridal party for our pictures and one stayed at the reception to start catching pictures of the guests. It was cold and wet out but Ryan had us keep going to different places, taking more pictures, telling us they were great and we were almost done! Needless to say the sneak peek (the next day mind you) was amazing and 3 WEEKS LATER! We had our pictures! Ryan and his team were totally professional ( you didn't see them, unless you needed them, then they were right there! ) and dealt with all of our constant group shots. The pictures are awesome ( and hilarious) I almost wish I could have had all of them just for the funny ones! I would highly recommend.
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We were able to hire Ryan after he had a cancellation and I'm so thankful we did, he is a true professional and does breathe taking work. Everyone raved about him and i'm so anxious to receive our photos because the sneak peak is stunning!! Don't miss out on such an amazing photographer!
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Ryan was the best photographer we could have asked for. He was extremely professional; he was on time, extremely responsive in getting back to us with photos and questions, and the quality of his photos are amazing. Ryan was also personable and fun to work with. He made a point to get to know us and incorporate that into all of our photos. My husband typically isn't comfortable in front of the camera, but Ryan made the entire experience (from engagement shots to wedding shots) fun and enjoyable for everyone (including my hubby :)) We've loved looking back on our photos from the day and can't say enough about them. He truly captured the love and happiness we have!
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Ryan was easy to work with and very flexible with times. He had the option of having two photographers as well and we enjoyed that. We have every moment of our day documented.
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Ryan was great! He did a great job and our photos look wonderful!!
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The best vendor we had at our wedding. Would highly recommend.
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Thanks Chris, it was a pleasure to be able to capture your wedding!
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Ryan at RW photography is highly professional, reasonably priced, and talented! You can tell he genuinely enjoys photographing weddings and helping people make their day perfect. His photography is creative and professional. He was very fast to respond to requests, and was flexible with scheduling a meeting. I can't wait to have Ryan photograph my wedding!
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Thank you so much I am excited to shoot your wedding!
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Most importantly, we loved our wedding photos and album Ryan put together for us! Aside from the pics, he was also very easy to work with, was very quick to respond to any emails/ questions I had, and we had our digital wedding pictures within a week of our wedding. We couldn't have asked for better service.
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Thank you so much for your review! I had a great time shooting your wedding, everyone had so much fun
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Ryan is a fantastic photographer. Working with Ryan was really stress free. Our engagement and wedding photos exceeded our expectations. He also put together the perfect slideshow for our rehearsal dinner. If you are looking to have quality photography at a great value, he provides both. We definitely plan to return to RW Photography in the future as he does excellent work with family portraits as well.
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I began our search for a wedding photographer very picky, and skeptical that someone would understand exactly my vision, and also keep all my concerns/"please don't-s" in mind. Ryan did. He was extremely professional,to the point, yet a delight to have around literally all day. The pictures turned out better than I could have imagined. I actually had a hard time narrowing down to 200 to use in my wedding album!
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Ryan captured everything we asked for and more. Hr was very flexible due to a date change and Sunday wedding. Very friendly and great rates. Would reconvened him to friends and family.
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Ryan is the best photographer! He was so awesome to work with! I was seeking a photographer that was flexible and laid back, and that's just how Ryan is. I found his prices to be very very fair, and he has so many package options that it's easy to find the right fit for you and your wedding. I did not find that type of flexibility and willingness to meet our needs in other photographers that I was contacting.
On our wedding day, Ryan was so easy to work with and made sure that we took all of the shots that we wanted. I am so happy with the way our photos turned out!! Not to mention, we got our pictures back really fast. I know that it can take up to several months (sometimes almost 6 months) for couples to get their photos and the fact that we had ours to review within weeks of our wedding was a big plus!
User1899287 Sent on 11/01/2014
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Ryan is awesome to work with and honestly I would recommend him to anyone for any type of photography!
He is very flexible, easy to work with, and has a great eye for engagement and wedding photos. His packages are very reasonably priced and photo turnover time is speedy. I have already recommended him to my friends who have upcoming weddings.
User1782814 Sent on 08/27/2014
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Ryan is great to work with. He's a great photographer who is down to earth and really will work with you to make you happy, whatever your budget. He was punctual, professional, and his turnaround time was very quick. In a world of unknown vendors, Ryan will make you feel at ease and is someone you can trust to capture your wedding memories.
Kelli Sent on 08/19/2014
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When we met with Ryan we immediately knew that we wanted him to photograph our wedding. He was easy going, not a pushy salesman, so flexible with our budget, and very fair with all the add on's that we wanted. We had already had our engagement pictures taken by a friend and he was open to giving us extra prints or hours to make up the cost in the package. A week before the wedding Ryan emailed me to say that he went to our venue to see what the lighting will be at the time of our ceremony (which was outside) and to look for some good scenic shots. That to me was going above and beyond just being our photographer, we felt like he really genuinely cared about our happiness and pictures and it wasn't just for a good review. Ryan and his assistant Ivette came to the venue early on the wedding day and prepared to take some great shots! During the wedding he had shots that he wanted but he was cool with us doing other things and trying other shots (some silly ones too). The day after the wedding we got 2 teaser photos and OMG such a tease!! They were AMAZING, I literally checked my email every 5 minutes for more teasers! When we got the highlights link and sent it to our families, the feedback was incredible. All everyone could say was that you can see the joy, love and happiness bursting out of the photographs. I told Ryan when we first met that I really wanted a lot of candid photos, I felt that would be something I would be able to look back at and remember that people were enjoying themselves, Ryan and Ivette didn't disappoint. Every time I look at the pictures I see a new favorite and think to myself, I am SO glad they took that shot!! My sister said it perfectly when she said that they photographed moments, not just people! I feel so fortunate to have gone with RW!
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We are so glad we picked Ryan to do our wedding!! He was very flexible, reliable and took the time to make our pictures absolutely perfect! We will definitely be using him in the future!
Bernadette Sent on 04/04/2014
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Ryan is an outstanding professional. He is easy to work with and always concerned about the clients needs. He works quietly and is very thorough. He is a terrific photographer!
Kristie Sent on 04/02/2014
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Ryan was recommended to us through a friend who used him as her wedding photographer. We had a great experience with Ryan, beginning with our engagement pictures. He was accommodating to us as we live hours from each other. We absolutely loved our engagement pictures and could not wait for Ryan to shoot the wedding. Our wedding photos were no less than exceptional as well and we received tons of compliments. He was very prompt in getting our photos out to us and provided us with a 'sneak peek' beforehand! Ryan was professional, showed up on time and was very accommodating to us on our wedding day.He was familiar with our venue which made planning for pictures a smooth process. I recommend him to any bride and groom without reservation!!
Yvonne Sent on 04/02/2014
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Ryan is a very talented and highly skilled photographer. He is very creative, flex able and easy going! After all he was able to put up with my "strong minded European" mother and her two sisters who are very opinionated! Great job Ryan!
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Ryan is a great photographer! He was patient but at the same time kept things moving when it came to taking all the pictures at the wedding and reception. He also was able to set aside time to take pictures of the guys and the girls before the ceremony. Overall, I am very happy with how the wedding pictures turned out and would recommend you choose Ryan as your photographer!
Ingrid Sent on 10/25/2012
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Ryan takes amazing photos! We did an engagement session and photos on our wedding day. Neither my husband or I had ever taken professional photos before so we were nervous, Ryan made us feel super comfortable. I have a dog who I love and wanted in the pictures, and Ryan was great at working with the worst dog to photograph ever - not to mention he got great shots!
We got married in the Catholic church that had strict photography restrictions, but Ryan was amazing and got every shot while staying within the guidelines. At the venue, Ryan was great at picking places to take photos and coming up with both fun and traditional poses. I love all my wedding pictures and couldn't be happier.
Laura Sent on 03/05/2012
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Ryan did an amazing job with our wedding and engagement pictures. He is extremely talented and creative. We loved the fact that he went to the location of the ceremony and reception prior to the photo shoot to look for places where we could take different pictures. He also brought different props to make each picture unique. He went above and beyond all of our expectations. Ryan was able to capture every special moment of our wedding and tell a story with his pictures. Our photo album is beautiful. Everyone that has seen it, tells us how good and creative our photographer was. I'm so glad we found Ryan to photograph such an important day in our lives and we hope we can use his services in the future. We highly recommend him!
Melanie Sent on 10/27/2011
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Ryan did both our engagement and wedding photographs - it worked out perfectly for us because he works both in Norther VA where we live (engagement photos) and in Central PA where we got married! From the very beginning, Ryan has been super flexible and has been willing to work with us on everything from timing to creating the best package for our needs. He has great photographic ideas, and our pictures have turned out beautifully! I would highly recommend him for any special photography occasion.
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Ryan did such a great job capturing what a fun celebration we had with family and friends. I would highly recommend him for any event. He did a variety of creative shots for us and worked with us throughout the entire process. Ryan was also very timely in getting the proofs ready and our family and friends were so impressed they began ordering them immediately. We will definitely be using him in the future for both portraits and any other events with family and friends.
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He is very willing to work with you on whatever you want to be done. He was there all day and caught every special moment!
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Great pictures and very efficient photographer! Would recommend!
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Ryan was wonderful to work with and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. He came up with all the locations for our engagement shoot as well. The results were wonderful!
Aimee Sent on 06/28/2019
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Perfect Style for Weddings, great service!
Ryan was incredibly helpful during what could be a stressful time for a bride. His laid back demeanor is exactly what is needed for a bride! Doesn't hurt that his photography skills are so talented and he's very efficient and gets the shots needed so fast...but not too fast where you worry about "getting the shots you need." He's open to suggestions for photos but I trusted he knew what would look best in his professional opinion. And he truly did. The shots were fantastic and the lighting/editing he did looked great!
Jenna Sent on 10/30/2018
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To the point
I came across Ryan from seeing photos of past weddings he had done on the internet through mutual friends. He lives in a different state but was willing to travel to me for our big day. Although our schedules did not match up and we weren't able to meet prior to the wedding we were in constant communication and he answered every question I had promptly. The day of the wedding he was focused and friendly. When behind the camera he was sure to get the pictures needed and was able to keep everyone's attention and make the process go extremely quickly. My pictures took about a month to be finished and I am elated with how they turned out. Ryan's style is very clean with the use of natural light. I love that my pictures do not look edited but crisp and clear. I would recommend Ryan to anyone looking for professional photos.
Amelia Sent on 11/21/2016
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The outside photos were perfect (and even the ones taken inside were really good). And service was so fast--he had my edited photos to me 16 days after my wedding.
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A professional who delivers on what he offers.
I am glad I chose RWPhotography, my wife and I were married in Old Town Alexandria. Ryan already new the perfect sites to take pictures, these sites minimized distractions while capturing the charm of Old Town. Ryan is a professional who is easy to work with and will work to get the best possible pictures.
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