Ryan Chard Smith Photography Reviews
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Matt Sent on 03/26/20265 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Ryan made our day!
We could not have been happier with choosing Ryan as our wedding photographer. He was warm, professional, and extremely responsive from day one. We were nervous on our wedding day, but he made us feel completely comfortable and cared for. Our photos turned out better than we could have even imagined. Wedding photography was our number one priority when planning our wedding. We knew that the day would go by in a blur, so we were really focused on finding a good photographer. Ryan fit the bill and then some. Please do yourself a favor and book Ryan for your wedding. -
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Maya Sent on 01/04/20265 out of 5 rating5.0
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Queer-Affirming, Talented, and an Absolute Dream
My wife and I are pretty camera-shy, but having beautiful photos of our wedding day was really important to us. From the very beginning, Ryan made the entire experience feel easy, natural, and genuinely joyful. His photography is absolutely gorgeous, but just as importantly, he is an absolute dream to work with.
Ryan is kind, warm, calm, and incredibly flexible throughout the planning process. He immediately put us at ease and truly got our vibe as queer weirdos, which made such a difference in how comfortable and seen we felt. On the day of the wedding, he worked his butt off — wrangling our large family with grace and humor, keeping things moving, and somehow still finding quiet, intimate moments for us. He even carved out time during the reception for a golden hour romantic shoot, which felt magical.
The photos themselves are stunning and capture not just how the day looked, but how it felt. They perfectly reflect the spirit of our wedding and the love we share. We truly couldn’t have chosen a better photographer or a better person to share such an important day with. We recommend Ryan wholeheartedly and without hesitation. -
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Makena Sent on 11/22/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Ryan is the BEST!!
If you are looking for an all star photographer, look no further!! I have had the pleasure of working with Ryan professionally over the last few years, and when it came to my wedding, I knew that I wanted to work with Ryan. Not only is his work insanely beautiful, but he is the most kind and calming person to be around. He has such an amazing presence, and he totally made me and my husband feel comfortable, even though we aren't photo people! Ryan made my entire wedding day feel so seamless and fun! I never felt photo-ed out because there was no pressure to be portrait heavy, and I felt like I could just enjoy my day because Ryan was just capturing the day authentically! I cannot even express the amount of gratitude I have for Ryan. He is the absolute best person to have with you on your day for so many reasons!! THANK YOU SO MUCH RYAN!! #teamvansforever -
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Hayley Sent on 10/30/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Captured the big and small moments
No words can truly express how grateful we are for Ryan’s ability to capture our multi-day wedding weekend with such care and craft. Our situation was unique since we had a very early 9am City Hall small family ceremony and a bigger party at our favorite restaurant the next day, yet Ryan was very flexible and created a package that worked for our two-day celebration. Not only were the final pictures visually stunning and unique, impressing all of our family and friends, but Ryan was truly able to capture both the big and small moments in a way we will cherish forever. We had never been photographed before as a couple and Ryan had two prep calls with us before the wedding weekend to get to know us and put us at ease, and was super clear at communicating throughout the whole process. Would highly recommend and can’t wait for a future opportunity to use Ryan again! -
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Christianna Sent on 08/02/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Amazing Wedding Photos
We can not recommend this photographer enough! Ryan was so professional, made us feel comfortable in front to of the camera, and captured some of the most stunning photos we will cherish forever! So happy he was with us on our special day! If your'e looking for someone to capture beautiful candid moments who has an incredible artistic eye, Ryan is the photographer for you! -
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Erik Sent on 12/03/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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A master of his craft
Let’s start with the photos: thoughtful, crafted, objectively beautiful, awe-inspiring, “the greatest wedding photographs I’ve ever seen” are all statements shared with us by those who have seen our photos. These are understatements. I don’t believe that words can capture the talent and love that Ryan used to craft our wedding day photos into the >600-photo gallery masterpiece that was delivered to us.
We first started coordinating with Ryan nearly 3 years before our wedding. A global pandemic interrupted our short-term plans, and our conversations with Ryan turned into long-term planning. Ryan was incredible throughout this time. We overcame a canceled 2021 wedding with a lovely and casual engagement shoot on the California coast (do this if you are thinking about it). We then waited until we felt the energy to plan a wedding again and settled on a small wedding with family on the Big Sur coast. We worried that Ryan would have forgotten us or otherwise have lost the momentum and interest, but as soon as we got on the phone with him, it was like talking to an old friend who remembered every detail of our shoot and our wants and needs for our wedding day. Ryan’s talents as a photographer aside, he is an incredible asset to your wedding. His deep familiarity with the area ensured our photo planning would be successful (including navigating permits), and his enthusiasm and excitement pushed us through even the darkest days of wedding planning.
On the day, Ryan was a force of nature. Seemingly nowhere but also everywhere all at once. His affable personality put our family at ease and meant that we never had any photos that looked staged. Even in our brief moment of family portraits, he found a unique angle and epic backdrop, producing sensational imagery even with the most mundane of wedding photography tasks. On our private adventure up the coast for our dance and wedding vows, we had a Ryan as a friend with us, giving us direction for how we’d be most likely to photograph well. In every moment of every hour that Ryan joined us, he looked for the next perfect spot for an image, or the perfect pose for the moment, or some tweak to our clothes to squeeze out every possible moment of photo perfection. Ryan has a particular eye for the moody and sometimes spooky vibes of the California coast. We treasure these images in all their raw and dark emotion, alongside his bright and beautiful images of us in all our happiness on the wedding day. He is a master of shadows, or maybe the light that leaks through the shadows and lights up just the right part of the portrait. If you want an artist in their prime to capture your wedding, look no further than Ryan.
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Hg Sent on 10/28/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Phenomenal wedding photographer
Our wedding at Waterfall Lodge was absolutely beautiful and Ryan did an amazing job of photographing all of the beauty. He helped us look gorgeous in photos, have fun during the photoshoot, and he truly captures the beauty of the redwoods like no one else - no matter what the lighting situation is (we had full midday summer sun). Our photos look magical!!
Most importantly - Ryan was really flexible in giving us a package that exactly fit our needs, so we only had to pay for exactly what we wanted! In the planning process, he really heard what we were looking for and adjust his style to meet our vibes.
Then, Ryan was very speedy and communicative in sending us his photos afterwards - we had barely returned from our honeymoon when we got our previews and he delivered the full set of photos when he said he would as well. It was a great process to work with Ryan from start to finish and I can't recommend him highly enough. -
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Aubrey Sent on 09/05/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Carmel wedding
We will never be able to say enough amazing things about Ryan!!
Ryan was incredibly from the first day we spoke with him. He really took the time to ask us questions about who we were and what we were looking for with our wedding photos. Ryan has given us some of the most special memories that we will cherish for our entire lives. He made us smile, laugh and feel comfortable even in the most awkward of moments. Our guest had nothing but amazing things to say about him as well. The photos he captured are breathtaking and everything we could have ever dreamed of. Ryan, we can’t thank you enough for capturing our wedding day so brilliantly! You are truly the BEST! -
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Rei A. Sent on 08/24/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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10/10, highly recommend!!
Ryan was the absolute best! He made us feel comfortable from the moment we took our engagement photos all the way through the big wedding day. He both knows what he's doing (you need an expert!) and was able to keep us on track without feeling like we were being bossed around. He just struck a perfect balance :). And while approachable and casual in nature, he was also *very* professional at the same time! All that aside, his photos are absolutely gorgeous and he really knows how to use light to craft a beautiful photo that captures the couple. I loved that the photos aren't basic wedding photos either, they're more interesting and creative than other wedding photography I've seen. Highly recommend Ryan as a wedding photographer--absolutely no regrets and would choose him all over again! Thanks again for all your effort, kindness, and support through our process, Ryan :). -
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Elana Sent on 08/01/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Creating Magic!
I truly could not recommend Ryan more, and will be working with him for any future photography needs! I found Ryan before I even booked a wedding venue, I could tell our visions were aligned and that he would capture the energy. That is an understatement -- Ryan created pure magic with soft and lovely colors and lighting, and made everyone feel so comfortable and easeful. It felt like instant friendship, and the whole process was a joy. Not only did he capture our wedding and family in such a loving and beautiful way, but also our friends! Many of them have changed their social media profiles to portraits he took, and I'm just so grateful for the care, skill, and kindness that went into it all. Can't wait to work together again!-
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Amanda Sent on 07/05/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Ryan is not only incredible at his craft, but he's a joy to be around.
We hired Ryan for our wedding in Lake Tahoe and it was one of the easiest decisions. In fact, we actually booked Ryan before we finalized our venue because we were that enamored with his style. We were drawn to Ryan because of his intimate, authentic, style. There was something romantic, natural and artsy that stood out to us. We are so pleased with our photos, but that was to be expected because of his incredible portfolio. The best surprise was when we met Ryan and realized how cool he is. While you probably may not select someone for their personality, since you are spending so much of your wedding day, it was the best bonus. His calming and present nature is infections. We were running a little behind schedule and I will always be grateful for Ryan for staying a little later to make sure he got first dance photos. Thank you Ryan, I can't wait to have you photograph future other life moments for us. -
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Tara Sent on 04/08/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Absolutely Stunning!
Long overdue review!! Hiring Ryan for our wedding was the absolute best decision we made throughout the entire planning process. Not only are his photos incredible, but he was so easy to work with and made us feel so relaxed on such a chaotic day. We are still in awe of his skill, being able to get the exact right moments with perfect lighting and make everyone look like the best versions of themselves, while still feeling so genuine. We also appreciated his approach of guiding certain shots but not making anything too staged, which led to some amazing candid shots. We will cherish our photos for all the years to come and are so happy we chose to trust Ryan as our photographer on this big day.-
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Mickey Sent on 12/21/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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An artist, a professional, and an all-around joy
Ryan was an amazing photographer and an incredible person to work with from our first phone call to our final photo album. He cared about understanding what was important to each of us about our wedding, and captured those moments beautifully.
On the day of the wedding, Ryan brought a lovely energy, brightening the mood around him while never getting in the way or drawing attention away from the ceremonies and festivities. When we met up with Ryan for a day after shoot we were pretty tired, but the hours we had booked with Ryan flew by as he kept us chatting and exploring some jaw-dropping places. It felt like a delightful time with an old friend and it was one of our favorite parts of our whole wedding experience.
And that’s all before we got to see his pictures! Ryan’s photographs from our wedding are full of life and magic and beauty. He is a gifted photographer who plays with lots of styles to fit the moment he’s capturing. Exquisite elegance, raw joy, warmth and love, color and definition. Ryan’s photos remain a glowing reminder of the highest highs of our wedding. We couldn’t recommend Ryan more highly.-
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Annie Sent on 11/28/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Talented & kind photographer
We so enjoyed working with Ryan over the past few years to capture an elopement session on our favorite beach and our (postponed) wedding this past July. He's incredibly kind, thoughtful, and easy to work with and has a calming effect that we appreciated while feeling jittery pre-wedding. His photos are simply stunning and have a dramatic yet timeless aesthetic. We've loved pouring over our wedding gallery and passing photos along to friends and family that he captured so beautifully. His photos speak for themselves and we hope you have the chance to work with him! -
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Annabel Sent on 11/21/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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The BEST photographer
Incredibly talented photographer. He captures the candid moments so beautifully and he is so talented with lighting and all aspects of photography so your photos will turn out EXQUISITELY! Could not be happier that we chose Ryan as our wedding photographer. -
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Jannette Sent on 11/14/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Beyond Our Wildest Dreams
There are many things to say about Ryan but I will keep it somewhat short and sweet. Although I haven’t previously worked with a wedding photographer before, I can say that Ryan is top of the line and the best of the best. Ryan not only has a gift in capturing the perfect, beautiful and grand moments but he has an eye for capturing the little details that are easily overlooked but are very meaningful. Not only are the photos impeccable, Ryan as a human is brilliant. He made us feel so comfortable throughout the day. He didn’t feel like an addition to the wedding day but like being around an old friend. He is professional, responsive any time we had questions, thorough, creative, handles time management well, and just all around a super person. There are not enough kind words to describe Ryan and his amazing talent. You will not be disappointed in hiring him. He is very thorough and took into account all our wants and visions we had in capturing our big day and exceeded them times a million. We don’t even have all of our photos yes but the ones he has sent us are going to be treasured through many lifetimes.-
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Aleah Sent on 11/10/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Excellent wedding photographer!
From first contact with Ryan, he was an absolute dream to work with. Responsive, thoughtful, considerate - and very talented! He was such an easy vendor to coordinate with. Our wedding day had a lot of twists and turns and Ryan was so patient and kind and rolled with it - in the end, everything worked out wonderfully and we got beautiful photos, and I was so thankful to have hired a photographer who was not only talented, but compassionate as well. -
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Hailey Sent on 09/12/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Engagement and Wedding photographer
Ryan is by far one of the most talented photographers we have ever met. He did both our wedding and engagement photos and absolutely exceeded our expectations. He is extremely hard working and professional while being simultaneously calm and relaxed. We could not be happier with the quality of his work and would recommend him to anyone and everyone! -
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Sara Sent on 06/11/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Loved working with Ryan
We totally love our photos - they capture our day and the people and the vibes so beautifully, and it's a joy to look at them and relive how happy we felt! We also just loved working with Ryan and our conversations leading up to our wedding, and the day of - he is not just a photographer but a wedding adviser in many ways, and so pro-love, and his presence and enthusiasm was so deeply appreciated. We just loved spending time with him and having him as part of our wedding. -
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Andrea Sent on 06/02/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Obsessed with our photos
We are absolutely obsessed with our wedding photos. I was going through them again today and find new favorites every time I look at them. Our photos are stunning, and Ryan captured the spirit and emotion of the day perfectly. Ryan is very professional and easy to work with – he also made me feel incredibly comfortable when taking our portraits and I didn’t feel overly posed or awkward (which I was worried about because I am not photogenic). We also had a second shooter and the guys all loved working with her (Molly). I never thought I could have so much fun taking pictures. He went above and beyond and delivered a preview of photos quickly – and provided us with way more total photos than we were expecting! And I think one of my favorite things about Ryan is his love and inclusion of all people. I would love to have him photograph us again – and definitely recommend him.-
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A3F7Cfbba43Abd1879C55234A3C13944548E0801 Sent on 05/22/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Flawless wedding photos
My husband and I had a specific style we were looking for, and found several in the Carmel area who fit our vision. While they were all nice and talented, Ryan just stood out to us for a number of reasons. Right away he was genuinely friendly, asking us about ourselves, our wedding and sharing a bit about his life.
We noticed his range of photography includes very intimate and personal moments, which signaled to us his ability to disarm his subjects and also make them feel very comfortable. This was important to us as my husband and I don’t like to be in the spotlight.
Our wedding was the same day as the Big Sur Marathon, which threw a wrench in the arrival of our wedding party and vendors. Ryan went out of his way to get to the area before the road closed, hours before we were scheduled to begin. He even arrived at the bridal changing room early to ensure he wouldn’t miss any big moments, and stayed later than our scheduled time to capture our cake cutting.
Ryan made sure we stayed on time with our schedule and got all the photos we wanted. When we ran into some snags or had to wrangle family members for portraits, he was patient and calm. He also warmly accepted our friend’s partner who is a professional photographer and wanted to shoot the ceremony too.
Many of our guests commented afterward about how helpful and kind Ryan was, and we would enthusiastically recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding photographer in the future.
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Liliana Sent on 03/21/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Majestic Wedding Photos 4/24/2021
Some of the best wedding planning advice I got was, "a good photographer can make a simple wedding look amazing and a bad photgrapher can make an expensive wedding look cheap." Let's just say that Ryan made our wedding look majestic.
Ryan exudes, talent, professionalism and just fun to work with. Every image he makes is a work of art. He delivered our photos on time. And had us laughing throughout our wedding day.
He even offered to step-in when my sister (aka Day of Coordinator) couldn't fly in for the wedding because she had emergency ankle surgery. That really meant ALOT to me. Especially because we got married in April 2021 and only had 16 guests due to the pandemic. Honestly, this barely scratches the surface of how much we loved working with Ryan. I really can't recommend him enough. Hire Ryan. you won't regret it.-
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Valerie Sent on 01/22/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Exceeded expectations
We were so happy to have Ryan be apart of our wedding day while of course capturing every amazing moment. From the beginning he was so easy to work with, great communication and so helpful. We had a wedding of around 25 people in Big Sur and I had no idea what I was doing. He got to know us and what we were looking for and he gave great tips on places he knew about, he knows the area well, and was easy going which helped me relax during all the crazy planning. The day of the wedding he was very professional but also got along great with everyone. He kept everyone laughing including us, thank god because we’re so awkward when it comes to photo sessions. He had great spots for photos and had a great balance of edgy/creative shots while still sneaking some of the traditional stuff. He has a great eye for lighting, poses and doesn’t over edit his photos which was something I was having trouble finding when on the hunt for a photographer. We even had a few bumps through out the day and he was kind enough to jump in and help out, and also adapt to our changing schedule. I can’t have anyone mention my wedding, whether they were a guest or not, and not say how amazing my photographer was. Every time we’ve received photos we’re blown away. Thank you for everything Ryan and hope we meet again soon!-
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Cassandra Sent on 12/30/20215 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Unique and Creative
If you are looking for a unique approach to your wedding Ryan is your photographer. Calling him just a wedding photographer is an understatement to the level of creativity he brings from behind the camera. He got to know my husband and I on a personal level which translated into photos that were distinctly us. He took the time to listen to what we wanted and exceeded our expectations. If you are looking for a visionary photographer Ryan is your person.-
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Nicki Sent on 12/14/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Ryan was wonderful to work with!
Ryan was wonderful to work with! He captured candid moments and told a story of our wedding, while making us (two extreme introverts) feel very comfortable. The outcome exceeded our expectations :) -
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Alyx Sent on 11/09/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Incredibly photographer – even better person
Where can I even begin? Ryan is a fabulous photographer, with a huge heart and soul. We booked Ryan for our engagement and wedding photos after having a lovely first conversation with him. In that first phone call, he wanted to get to know mine and my (now) husbands story, our vision for the engagement shoot as well as our (early) thoughts on what we were thinking for our wedding (planned for May 2020). The engagement photos went off without a hitch in October 2019, but as we all know, 2020 didn't go as planned.
We pushed our wedding out twice, with three separate dates in total. From the beginning of the pandemic, Ryan was kind, responsive, and easy to work with in adjusting plans. Finally, in July 2021, we were able to have our big celebration at Triple S Ranch in Calistoga, CA. Ryan showed up excited, ready to go and never once complained about the 105* heat (yes, it was literally that hot). Ryan brought along a second shooter (who was also lovely) and together were able to capture our entire day with photos that are more artistic (a bit less conventional than typical wedding photographers). Ryan's a true artist and not only did he capture all the regular wedding photos (family, bridal party, portraits) but he also carved out time to take some more scenery photos that captured the venue/vibe as well as ensured we got amazing twilight photos.
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June Sent on 10/26/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Just. The. Best.
The first thing you need to do when you are done reading this review is to pick up the phone and call Ryan. The search ends here. Ryan is literally DA BOMB. My husband and I (and my parents!) cannot say enough good things about Ryan as a person, his spectacular work and our amazing experience working with him from day 1 all the way to the big day. We love Ryan's work so much that we had 2 engagement shoots. The photos are un-be-lievable. We were so blown away by how beautiful they looked.
Ryan is an extremely talented artist. His stunning photos with unique aesthetic and authenticity are true works of art that we are very lucky to be in. They convey emotions. They capture the moment so perfectly that it makes you feel like you are living through it over and over again every time you look at them. On top of that, Ryan is so kind, easy-going, professional, fun and calm. Just so wonderful to work with. You can be stiff as a board but being around Ryan's incredible energy, you will discover a new self through his creative lenses. Working with Ryan is THE best decision we’ve made in wedding planning. -
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Leslie Sent on 09/30/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Amazing and professional and fun
All I can say is Ryan is so creative and fun to be around and completely comfortable to be around. His work is unbelievable!!!! We loved him so much!!! We love his work so much!!!! He captured my husband and I so beautifully!!! Look no further! He’s a dream -
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Christine Sent on 09/27/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Super personable and accommodating
We came across Ryan in a quick Google search for photographers who had shot at our venue and immediately fell in love with his vibe. We reached out via email and he was super responsive and always available to get on a phone or video call. From the first call he made us feel so comfortable and we felt like we had known him for a while already! He really wanted to get to know us as a couple. We had him photograph both our engagement and our wedding.
When our venue no longer became available because of Covid, Ryan got back on the call with us right away to explore options and help us talk stuff out. We didn't have a wedding planner or day of coordinator, and Ryan was so helpful in helping us put our day together, making sure we didn't lose focus on the fact that our wedding was our day.
My husband and I are very awkward and uncomfortable in front of the camera. Ryan helped us just be ourselves and really captured all the joy and beautiful emotions of our special day! He was also so accommodating with our insecurities and helped both of us feel amazing. He's incredibly warm and sincere, and was a great listener when we were panicked with how to plan a wedding in the middle of a pandemic, keeping us grounded and helping us prioritize ourselves. I would get married again just to have him shoot us again, would definitely recommend! -
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Arlene Sent on 09/23/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Ryan makes you feel like a star
We discovered Ryan via Instagram and instantly fell in love with his aesthetic and ability to capture a couple's essence. We were anxious and nervous because we had never been photographed. Ryan instantly made those feelings dissipate. He reels you back into the moment with his warm demeanor and inquisitive mind. He is also a movie enthusiast and makes you feel like a protagonist in his film. I can't wait for our next photoshoot! -
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Laura Sent on 09/02/20215 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Amazing photos!
My wife and I cannot say enough positive things about our experience working with Ryan during our wedding weekend. Ryan is a spectacular photographer, which is evident to anyone who takes a look at his work on instagram or his website. He is creative and has a special eye for beauty, composition, and light. What you don’t appreciate from his portfolio is the amazing human Ryan is. Ryan is professional, kind, down to earth, funny, and an incredible energy to be around. This is surely one of the many reasons he is able to take the amazing photographs he does! The moments we briefly escaped our wedding to take photos with Ryan were some of the most memorable of our wedding weekend, moments when we were able to slow down, focus on the moment and each other without distraction. My wife and I are not natural models and we had never had anyone photograph us, but Ryan made us feel sexy and comfortable in our own skin, he made us laugh when we felt awkward, and went along with a few out of the box ideas we had and totally rocked them! Our photos are spectacular. Anyone would be lucky to work with Ryan.
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Grace Sent on 04/07/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Amazing in every way!
Working with Ryan is hands down the best decision we’ve made in wedding planning! After COVID threw off our first plans we started thinking about “eloping” (with a few close family members) and through a little googling around found Ryan and instantly fell in love with his work. We’d chatted with a few other photographers but we immediately clicked with Ryan-his vision for a calm, easy going and very intentional day in nature aligned with our own. We were pretty far along in the planning process with tons of help from him with location spotting, timeline creation, and even dress advice when new restrictions forced us to postpone again. I can’t over emphasize how easy it was to work with Ryan during this. We were so stressed out and he repeatedly brought us back to what was important to us (being able to focus on our love and our families joining together on our day) while also being incredibly flexible. He always had little nuggets of wisdom to share with us to center us back to focusing on what mattered and really asked us the right guiding questions to understand fully what we needed. He was also responsible and COVID safe during this time which was important to us as well.
We ended up having an “engagement” shoot with him to commemorate the time while we waited to reschedule our ceremony. We did next to no planning for this-Ryan took care of everything! We had the most amazing adventure day. We got to experience Big Sur as he shared tidbits about what he loved about the area. And we never felt awkward! He is also just a fantastic person and you really get a sense for his kindness and thoughtfulness over the course of a day spent together. He cares for the community he’s a part of and is responsible in caring for the incredible natural space we visited. We came out of our day feeling supported and connected. Ryan is a true artist, and we felt like he really thought about us and what would be best for us, as well as experimenting with new ideas.
Ryan sent us a sneak peak quickly after our shoot and we were blown away, and that feeling just expanded when we got our fully gallery. It’s beyond what we ever imagined. The quality and variety of photos (some portraits, others with movement, many different locations) showcase his photographic talents and passion. There are photos that are absolutely gorgeous and also so many shots that we will hang proudly as art. One thing that stood out to us is that the photographs truly reflect how we felt there-he does an amazing job capturing emotion and we can see our own joy, thoughtfulness, and love reflected. We can’t fully express how deeply grateful we are to Ryan for everything he’s done to make this time special for us through all the obstacles. We will treasure these photographs for our lifetime. If you get the chance to work with Ryan, do it! It will be the best decision you make!-
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In love with our engagement photos.
Ryan drove all the way to Sebastopol to do our engagement photos at our home and it was the best decision we could have made. Not only did Ryan manage to make sure the couples shoot thing was not awkward but it was incredibly comfortable and so much fun! We couldn’t be happier with our photos and our only concern now is trying to choose favorites among the literal hundred that we’re in love with!! We just keep remarking on how many of them really “feels like us!” We would choose Ryan a hundred times over!-
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Vera Sent on 02/26/20215 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Brilliant and personable artist
Ryan was a complete joy to work with, he made our day extremely special. He is reliable and personable, before making any arrangements Ryan took the time to get to know us, our story, and our expectations. His communication was stellar, and his personality lovable. We couldn't have hired a better photographer, and his work speaks for itself. Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you so much Ryan!
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Elizabeth Sent on 01/04/20215 out of 5 rating5.0-
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The best of the best!
We cannot recommend Ryan enough!! First of all, he has an incredible talent. His creative eye and unique aesthetic, deliver stunning photos that are true works of art.
Equally, if not more, important - he has a way of making you feel so at ease and natural in front of the camera. As a result, the photos feel so authentic to us, and captured the pure bliss that we felt on our big day.
On top of all of that - he was wonderful to work with leading up to the day. We had ever-changing plans due to Covid & wildfires, but he handled every twist and turn with such grace. His go-with-the-flow nature was so appreciated throughout the planning process.
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Kenneth Sent on 01/01/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Simply Amazing!
Ryan was amazing! All the pictures came out beautifully. We could not have asked for a better photographer for our pandemic wedding. He was easy to work with, adaptive, and made both of us very comfortable during the process. Thank you so much, Ryan! -
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Maressa Sent on 11/17/20205 out of 5 rating5.0
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The best!
We cannot say enough about how wonderful Ryan is as a photographer and a person! When our wedding location changed last minute due to wildfires Ryan was completely flexible and understanding driving many hours out of his way to photograph our special day. His work is beautiful and he was such a calming presence on a potentially very stressful day. Our backup wedding venue was unconventional but Ryan was able to quickly find picturesque spots and deliver us the wedding photos of our dreams! His photos are cinematic and gorgeous but most importantly really beautifully captured the emotions of the day. -
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Sarah Sent on 05/05/20205 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Amazing photographer and a joy to have around on your wedding day
Ryan is an amazing photographer and truly a joy to have around on your wedding day.
My husband and I planned a small wedding in Big Sur and I found Ryan via Google search for photographers in the area. Every bit of communication with him was flawless from the beginning. He was extremely professional and also personable.
About 6 months before the wedding our plans changed and we decided to get married at San Francisco City Hall instead with only our immediate families. Ryan was so understanding and even encouraged us to do exactly what we wanted and not stress. It was clear he wanted us to do the wedding that was right for us and he was there to support us.
Ryan met me and my sisters at my apartment in San Francisco and then rode with us to City Hall for the ceremony. After, we then hopped on a bus and stopped around our favorite places in and outside of the city. It was a rather mobile wedding and Ryan totally embraced that it was non traditional :)
There were 16 people in attendance including us. When you have such a small wedding, it’s important that any additional person gets along with the whole group. Ryan was so nice to everyone and had such a good attitude that he wasn’t just an additional person, he was really a welcomed part of the group. We were honestly so excited to have him there.
Not to mention our photos are AMAZING! They are so artistic and honest and personal. They don’t just feel like wedding photos, they feel like the perfect summary of our unique day.-
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Benjamin Sent on 03/14/20205 out of 5 rating5.0
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Amazing Photographer/ Wonderful Person / Great Experience
Ryan is the best! Hands down one of the best vendors/ partners I have ever worked with. Ryan was the photographer for my Wife and I's wedding in San Francisco. He was wonderful to work with. He made a huge effort to get to know both of us before the wedding, offering great advice and being a wonderful sounding board as the day approached. The final photos and day of experience were top notch and everything we could have hoped for. Ryan's sincerity, compassion and professionalism really made our wedding day even more special than we had hoped and it was an honor to have Ryan join us as part of our journey. -
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Amanda Sent on 02/03/20205 out of 5 rating5.0
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Seamless experience & beautiful photos!
Ryan and another photographer (I requested two shooters) shot our Oct 2019 wedding in Saint Helena. Given we live abroad, Ryan was really flexible and did some video calls to get to know us and to help prep us for our day. On the day, he made us feel really comfortable and had us do poses that felt a little weird, but looked AMAZING in the actual photos. He's super nice and accommodating with requests. Our preview came promptly and our full photo set took less than 3 months. Would definitely work with Ryan again! -
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Tori Sent on 01/21/20205 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Our Favorite Vendor!
Look no further - Ryan is your person..I can guarantee it.
He came highly recommend by a friend..Ryan and I hit it off on our first call but I wanted to do an engagement session just to be super certain. We tours around Oakland having our photos taken and what was once daunting for us towards the end it was like we were all long lost buds. Once we received the photos from the session I absolutely knew he was our wedding photographer! Ryan took the time to learn what was important to us, listen and support, and most of all make it fun & RAW! I love the fact that Ryan brought along a second shooter that was just as amazingly talented as he was. If you have the chance to book Ryan, I promise you he will go beyond expectation!-
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Sarah Sent on 12/31/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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An Amazing and Talented Photographer
We couldn’t be more happier with our experience with Ryan! He was easy to talk to, and just a pleasure to work with. We had several calls before our big day, in which we talked about the details, and Ryan clearly demonstrated professionalism and experience in the industry. He got to know us on a personal level, and he even made a site visit with us to understand the venue in advance — we appreciated this a lot.
On our big day, aside from the “normal” photos, Ryan was creative in finding the right spots, utilizing the backdrop, and properly lighting to get some amazing photos. Ryan caught all of the special moments, both between my husband and I, as well as amongst our guests. We are so happy with the photos and we can’t thank Ryan enough for helping us document such a special days for us! -
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Maggie Sent on 12/21/20195 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Great Eye for Composition
Ryan is the perfect photographer, if he's available book him! We hired him for our wedding and I am so glad we did! I normally get very nervous in front of the lens... I get stiff and awkward most of the time so I was really nervous I'd end up ruining all our photos... But Ryan put me and my husband at ease, not really making us hold a pose while he shot us, he'd just give us suggestions and told us to talk and hug and touch each other. He has an amazing eye for composition and I love his aesthetic. Plus he got a TON of photos (over 900!) and it's the perfect mix of portraits and candids. I look through the album and I feel like he really captured the day, in total.-
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Rachel Sent on 11/17/20195 out of 5 rating5.0-
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The best way to capture your day!
From the start, Ryan was very personable and easy to talk to. He was supportive and flexible in the process of planning and prepping AND his photos are phenomenal! Ryan is an artist and will capture your most special day in a distinctively unique way. So happy with his work and thoughtfulness. -
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Julia Sent on 11/04/20195 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Best wedding photographer ever!
Choosing to work with Ryan was one of the best decisions of our whole wedding, hands down. From the very beginning Ryan was a true professional and we knew we were in good hands right away. Ryan is very communicative and responsive, and gave clear explanations of his process and answers to any questions we had. Ryan is also highly intuitive and thoughtful -- he showed genuine interest in who we are as people, and his emotional sensitivity really came through in the images he captured of our wedding day. At our wedding, he instantly made us feel at ease, and we had a ton of fun doing our shoots with him. He also expertly navigated the various personalities of our wedding party, family etc and made everyone feel comfortable (no easy feat!). Which brings me to the images -- they are GORGEOUS. Ryan is a rare talent and has a magical ability to capture the emotion of the moment with the most stunning images I've ever seen. He has an incredible eye, and is an amazing storyteller. We are so beyond happy that we got to work with Ryan on our wedding, and can't recommend him enough!! -
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Laura Sent on 09/25/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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Ryan is the man!
Absolutely loved having Ryan capture our wedding day. He made my husband and I feel relaxed and confident. We would 100% recommend him to anyone who is looking for a professional, fun and talented photographer. Thank you Ryan for letting us relive such a special day through your beautiful photos. -
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Best. Wedding. Photographer. Ever.
I cannot say enough about how incredible Ryan is and how happy we are to have had him as our wedding photographer! Not only did our pictures turn out amazing, but he was the kindest person and made the entire experience comfortable and fun— especially for someone who doesn’t always love getting their picture taken. My husband and I didn’t realize that you end up spending a lot of time with your photographer on the day of the wedding and we were so happy it was Ryan! I’ve been recommending Ryan to all my recently engaged friends because I think his work far surpasses any other photographer I’ve seen. We’ll cherish the memories we have from our pictures forever.-
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Amazing photographer!
Ryan was a gift from heaven! He captured our amazing day, and made us feel so special and so relaxed. He has a true passion for photography and capturing each couples' unique story and style. We am so happy with all the beautiful photos we ended up with, and we cannot stop looking at them. We are so happy we got to work with Ryan, and we feel lucky that he was able to capture our wedding day. -
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Parker Sent on 10/04/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Ryan photographed our recent wedding and we couldn't be happier. I knew from the photos on Ryan's website that he would do an incredible job, but I was totally unprepared for how truly blown away I'd be by the photos. He's shared a He's shared a few preview photos with us, and they feel so authentically 'us'. I feel so happy every time I look at them because they really capture the day as we experienced it. I can't wait to see the full gallery.
Aside from his incredible photography skills, Ryan is awesome to hang out with. We're both a little awkward in front of the camera, and we didn't come in with a list of shots we wanted to make sure we had. Ryan made us both feel instantly comfortable by giving us just enough direction and laughed right along with us during some of our more awkward moments. He was super patient with our crazy families during the family photos, and is just a calm, easy going guy who's great to be around.
Leading up to the wedding, Ryan was super responsive over email and phone. Despite having never worked at our venue before, he showed up early to scout out some places for our first look and other photos, and he found some amazing spots that I never would have thought of.
In short, not only is Ryan a talented and brilliant photographer, but he is a great person to spend your wedding day with. Don't hesitate to work with Ryan, we couldn't recommend him enough! -
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Lesley Sent on 09/15/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Ryan was very professional and prompt with all his communications, but also very warm and easy to feel comfortable around (and this is coming from someone who is VERY awkward in front of any camera!). His candid as well as posed photos were great, and I appreciate that he captured a lot of the decorations etc. of the day that I didn't even notice in the moment. I love his unique style and we love looking back at our beautiful photos from our wedding.-
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Claire Sent on 03/07/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Having Ryan as our photographer was wonderful. His professionalism stands out and he has an amazing eye behind the lens. We got married at our home with 6 guests and Ryan was the perfect person to have at such a small and intimate wedding. He made our day so special and everyone at the ceremony enjoyed meeting him. He is a lovely person and an extremely talented photographer/artist. I would highly recommend Ryan for any special occasion or event! -
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Heather Sent on 01/28/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Ryan came highly recommended to us through a friend, and we could not be more thrilled we made the choice to have him photograph our wedding! He and his assistant were accommodating, creative and phenomenal to work with, and the photos are absolutely stunning. Perhaps most of all, we appreciated how kind and thoughtful Ryan was from start to finish - from our first inquiry, through planning, the big day, and since. We couldn't be happier to have shared this experience with such a talented photographer and wonderful human being.-
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Ashley Sent on 12/08/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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We couldn’t have picked a better photographer for our wedding in Pacific Grove. Ryan’s pictures came out so beautiful. His style is elegant, romantic, and so creative! I wanted a photographer that would give us something more than just the same old same old cheesy wedding shots. And he did it! Our ceremony was at the lighthouse, and the reception was at The Gatherings. Thanks again Ryan!! We look forward to working with you in the future!-
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Carma Sent on 09/20/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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We really could not have found a more perfect photographer than Ryan to be a part of our wedding! Ryan was extremely professional, organized, and easy to communicate with. He took the time to get to know us and was able to not only put us at ease, but also capture our true vibe. The photographs exceeded our expectations and our friends and family all love them! Ryan's passion for his work is obvious and it translates beautifully into creative and authentic photographs. Very highly recommend Ryan and his team!! -
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Taylor Sent on 08/21/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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We feel so lucky to have had Ryan photograph our wedding. He was completely professional, responsive and an absolute pleasure to work with. Ryan put us at ease during a very busy day and did an amazing job of capturing all the vibe and details of our wedding. Ryan is an incredibly talented artist, I would and will recommend him to anyone looking to document a special occasion. -
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Hannah Sent on 07/06/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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We can’t recommend Ryan highly enough–I would give him 10 stars if I could! Not only does he take amazing photographs, but he was professional, communicative, and super easy to work with from beginning to end. My husband got hooked on the idea of hiring Ryan after seeing some of his incredible work on his website. I was a little wary of working with him at first only because he had less of an online presence than some other photographers we considered, so don’t let that stop you, because after scheduling a call with him and walking through our vision together, we were absolutely sold. We loved that he has a fantastic eye for unique shots utilizing light and geometry in beautiful ways, in both indoor and outdoor settings, and that he could translate our clumsy non-photographer speak for the types of things we wanted to capture into stunning photographs that we will treasure forever!
After communicating mostly by email (his communication was always prompt and thorough), we met him for the first time on the day of our wedding. I had a little incident with another vendor on the way to meet Ryan at the venue, and showed up late and crying; I’m sure “uh oh, unstable bride” crossed his mind, but he definitely didn’t let it show (thanks, Ryan!)–he was so chill and nice that I immediately relaxed and was able to go on to the First Look re-set and excited to see my groom! The portraits went so smoothly, because he had gone above and beyond to scout optimal places for photos at our venue the prior week, and arrived early the day-of to set up and scout again. I work with vendors quite a bit, and there are typically always some snags or things you wish had gone differently–not in this case; Ryan was 110% in every way, super perceptive about the kinds of things we wanted to capture, professional but also so lovely and personable, and above all a very very talented photographer.
In sum, if you are lucky enough to be able to snag him for your wedding, DEFINITELY do it! -
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Elizabeth Sent on 02/01/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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My husband and I ABSOLUTELY loved Ryan. He was probably the sweetest guy we've ever met, and he made us feel so comfortable when taking the pictures! We shared many laughs, and he put us at ease. We are in love with the pictures he's taken of us, and will cherish them forever. He's a brilliant photographer and a wonderful person. We'd recommend him to anyone! You won't go wrong with Ryan! -
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Samantha Sent on 01/11/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Ryan was great! We love our pictures and it was truly a pleasure having him shoot such an important day in our lives. -
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Jennifer Sent on 01/08/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Ryan really came through for us in the clutch. We hired him to take pics of us as we eloped in Carmel, CA. He captured all of the special moments in our ceremony and had such a creative eye when posing us in various locations around our wedding site. He’s such a down to earth guy, who’s super personable and easy to talk to. It’s evident he enjoys capturing precious moments which made us feel really comfortable and made it a fun experience for us! We’re super stoked about the pics that he was able to capture for us!
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Courtney Sent on 12/06/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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We couldn't have asked for a better photographer for our elopement on Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur this past May. Ryan was responsive, punctual, warm, fun, creative, flexible, and professional.
His photography style - one that seems to combine the best parts of fine art and photojournalism - is truly unique and gorgeous. Our photos looked cinematically beautiful. They were whimsical, romantic and dreamy. He perfectly framed the gorgeous backdrop alongside our full spectrum of emotions. He was able to capture how truly special the day was. Ryan was so easy to work with, and the outcome was fantastic. We booked an hour-long elopement package ($500). About six weeks later, we were given access to a gallery of over 200 perfectly edited photos. If you're trying the knot anywhere near the California coast - Ryan is your guy. -
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Mercedes Sent on 11/19/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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My boyfriend surprised me with a Phiffer beach proposal at sunset. Little to my knowledge he had hired Ryan to capture the moment. I am so happy he picked Ryan for this, his pictures turned out amazing and he was easy to work with . He did beautiful edits to all of them. He also helped my boyfriend find a location to do it . Ryan is great with getting back to you with any question you have in a timely manner. I would recommend him to anyone. He really is a great photographer . -
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Melissa Sent on 10/26/20165 out of 5 rating5.0-
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We reached out to Ryan while we were in California wanting to have photos done to celebrate our first wedding anniversary and we were hands down blown away by his style, his professionalism and his personality from the very start. We told him what vision we had in mind and he brought it to life! He found a secluded area on Carmel Beach that was beyond perfect for what we had in mind and he made us feel so comfortable during our session. We are so glad we worked with Ryan and highly recommend him to any and everyone looking for one-of-a-kind photography! -
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Lauren Sent on 10/21/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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Selecting a wedding photographer is a daunting task. When we began looking, it was hard to select the right photographer because honestly, most galleries online looked the same. That is until we found Ryan. Seeing his galleries really stood out to us, then talking with him and hearing how genuinely passionate he is about his work sealed the deal. We just received our photos back from out 85 guest wedding in Stinson Beach and we could not be HAPPIER!! We've received so many compliments at the quality of these photos.
I HIGHLY recommend him for engagement and wedding pictures, definitely worth the money. Currently struggling to pick only a few to print and display! -
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Jules Sent on 08/16/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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The best thing about working with Ryan was how quickly he understood who my now husband and I are as individuals and as a couple. In every picture, he captured our personalities and more than that he understood immediately how to get the best results from us. We did not make it easy for him, either, with brutal noon lighting conditions and about zero seconds to be able to chat with us before starting the shoot. Even better than having amazing photos of our day, we had a great time with Ryan himself. He definitely made the most of the time we had together without rushing us and he was a pleasure to be around. I just wish we actually lived in California so I could book him for all our future photography needs as well! -
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Elizabeth Sent on 05/06/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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Ryan was amazing. We were beyond thrilled with our wedding photos. We've received tons of compliments on them and had so much fun hanging out with Ryan on our special day. What a lovely, genuine person with unparalleled talent. -
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