About Me

Canada, Moraine Lake

Hi!

I’m Ryan.

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I’m a Professional 3rd Wheel with a Camera.

I say this because I really am so much more than just a photographer.

I become a friend and your biggest fan.

I’ll remind you to kiss each other often, catch the little looks you give each other and calm you down before it all gets started. I’m not the photographer you hire if you just want someone to stand in the corner and get photos, I’m the guy you hire when you want a photographer who truly puts everything he can into making your day as great as possible.

As a Southern California and destination wedding photographer, I truly enjoy working with each of my couples and see my job as a chance to tell their story and as something that will get them through the best and worst of days. Honestly, I feel incredibly honored to have that opportunity and to have been trusted by so many couples over the years.

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Iceland elopement photos

 

– Who am I outside of photography? –

Husband to Abigail // Travel // Australian Shepherds (@WelshFamilyAussies) // Helping People // Deep Talks // Real Moments // Soccer // #HumanityFirst // He >I  //

– I’m passionate about life and living it to the fullest. I jump between being an extrovert and introvert regularly.
– I love to travel and have shot internationally for couples and companies. I’ve explored 25 countries on 5 continents and have more in the pipeline.
– Some of my favorite places in the world (that I’ve been) are Banff National Park- Canada, New Zealand, the Pacific Northwest, and Scotland, but there are so many incredible places I can tell you about!
– I love being outdoors doing something. Whether that’s going hiking, camping, playing soccer, or just enjoying a nice walk, I feel most like myself when I’m outside.
– Abigail and I got engaged in Canada, had an intimate wedding in Southern CA, eloped in Iceland, and had a large reception when we got home. So I can help and relate to any type of wedding you have.
– I’m based in Southern California but will travel the world for awesome clients and love to escape the heat.
– I love helping people realize and achieve their dreams.
– I have recently completed my Master’s degree and am also launching a couple of great side projects (details coming soon).

Here’s a photo of my wife and our adorable pups

That’s all the quick notes into my life, but if there’s anything else you want to know, feel free to say hi and ask away! I’d love to connect with an email conversation, over some coffee (or donuts), or via FaceTime and chat with you! I want to get to know you guys as well and would love to hear about your story, what inspires you, and your dreams!