$3,995 starting price
About this vendor
Ryan + Holly Gauper
Owner
In business: 17+ years
Team: 2 members
Languages: English
Happy. Fun. Real
Blending storytelling and creativity for photos that feel effortless and genuine.
With so much time honing our craft, we can guarantee great results and a great experience pretty much no matter what. We know weddings and life aren’t perfect, but you always get a great story! We want to capture that story in a fun and interesting way while still remaining classic enough to stand the test of time.
We are just real people that are real good at what we do!
GAUPERphoto is made up of Ryan who shoots and Holly who edits. 15 years of happy couples and counting!
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Base Package
$3,995 starting price
Base Package
$3,995 starting price
8 hours
8 hours
Fully edited printable high resolution files
Fully edited printable high resolution files
A custom website/gallery that does NOT expire!
A custom website/gallery that does NOT expire!
17 Years of experience and skill w/ Ryan or Holly
17 Years of experience and skill w/ Ryan or Holly
Base Plus Package
$4,995 starting price
Base Plus Package
$4,995 starting price
8 hours
8 hours
Fully edited printable high resolution files
Fully edited printable high resolution files
1 Extra perk: Second shooter, Engagement, +2 Hours
1 Extra perk: Second shooter, Engagement, +2 Hours
A custom website/gallery that does NOT expire!
A custom website/gallery that does NOT expire!
17 Years of experience and skill w/ Ryan or Holly
17 Years of experience and skill w/ Ryan or Holly
Everything Package
$6,995 starting price
Everything Package
$6,995 starting price
10 hours
10 hours
Fully edited printable high resolution files
Fully edited printable high resolution files
Custom 35 Spread Heirloom Album
Custom 35 Spread Heirloom Album
Second shooter for 8 hours
Second shooter for 8 hours
A custom website/gallery that does NOT expire!
A custom website/gallery that does NOT expire!
17 Years of experience and skill w/ Ryan or Holly
17 Years of experience and skill w/ Ryan or Holly
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- Base Plus Package$4,995 starting priceBase Plus Package$4,995 starting price8 hours8 hoursFully edited printable high resolution filesFully edited printable high resolution files1 Extra perk: Second shooter, Engagement, +2 Hours1 Extra perk: Second shooter, Engagement, +2 HoursA custom website/gallery that does NOT expire!A custom website/gallery that does NOT expire!17 Years of experience and skill w/ Ryan or Holly17 Years of experience and skill w/ Ryan or Holly
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Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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GAUPERphoto receives rave reviews for their exceptional wedding photography services. Reviewers highlight the professional yet fun approach of Ryan and Holly, praising their creativity, organization, and ability to capture emotional moments beautifully. Clients appreciate the team's friendly demeanor, quick delivery of stunning photos, and seamless communication throughout the process. The Gaupers are commended for their remarkable skills, flexibility, and the comfortable atmosphere they create for couples during shoots, making them highly recommended for capturing special moments on any occasion.Review photos
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Oh man, what to say about Ryan and GAUPERphoto... Simply put, simply the best!
As someone with a career in the creative industry, who is constantly evaluating our potential partners/studios' work, when we came across Ryan, I knew we'd found our guy! Turns out he's actually, THE man!
For me, quality, clarity, lighting, and authenticity in storytelling were my top priorities when looking for a photographer. I knew it was tall order and having a very specific aesthetic in my brain, but luckily for us, Ryan is all of that. And that's just his shooting abilities.
My husband and I don't take too many selfies/photos/videos in general, and so, to be in front of any type of camera wasn't something we were necessarily used to or comfortable with. Actually, the week leading up to the wedding I was quite freaked out thinking of being in front of a camera like that. Worried I wouldn't be able to be real or natural if I saw a camera pointed at me. Thankfully, Ryan isn't just a seasoned photographer, he has a great personality as well, and while acting as a true professional, he has a way of making you feel so comfortable and natural despite the situation being anything but. And, this is where his true magic lies...
While all of our staged photos are brilliant and beautiful, Ryan's ability to capture the day and tell the story of it so personally, and intimately, is a skill he's clearly honed over years and years of hard work. But it's not all that hard work, either. His natural creative eye and direction mixed with that skill is what makes him the whole package! The moments he was able to capture, whilst we were completely unaware, are truly spectacular and wonderful gift to have.
As clients, my husband and I couldn't be happier in any way. (Besides perhaps me not going when he suggested sunset pictures and I was a bit overstimulated/ worried about a panicking best woman before her speech haha)
As a fellow professional creative, he as a person and his craft as an artist/photographer have my utmost respect come with my sincerest recommendation.
We cannot speak highly enough of Ryan and GAUPERphoto.
Also, shoutout to his lovely wife we met briefly on Zoom and who did a beautiful job editing the set!
All the best & all the blessings to the Gauper family & GAUPERphoto.
We loved the whole experience! Holly is so fun and made taking pictures at our wedding an enjoyable time. The pictures turned out amazing!
Photos are absolutely beautiful! We get so many compliments on our wedding photos! Very professional, patient, and his attention to details is amazing. Would recommend them to anyone!
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Ryan was incredible! He was so organized and captured our perfect day in such a beautiful way. I cannot recommend him enough!!
Ryan was so professional, creative and we loved working with him! Our wedding photos are beautiful, stunning and he captured all of our emotions and our day perfectly.
Ryan and Holly are extremely professional and easy to work with. They take so much pressure off the seriousness of photography while getting all the perfect shots. They kept us laughing and smiling through every session and all our wedding photos. The results are always incredible. Couldn't imagine doing photos with anyone else.
Ryan Gauper and his team are amazing. They are very professional and have an eye for taking the perfect picture.
Ryan is extremely professional in all of his communication, and is a talented photographer. The photos I got back are my absolute favorite photos and I will treasure them forever!
Ryan Gauper is amazing. His knowledge, expertise and gift to capture moments of signifcance is aweseome. Hire him.
As a photographer myself, my standards were SO high and Ryan still exceeded my expectations. We knew his work was amazing but we met with him through zoom and his personality was just as great! We flew him to Rhode Island because he was worth it! We couldn't be happier with the experience and final products!
Though we weren’t able to have Ryan & Holly at our own wedding, we have been in the bridal party of a wedding they’ve captured along with having them capture other special moments of our family over the last few years, and we LOVE THEM! They are so much fun, have such an amazing gift and artistic eye. The way they make sure everything goes seamless and that everyone feels comfortable and confident is so special. If I could redo my own wedding, they would be there no matter what and I would definitely recommend them to any future bride & grooms!
Ryan was amazing for our wedding and was exactly what we wanted and needed. Everything was well organized, very professional, and fun! Holly did an amazing job getting our dream photos to us after our wedding with insane speed. We can’t wait to use Gauper Photo again in the future to keep documenting our big life events.
Our photos from Ryan ended up being beyond our expectations! We had never had professional photos done of us before so we were nervous, but Ryan made us feel so comfortable. We made it very clear to Ryan what kind of photos were important to us and what we liked, and he definitely delivered. We both said we would drive hours across the state just to get photographed by Ryan again. (I would have added some photos to this review for you to see how amazing they turned out, but technology was not on my side today!)
Ryan and crew were amazing for my son's wedding. This was the first of our children to get married, so none of us had any idea how to organize photos. They kept us on track. Despite the cold of the day, they kept us on schedule through family photos. Everything turned out BEAUTIFULLY. We could not be happier with the results. We will definitely be working with GAUPERphoto again in the future.
Ryan and Holly were so much fun to work with, very professional, and the photos are absolutely stunning! My husband and I are so happy with everything. 10/10 would recommend!
Ryan and Holly capture the magic of every wedding they do! Every laugh, cheers, silly dance, and tear of the wedding is still reminisced on through the album they made for us nearly 5 years later. I couldn’t recommend them more. 🥰
I had an amazing experience with GAUPERphoto for our family pictures in downtown Kalamazoo! They captured beautiful moments of me, my husband, and our 2-year-old son. These are by far the best family photos we've ever had done. The team's creativity and professionalism truly shone through, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Five stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ryan and Holly are really. darn. good. at what they do! 5 years later and the photos still “wow” me every time I look at them. Book them. You will not regret it.
So amazing. Did a meet and greet beforehand and it really helped break the ice. Ryan was very professional as well as personable all while getting a ton of photos of our big day! The photos were creative and very well shot. Absolutely beautiful!
Best photographer to capture any moment!
Would and do recommend to everyone!
Ryan wasn’t my wedding photographer but he did shoot with me at a wedding as my second photographer and his photos were amazing! Some that he took were favorites of mine from the day. Not only were the photos beautiful, he was so easy going and fun to be around. My clients commented on how great of an addition he was to their day!
Best wedding photographer ever! Very creative shots, people always compliment how amazing the photos turned out! Plus Ryan super fun to be around makes you feel very comfortable while shooting!
Absolutely outstanding experience with GAUPERphoto. The whole day was so cohesive and natural and the photos turned out gorgeous! Not only was the customer service incredible but we were able to go about our day while Ryan handled the entire day with so much grace and passion. Their work speaks for itself but it’s so amazing to also enjoy them as a person! Highly recommend for your wedding day!
GAUPERphoto shot our engagement photos, both of our weddings (thanks COVID) and we could not have been happier. They were a joy to work with, they made us feel super comfortable in front of the camera, and captured the most stunning photos. If I could leave 10 stars, I would. I could not recommend them enough!
After reviewing Ryan's The Knot profiled we booked him and his wife Holly for our engagement photos and wedding in 2023.
Not only is Ryan a talented photographer, he's hilarious, and a ton of fun to work with! My wife and I had so much fun with our engagement photos, and LOVED our wedding photos.
When it came time to review the photos, the process was painless, and the finished product was perfect!
I would happily refer Ryan to anyone getting married in his service area, and God forbid I getting married a second time, would book him in a heartbeat
There are not enough words to squeeze into this review to adequately portray how phenomenal Ryan & Holly of GAUPERphoto are. I had some far-fetched ideas for how I wanted my engagement photos to look, including a new location for Ryan & Holly as well as sharing some of my unconventional visions. Not only were they entirely open to my vision, but they did much more than simply bring it to life, as I feel most good photographers would do. Ryan & Holly delivered my vision and MORE. The results of our engagement shoot were far better than what I was expecting. They took my vision even further than I thought capable, and that is what separates them from the good photographers…they are GREAT. Even though I have no education or understanding of photography or design to properly explain what I wanted, they quickly understood my goals with ease. They both are so easy to talk to, and I felt very comfortable communicating with Ryan at any time, day or night, to discuss our plans. They are the kindest people and make being in the front of the camera very natural for people like my fiancé and I, who never know what to do when being photographed. Aside from the delivery of outstanding images, the EXPERIENCE itself was so FUN. I was nervous that being photographed would be an awkward experience for my fiancé and I, but it was an absolute BLAST, all because of Ryan and Holly. It felt like hanging out with two friends, and they made it such a memorable bonding experience for my partner and I. Ryan is prompt with communication and their contract is thorough, which gave me peace of mind that I’m protected as the client. They offer various pricing packages and will gladly customize their offerings to fit your budget. There are no surprises, no hidden charges, no stress. They are honest, upfront people who have mastered their art. They thrive on making couples happy, and it is obvious that they are extremely passionate about what they do. This is their full time career, not a hobby or side-job. The client has their undivided focus. They have many years of experience between the two of them, and hiring GAUPERphoto was honestly the easiest decision in my wedding planning journey. Among all the stress that comes with planning a wedding, Ryan & Holly made their part of it so easy for me. Also, there is no digging or searching required on your part to find complete albums of work. ALL of their work, every single shot, can be found on their website. They disclose everything so you can see for yourself how photos will look in various settings and lighting; they don’t cherry-pick which photos you get to see. In addition, their editing style consists of true-to-life colors with no “trendy” or “filtered” appearances. Their photos are uniquely timeless, vibrant, and full of life - this is why I hired them…because I want to look back on my photos and feel as though I’m reliving that exact moment. I have yet to find another photographer who can compare.
I knew when I got engaged that booking Gauperphoto for our wedding was top priority! As a photographer, I have worked alongside both Holly and Ryan, and they are incredible. They truly have such an eye and gift for photography. The thing I love most about their work is, the dependability, quality, and surprises you get too in a gallery that you didn’t even know were captured. Ryan did incredible capturing our wedding. We love our gallery and they do an excellent job with their edits as well ensuring they are clean, fresh, timeless yet fun. Thanks so much, Gauperphoto!
Wedding planning can be so difficult to navigate and there are so many options for vendors or can be overwhelming. Choosing a photographer is one of the most important decisions because the photos last forever. They capture the day and the details you spend so many hours planning. Choosing The Gaupers was the best decision we could have made. They were professional but down to earth, had every minute of the day planned out for our best interest at heart, and the photos speak for themselves! I will forever cherish our wedding photographs and I'm so thankful for Ryan and Holly (even if it was 13 years ago now!)
From the very start of our journey together the GAUPERphoto team were fantastic! My husband and I aren’t the greatest when it comes to being photographed so it was important to us to find someone who helped us feel comfortable, while capturing who we truly are. The photographs taken of our engagement and wedding were absolutely stunning. GAUPERphoto has an eye for beautiful candid shots. Ryan did a phenomenal job with communication as we had many questions along the way. He was quick with responses and took his time to make us feel like the most important customer, while ensuring we were completely satisfied throughout the entire process. In initial conversations while discussing our wedding venue (The Cheney Place) Ryan’s experience shown through, offering several tips, thoughts, ideas and his previous work. The day of our wedding Ryan and his crew did a great job of blending in while capturing every intimate moment. In the time since our wedding we gave birth to our beautiful baby girl, and as a result of our positive experiences we’re looking to book a mini-session with GAUPERphoto and hope to continue our relationship with them. I couldn’t recommend them more for your upcoming engagement, wedding, or any photo worthy event!!
Ryan and Holly do absolutely amazing work! Ryan captured some of the most beautiful candid moments on our wedding day that we will forever cherish. Holly worked her magic on the editing to make the pictures look incredible and timeless. They were also very easy to work with, making wedding planning less stressful. We would recommend GAUPERphoto to anyone and will use them again in the future.
Ryan was absolutely flawless shooting our wedding at District5 schoolhouse in Zeeland, he got the right angles and shots to make everything perfect. We had gotten advice on a local spot to shoot our Bride and Groom wedding photos and Ryan took the time out of his day and made the trip before hand to scout out the area. True professional and highly recommend!
Ryan and his team was one of the best decisions we made when we planned our wedding. Their photos were on point. I was expecting to be exhausted of having to be photographed by the end of the day but they made the whole process streamlined and fun. They are so talented and are keen to catch those unique moments that are so valuable!
My sister is a phenomenal wedding photographer. When I got engaged, I asked her to help me find a photographer whose skill level was comparable to hers--and ideally wouldn't break the bank! Ryan Gauper couldn't have been more perfect. He was so organized and helpful in communication, and his wife Holly did an incredible job with the photo edits.
Furthermore, my wife and I changed our wedding venue location last minute and updated our website and FB info but somehow FORGOT to tell our photographer--!!--until day OF! But he was unfazed, made it to the new location ASAP, and jumped right into taking incredible photos. I couldn't believe my forgetfulness and was so incredibly grateful at Ryan's calm demeanor and handling of the situation.
The quality of the photos is breathtaking. 100% recommend.
Ryan and Holly are THE BEST! First of all, their photos are all incredible. I love looking at our wedding album and photos. I gush every single time I look at them. Beyond their amazing work, they were so great to work with throughout our planning process and day of our wedding. They made us feel so at ease and comfortable on the day of our wedding, which is huge when you're taking such important photos. Cannot recommend the Gaupers enough. Do yourself a favor and book them!!
They were amazing to work with . Ryan was very on top of it and helped me not forget about the little details. The editing style was everything that I hoped for. Ryan was so easy to work with and made my husband and I feel so relaxed in front of the camera.
GAUPERphoto took away all the nerves of the day. They were like a ninja with a camera and the pictures are excellent. My wife and I will cherish them forever!
Ryan and the 2nd shooter he hired (we chose the package with 2 photographers) were both incredibly professional and fun to work with. They were great at posing us and all our bridespeople and took hundreds of amazing photos without distracting us from being in the moment. Ryan was also great at keeping up with communication leading up to the big day. My wife and I would recommend Gauper Photo to anyone looking to capture their perfect day!
Ryan did a great job with the photos and was willing to work with us with our abbreviated schedule (did not book for the full 8-10 hours session). Pictures turned out great. :)
Ryan and Holly are a knock out team when it comes to photographing and editing. They were very easy to work with through the whole process. They provided insight on things we may not have thought of and took on all our special requests in terms of what we were looking for. As a couple that doesn't like getting in front of the camera Ryan made us feel super comfortable and I honestly felt like amazingly at ease that day. A lot thanks to him. I would highly recommend Gauper Photo, and do to everyone I know!
Words can’t even describe how AMAZING Ryan and Holly are! From the first inquiry to wedding day they were professional, quick to respond, and very personable. Ryan and Holly went above and beyond making each shoot (engagement and wedding day) fun and filled with laughter. They truly captured our personalities in every shot.
10/10 would recommend Gauper Photo for ALL your photography needs!!
Thank you, Ryan and Holly, for making our big day special! Your art/photos will be cherished for a lifetime.
Ryan and Holly were wonderful to work with. They were recommended to us by the photographer that did our engagement photos (unfortunately, she was not available for our wedding date). My husband and I were worried because we contacted them a little close to the wedding, but they were very accommodating. My husband and I are not great with photos -- think awkward, stiff poses with double chins and fake smiles galore. But Ryan has such a sweet and friendly personality that it was easy to feel comfortable in front of him. Half of the time during our wedding we found him hiding behind a tree and taking shots of us that we called him (affectionately) our ninja. The photos we received were stunning and really captured the essence of the whole day. I cannot recommend them more.
We could not be more happy with our choice of wedding photographer!! Ryan and Holly are SUPER friendly - they offered to video chat with us before we signed any contract so we could get to know their personalities and make sure it was a good fit. From the start they were super informative, helpful and kind. They helped us construct a timeline for our wedding and even provided a vendor recommendation list. Ryan was our photographer for our wedding day and he was INCREDIBLE!!! He was SO calm and laid back which is honestly the IDEAL personality to have following you around all day long on your wedding day. He made us feel so comfortable - giving us direction but also letting us still be ourselves. It was truly a perfect fit! He also showed us some previews on the camera as the day went on which were STUNNING!!! Our friends and family at the wedding raved about him as well. If you are debating hiring GAUPERphoto.. DO IT!
Let's just start by saying, there aren't enough stars in the galaxy to give Holly and Ryan! I had a very hard time deciding on a photographer because that is one of the most important parts of a wedding for me. It took me a very long time and I went through many photographer options. Let me tell you, I made the right decision and would make it again 100 times over.
From the moment we met them, it was like they have been friends for a lifetime. They are both so wonderful and make you feel so comfortable when being photographed. Unfortunately our big wedding was scheduled to be last year in the middle of the pandemic and between eloping and having to reschedule our big day, they were nothing but super helpful and understanding. They were even gracious enough to set up one of their associate shooters to shoot our elopement in Detroit and took that hour out of our package so that we didn't have to pay extra.
They drove several hours just to shoot our wedding and have gone over and above since day 1. From the meetings, to discussing our day of schedule, they've been thorough and on point with every detail. At the end of the wedding night, I heard nothing but compliments from our guests saying how wonderful they both were and how efficient they were. Holly made sure my husband and I constantly looked our best and paid close attention to the small details. They are true artists.
Ryan and Holly both were so much fun, made our guests laugh and had so many super fun ideas. I cannot thank them enough for making our day more special than I could have imagined. After seeing some of the photos they showed us on the camera, we cannot WAIT to see all of them! If you want photographers that will make your wedding day absolute perfection, hire GAUPERphoto. It will be the best decision you've ever made as a couple! We are so blessed and so fortunate to have found them. You guys are THE BEST!
We were so lucky to have found Ryan via the Knot so quickly (about a month out) before our micro wedding this past fall. After rescheduling twice, we went for a late September date and it couldn't have been more perfect.
Ryan was accommodating, clear and easy to work with both pre-wedding and day of. The wedding itself was small (17 people total) and we didn't have a planner, which gave us the opportunity to collaborate, be flexible and get to know one another better. It definitely made for a lot of great dynamic shots.
Hopefully we'll get a chance to work with the whole family for a future shoot!
Ryan and Holly are truly brilliant and gifted artists. They are also wonder human beings. Planning a wedding is hard as it is, adding the pandemic factor in 2020 made things harder in so many ways. They accomodated ALL our changes and were so understanding of our difficulties. It means so much to my wife and I to work with a business who truly care about their clients over their own bottom-line in such a tough season. Their ability to see epic shots and make the mundane look outstanding is simply mind-blowing! We just recently received our full set of wedding pictures (ahead of schedule). They have a wonderful way of capturing emotion and depth of the ENTIRE event. As awkward of a photo-model I am, they both have such a great ability to lighten the mood that made me feel at ease throughout the wedding and focus on the celebration (which they captured incredibly well). They're also so well organized, there's no guess work or chaos on the day of the event. I can't express how happy my wife and I are that we made the best decision possible going with GAUPERphoto and we can't recommend Holly & Ryan enough!
Ryan and Holly are absolutely fantastic to work with! From the moment I found them on social media, I knew that’s who I would want to photograph my wedding. Their shots are so unique, and the way they use light is amazing! The editing is gorgeous, but timeless. And on top of their beautiful photography, Ryan and Holly are so professional and great at communicating. Even with my crazy schedule, we were able to easily schedule engagement shots and facetime meetings. I am more reserved with strangers, but they had a way of making my husband and me feel so comfortable with them and being in front of the camera. We were blown away by our final photos, and loved our experience!
We were so thrilled with our photography experience with Holly and Ryan! They know this business inside and out, and have years of experience. They were available for any questions we had throughout the process and they listened to exactly what we wanted. Without their guidance we would have missed so many photo opportunities. On the wedding day, they were on top of things and things ran so smoothly thanks to them! They also worked so well with the videographers who they hadn’t met before. We have received SO MANY COMPLIMENTS on our photos, and every time we look at the photos we feel like we are reliving the day. If you want to have an amazing team of photographers capture the most beautiful moments on your special day, these are your people!!! I can’t recommend them highly enough!!
Awesome couple based out of Northwest Michigan. Holly and Ryan are the ultimate yin-yang couple where Ryan is more quiet, reserved and thoughtful whereas Holly is energetic, is very honest and get crap done. We got along so well with them and they came up with a package that fit our budget and a whole timeline way before our wedding down to the minute. The day of, they split up and shot us separately and were everywhere but also in the background during the important moments like the first dance. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer. Oh and the pictures were fantastic!!!!
Having Ryan and Holly photograph our wedding was the best and easiest decision throughout our wedding planning process. We knew from our first meeting that we wanted them. They both have such an enjoyable energy that really helped us feel comfortable around them. Ryan drove out to our smaller ceremony this summer and captured the most beautiful and joyful parts of the day. The day of your wedding is always filled with lots of emotions but Ryan was able to calm both mine and my husbands nerves, let us relax and enjoy each other all while getting perfect pictures that we get to look back on forever.
Bonus: we get to see them again next year for the big celebration! Thanks, corona!
I wanted to hire Ryan & Holly long before I was ever engaged. I had never seen such beautiful photography, that truly captured people's personalities and joy. As soon as my fiancé and I got engaged, they were the very first vendor we hired. I didn't even need to research other options because I had my heart set on booking them. Our wedding is next July, but we have done our engagement session as well as a mini session with them. Both sessions have been absolutely incredible. Ryan & Holly are GEMS! Seriously two of the greatest people, and so fun and down to earth. My fiancé and I instantly felt comfortable with them, which allowed us to relax and truly be ourselves, which is evident in our pictures. Everyone comments on how they can actually feel the love/joy/happiness between us because it is captured so perfectly. So far, booking GAUPERphoto has been the BEST decision we've made in regards to our wedding! I am so excited for them to shoot our wedding next July, and for many more family shoots with them in the future!
We hired Ryan and Holly to do our engagement photos and wedding photos about a year ago. We had such a fun time shooting with them — they were engaged, put us at ease, and took amazing photos. I am not a person who tends to feel comfortable being photographed, but the engagement shoot with them was fun and made me trust them totally and got me excited for our wedding shots. It genuinely felt like working with (very professional) good friends. We had lots of fun with them on our wedding day too, they kept us on schedule without any stress. Just remembering about working with them as I write this review is reminding me of the warm atmosphere of support and joy they helped facilitate — and that kind of atmosphere produced such joyous photos. We have already recommended them to several friends who have had wonderful experiences as well. As a married couple, Ryan and Holly communicate extremely well together; they seemed to speak their own short hand language as they worked together planning the best shots. They happily wrangled our large families, and also captured more candid and photo journalistic moments. Holly does an incredible job editing as well — everything looks fantastic even though it was a dark room and weird tent lighting for various portions of our event. We recommend them as highly as possible, you won’t regret hiring them.
Ryan and Holly were such a dream to work with! We are located in the Detroit area and had a "destination wedding" in up north Michigan, so we set up video calls to get to know them in the process of booking photography. They were always so kind, helpful, and we instantly got along! They were a breeze to work with through our entire wedding process. Their work is unbelievable. They invest in the top of the line photography equipment, and are true professionals and so talented. It shows in their work! They went out of their way to think up unique and innovative ways to capture the moments of our wedding day. They were both so fun and genuine the entire day as well. Can't recommend them enough! Thank you!
I cannot express how amazing these two are... From working with my insane schedule, late replies, budgeting concerns, and awkwardness in front of a camera, they were professional, funny, and easy going. And my photos are INCREDIBLE! SO many people (including strangers!) have complimented my photos and I give ALL the credit to Holly and Ryan! They were a joy to be around, gave instructions clearly - with amazing results - and rolled with the flow of our laid back wedding with crazy guests. The photos of our kids and the way they goofed off with them was magic. Thank you guys so much... I would recommend GAUPERphoto to EVERYONE I know and will never use anyone else for myself! Tha k you guys!!!
If you want wedding photographers you’ll feel completely comfortably around… you want Ryan and Holly. The fact that they’re a husband and wife team is beyond adorable. But the way they can effortlessly fit into your day like old friends? That’s wonderfully rare. We first watched the Gaupers at a wedding YEARS before ours, but it was the first time we saw two photographers working together – capturing moments from every angle. That day, my (now) husband and I made a mental note to hire them when we got engaged. And that’s exactly what we did. On our first video call, I instantly appreciated Holly’s attention to detail. But, I appreciated it even more when she made me a schedule set in 15-minute increments. She found time for all the photos I wanted, and Ryan made sure we stuck to it. My only regret is I wish we had even MORE (and I mean, we got 1,200+ images, haha). I just love being able to relive the entire day by having photos hanging all over our house, and I’m anxiously awaiting our wedding album. I happen to be pretty detail oriented as well, and Holly made every, single, edit I asked for, until the book was absolutely perfect. GAUPERphoto for the win, guys.
P.S. - My sister-in-law loved our photos so much, she's hired the Gaupers for her upcoming wedding, too!
Response from the Vendor on 08/01/2019
Kaitlynn you are so sweet! We just love you guys and I am 100% in support of your level of organization haha
I’m so excited for you guys to get your book, with your love of photos, I know it will probably be the most viewed and loved album o...
f our career!
Ryan and Holly are incredible. We had a pretty complicated wedding with two ceremonies- a Hindu Ceremony followed by a Christian Ceremony. GAUPERphoto captured our day exactly like we always imagined it. Having the right photographer was so important to us because the photos are really all we have left of our wedding day and they turned out SPECTACULAR!!! Holly is very directive- which was so, so helpful with a wedding of 300 people where everyone is going in all directions. Ryan is such a sweet person and he really took the time to listen to what we wanted. They are an amazing team and I love, love, LOVE our pictures! They were also very organized about giving us a time frame to expect our pictures and beat their own deadline by about a month. Best decision ever- book them and don't think twice about it. Thank you so much guys!
Ryan and Holly were a breeze to work with! They had come highly recommended by someone else in the industry, and they did not disappoint! We appreciated the consults/meetings leading up to the big day because we didn’t worry about a thing the day of! Holly was the perfect amount of sass to deal with our enormous wedding party! All that aside, we were so incredibly pleased with how the pictures turned out as well! So glad we trusted them to capture our memories for the day!
Ryan and Holly are true pros, and I'd highly recommend their service! from booking through to the finished product, they have well-oiled systems in place for every step of the process, and their quality is EXCEPTIONAL. They captured our wedding day in a way we didn't know was possible!
Ryan and Holly are amazing. Ryan was our point shooter and was always in the right spot to capture the best candid photos of our wedding reception. Actually, they both were shooting at all the right places at the right times for outstanding group shots and ceremony pictures. The highly-creative duo has their own language of shots they want to capture, which keeps things moving quickly and efficiently while still being fun; and they're not afraid to try new equipment, angles, textures and lighting for the most detailed, natural images. Their personalities keep a whole wedding party happy and cheery, too! We would recommend GAUPERphoto to any of our family and friends without a doubt that their work would be as top notch as we witnessed.
Ryan and Holly of Gauper Photo were our amazingly creative, professional, caring, fun (the list could go on) wedding photographers a couple years ago. First of all, we live in NY and although we were not in the same state, Holly and Ryan made sure to set up video conferences with us, get to know us and keep us updated on any information and questions we had. It was a hurricane during our wedding and everyone says had we not had the Gauper’s doing our photos that day, we would have never had the memories they captured for us, you couldn’t even tell how dreary it was outside because the Gauper’s had so many great ideas as far as where to make photos work, including a dance in the rain picture at the end of the night😍My husband and I like the fun and creative and weren’t looking for the typical “cheesy” wedding photos and the Holly and Ryan are so creative and AMAZING at what they do they got photos from our wedding we couldn’t have even dreamt up. We also received a wedding album from them which is amazing, very durable, and we look at it ALL the time. We cannot say enough incredible things about Holly and Ryan except that if a wedding doesn’t have them, they will be missing out. We loved them so much we still keep in touch with them via social media till this day to see all the magic they continue to make.
I used Holly and Ryan Gauper for my wedding and I could not be happier. I was originally looking for at least two shooters and photographers with a sense of humor. My husband and I are goofy and love to laugh and I wanted someone that would add to that energy and get some really good shots. I read their TheKnot.com profile, looked at some of their work and decided to ask for a quote. Holly runs most of the show (even though their email signature is "Ryan Gauper") and she called me the same day. I had a list of questions and she answered them all to my satisfaction and then some. I am in metro Detroit so I had to pay an additional travel fee for them to come out but it was incredibly reasonable. I got one of their more expensive packages but not the highest so the price was on the more expensive side, but 100% WORTH IT!
Holly and Ryan did a Skype call with us about a month before the wedding to go through the wedding day schedule and they were so helpful with suggestions (since my husband and I have never been this close to wedding planning before) on when and where to do certain things and what to expect in general. We could tell immediately from their attention to detail and specific questions that this was not their first rodeo and we were in good hands.
On the day of the wedding, Holly and Ryan arrived at the house right on time and immediately got to work. Holly spent time doing detail shots of all of my wedding accessories and after, Ryan headed out to meet the boys at their hotel and Holly kept shooting the girls getting ready. Holly came with us on the party bus and we were early to the church so Holly and Ryan coordinated so we wouldn’t inadvertently run into my husband to be. Holly and Ryan were so quick and efficient that we were able to get a ton of pictures that I didn't think we would get!
We got married in a Catholic church so we had a couple rules for the photographers and Holly and Ryan did great. They were like ninjas and were super respectful of the wedding mass. After the ceremony, Ryan set up the lighting and we were able to move through the family portraits super efficiently and head to the reception space. There were so many good places to take pictures and we let Holly and Ryan do their thing. My husband and I had absolutely no demands and gave them only minimal direction on timing. It was so darn cold and we were scurrying from one location to the other and getting a ton of shots and I was internally praying that my mild hypothermia would be worth it. After the external shots, we had the grand entrance, cut the cake, ate dinner, danced and, too soon, had to say goodbye to Holly and Ryan at 9:00 PM. My only regret about my wedding photography is that I should have paid for another 2.5 hours of shooting for them to stay until the end of my reception.
Holly and Ryan got all of the pictures that we wanted and then some. Their good attitudes, bright energy and photography skills make them an amazing team that any bride should feel secure and fortunate to find. Their payment process, proofing site and website with a communication history all in one place is awesome. I love how professional everything was and how easy all of their sites were to navigate. And the pictures! OMG I was hyperventilating when I finally saw them because they were better than I could ever have imagined! For days and days I could not stop looking at them and I will treasure them for the rest of my life.
Ryan and Holly helped so much with timelines and keeping everyone on track! They are easy to get along with and made it easy to be ourselves around them. Haven't gotten our photos back yet but considering what I've seen in the past and the amount of excitement they exhibited during the shooting, I imagine they will be phenomenal! I can't recommend them enough!
Ryan & Holly shot our wedding on October 5th, 2018 and we could not have been happier with the result. They were on board to shoot at multiple locations to capture the bridal party getting ready and then travel to the venue to continue shooting for the remainder of the day. We felt comfortable relying on their professional experience and opinions to direct and execute the timeline, bridal party, and family photos. They did a great job making us feel comfortable behind the camera - making the experience fun instead of daunting and awkward. They are a great duo with an excellent eye for detail, capturing the celebration and simultaneously the raw emotion and feelings of the day. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with them and we look forward to utilizing their services again in the future!
Nothing was more important to me when planning my wedding than to choose the right photographer(s). One look at Holly and Ryan's gorgeous work, and I knew I wanted them to photograph my wedding. What I didn't know was what awesome people they are! They are incredibly genuine. On top of that, they go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable (an invaluable skill when most of us don't automatically feel at ease in front of a camera!) Throughout the process, we not only benefited from their positive energy, but also from their organizational skills. The timeline they put together and the pointers they shared made us feel at ease during all of the other stressful wedding planning. Even though their work alone speaks for itself, you will be getting so much more if you choose GAUPERphoto for your wedding photography. I highly recommend!
Absolutely the best !!! Would recommend Ryan Gauper to everyone !!
Holly and Ryan are the best, and their photography skills (which are stellar) are only the beginning of our praise for them. Their warm and easygoing personalities helped to make our wedding day immeasurably easier. The experience they bring to the wedding - from the photography, to the timing of the schedule, and even to expertly organizing large groups of people under extreme time constraints - really made our wedding day run so much more smoothly.
Their photography is just beautiful - artful, creative, masterfully conceptualized and captured. Their teamwork makes for an amazing range of unique and artistic close-ups, stunning portraits, and emotional and natural candid shots. Perhaps above all, besides all of their technical and organizational skills, their amazing personalities are what make them extra fun to have around. The Gaupers are a wonderful team, and we could not be happier to have chosen them to capture our special day!
Choosing a wedding photographer was not a fun thing for me, I'm not a fan of someone telling me how to hold my head, trying to get me to smile, making you feel all awkward, and not like myself. Once we discovered the Gaupers, our photographer search was over. Ryan and Holly are not like the other photographers we looking into. They are FUN, easy going, very talented, and have personality. I hate having my picture taken, but with the gaupers everything was easy, no pressure, natural, and the pictures came out great. The communication between us and the Gaupers was great, we had multiple questions on a time line for our wedding day, sent ryan a message, and 10 mins later we were on a face time call for the next 45 mins hashing out all the details for our big day. We also had our engagement phones done by Ryan and Holly, we had everything set up for a sunny fall day, until the day came and it was not sunny...Ryan called, and strongly suggested we pick another day where the weather would be better. Now this may not seem like a big deal, but the Gaupers knew the type of pictures we wanted and didn't want to disappoint! Lastly, turn around time on our pictures was great. I recommend the Gaupers to everyone who is looking for a photographer, they did not disappoint!
You can’t ask for a better photographer! Ryan and Holly are the dream team. They are organized and have thought of everything!! They were everything I was looking for in a photographer. Ryan and Holly are both amazingly talented and have an eye for detail. They are always snapping photos even when you think they’re not and every.single.picture is stunning! It’s also fun because they like to compete for the best shot! I could go on and on and on about Holly & Ryan. They are level-headed, compassionate people. They make you feel extremely comfortable. They are genuine. They are loads of fun! And now that I’ve worked with them, I couldn’t imagine working with anyone else. I highly highly recommend Gauper Photography. Quality pictures were very important to me and that is what you will get with them and so so much more.
Ryan and Holly truly captured the feeling of our wedding! They were easy to communicate with before the wedding and helped us create a successful timeline for the day. Most importantly, they were fun. Wedding photos can last a lifetime but they were efficient, artistic, friendly, and fun throughout the entire day. I would recommend GAUPERphoto to anyone who wants perfect portrait and candid photos. I am excited to hire them again when we have a family and need family photos. Thank you so much Ryan and Holly!