Picture This Photography Studios

Best of Weddings (2x)

The Fox Valley in Wisconsin and beyond.

$1,895 starting price

About this vendor

Picture This Photography is a wedding photography service based in Appleton, WI. With their documentary style of photography, this artist captures clients with a sincere approach. They want your wedding album to truly reflect you, from your natural smile to the flower arrangements, creating a complete snapshot of your special day. Ryan Murphy, the artist behind Picture This Photography, has been in love with his craft since he was a child. Capturing couples on their wedding day for over a decade, this artist has a wealth of experience that he brings to every event. With his personal approach, he makes sure that every couple receives a genuine reflection of their celebration from start to finish. Ryan is happy to meet with couples before their special day to learn more about their style, personality, and love story so far. Along with capturing weddings, he also offers engagement and day-after sessions, letting him capture a complete portrait of their marital journey. For more comprehensive coverage, he provides a secondary photographer. What You'll Love About Picture This Photography Studios Couples praise Ryan for his detailed approach to photography. He ensures everything is carefully planned out and tailored to his client's preferences. He has a warm, friendly presence that makes everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. Browse the photo gallery to view examples of his exquisite work.

Details

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Photo Shoot Types

Bridal Portraits
Day After Session
Engagement

Photo & Video

Digital Files
Photo
Printed Enlargements
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums

Photo & Video Styles

Artistic
Dramatic

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged
Wedding

5

out of 5.0

22 reviews

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1/05/2025 • Dan C

Choosing our wedding photograph was a huge decision, and oh boy, did we it the jackpot! We first met Ryan with Picture This Photography Studios at a wedding show and was able to see his work. Astonishing! We setup a consultation and was able to go through all the details and look more closely at his work. We felt very comfortable with him and he was very thorough and detailed in his work. Most importantly, we could tell that he took a lot of personal pride and happiness in his own work. He was a true storyteller with the camera. We also liked that Ryan did this job full time and this was not a side hustle or just a gig for him completing for his time. On the day of, Ryan was always right there to capture our big moments but also captured the little moments we did not even notice at the time. Plus, moments that we did not even know happened! He brought a second photographer also. Neither of them were ever in the way and blended right in. They dressed very professionally. We were able to get a diverse variety of pictures and angles. Their talent for lighting, timing, and angles is unmatched. We also did night photography during our reception. I did not know it was possible to take good, quality photos at night like that but here we are with frame-worthy evidence! He was able to effectively direct us and our wedding party to make sure that we got the best photos possible! He had a lot of unique ideas, took advantage of the locations natural settings, and made sure we had fun! It was very clear that he knew what he was doing and was extremely good at his job. The final photos? Absolutely perfection! We felt like we were able to completely re-live our wedding day through all of the photos. Every image feels like a memory brought to life and we will cherish them forever! Working with Ryan was extremely easy before, during, and after the wedding. He was truly present during our day and dedicated his focus on our happiness. He is full of kindness, detail focused, organized, and very helpful. We would strongly recommend Ryan to capture your wedding and other special life events!

11/21/2024 • Sara B

Ryan and Angela with Picture This were wonderful to work with. They were very communicative leading up to the wedding as well as the day of the wedding. They made us feel comfortable with taking pictures and were extremely helpful with how to pose and everything in between. The prices were very reasonable and fit perfectly into our budget. We got our pictures back very fast, and they look so great. It was such a memorable day and Ryan with Picture This really captured the memories. We will cherish them forever.

11/14/2024 • Bruce B

Ryan with Picture This was great. Not knowing what to expect going into hiring a photographer we didn’t know the questions to ask but his experience and professionalism with us was super helpful. In the meetings before the big day he took time to listen and ask great questions to uncover what we didn’t even know we wanted. During the event we hardly even remember him being there he blended in so well. (He even wore a blue suit and matched us which wasn’t planned) After the fact we looked through the pictures and couldn’t believe how many he snapped. He definitely has an eye for the shot and the detail. It was so nice that we were able to enjoy our day and let Ryan take over where we didn’t have to worry about missing anything. We also really appreciate the section for LGBTQ+ on his website. We can’t recommend him highly enough. Thank you!

11/08/2024 • Megan S

Ryan was wonderful to work with through the whole process. He was extremely professional in all of our meetings and on the day of. He clearly had a plan for how to capture all of our photos that kept things moving along efficiently but was also flexible and able to adjust on the fly where needed. We got so many comments from our guests about how great he was and how much he was able to capture throughout our wedding day. And the pictures came out amazing!

11/08/2024 • Monica H

I was very satisfied with his work. He was very professional but also made you feel comfortable. Even with the fact that my wedding was not a normal one, he worked hard to get me the best deal, and my photos came out wonderful. Would recommend for others and definitely would use him again.

11/08/2024 • Kassi S

Picture This Photographer Ryan was an absolute joy to have on our wedding day! The level of professionalism and attention to detail that he had surrounding our wedding and engagement photos far exceeded expectations. Ryan easily made all photo sessions stress-free and comfortable. He skillfully handled difficult family dynamics the day of the wedding and showed extreme levels of care throughout our time working with him. At the wedding many guests spoke to their positive interactions with both him and the second photographer. On top of his high level of character, our photos were GORGEOUS! I cannot speak highly enough about Ryan and will continue to seek him out for every family photo event in the future.

11/05/2024 • Elizabeth H

Ryan was wonderful to work with. He made us feel very comfortable and even took some shots that we hadn’t mentioned in our initial or second meeting. He was very prepared and very thoughtful. Our pictures turned out beautifully. We thought so as did our entire family. His pricing was great too. We would highly recommend.

11/01/2024 • Tim D

Ryan was great to work with! From the initial meeting until the end of our big day, he made the entire process effortless and easy! Ryan was very knowledgeable and it's obvious he cares about the couples he works with!

6/19/2024 • Alexandria T

Ryan with Picture this Photography Studios was simply amazing. From the first interaction, I knew Ryan takes pride in his work. I met Ryan at a bridal show and saw his work. I instantly knew that I wanted his expertise for our wedding photography. His pricing is great as well. Our engagement pictures turned out amazing and so did our wedding pictures. Even though we had some rain on our wedding, the pictures turned out amazing. The second photographer, Wesley, was also amazing. They both were very easy to work with and take great pictures. My husband and I can’t wait to be able to cherish these photographs for the rest of our lives!

6/19/2024 • Hallie D

My husband and I hired Ryan for our engagement photos and wedding photos. I have been highly impressed by Ryan's professionalism, caring attitude, attention to detail, and organization. He is a true artist in the field of photography, and he has been such a kind person to work with. I recommend all future brides hire this man. He rocks!!

3/04/2024 • Max A

Ryan took our engagement photos and was very pleasant to work with through the entire process! He is very helpful, understanding, and patient! This was our first time getting professional photos done and we were extremely self-conscious. Ryan did a great job at keeping us relaxed. He was able to capture everything we wanted, plus more. The editing was also on point! We really appreciate his flexibility. We were set on having snow in the photos, and he made it happen. We are looking forward to working with him again in the future.

9/09/2023 • Natalie and Jeff H

Ryan did a great job of describing his services, and listening to what we had in mind. Ryan's experience with wedding photos was obvious, offering tips and suggestions for the event, as we hadn't been through the process before. Ryan and his assistant did a great job day-of, coordinating the photo opportunities and adapting to our rainy day. Ryan stayed to take photographs of our guests throughout the evening. This gave us a few wonderful photos of friends and family together, which we were then able to give as gifts to family. It was nice seeing our guests having so much fun, and looking at photos of moments we didn't see until reviewing the album.

2/28/2023 • Carrie W

Ryan and Angela were so amazing! Ryan walked us through all the details beforehand, and we were prepared on our big day. We had such a great time with them, I'm sad it's over. We are, however, left with beautiful pictures encapsulating all the love and joy from our wedding day. Though our guest count was incredibly less than estimated, Ryan reminded us it's about the quality of the people you surround yourself with not the amount. This was reflected in our pictures. We will cherish them forever. Thank you so much, Ryan and Angela.

2/03/2023 • Savannah F

Ryan and his assistant Alex were amazing! Their creativity for photos is awesome and they really get involved liven up the party! They're a fun-loving, honest, and up front camera crew and I couldn't have been happier with our choice to have them be a part of our wedding!

1/28/2023 • Breanna D

My husband and I loved having Picture This Photography as our photographers. Ryan and his second photographer were AMAZING. They knew every detail, and helped us stay calm through the chaos, Ryan has a wonderful eye for the perfect ways to capture your special day.

8/02/2022 • Dana R

Ryan was so great to work with and we love all the pictures. I would highly recommend this studio!

7/27/2022 • Courtney F

We chose the Sweetest Thing wedding package with two photographers, and we do not regret it. Ryan and Alex had a fantastic eye for photography, capturing many great moments from the ceremony to the dance floor. They also displayed incredible professionalism by dressing for the occasion and being respectful during the ceremony. They were committed to making the day go smoothly. They helped pin on boutonnieres, and even sewed a button back on for a Groomsman! If you want great photos and passionate photographers that help complete your vision, Picture This Photography is right for you.

4/27/2022 • Miri C

Ryan is one heck of a photographer. He goes above and beyond to make sure memorable pictures are taken. He was so easy and flexible to work with when we had to reschedule our wedding twice during the pandemic. He has a great eye for breathtaking shots. Him and his team were a dream during our wedding. They worked non-stop all day to ensure we had the most memorable pictures of our special day. I would highly recommend Picture This Photography to everyone, you will not be disappointed!

4/16/2022 • Lynn L

Photographers were amazing and very professional! They followed exactly what we wanted and we have so many beautiful pictures! so thankful they were there to capture our special day!

4/16/2022 • Danielle E

Easy to work with. Laid back. Captured great moments of our wedding. Was there for the entire day!

4/12/2022 • Katrina T

The team was AMAZING! From helping make all the perfect poses to fixing my dress when it ripped. They did a fantastic job and I couldn’t have asked for a better collection of photos. Great with all the kids in the family and knowing how to get everyone’s attention. They sent the photos to me on a usb made out of one of the pictures in a little book with two more pictures of our special day on it!! I was amazed. 5000/10 would recommend to anyone any time.

4/11/2022 • Anna S

Ryan from Picture This Photography was easy to work with from the very beginning. He responded quickly to my message about setting up a meeting with my husband and I to discuss our ideas. We were able to customize our package to get the amount of hours we wanted for a very reasonable price! As the wedding date got closer he put my mind at ease by finalizing all the little details including which family pictures and what kind of photos we wanted between the ceremony and reception locations. On my wedding day I knew that I had absolutely nothing to worry about when it came to the wedding photos. Dillon and I were so excited and happy to receive our beautiful pictures in a rather a quick timeframe after the wedding as well!