Ralph DePiro Photography

l and request I had (and there were a lot of them, lol!). He truly brought my vision to life, and I am so grateful for that. The entire team was professional, organized, and so much fun to work with—the perfect combination. They helped make our day everything we dreamed it would be and more. Thank you all so much for your dedication, talent, and for making our wedding day so special!

e stunning and they were worked with us throughout the day to make sure we were getting everything we wanted out of it. It was the best - highly recommended!

the whole process feel effortless. He was also such a calming and relaxing presence throughout the day, which really helped us enjoy every moment. His entire team—Val, Avery, and Ed—did an amazing job coordinating everything and making sure we got the best possible shots. We also loved that Ralph offers a complimentary engagement shoot when you book your wedding with him. Instead of traditional videography, we chose the Content Creator package with Avery, and it was such a great decision. She captured amazing raw footage throughout the night and compiled some of the best clips so we could relive the day right away. On top of that, we received our wedding photos within just two weeks, which was incredible. We couldn’t recommend Ralph and his team more highly.

n him because he knows what he is doing and will not steer you wrong. His talents are top of his field and he is just and all around awesome guy and brings out the best in everyone on the day of your special event! He listens, he’s responsive and he’s immensely talented! He was about to be a new dad/ became a new dad during our process and he was still the most responsive vendor going. We cannot thank him enough and have nothing but absolutely wonderful things to say about Ralph, and amazing and beautiful memories from our Wedding because of him! You are making a great choice with Ralph! 

o crew? Keep reading.... When it started raining on our wedding day, Ralph and his team were truly a calming presence. As a bride, it’s so easy to feel stressed when things don’t go as planned, but their team helped keep me calm, grounded, and confident that everything would still turn out beautifully. Our ceremony plans completely changed because of the weather, we were supposed to be married in a beautifully aesthetic wildflower field (which was the main reason we fell in love with our venue), and the rain turned everything upside down. Without hesitation, Ralph and his crew rolled with it and made it work, wearing what should have been nothing short of super hero capes if you ask me! Somehow, they still created the most beautiful portraits and moments, even with all the unexpected changes. I’ve known Ralph since I was about 8 years old, but choosing him had nothing to do with our friendship history although it is a full circle moment. I’m a creative in my career myself and was very particular when choosing our photographer/videographer. Ralph was the obvious choice, not only due to the fact that they did a fabulous job with our engagement, but also because his work truly speaks for itself. Beyond the talent, what meant the most to me was how much he and his team genuinely cared! Your wedding vendors see hundreds of weddings, and sometimes you can feel like just another client, but that was never the case with Ralph’s team. They made the day feel lighter, more fun, and more personal. Looking back, I’m so grateful we had them there with us to literally calm the storm... and make sure we didn't stop until we got the shots they wanted! So in closing, don't just choose the wedding vendors that will do the work you expect, choose the teams that you believe will go through the mud with you, because Ralph and his team literally did with us! I couldn’t recommend them more.👏

r photos (  I am very awkward and am terrible at being the center of attention) he gave easy to follow suggestions so I could stop looking so funny. The wedding day was a blast the entire crew felt like friends we have known for years and made every part of the wedding day so much better ! My entire wedding party loved them they were beyond perfect. Ralph responds quickly and doesn’t make you feel bad if you have a lot of questions. They’re phenomenal at what they do and are professional and knowledgeable and still able to joke around and make the experience stress free ! I cannot recommend them enough ! 

our special day, he was still very involved in ensuring everything went smoothly. His team was absolutely incredible! We had Kadyr as our main photographer - and as a couple who hasn't taken any sort of professional photos in the past, he and the whole team made us feel comfortable and at ease throughout the day and through the night! The RDP team truly capture the authentic moments that we are now able to cherish for the rest of our lives!

to & video (seemed easier logistically to me and it definitely was). I loved how he wanted to immediately set up a zoom call to review what the day would look like and that he went over a rough timeline on first meeting (which really helps you plan how the day will flow and coordinate with venue & hair/makeup). My husband and I joke that we go out and take photos of our food/drinks but never take pictures together, and we are not really into PDA so we were nervous before our (included in the price!) engagement shoot. Ralph made us feel so comfortable and like we knew him for years, and easily told us how to pose / get eachother laughing to get candids. We were shocked that we walked away actually having fun in front of the camera and confirmed we made the right choice for the wedding day. Ralph and his whole team (Valerie, Marty, & Pete) were so amazing on wedding day- we were joking and laughing all day long, though they still remained extremely professional (and continued to politely decline when my husband was begging them to take shots at the end of the night). I had asked Ralph before the wedding if he needed a shot list for family portraits and he said he had a system and he literally has it down to a science adding and removing family members. I cannot stop staring at our photos (highly recommended an aura frame!!). I’m super excited to see our album, canvas print, and videos. If anyone is debating video I highly recommend adding it!! Your wedding day is the best day ever but also kind of a blur, and the day after we said thank goodness we got video to relive the day. My only regret is not adding on same day edit or content creator because I would have loved to have professional stuff immediately, but the wait for the photos was definitely worth it!! If you want your photos to look incredible but feel fun and not awkward while taking, highly recommend Ralph and his team!!!

even before I was engaged and saved him for when it was time for me to plan my wedding. I absolutely loved his style and how much fun every wedding that he captured looked. He was the first vendor I reached out to and from the beginning impressed me with how responsive he was. Ralph was hands down my favorite vendor to work with throughout wedding planning and on the wedding day. He set the day up for success with a flawless timeline and kept things moving in a stress-free way. Ralph and his entire team were awesome and so fun to work with. They all caught our vibe and matched our energy, and made getting your photo taken actually enjoyable. Ralph was upfront and honest about gallery turnaround time especially during busy season. The photos were worth the wait and truly speak for themselves! We are obsessed with our gallery and are having such a hard time to pick which pictures to include in our albums and put on our canvases. Thank you again Ralph, you and your incredible work are beyond appreciated!

vision, and captured every moment beautifully. Their professionalism, creativity, and calming presence made such a difference on our wedding day. We are beyond grateful for their hard work and couldn’t be happier with the photos. Highly recommend! 💍✨

fortable, seamless, and so easy. Ralph is super cool, down-to-earth, and has a way of making you feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. He captured us beautifully. Our photos speak for themselves. We couldn’t be happier and are so grateful we chose him. Highly recommend!

im for my wedding. Their work is remarkable and I definitely relived the day and night just from looking at all the pictures. I can't wait to see the video ! The quality of his pictures are just amazing.  Ralph and his entire team were a dream to work with. They made the whole day flow seamlessly. Made us feel like we were models on the side haha I can't recommend him enough!! If you don't book RDP, you're doing it wrong. We are so grateful and appreciative for all these amazing pictures that RDP captured. Worth every penny 📸

ip. He and his team are friendly, cooperative, and understanding in what you want your vision to be for your wedding and it's pictures/videos. Would recommend Ralph and his team a thousand times over and will certainly be using him for future events! Don't make the mistake of booking someone else! 

t made all the pictures feel like we were having fun at a party! Prior to the wedding Ralph helped us decide on the timeline and what photos would be taken where so on the day of we knew what to expect and it was so seamless. Prior to the wedding we did an engagement shoot as well that we used for save the dates and we LOVE ALL of the images. We cannot wait to see our wedding pictures and videography but we KNOW we will LOVE those pictures and videos for years to come. Shout out to the best in the business!!! We love this crew and consider them family after our amazing wedding day spent with them! Thank you RDP ❤️

eo. We met Ralph in 2023 when he shot our brother in-laws wedding and knew from that moment he had to be apart of our big day. From our engagement shoot with Ralph to our wedding day, the RDP team made us feel so comfortable in front of the cameras and even made it such a fun experience! Taking pictures for hours and hours can be a lot but the Ralph and everyone on his team makes it seamless and entertaining for everyone. We wanted to be able to show our same-day edit" video at our wedding so the Head of video, Marty, sat in our bridal suite the entire night editing and the end result left us speechless. Our package also included a content creator, Avery, and she was everything promised and more! Every video and photo she took was sent to me the day after the wedding which was so nice to have in the meantime while waiting for all of our other photos to be done. Avery also created reels for me of all the compiled footage. If I haven't made it clear enough, Ralph and his team are the best photo/ video combo and I couldn't imagine what my wedding day would be without them!

inish. He made taking photos feel so comfortable and easy, and his experience helped the entire day run seamlessly. Even with a few schedule changes, he adapted effortlessly and kept everything on track. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful, and the team he brought on the wedding day was so kind and professional. We’re so grateful to have these incredible memories captured so perfectly

cked with him. It felt like we were talking to an old friend and he just made us feel at ease. Having our engagement shoot with him as part of our package was a great way to get to know him more and we're so glad we did. He was super communicative with us during that process as well as the months leading up to the wedding and even hopped on a call with us to finalize all the small details before the big day. Come wedding day, things fell right into place and Ralph and his entire team were a dream to work with. They felt like an extension of the wedding party and made the whole day flow seamlessly. We really cannot say enough great things about Ralph. Don't hesitate, HIRE HIM!!!

he also photographed my sister’s wedding a few years ago, so having him with us again truly felt like having family by our side. From the moment he arrived, Ralph DePiro brought a calm, reassuring presence that we didn’t even know we needed. He helped ease both mine and my husband’s nerves and genuinely relieved so much of the stress that comes with a wedding day. He knew exactly how to navigate the chaos while keeping us laughing, grounded, and focused on the joy of the moment. His attention to detail is unmatched. Every little look, every tear, every stolen smile—he captured it all so beautifully and effortlessly. He listened to everything we wanted and made sure to go above and beyond to make it happen. And somehow, he managed to do all of this while staying perfectly on time and keeping everything flowing smoothly. Ralph DePiro doesn’t just take photos—he tells a story. Looking at our wedding gallery brought back every feeling from the day, and we are so thankful to have these memories preserved in such an honest and artistic way. We can’t recommend him enough. He’s not just a photographer—he’s someone who becomes part of your story, your family, and your most important memories. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for everything. Love, Sabrina & Nick

initial Zoom calls to accommodate our schedules. What we also liked about Ralph and his team was that their packages included tangible products like canvases and a wedding album. Other potential photographers I spoke with charged extra for photo albums and printouts. We are in absolute love with our engagement and wedding gallery. Ralph and his team captured every special moment so beautifully, and we will treasure these photos for a lifetime. We couldn’t be happier with our choice and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer who goes above and beyond.

ose to go with him. After moving forward, he helped make payments easy, checked in and did an unforgettable engagement shoot & made our wedding day timeline & helped our wedding day run smoothly with lots of laughs. I actually wish there was someone who could’ve captured him & his team on our wedding day because they were so funny, brought great vibes & kept us laughing and comfortable all day. You can’t go wrong with booking Ralph. Not only is he incredible at his job, but he cares and is overall a good/fun person.

s amazing. From our first call with Ralph I knew he was going to go above and beyond. During that meeting, Ralph was very transparent, upfront, detailed and clear about everything. Communicating with him was so easy and felt like talking to a friend before even meeting in person. Our engagement session was on a very bizarre cold windy spring evening and Ralph made it a blast. Our wedding team (Ralph, Marty, Valerie and Rocky) made the entire day so easy and fun. You never feel uncomfortable around these guys and I could not have imagined having another team around me for 10 hours. We cannot thank Ralph and his team enough for capturing the most special day of our lives!

ad such a creative eye and we couldn’t be happier with the final products. As a bride who was very worried about the schedule & flow of the day, their professionalism, expertise and attention to detail was something I appreciated so much. We were complimented numerous times by our wedding party and family about how fun it was to work with his team for pictures! It was so important to us, being people who are not usually in front of a camera, to feel comfortable and confident and they really created that space for us. We also loved Avery, the content creator. Having pictures and videos days later to look back on and relive those moments, was exactly what we needed. I couldn’t recommend Ralph and his team enough!

y compliments from our wedding about how great Ralph and his team were. Definitely our top vendor. We will absolutely be recommending him to anyone.

creativity, and calm presence. His team is incredibly talented—not only behind the camera but also in the way they handled the day with such care and attention to detail. I had seen their work before at other weddings for friends and family, and I knew I was in great hands, but they still managed to exceed all expectations. Ralph didn’t just show up to take photos—he helped guide the entire flow of the day, making sure everything stayed on track while keeping the energy fun and relaxed. I completely trusted him to run the show, and it allowed me to be present in every moment, knowing that everything was being beautifully captured. One of the best last-minute decisions I made was booking Ralph’s content creator. I’m SO glad I did. Having someone there to capture real-time, behind-the-scenes footage was a game changer. It gave us a completely different perspective on the day—raw, emotional, and full of joy. Those clips were some of the first things we got to relive after the wedding, and I can't even explain how much they mean to us. Ralph and his team are not only gifted at what they do, but they’re also just genuinely kind, hard-working people. They made our day even more special, and I’m so grateful we chose them. If you’re thinking about hiring them, do it. You’ll be so glad you did.

s from now that would still be “in style”. Communication was always quick and responsive. We got married at Naninas where he is a preferred vendor and for good reason. Ralph and his team made the day flow seamlessly. They take the awkwardness away from posing for photography and are genuinely fun to be around. Ralph shared a few sneak peaks with us the week after the wedding but after getting our full album back we were completely blown away. Can’t wait to print our photos and display them around the house! 10/10 would recommend Ralph and his team!

m start to finish. Ralph was super responsive in the months leading up to our wedding and was great at answering all our questions and offering guidance as well. We had such a blast with Ralph throughout our wedding day and were absolutely thrilled with how our photos came out. Ralph was able to capture the small details and heartfelt moments throughout the day in the most stunning way. We are so grateful for Ralph to be apart of our big day and cannot thank him enough for all the special moments captured. Thank you, Ralph! 

sional group of people we have ever had the pleasure of working with! From the moment they arrived to the second they left, they made our night as special as we could have ever hoped for. Taking pictures away from your family and friends on your wedding day may sound stressful and time consuming, but not with Ralph and his crew. Everything with them felt so natural and fun that we didn’t want them to leave when their work was done! They truly put their blood, sweat, and tears into every photo they take and it shows in their efforts. Some photographers would take a photo and quickly move on to the next location. Ralph and his team, however, made sure that every shot they took was exactly what they wanted for themselves and for us. You can sense how much they care, not only about their work, but the couples they work with. We are forever grateful that we had them capture our special day. We owe a huge thank you to Ralph, Ed, Christo, Rocky, Steve, and Avery. Five stars is nowhere near what this crew deserves. Unfortunately, it was the highest this site will allow us to go… 10/5 stars for Ralph DePiro Photography! Tim and Rosalinda Purcell

ble throughout our day. We had no doubt that all of the little details were going to be captured because Ralph and his team are so incredibly thorough. Ralph’s work is truly unmatched. The vibe they capture is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Their personalities are so much fun yet extremely professional and their work is unmatched. The pictures speak for themselves! We’ve had so many friends and family comment throughout the night & after getting all of the pictures back how awesome Ralph & his team were. I could not recommend them enough! Truly the best of the best!!

king how odd your pictures look. That was the reason we chose Ralph! But day of he proved to be so much more than just his editing style. He made us feel comfortable he was fun (which is important!) and he knew what he was doing to keep the day going smoothly and getting all of the shots. I appreciated how many bridal party shots he took. Having been in other weddings a lot of times it’s just 2 or 3 photos. But these people mean everything to us we want tons of pictures with them! He listened to things we wanted along with things he recommended. I can’t recommend him enough for your day!

ur control) and Ralph made the entire day feel like a breeze. From his professionalism, organization, attitude and truly incredible photography work, I couldn't have imagined my wedding day photographer be anyone else! Thank you Ralph from the bottom of our hearts!!!!

sample albums. Although we couldn't have Ralph as our main shooter at our wedding, he was in constant communication with us throughout the entire process. We received a complimentary engagement shoot with Ralph, where he helped us pick a great location. He was easy to talk to, easy to work with, and had a very fast turn around time. During our final meeting with Ralph, he made us a timeline for the day of our wedding and shared our main shooter's contact info. Even on the day of our wedding, Ralph was in constant communication with us. Kadyr was our main shooter and I have nothing but AMAZING things to say. He called us about a week before our wedding to go over a timeline, suggest areas at the venue to shoot, and eased all of our worries. He was on time and made the day go by seamlessly. Kadyr and James always knew what to do. I want to thank Ralph, Kadyr, James, and the RDP team for being one of the best vendors. YOU WILL MISS OUT IF YOU DO NOT BOOK RDP!

(now) husband and I left our engagement shoot with Ralph we felt like we have known him for years because of how easy the conversation was flowing during the duration of our shoot and how personable he was during the session. Come wedding day, Ralph and his team showed up promptly with nothing but smiles and good vibes and the best energy. He walked into my bridal suite and boom my ears stared filling up with tears because I knew it was go time. During the day, Ralph had everything down to a science and did not miss a SINGLE shot or opportunity to capture our special moments. He directed myself, my husband, our families and our big wedding party with patience and kindness. We had opted into Ralph’s gold package which included a Same Day Edit which we showcased during reception. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Our guests were all in tears after this 4-minute clip. It was so nice to have this clip shared with us the next morning because it gave us the chance relive our day and share it with any family and friends who were unable to attend our wedding. Marty did an insane job and we are SO happy we selected the gold package. When we received our gallery from Ralph, my husband and I sat on our couch for hours in awe of him and his team’s work. We laughed, we cried and we felt every moment was captured so perfectly. Lastly, we added on content creation with Avery (a last-minute decision but a GREAT decision). She was by Ralph’s side all day and night and created a handful of perfectly crafted reels which was another opportunity for us to relive our day prior to receiving our gallery. Long story short, book Ralph and his team and if you’re on the fence about content creation or The Same Day edit, do it!!!! This is without having received our other videos from our package but we know those will be perfection because that’s what Ralph creates! Our guests have raved about Ralph and his team’s work and are still talking about our same day edit (7 weeks later) and so many guests have complimented Avery’s work with her content creation. We are so blessed that we found Ralph and cannot recommend him enough. Him and his team are kind, professional, FUN, energetic and a master at their crafts. Thank you, Ralph DePiro and team, for being a huge part in making our fairy tale wedding come to life and giving us the opportunity to relive it time and time again!

times since the wedding lol. Ralph is super cool and fun too and made me feel at ease during the process. He gives great direction which is perfect if you have some anxiety around pictures. I truly recommend him and his work to anyone wanting beautiful photos and videos & capturing the love and memories of their special day.

about us when the network saw our pictures!) He really takes the time to get to know his couples, and by including engagement shoots into his packages, it’s a great way to get used to his style and get to know him more before the big day. When we saw our engagement shoot pictures we were blown away and even more excited for when our wedding pictures would be done. Our wedding was in September, and as everyone knows that is peak season (he even had 4 weddings the same weekend) and yet our FULL gallery was returned to us in only a month’s time. he does his absolute best to get everything to his couples as fast as he can and at the highest quality as well. I would recommend him one thousand times over. We also know our group was also pretty hyper during bridal pictures and he was super patient and professional through the whole process. We also had manyyyyy compliments from other guests at how well he and his other team handled everything. The compliments we have also received on our gallery are also so great. Just know if you hire Ralph, you are in PHENOMENAL hands. Not only a great vendor, but new friend as well. Thanks Ralph, and team!!!

, but Ralph's had always stuck out to me. I was so excited to learn he was available for our big day. He has a wonderful team that he comes along with. (Shoutout to Valerie & Mark!!). I cannot tell you the amount of guests that mentioned what a great photo team we had with us. They were all so professional & personable and truly knew what they were doing. We weren't required to write a lengthy photo list as Ralph has his method down to a tea. If you are considering booking Ralph you should 100% do it!! You won't regret it.

apturing the most important moments of our big day. On the day of the wedding, he was a calming presence amidst all the excitement and chaos. The photos? Absolutely breathtaking! They perfectly captured every emotion—joy, laughter, and even those quiet, intimate moments. The lighting, the composition, and the creativity behind every shot were simply stunning. It was like reliving the day when we saw the final gallery, and we couldn’t stop smiling. What sets Ralph apart is his ability to blend into the background while still getting the most incredible shots. Our guests even commented on how professional and friendly he was throughout the wedding. We cannot recommend Ralph Depiro photography enough. If you’re looking for someone who will capture not just images but memories that last a lifetime, this is the photographer for you! Thank you so much ralph for making our special day even more magical with your incredible talent.

ade. From our initial screener meeting with Ralph, we were moved by the fact that he seemed to take an interest in getting to know us as a couple. Although he clearly had a process of his own which made us feel comfortable, he also made it a point to get to know what we were looking for in our photos and on our wedding day. For our engagement shoot, we told Ralph we were living in Chicago during our engagement and hoped to take photos at our favorite spots there. Ralph flew out to Chicago, traveled to all our favorite spots to capture our photos, and came out for deep dish pizza with us afterward. In addition to being fun, this time was so valuable, because we were then more comfortable working with him on our wedding day. Leading up to the wedding, Ralph communicated with me on multiple occasions to make sure that our timeline allowed for all of the photos we wanted. This was particularly important because we did not have a day-of coordinator. I ended up changing my ceremony time based upon his advice and couldn’t be more glad I did. This was just one example of many of Ralph going above-and-beyond taking photos as a photographer. On the day of the wedding, Ralph and his photo and video team came a few minutes early. Throughout the entire day, they were highly professional, fun, and kind to myself, my husband, and our family and friends. Although Ralph had his own system for taking wedding photos, he made sure to capture our priorities before anything else. For example, we have a unique family dynamic, and Ralph made sure to capture all of the family portrait variations we asked. Having seen the sneak peeks from the day, we couldn’t be happier! A final note–like many other couples, we spent more time on our wedding day with our photographer team than we spent with most of our guests. Hiring someone as caring and enjoyable as Ralph made the day so much better! Couldn’t recommend him and his team for photo/video more highly.

sional, and amazing people to work with. Upon looking through the album, we must have said (at least) ten times, “that’s our favorite one!”  Then the next photo comes up and we repeat it all over & over again. As we look back on the engagement session, the wedding day, and the planning days in between, you could feel the sincerity, love, and passion that Ralph and his team felt for their work (and for us). They went out of their way to get to know me and my husband during the process and learn what our wedding vision was. Even now, we have seen Ralph and his team at other events for our close friends, and we are embraced with the biggest hugs and catch up like we are old friends. We appreciated their professionalism, dedication, and joy they brought to our wedding day. Even managing the heat wave in June, the team brought the fun, the enthusiasm, and energy. They were just as excited to be a part of our day as our friends and family were! Our friends and family had nothing but great things to say about the team as well. Being a part of the group of couples that have used Ralph DePiro’s Photography is an honor. We are so happy with our experience with the team and could not recommend them enough!

tured every moment and we look at our pictures and re live the day through them. So so happy about them & can’t thank you guys enough! They also are a good time and make the photos fun. 10000/ recommend! cant wait to use for future events! Thank you !!!!

had throughout the planning process. Ralph and Chris did an excellent job making everyone feel comfortable while still having fun. They were great at directing everyone to get the shots we needed with the bridal party and family, and we were even ahead of schedule. The pictures turned out amazing and the turnaround time was super quick! Definitely book with Ralph for your wedding!!

photographer. He was friendly, so easy to work with, and just made taking pictures fun. I will cherish the pictures he took for our engagement session and wedding day forever. They are perfect! I am constantly being told by people how beautiful our photos came out and we have Ralph and his team to thank!

d everything professionally. Not to mention, we received our photos on 6/11 (we were married on 5/10). Ralph and team, thank you so much for being so kind and hardworking on our special day. We truly appreciate it.

ade the wedding planning process not only easy and fun but with possibly one of the most flawless turn around times I have seen in this industry, even when we had to reschedule our entire wedding to a different date! Aside from all of that, Ralph and his team truly delivered the most gorgeous photos we could have ever dreamed of that we will cherish forever. He brings your wedding day to life in photos and videos for years to come. Wedding days go by so fast, in the blink of an eye and we are able to relive our special day through these photos, especially certain times during the day we may not remember or have experienced in the moment! There is something special about the talent and dedication that goes into being a wedding photographer, Ralph and his team are truly one of a kind!