Riley Glenn Photography

We LOVE Riley. No, I don’t think you get it — WE LOVEEEEEE RILEY. It’s been 2.5 months since we got married, and I don’t think there’s been a single week since our engagement shoot with her that we haven’t talked about how glad we are that we hired her to take our engagement and wedding pictures. We hired Riley to shoot our engagement session, rehearsal dinner, welcome reception, as well as day of our wedding (plus a second shooter for day of). I encourage you to book her for more than just your “big day” — the engagement shoot gave us the time to have fun together and get comfortable in front of the camera. Having Riley at our rehearsal dinner and welcome reception was a BLAST. It ensured that we were able to get pictures with our favorite people, without having to run around during the reception. Here are some concrete examples of why Riley is incredible at her job: 1. Adventure sessions — I was not thrilled by the idea of engagement pictures in our hometown, in a random field, or some generic location. So in comes Riley and her adventure sessions - we literally went to Vegas with her! Not only did we get some of my favorite pictures of me and my husband of all time, but we were able to build a rapport that carried through wedding planning and into the big day. 2. Responsiveness — Riley was always incredibly accessible via email - and oftentimes reached out with resources and recommendations that I didn’t even know to think about. When I had questions about the smallest of details, like ring box colors, vow books, etc. or felt like I was being *that bride* Riley always made me feel like I was the center of her attention. She was quick to give the best advice, and was always a calming presence. 3. Willingness to try new things — In order to secure our venue, we had to commit to having our ceremony after it closed to the public, which meant after sunset. This was stressing me out! Riley showed us what night ceremony photos would look like, how they might look and feel, and helped us craft our day of schedule so that we would get all the shots we wanted in a variety of lights. And she made us feel cool for choosing something different. You can count on Riley to celebrate any choice you make. 4. Experience in front of the camera — I’m sure you’re thinking “but I don’t know how to pose”. Great - neither did we! But Riley made us feel like models. She provided helpful tips, and gave clear direction, but she was never pushy, always fun, and encouraged us to be natural the entire time. Everyone in our wedding party and even guests commented on how much they enjoyed her presence and her guidance. 5. Values alignment — I didn’t want to spend a dime on a vendor who thinks that queer people are anything less than perfection or that laws are meant for restricting people. So I was thrilled when I found Riley who is loud and proud about where she stands so I didn’t have to wonder. It made us so relieved to be able to have another member on the team who we knew would be affirming, accepting, and loving throughout the whole process. 6. Quality of her work — Riley quickly turned around hundreds of pictures from all of our shoots. They are gorgeous. They are stunning. I cannot stop staring at them and will forever be grateful to Riley for capturing them. So if I haven’t been clear enough, 10/10, A++, five stars. What are you doing reading this still? GO HIRE RILEY ALREADY.