About this vendor
When I walk into a room, I search for the details.
I wait for those tiny, precious moments that usually go unnoticed.
The welling eyes of a father, giving his daughter away.
That immediate reaction of the groom's face when his bride slowly starts walking towards him.
The overwhelming joy of your grandparent written all over that smile.
A mother holding her son tight during their first dance - knowing her baby boy is now a husband.
Then, I see you take a step back at the reception to try and soak it all in.
You were told that this day would come and go in a blink of an eye - to try and savor every second of it.
That's where I can help.
To preserve every moment so you can relive one of your happiest days over and over again.
Head on over to RyanWetzelPhoto.com to learn & see more!
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Film Photography
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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4.8
out of 5.024 reviews
No final product 1.5 years later. We are apparently the only couple that had a negative experience with Ryan. With everything leading up to the wedding he was great. He even gave us an extra hour in the engagement shoot and had some really great ideas. The problem is everything after the wedding.
He uploaded all of the original photos he took to our OneDrive. We weren't in a huge hurry to get the edits and the video so we didn't bug him about it until about 6 months after. We knew he was busy with another full time job but we were surprised after this amount of time that he didn't reach out to discuss the artistic direction of the edits.
So we emailed him asking when we can expect the edits and video that we paid for, and never heard back. I sent him a message on Facebook which he replied to saying he never received our emails and acted like the delay was our fault for never telling him our songs we wanted for the video. We gave him the songs then never heard back. Now it's been almost another year and I've tried calling, emailing, Facebook messaging, and messaging him through his site and have received 0 response. It's been about a year and a half since our big day, and we're still waiting on the services we paid for and Ryan has completely ghosted us.
It's such a shame because he was such a great vendor. But our contract still has not been fulfilled and we're confused and unsure about what to do.
My husband contacted Ryan after seeing a review of him on this site, The Knot. When I first met him, I was not sure if my husband was wise to contact him. He seemed young, and being a Forest Ranger, too busy to be a professional wedding photographer. Then he opened his portfolio and we were amazed! We signed with him. He has a clear contract package and works with clients to ensure they are getting what the want and can afford. We were all set and then COVID 19 hit. Ryan worked with us as we navigated all the changes we had to make. On our special day he got there before I did and as others stated was everywhere. He moves so fast and so creative and innovative. We absolutely LOVE our photos! He will be with us again next year as we will have our second ceremony due to COVID. I truly admire Ryan and count it an honor to recommend him to others.
Ryan shot our engagement pictures and the entire experience was amazing. Setting up the session was pain-free and he communicated very well. We only opted for a short session, but he made use of every moment with professional shots and angles that we can only thank him for. He ensured to tailor a majority of the shots from ideas we previously shared with him. The session was very relaxing and calm and he made us very comfortable which resulted in so many priceless photos. After only a week, he provided us with all of the edited images and we couldn't be happier with the result. A nice variety of shots, filters, and themes; we had more than enough pictures to use for our wedding planning. We highly recommend Ryan for his professionalism, skill, and great customer service.
Simply put, Ryan is EVERYWHERE. No matter where you look, Ryan is there taking a photo of the big and little moments, even sometimes without me noticing. He called several times before the wedding to check in and see if I had any photo ideas that I wanted, and when I wasn't exactly sure of what I wanted, he offered suggestions. We even went scouting for the perfect sunset shot in Shenandoah National Park the day before.
He adapted to every single moment of the day; whether I was running late or a key player disappeared he knew exactly what to do to keep the photos rolling. He's dedicated to making sure we had the photos that mattered to us, and surprised us with so many little photo moments we would have otherwise missed.
I think the most important attribute to a photographer that gets overlooked is flexibility. Ryan is as flexible as they come. While I was freaking out about being off schedule, he told me not to worry and he adjusted his plans. He went and took photos of the boys and the rings and came back when we were ready, he didn't miss a beat.
I'm so thankful for Ryan's pure talent and fun personality...it made the day so much better knowing he was handling the photos that will last a lifetime. You will not be disappointed!!!
I love everything about Ryan Wetzel photography they did absolutely amazing and they got along with everyone perfectly in my family and with my friends that were at my wedding and reception they just fit right in they blend so well and they do such a fabulous job I love my pictures so much I would never recommend anyone else just because I loved their work so dearly! And to be honest there are people already asking who my photographer was because they loved my pictures!
Ryan and his assistant did an amazing job photographing our wedding at Chesapeake Bay Foundation! He was very responsive leading up to the wedding date and captured every shot we asked for, plus all the shots we didn't know we wanted. He kept busy the entire time, making sure to get the best angles of every part of the ceremony and reception. The guests really enjoyed the photo booth he brought, the photos from which he included with the final wedding edits. The original photos he sent shortly after the wedding day, then the final edits a few weeks after. His pricing was very reasonable and we could not have asked for better pictures to remember our wedding!
To say that Ryan was absolute perfection is no over exaggeration. From out before wedding meeting, to the day of, to the production of the photos everything was so professional and flawless. He meet with us well before the wedding to make sure we were all on the same page about our vision and expectations. On wedding day him and his partner Alberto were spectacular! They were professional and discreet and captured everything we wanted and more. They went above and beyond to make sure our day was capture BEAUTIFULLY. Alberto even darted across the church to untangle my veil from the banister. After the wedding we received ALL of our unedited photos within 48 hours. Shortly after we received our edited photos and got to relive the day all over again. Every single photo told a story and held a special place in our day. We thought it couldn't get any better than this.... then we opened our wedding book. The craftsmanship and talent that went into this book made me cry it was so beautiful. Thank you Ryan and Alberto you really captured the love and joy of our day!
Ryan was super easy to work with. He is super professional and always responded in a timely manner. The pictures that he took were fabulous and he had some great ideas for the photos as well. I would definitely use him for anything that needs photography!
I would highly recommend this photographer! He is extremely professional and personable. The quality of his work is awesome. We loved the end result of the wedding album. People that saw the album was very impressed. His prices were reasonable as well. He deserves 10 stars if the reviews allowed it! You will not be disappointed!
We highly recommended Ryan for your special day! After interviewing many photographers, and conducting a through search, having Ryan take our wedding pics was an excellent decision! Not only is he flexible and wonderful to work with, but he has a keen eye for detail. He captured every moment of our special day quite elegantly! His prices are reasonable and certainly worth the quality of work he is capable producing. We will be working with Ryan moving forward for all major events/ occasions. He gave us plenty of shots to choose from because that was what we requested. We had a very large bridal party yet he made it work beautifully! We really wanted artistic photography that elegantly captures the occasion, Ryan demonstrated professionalism by delivering just that! Thank you so much Ryan for all your hard work! We can't say enough good things about his work!
We hired Ryan to shoot our wedding celebration as well as our engagement photos. He absolutely excelled in every aspect of his services to us. From the initial sit-down to discuss his services, through his last photograph, as well as in final delivery of the final album product, he went above and beyond to ensure we were satisfied with every facet of our photography. Ryan is a very talented photographer with a good eye, creative flair, and inventive ideas on the fly. He is amicable and flexible to taking client direction regarding any ideas we had for shot ideas. He was willing to travel to our engagement site and our wedding site in the Maryland region without complaint. His final products for us in digital photos and hardcover photo albums were high quality and top notch.
Out of all the vendors we contracted, we were most satisfied with Ryan. He was definitely worth the price we agreed upon. Three highlights we would like to thank Ryan for: 1) When our wedding reception ended up running longer than we had contracted him for, Ryan was willing to modify our agreement on the fly. During my reception with all the juggling I was doing, he was so easy to work with. 2) Through zero fault of his own, the final printed wedding photo album took a little longer than expected; Ryan made every effort to keep us informed on the production process and went above and beyond to make us satisfied. We are! 3) Ryan gave us full control over the photographs he took, so we are free to distribute them to family and friends at our discretion. We specifically looked for a photographer who would do this for us, and we cannot say how much we appreciate Ryan's willingness to do that.
Sum: Ryan Wetzel Photography absolutely met and exceeded our expectations for our wedding and engagement photography. We cannot emphasize how much we appreciated his performance and the final products. His work was fantastic.
Ryan was a pleasure to work with. Our pictures turned out beautiful
Ryan was amazing! He did more than just take our pictures for our special day, he went above and beyond our expectations. Ryan was there for every special moment, and was very creative. I would recommend him for anyone looking for great, quality pictures!
Ryan is great to work with, I was so thankful to find Ryan only 2 months before my wedding since my photographer cancelled on me. He was very friendly, attentive, and patient to all my questions, concerns and for going through my "must have" pictures. He took our engagement photos and wedding photos. His prices are very competitive and his photos are amazing. I'm so thankful for Ryan for capturing one of the most important days of my life. I would highly recommend choosing Ryan!!
We are so glad we had Ryan as our photographer. He was very professional, easy to work with, and calm - which was super helpful when family members were stressed out, or when we weren't sure what to do. Our photos turned out beautiful, and we love Ryan's creativity. After the wedding, we had a few guests comment on Ryan's professionalism - he was always in the right place for optimal pictures, and was never in anyone's way. He captured some great moments, and made it a point to take pictures of us with our guests at the reception. We are so happy with our photographs and can't wait to have some of them printed and framed. Highly recommend!
Ryan was phenomenal on my big day! From the moment we met to talk details I was very impressed with his professionalism. He knew just what to ask and what I wanted. My photo's came out AMAZING. I've gotten so my compliments. I would highly recommend getting an album. He did a great job cover- to- cover.
Ryan Wetzel Photography was the perfect choice for capturing our big day. Ryan was super professional and accommodating to the scope and style of the wedding we planned. Although we had a smaller venue and guest list (100 people), Ryan has equipment and capacity for much larger occasions as well. Our finished photos and custom album book were of excellent quality and delivered in a timely manner. If you are looking to remember your special event, than I would highly recommend the services of Ryan Wetzel Photography.
Ryan is such a wonderful person to work with. He truly goes out of his way to work with you and is very patient and flexible. He is also very affordable and accommodating. My only critic would be to have a little more unique poses, specifically with our engagement shoot. However, the wedding pictures were outstanding, he captured so much happy emotion- not only in the bride and groom, but all of our wedding guests as well.
Ryan did a great job for our wedding in Sept 2016. He worked with us in the months leading up to the wedding to understand what we were looking for. And did a great job during the wedding and reception. He seamlessly integrated himself into the event and was able to capture the photos we wanted plus many others of our friends and family from that day. We ended up with more than 600 photos. Only thing is that it took until Nov to get the photos but even with the delay in photos, it was a great overall experience. Would definitely recommend Ryan.
Ryan and Amanda knew exactly how to capture our most special day. Their kindness, creativity, and uniqueness was exactly what we were looking for, and we couldn't be happier with the end result. They edited a great video (almost a commercial of sorts) for our wedding along with a masterful full length version. The photo shoot didn't take too long, and they captured all the shots we wanted, and they even added a little flare of their own. They are incredible and very enjoyable to work with!
Ryan was fantastic from beginning to end!! He chatted with us several time s before the wedding to make sure we were all on the same page about the vibe and important pictures we wanted. He was also super responsive, patient and professional. I really wanted a photographer with an artistic eye who was passionate about photography...and Ryan was perfect. I almost cried when I saw how good the final pictures turned out....he captured everything beautifully. I would HIGHLY recommend choosing Ryan as your photographer!
Ryan is a great and talented photographer. He took our engagement photos. He is so easy to work with.Ryan tries to bring all your ideas to life. He has such creativity. He edits the photos to look the best without making them look fake or posed.
Ryan took our engagement photos, and was one of two photographers at our wedding. He is amazing!! He worked in unison with the other photographer to make sure no moment at our wedding was left uncaptured. He has such unique and fun ideas - he's a natural for knowing what will look great in a photo! He was very patient with me while we went through my list of 'must-have' photos, as well. Ryan was just awesome to work with, and his photos are extremely high quality. His prices are very competitive, which is also an important factor for many brides. However, you sacrifice absolutely no quality in getting a great deal from Ryan. To say that we loved our pictures would be a huge understatement! We very highly recommend Ryan Wetzel Photography!!
Ryan did an awesome job at capturing so many memorable moments during the entire day. He really has an eye for detail with each picture he takes. Every detail of the wedding and reception was captured. Looking back at all the pictures I can't think of a single special moment that wasn't captured in a photograph! It's very special to have so many pictures of our day shared with family and friends.
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