About this vendor
Hello! I am a Santa Barbara based wedding photographer specializing in a more journalistic/contemporary/natural approach. I love weddings, simply put.
Your wedding is an adventure and I love getting to know what makes you as a couple so infinitely awesome and what has you tied together for life. Because I grew up surrounded by film, I strive to photograph a portion of your wedding using good, old fashion film. The textures, the grain, the skin tones, the feel - nothing quite compares. Your wedding is something special so you deserve something special.
I would love to hear from you about your upcoming wedding and help capture such a special moment in your life!
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Film Photography
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Documentary
Awards and Affiliations
2021 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Ryanne is truly an amazing, talented, and passionate photographer and I’m so happy that all of our wedding moments are beautifully captured by her. From the very beginning it was e...
asy to communicate with her through emails and she was extremely flexible to any changes we had with the wedding event. Also she is such a lovely person to interact with and has a cool personality! Turnaround time for photos was quick too. During the shooting she made us feel so comfortable that we weren’t nervous at all in front of the camera. Her style of photography is very unique, she goes for very candid, natural style shoots and she finishes the photos with such a wonderful editing job. I definitely recommend Ryanne for your wedding!
Ryanne’s work is truly unmatched. My partner and I are endlessly grateful and, simply put, in awe of the photographs we received of our elopement in the Los Padres National Forest....
The TLC that is engrained in Ryanne’s photos is evident – as is her thoughtfulness, and attention to detail. Ryanne captures the love shared among her clients amidst the wild beauty of light and nature in such an authentic way that is hard to put into words. And to top it all off, she was incredibly patient and go-with-the-flow as our plans adjusted throughout the pandemic season. Thank you, Ryanne!
We were so happy we went with Ryanne as our wedding photographer! It was so easy to collaborate and communicate with her - from the moment we reached out to her to the final delive...
ry of photos. We had a small, private ceremony and her elopement package worked out perfectly for our needs. She was flexible and made the best use of the time we had together. Most importantly, my husband and I are incredibly shy but she put us at ease and made everything comfortable. We were beyond happy with the outcome of our photos and can't recommend her enough!
Ryanne was the perfect addition to our wedding day festivities. She's talented, has a great eye, and she is extremely relaxed when shooting. She makes you feel completely at ease, ...
while still running the show. For brides and/or grooms who are shy and like an easy and fun energy around, Ryanne is for you. She's the best and the quality of her work is top notch. She also took the list of people we wanted photographed and got them all together and nailed every shot, without interrupting the festivities, or needing my instruction - quite a feat. Go with Ryanne, you won't be disappointed!
Ryanne has a unique style and captures such beautiful moments. We love that she calls back to film photography and still doesn't miss a beat of the intimate moments of your day. Sh...
e has an eye for composition and a gorgeous way with color.
Ryanne is one the most talented photographers I have ever seen. Her creative side shows through in every photo she takes. It’s rare that photographers still use film as Ryanne does...
, and let me tell you the photos taken with film are incredibly special. Not only does she take amazing pictures, she is such a sweet person and spending the day with her was great. We couldn’t be happier with how sweet and beautiful all of our elopement photos came out. If your looking for photos that will be timeless and capture your occasion perfectly, Ryanne is your girl !
Ryanne was an absolute dream to work with. She made us feel so comfortable during the engagement shoot that all our nerves about being in front of the camera went away. She was coo...
l, calm and collected on our very hectic wedding day and never once made us feel rushed or like there wasn't enough time to get all the pictures we wanted. She made our dreary, grey weather look gorgeous in the photos and we couldn't be happier with how they all turned out.
Ryanne was flexible with both our time and our budget and captured the intimate moments from our civil ceremony. She was punctual, professional, friendly and made it so easy.
Let me start by saying Ryanne was absolutely perfect and I could not be happier with our wedding photos! I spent hours online looking at photographers, came across Ryanne and fell ...
in love with her aesthetic. We spoke on the phone and I knew she needed to shoot our wedding.
Throughout the months leading up to the big day she was very responsive and clear. This was a huge relief as we had some unfortunate challenges with other vendors. I appreciate Ryanne so much for making this aspect of the wedding stress, hassle free.
She took the time to listen and understand what we wanted. She captured all the emotions we want to remember of that day from quiet intimate moments spent with each other and our families to the fun festive moments after the ceremony.
I was so happy she fit in every location I had asked for! Also, she could easily tell comfortability level in front of the camera and had no problem directing us when needed.
In short, Ryanne has a great personality and tremendous skill. She was positive, flexible and professional. The turn around was quick and our photographs are stunning. Ryanne, by far exceeded our expectations!!
My husband and I eloped with family present at the Santa Barbara courthouse this past summer and because we were having a fairly non-traditional wedding, I knew I wanted a non-trad...
itional photographer. I didn't want a bunch of posed photos because my husband is uncomfortable in front of the camera, so I knew I had to find someone who could take a more observational approach to their photography but who could also capture our wedding day in a beautiful, yet simplistic way. I found Ryanne Bee on instagram and was immediately drawn to her work and how she presented it. From our first informational chat through the delivery of the photos, she was truly the most lovely person to work with. She made us so comfortable and delivered beautiful images that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. She is a pro at shooting the courthouse and I really love that she shoots on film as well as digital. She was great to communicate with and I feel like she heard us when we told her what we were looking for, but she was also true to her individual style. I definitely recommend hiring Ryanne for your wedding or any photography needs!
Ryanne did such an amazing job both shooting and editing our wedding photos. My wife and I could not be happier about the quality of her pictures and the shots that she was able to...
capture at our wedding. She was very professional and got a great feel for the things that we were after. We would highly recommend Ryanne to anyone looking for a great photographer.
We had Ryanne as our photographer for our elopement at the Santa Barbara Courthouse and we are beyond happy with the photos. Communication before, during and after the event was e...
xcellent and we felt that she treated our event as extra special even though it was "only" an elopement. She knows the courthouse so well that we were able to get photos in many locations in and out of the courthouse in a relatively short amount of time. The photos have a beautiful, natural feel that we were looking for.
Ryanne Bee was a dream photographer to work with for our engagement shoot and wedding. She is an absolute artist whose passion and creativity shines through in each photo. She ca...
ptured the magic of our day beautifully.
Her communication was benchmark. She also put us at ease and made the somewhat awkward experience of being photographed all day mellow and fun. The end result as well as the process getting there exceeded our expectations.
In short, Ryanne was an absolute joy to work with and we highly recommend her without hesitation!
Ryanne was so professional, organized, and my husband and I were so happy with choosing her! She was extremely responsive via email and phone leading up to the day and made sure to...
check in periodically which was very reassuring.
The day-of she was great! She directed us and our family members on how to stand and was super efficient and professional. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!!!
Ryanne went above and beyond our expectations to capture our special day. She was so easy to work with from the initial contact through receiving our final photos. My husband and I...
were blown away by our photos and couldn't have asked for better results! Her style of photography is truly one of a kind and we would definitely recommend her to everyone!
I found Ryanne after searching endlessly for a photographer online. I had been to so many websites that I was starting to wonder if I was going to find someone that I was really ex...
cited about. And then as a little luck would have it I landed on Ryanne's site. I was moved by how artful her captures were and then when I read her bio I was sold. She has such a comfortable, welcoming and sweet quality about her that I knew she would create magic. And that she did! I was able to do an engagement session with her in the mountains outside of Santa Barbara and it was the most fun I have ever had taking photos! This made the wedding day even better. Having her document such an important day felt like one of my best friends was hanging out and guiding us through. She works in such a way that allows things to feel natural and effortless and I trusted her every step of the way. I received the photos even earlier than I thought and I was blown away by how many stunning moments she caught. Her perspective as an artist is truly special and working with her was such a highlight to the whole experience. I will rave about her always! THE BEST!
Ryanne and I connected immediately when I first reached out to her, and she was so calming, professional, and accomodating throughout our time working with her. Her style and offer...
ings were exactly what we were looking for, and her and her husband (her other shooter!) truly delivered on our special day. They were able to seemlessly capture the essence of us as a couple, the day's festivities, and our family and friends. We could not be happier with their outstanding service, beyond beautiful shots, and just them in general!
We were thrilled with having Ryanne photograph our wedding: she is a remarkable talent, capturing all of our special moments with a kind, easy demeanor. The photography of our wedd...
ing was something that was extremely important to me so I did a lot of online research and emails & phone calls with photographers, looking for someone who was able to capture not just the events but the emotions and the moments that make each celebration special. I kept coming back to the natural light and intimacy her photos had and after agreeing to be part of our wedding, she did not disappoint! She was incredibly responsive any time we had questions and open to all of our ideas of where we could take photos! Coordinating across various locations and changing timelines, she made easy what could have been a stressful situation. And her photos were beautiful! My husband HATES having his picture taken and looking at our photos now, Ryanne was able to make us (and most importantly, him!) feel so comfortable – his happiness shines right through! We loved working with Ryanne and could not recommend her more highly!
Ryanne was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish! She responds quickly to emails, answers all your questions and is so easy to work with. We didn't get the chance ...
to meet her prior to our wedding day because we coordinated everything from out of state, but when she arrived at our ceremony it was like we'd known her for years.
She was organized, professional but also incredibly warm and friendly with us and our guests. My husband and I never get photos done and can be incredibly awkward in front of the camera, but she still got incredible photos of us and really captured how happy and in love we are. She got us four preview photos the very next day and we received our online album less than four weeks after the wedding! I can't wait to show everyone these amazing photos.
Her work speaks for itself, but beyond that, Ryanne is a wedding photographer who truly wants to give you an exceptional photography experience. I am so happy we chose her as our photographer!
We made the best decision by hiring Ryanne. My wife and I loved her choice of shots, point of views, shooting locations, her direction and more importantly the way she treated our...
friends, family members and little ones. She made everything so seamless, comfortable, and everyone could not stop talking about how great she was. As expected, the best images we could have ever hoped for. The composition, colors and backdrops were indescribable, we were floored. We show them off every chance we can.
Ryanne, thank you for our amazing photos, which we cannot stop staring at. You are outstanding, and wish you continued success.
Mike & Kirska Arcos
If you are looking for the most down-to-earth, easy-to-work with, and talented photographer for your wedding day, RYANNE IS YOUR GIRL! Not only was she unbelievably accommodating,...
agreeing to shoot our New Years Eve wedding with only a few weeks notice, she was also the absolute sweetest! She worked within our budget to give us exactly what we wanted, and the photos turned out amazing! I cannot recommend Ryanne more. She really captured the day for us in a truly special way.
Ryanne was awesome! Our photos for our wedding came out beautiful. We could not have asked for a better photographer. She was great at communicating (we live out of the state) and ...
made us feel comfortable the entire time as she was taking our photos. We highly recommend Ryanne :)
I don't know even know where to begin, Ryanne and her husband were fantastic!! They made our wedding day perfect and managed to stay calm and organized the whole time. We couldn't ...
have dreamed of a better team. I would definitely recommend Ryanne Bee photography for your wedding, don't hesitate to book.
I highly recommend booking your wedding or engagement session with Ryanne! My husband and I made a last minute decision to hire a photographer for our quick Santa Barbara courthous...
e wedding and it was the best decision we've made! I was nervous to hire someone as I am not local to the area! I was traveling from Ohio so I was clueless on who to hire and decided on Ryanne based on her portfolio and awesome reviews! Ryanne was super laid back and cool. We felt comfortable with her like we were spending time with a friend! She was patient with us and flexible with her schedule! She got our images back to us in a timely manner and her presentation of her work was beautiful and thoughtful! She is truly an artist! I can't say enough good things! Our overall experience felt effortless and was more than positive! We are so in love with our pictures and I will cherish them forever! Thank you Ryanne! <3
It was an absolute pleasure working with Ryanne! She is easy to communicate with and always willing to answer any questions throughout the wedding planning process. I fell in love ...
with her creative photo style from her website. Her photos are gorgeous and show the true emotion of the special day!!!
I'm so happy I had her capture my wedding!
Thank you for creating memories I will treasure forever.
Jenny
Ryanne did an amazing job with our photos! All our photos turned out beautiful! My husband and I aren't very fond of taking photographs, but she made the whole process - from our e...
ngagement photos to the wedding - such a comfortable experience. She's officially our designated photographer. We love her work and absolutely loved working with her!
We found Ryanne thru The Knot. We are so glad we hired her. She was always quick to respond to our emails and phone calls. She was organized and worked with our other vendors to...
make sure everything ran smoothly. She got our photos back to us within a week of our wedding. Her prices are reasonable. Our friends and family love the photos. Thank you Ryanne for capturing the best moments of our wedding!
Working with Ryanne for my wedding was an absolute joy! I live in Texas, but had my wedding in the Santa Barbara area. Ryanne made it so easy for me to plan my wedding from a dista...
nce. In the planning process, she always responded to my emails and questions immediately, and she even set up a meeting for us to meet prior to the event so we could get to know each other better, which really helps when it comes to your wedding day! A month before the wedding she sent me a timeline of my photos so that I could get a better understanding of how the day would go, and took into consideration all of the photos that I wanted to get from my special day. On the wedding day, she worked very well with all of my bridal party and family, and was able to help the day run very smoothly! I also appreciated how well she worked with me and my husband, who aren't the most comfortable when getting our pictures taken. Not only was she a pleasure to work with, but our photos turned out AMAZING. I would recommend Ryanne for any event that you would like to document, as she is very responsive, and is very talented as a photographer.
Ryanne bee was my photographer for both my engagement and wedding photos. She was one of the only photographers that was willing to work with my budget and provide me exactly what ...
I needed. She has a creative eye and will definitely provide great impromptu pictures that will make you smile. Ryanne is a lovely person to work with and will not dissapoint. I love my pictures! Amazing photographer !
Ryanne Bee did a wonderful job for my elopement. Her photos turned out great and were exactly what I wanted. She was prompt in answering my emails and very accommodating. I had loo...
ked at several photographers in the Santa Barbara area and found Ryanne's pricing to be very reasonable and I really loved her style. I would definitely recommend her to others.
Ryanne has such great energy and she makes you feel comfortable from the very beginning! She responded to all my questions/concerns in a timely manner through email and phone calls...
. Her pictures are absolutely stunning! I wanted a photographer who would provide me with some timeless shots with a modern twist and she did just that! I have a wide variety of photos ranging from classic romantic to artsy and modern. She gave our day a layed back feel and I will be going back for any future anniversary shoots! I highly recommend her!
We just got married a month ago in Santa Barbara even though we live down in Long Beach. Ryanne was so great, even coming down to Long Beach to meet up and discuss options when we ...
were still deciding on vendors. Super sweet and easy going. On the actual wedding day she made sure everything went smoothly and with the help of her partner was able to get pictures of both parties separately so we wouldn't see each other until the ceremony. And don't get me started on the actual pictures! AMAZING photos! I was surprised on the locations she chose for pics of us after the ceremony but she knows what she's doing! Some of my favorites are just simple pics of us walking down the street behind the hotel! Who'd have thought! AND we got a few sneak peek photos before we even left for our honeymoon and rest followed in just a couple weeks! Overall great experience working with her and highly recommend!
Ryanne was so amazing as our wedding photographer! :) I immediately contacted her when I luckily found her photos online - she has such a lovely & unique style! Since the very begi...
nning she was always responsive, professional, and friendly. We had a tiny elopement wedding (only 5 of us) and Ryanne was very passionate about capturing every moment of our wedding especially since most of our family members were not there. It ended up raining during our ceremony and later off and on during our bride & groom shoot. Ryanne was very flexible and patient with our session making sure everything was perfect for us :) I also love how she caught every detail every step of the way. Seeing the photos now seriously makes me feel like I'm there all over again. Thanks to Ryanne for making our wedding photos absolutely gorgeous. I highly recommend her to every bride looking for a photographer - especially for those marrying around the Central Coast area. She will capture every beautiful moment & detail of your special day.
I was searching for a while online to try to find a photographer who shared my vision for a beautiful wedding by the sea. I found Ryanne's website and I was immediately impressed. ...
I set up a time to meet with her and by the end of the meeting was very excited to have her for my wedding day.
The big day came and she was able to get so many amazing photos - simply beautiful. From the pre-wedding photos to the family photos, everything was perfection. Both candid and posed, the feeling behind each picture was authentic.
Ryanne puts everyone at ease that she meets. She is professional and organized. And the cost is 100% reasonable!
Ryanne recently was our wedding photographer in August in Oxnard, CA. She took absolutely amazing photos and was great in making sure we got every shot we had asked for in advance ...
to include a shot with all of our wedding guests together. She has a great eye for what would make a great photo. She was quick to provide us a link to our online gallery and within a month sent a USB with all of our photos. Highly recommend!
I had a feeling when I met Ryanne Bee that she was the perfect person to capture every special moment of our wedding day. Ryanne exceeded our expectations! The photos are nothing s...
hort of amazing and perfectly capture the best day of our lives. I can't wait for our next big life event! We will definitely be using Ryanne Bee to create beautiful photographic memories in the future!
Ryanne was professional in every way, and delivered great photos for our very small wedding at the Santa Barbara Courthouse. I would recommend her to anyone.
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