HEY THERE! I'M RYAN, YOUR PITTSBURGH WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER WHO'S ALL ABOUT THE GREAT OUTDOORS, WHIPPING UP SOME TASTY EATS, THROWING IN A DASH OF FANCY WHEN NEEDED, AND PROUDLY EMBRACING MY INNER NERD.
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GET TO KNOW YOUR PITTSBURGH WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Hey there! I'm Ryan, the one who finds it a tad awkward talking about myself on my own site. But here's the deal: I'm not just here to snap pics; I'm here to capture the real, unscripted you. Even though I don't like to talk about myself I do think it's important for you to know who is going to be there on one of the most special days of your life. I believe the best photos come from genuine connections, shared laughs, and a touch of dad jokes (My fur baby son featured above). So, if you're up for some lighthearted, candid moments, I'm your go-to wedding photographer. Let's make some magic together.
Hey there! I’m Ryan. I’ve been photographing weddings for over a decade, and I still think the best wedding photos happen when people are comfortable enough to actually be themselves. My approach is relaxed, candid, and focused on the real stuff. Tthe laughs, weird little moments, happy tears, and everything you didn’t even realize was happening. I’ll give you direction when you need it, disappear into the background when you don’t, and probably throw in a dad joke or two along the way. The goal is simple: photos that actually feel like you and a wedding day that doesn’t feel like one long photo shoot.
I drew different Goosebumps covers that I thought were pretty great. Still waiting to hear back from R.L. Stein. l also had a notebook of doodles of my personal Lord Of The Rings fan fiction. This is where the love affair with being creative really started to cook.
WON MOST ARTISTIC IN MIDDLE SCHOOL
I headed to Europe and thought it would be fun to take some photos with a fancy DSLR. Got the basics and fell in love with photography while I was over there. Looking back these images were all very average photos but at the time I was like, "Damn, Ryan you rock at this."
GOT MY FIRST CAMERA AND WENT TO EUROPE
After graduating from The Business School at the University of Pittsburgh, I got a job working at Dick's Sporting Goods corporate office. Within two years I knew it wasn't the right fit and started doing photography on the side until I could quit and do it full time. Still insanely thankful I was supported and able to do this.
DECIDED THE CORPORATE LIFE WASN'T FOR ME
We had a tiny wedding at our favorite villa in Tuscany with the people that we care about most. Has nothing to do with photography but it seems like something I should put on this timeline. Love that girl!
Ab and I goT married!
If you made it this far on my website that probably means we share some similiar interests and that you dig my style of photography. Let's chat about making your day amazing!
Still Loving what I do!
MY JOURNEY AS A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Life never gives you what you expect...
THE GUY BEHIND THE CAMERA
I’m happiest when I’m creating something, heading out on a hike, hanging with dogs, or spending time with friends and family. I love exploring Pittsburgh, camping in the Scottish Highlands, woodworking, biking, road trips, and pretty much anything that gets me outside. Travel is a huge part of my life too. I’d much rather find the weird little bar down an alley, try whatever the locals are eating, or learn to make pasta from an Italian grandma than follow the usual tourist itinerary. I love good food, good drinks, laughing way too much, and finding experiences that make for great stories later.
For me, wedding photography is about building a connection first. The better I know you and the more comfortable you feel around me, the easier it is to capture the real stuff. The laughs, weird little moments, happy tears, and everything in between. My approach to Pittsburgh wedding photography is candid and honest with just enough direction when you need it. I want you to enjoy your wedding day instead of feeling like you're spending it at a photo shoot. At the end of it all, you’ll have colorful, authentic photos that actually feel like you.
This is me after pulling a shot of whiskey at sunset in the highlands. Sums me up pretty well.
