As always, I am stunned whenever a couple flies me into Southern California to shoot a wedding, because I think now it’s a law that you have to be a wedding photographer to be a permanent resident of the region. It means that our style, our sense of humor, and our personalities are meshing in a deep way and, right from the moment I arrived and Kim greeted Wendy and I with a batch of home-made cookies, I knew this wedding would be a joy to shoot.
Within minutes, Kim told Wendy that she felt like a “sister from another mother,” and even though we’d just met them, this really felt like a wedding I was covering for close friends. It also helped that my brother Doug was also on hand to help with the (increasingly hilarious) photo booth, so it really was a family affair.
And this doesn’t even cover the wedding, a fantastic canival-themed day designed to make sure everyone had a great time, at the school where Kim and Esteban met. They’d both been official tour guides, so they knew every inch of their wedding venue, telling me stories of when it was Howard Hughes’ defense contracting headquarters, so it was deliberately built as a sort of labyrinth in case it was invaded. That’s the sort of security I like in a wedding.
From churro stations to a crazy dance floor to a heartfelt Catholic ceremony officiated by a close friend, and their infectious laughter, the day encapsulated so many aspects of their personalities, and they meshed perfectly.
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edric morales - Always a fan! Tried over and over the ‘Brenizer Method’, just can’t seem to nail it.
Awesome captures! Little girl jumping off ledge has great timing!!
And loving that backlit with the balloons.
Heather Parker - I love the creative take on classic shots!
Taryn Propersi - These are beautiful!! What a gorgeous wedding, and an even more gorgeous bride and groom! :) love you guys.
Belle - Love, love, LOVE the bride and groom portraits. Outstanding work Ryan!
Mike - Great photos, I really like the way you use the light.
Lyn Ismael-Bennett - Amazing as usual! The bride and her bridesmaids group shot is so awesome.
Kyle - I really think this is the best coverage from you that I’ve ever seen. And that’s saying a lot because I’ve been following your blog for like…years and years and years.
So many awesome moments, the kids were on fire at this wedding. And the portraits look like a ton of fun. The shots of the ceremony are stunning (fave is the first kiss with the reflection).
Yeah, basically…you killed it.
Matt - Absolutely unreal, you’ve done it again Ryan!
Love this one! That kiss shot is awesome.
Maximiliano Barros - Good stuff Ryan!! This is crazy good! I always say I need a pic like the one from the end of the isle were its exposed for outside and the church looks black, but never have the guts to change so quickly setting and loose a closer pic… these are great.
Brad Ross - Nothing can trump socks like that! As always wonderful coverage and storytelling.
Steve Koo - Some really fun moments here, Ryan. Beautiful work!
Alison Tchui - Wow! Truly amazing! You deserve an award because all these photos are masterpieces! I was one of the bridesmaids (the second from the right of the bride/bridesmaids group shot), and I feel honored to be in such a cool photo. Love it!
Natalie - This is absolutely stunning! Wow – blown away by the quality of your work!
Zac Propersi - Those pictures are incredible! They captured the energy of the event without being obtrusive (I don’t remember the photographer getting inside the dance circle). There some amazing shots that focus on the couple that will help prolong the memories for *many* years to come.
Seth - How much fun was this wedding! And that bead shot is bokeh-licous. And as always, the stitch photo is perfect.
Drew - What an awesome couple! Love the silhouette!
Jon S6 - wild !!
Walter Luceno - PURE AWESOME.
James Murphy - Looks like an awesomely fun couple. Great job capturing them. Nice work.
Johanna Hietanen - These photos made me smile a huge smile :) Brilliant work.
Joey Chandler - Love the sock shots and the one of the little girl in the church. And your dance floor shots are to die for as always.
Becca Beltran - Beautiful pictures–you can actually feel the fun! Congrats–what a happy and joyful day lovelies!
Anagelina Tam - Awesome…love it.
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Photographer Janne Miettinen - Hilarious photos! :)