Reviews

Imperia Wedding Venue in Somerset, New Jersey

Kristen & Jeff

To view Kristen & Jeff’s wedding photos from The Imperia in Somerset, New Jersey please visit http://ryansandsphotographyblog.com/2018/01/25/imperia-wedding-venue-somerset-nj/

I knew Ryan would be my photographer even before learning he was the preferred photographer for my venue. His personality is top-notch, making myself, my husband, and my guests feel at ease in front of his camera. Also, I appreciated that he recognized the quality of the light outside. Even though we didn’t intend to do outdoor pictures (it was January), I am so glad he suggested it – they are my absolute favorite pictures of the entire day. Totally worth freezing for.

I really appreciated his flexibility – we had some atypical requests about the engagement photo shoot and he was happy to modify his standard package to meet our needs.

Ryan was easy to reach and made us feel that things were always “under control”. Overall, he coordinated well with his team, eased our minds about the whole day, and added greatly to the wedding of our dreams.

Olde Mill Inn Wedding Venue in Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Ruby & Scott

To view Ruby & Scott’s wedding photos from The Olde Mill Inn in Basking Ridge, New Jersey please visit http://ryansandsphotographyblog.com/2017/09/17/olde-mill-inn-wedding-basking-ridge-new-jersey/

We met Ryan a couple years ago at a bridal show. We loved his work and personality! We immediately booked him as our photographer. So glad we did!!! He was easy to work with and always available via phone, email, or text. We got married on September 17, 2017 . We booked Ryan for the entire day. Starting off with getting ready and ending the night with a sparkler-send- off!!!! Ryan did an outstanding job. We had a short amount of time between the ceremony and reception, but he knew exactly how to organize family and friends for pictures. He was able to capture all the sweet moments and details of our big day. A month later, we already have our professional photos and all the pictures can easily be shared with friends and family. We can’t thank him enough. All the pictures turned out incredible. We highly recommend Ryan!!! He is professional, highly energetic, and creates beautiful photographs.

Ramsey Golf and Country Club Wedding Venue in Ramsey, New Jersey

Michelle & Joe

To view Michelle & Joe’s wedding photos from Ramsey Golf and Country Club in Ramsey, New Jersey please visit http://ryansandsphotographyblog.com/2017/06/17/ramsey-golf-country-club-wedding-ramsey-new-jersey-michelle-joe/

Ryan was wonderful on our wedding day. He has a great talent of being unobtrusive during the event, while capturing beautiful moments. He also has an amazing energy without being overbearing. I feel lucky as I found Ryan’s team based on the sheer skill of his photography- when I was looking at other photos done at my venue, I noticed how special and interesting they were. They really stood out to me! At that point, I knew he was talented, but did NOT know how wonderful he was to work with, which my husband and I quickly found out on our big day.So many of our guests commented on his energy, general friendliness, and charisma. We had a lot of demanding characters involved in this wedding (of course, all just wanting the best) and he was amazing despite all of it! Also, all guests loved our photo booth. I now also have a memorable video of dancing with my husband to “Living on A Prayer” with him in a giant panda head…

I would highly recommend Ryan and his team to all brides and grooms! AMAZING!!

The Manor Wedding Venue in West Orange, New Jersey

David & Joyce

To view Joyce & David’s real wedding photos from Then Manor in West Orange, New Jersey please visit http://ryansandsphotographyblog.com/2017/06/26/the-manor-in-west-orange-nj-the-wedding-of-joyce-david/

When you’re standing outside in 90+ degree weather trying to corral 40 people into the same picture (many with a poor grasp of English), and this is only the first of around 15 group shots you need to take, and your photographer is the cheeriest, calmest person in the group, you know you’ve found a good one.
My wife and I hired Ryan to do our engagement shoot, and more recently, our wedding. We could not be happier with our decision. Perhaps Ryan’s greatest strength is the sheer enthusiasm he has for his work. It’s easy to see that he just loves taking amazing pictures, and he went above and beyond to get those great shots for us. His photos of us were beautiful, artistic, and romantic. At our wedding, he stayed past the contracted time because he looked at the lighting outside and thought he could get some phenomenal photos, and based upon the samples we’ve seen, he was absolutely right. Ryan is professional, personable, easy to work with, and clearly highly experienced. We strongly recommend him and would hire him again for any event.

Rock Island Lake Country Club Wedding Venue in Sparta Township, New Jersey

Courtney & Barry

To view Courtney & Barry’s real wedding photos from Rock Island Lake Country Club in Sparta Township, New Jersey please visit http://ryansandsphotographyblog.com/2017/06/05/rock-island-lake-country-club-wedding-courtney-barry/

We met Ryan at a Bridal Show in North NJ, his work spoke for itself. He did our engagement shoot first and was amazing, my husband is not a fan of taking pictures and Ryan made it so easy and captured amazing shots for us. He was so laid back and made us feel so comfortable. We knew after receiving our pictures we made the right choice for the wedding. On our wedding day it was raining in the morning and Ryan assured me that it was the best weather for pictures and that the sun would come out soon and he was right! We have received so many compliments on our pictures because they were perfect! He even went into the woods to capture some amazing shots for us! If you want someone who is personable, friendly, easy going, professional but still have fun with your group then he is your guy! Thank you so much for making our day so special Ryan!

The Inn at Barley Sheaf Wedding Venue in Holicong, PA

Samantha & David

To view Samantha & David’s real wedding day photos from The Inn at Barley Sheaf in Holicong, PA please visit http://ryansandsphotographyblog.com/2015/06/01/the-inn-at-barley-sheaf-bucks-county-wedding-photographer-samantha-david/

Ryan is not only an incredibly talented photographer but a wonderful person with a positive spirit! He memorialized our wedding day with his beautiful photos, which my friends, family and everyone I show them to-cant get over! They all say they look like they should be in a magazine! Ryan far out-shined our expectations. We absolutely enjoyed his presence, which wasn’t like the annoying-get-in-the-way photographers we’ve encountered at other weddings. At times, it was as if he wasn’t even there….but he was, catching every moment that we shared with our family and friends that day in the most beautiful manner. There were endless amounts of beautiful photos to choose from to put in our album, that was the ONLY difficult part. Great problem to have! I recommend him to anyone and everyone for all occasions! We will certainly use him again for other great life events in our future 🙂

Hunterdon County Arboretum Wedding

Kathleen & Ryan

Ryan is a really great photographer — so easy to work with, and takes awesome photos! We chose him to do our wedding photos after looking through his portfolio online and then meeting with him. We especially liked the candid shots he takes. His photos give a sense of intimacy and energy all at the same time, and he’s just a really great and optimistic personality – exactly what you want on your big day. We also had him do an engagement shoot for us. On both occasions, he was energetic, easy to work with, and eager to take an absolute ton of shots.

His pricing is extremely reasonable, and he was very flexible with some location changes we had as our wedding plans settled. Ryan is a great communicator in general, and he’s very quick to respond to emails. I really appreciated that during the reception, he scouted out another great location for a quick additional portrait session for us. We were impressed by the quality of his work and the initiative he takes in making sure you get excellent photos. Even our guests were impressed! We had several comments from people who noticed how carefully he paid attention to what was going on and made sure he was positioned to get good shots — without getting in the way. Overall, we couldn’t be happier with Ryan’s work!

Perona Farms Wedding Venue in Andover, New Jersey

Stephanie & David

To view Stephanie & David’s real wedding photos from Perona Farms in Andover, New Jersey please visit http://ryansandsphotographyblog.com/2017/09/23/perona-farms-wedding-venue-andover-nj/

Ryan was dedicated to getting the best photos and his enthusiasm was great! He took as many photos as I wanted with family members and made sure to catch all of our best moments on the dance floor. His photo booth was a huge hit with my guests as they lived dressing up in the props. I would recommend him to anyone!

Primavera Regency Wedding Venue in Stirling, New Jersey

Danielle & Patrick

To view Danielle & Patrick’s wedding photos at Primavera Regency please visit http://ryansandsphotographyblog.com/2016/07/16/primavera-regency-wedding-stirling-new-jersey-danielle-patrick/

Ryan did an AMAZING job shooting both our engagement and wedding photos! The first time we met with him we really loved his upbeat attitude and organization! He is very friendly and from the moment you meet him you can tell he really loves what he does! We had a very hot day for our engagement photos and he made everything work out! Everyone actually can’t believe it was so hot because the pictures look amazing! On our wedding day he made everyone feel comfortable and at ease. When you have a million things on your mind someone that takes over professionally and has everything organized is exactly who you want in your corner! He did an absolutely beautiful job shooting our wedding, the pictures are stunning! I actually cried when he put up our blog because it brought back all the wonderful memories we had on our Wedding day. He was the perfect photographer and we couldn’t have asked for a better person to work with. We can’t thank him enough for the amazing work he did! Thanks Ryan, you’re amazing!!

Shackamaxon Country Club Wedding Venue in Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Christiane & Daniel

To view Christiane & Daniel’s real wedding photographs from Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Plains, please visit http://ryansandsphotographyblog.com/2015/07/21/shackamaxon-country-club-wedding-christiane-daniel/

Deciding which photographer to use for your wedding day is not a decision to take lightly – these pictures will be around for decades after your wedding, and you want to be sure that they are perfect. Ryan Sands is your photographer. The love and attention he puts into every shot is so evident when you see the finished product. He is so gifted with finding the perfect lighting or background to make sure you look your best. His photos always turn out gorgeous! The hardest part was picking which photos to use in our album. There were too many to choose from! He always makes you feel comfortable, and stays out of your way during your special day. I can’t wait for future milestones, as I will definitely be using Ryan to capture our special moments. Thank you, Ryan, for ensuring that we will be able to relive every moment of our wedding day in such a beautiful way.

Beaver Brook Country Club Wedding Venue in Annandale, New Jersey

Cayce & Grant

To view Cayce & Grant’s real wedding photos from Beaver Brook Country Club in Annandale, NJ, please visit http://ryansandsphotographyblog.com/2015/05/17/beaver-brook-country-club-annandale-new-jersey-cayce-grant/

Ryan is not just great at what he does, he is the type of person that blends into any situation – he’s friendly, he’s organized, and he’s able to take great photos without being obtrusive at all. The photos we have from our wedding are just beautiful, and he got such amazing pictures of guests and bridal party alike, which i’m so thankful for! We got so many fantastic candid shots, which is exactly what i was hoping for. I’ve been to weddings where the photographers seemed pushy or didn’t really try to make people feel comfortable, and Ryan was just the opposite. He’s efficient and professional, and the whole day still felt really easygoing!

Razberrys in Frenchtown, New Jersey

Kristelle’s Sweet 16 Party

Kudos to Ryan for capturing the magical moments of our daughter’s Sweet 16 through beautiful photos!!! Photography is an art and Ryan clearly demonstrated that he has the knowledge, skills, expertise and passion to turn our daughter’s Sweet 16 moments into lifetime memories through photos. His patience, responsiveness (yes, responsiveness!!!), personable demeanor, flexibility and discrete-style are great qualities of Ryan which made the process very easy and stress-free for us and our guests! Thank you, Ryan!!!

Ramsey Golf & Country Club in Ramsey, New Jersey

Natalie & Serhiy

Ryan is a true professional at what he does. We had the pleasure of having him not only as our engagement photographer but also as our wedding photographer. He has wonderful organizational skills and a lot of patience. Thank you for your great job!

Westmount Country Club in Woodland Park, New Jersey

Jennifer & Dexter

Ryan, you captured one of the most important times of our lives making our experience natural and magical. All we had to do was live our moment and there you were to snap away the most perfect photos. We are so grateful that you carried a high level of energy, warmth, attentiveness and professionalism making us feel you were just as excited as we were. Thanks to you and your wife Melanie, these will be the memories that will be treasured for a lifetime and passed down to share with our future generation. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Love Jennifer and Dexter Cua

Primavera Regency in Stirling, New Jersey

Jessica & Tim

Ryan, Thank you so much for everything. You are such a pleasure to work with. You were very patient and helpful on the HOTTEST day of the year. We do not think anyone could ever tell how hot it was by the pictures. You gave great suggestions and knew exactly how we should pose to capture the light. We can not wait for our wedding pictures. We just know that they will be breathtaking. We HIGHLY recommend you to anyone! You have jaw-dropping pictures. We do not think we could ever go to another photographer again! You will always be used by us for any future memorable life event. Thank you again for making our pictures unforgettable and priceless!

The Imperia in Somerset, New Jersey

Jeanna & Xavier

Thank you for making our wedding day a special one that we will never forget. We are truly grateful with all the photos and albums you have created for us. Many blesses to you and your family.

Love,
Xavier & Jeanna

Immaculate Conception Church & Mountain View Chalet

Lucia Maria’s Baptism

Dear Ryan,
I can never thank you enough for taking the most beautiful photos of our sweet girl’s baptism. You really captured the day and all of the fun people at our party. We will treasure these pictures forever! I am so happy we found you! We look forward to working with you in the future for sure!

-Anthony, Tara, Gabriella & Lucia-

Reviewed On 9/22/2012 by Lucia K
Ryan and his wife were great to work with!

Reviewed On 10/11/2019 by Kelly M
Having Ryan as our photographer for our wedding was amazing. We found Ryan through recommendations of two friends and could not have been happier. We first met him personally while taking our engagement photos. He put us at ease, as posing for photos doesn’t come natural to me and my husband. Fast forward to the wedding, he was super attentive and made sure that all our wants and needs were met. We couldn’t be happier with our picture gallery and would highly recommend!

Reviewed On 1/21/2019 by Michelle H
Ryan stood out to me because of his photographs that somehow combine a classic look that was still fresh and natural. Since then, Ryan has worked with us personally to understand our specific style and what we want in our engagement and wedding photos. Since neither me or my husband have ever taken professional photos before, we really appreciated Ryan’s easy way of explaining how to pose and move for the camera. Moreover, the session itself felt like we were all just hanging out: Ryan asked us to walk down a path, sit on a bench and chat, or say something to each other to make one another laugh. Finally, Ryan helped immensely when it came time to prepare for the wedding. Together, we figured out the entire timeline for photos and locations. At the wedding, Ryan took all the important photos efficiently so we had time to be with our guests. The photo booth was also a big hit with our guests. Friends told us that it is the best photo booth they have ever seen because of the variety of fun props and the quality and size of the photos. Overall, Ryan is an amazing photographer but also just a wonderful person. I feel blessed to have found him so he could capture this very important time in my life.

Reviewed On 10/23/2018 by Becky B
Ryan was the second vendor we booked (right after the venue) two years ago. Simply one of the best decisions we made during this process! Ryan is professional, personable and just fun to work with overall! He and Amanda helped make the day of our wedding run smoothly with all of the photos that needed to be taken (we had A LOT of family shots), while working quickly and efficiently so as to not make the photo-taking process feel like a drag for those same family members who were waiting around. They were both so very attentive when people asked for group shots during the reception. They really just helped make the day so perfect! Ryan and Amanda went above and beyond what we expected. Plus, our engagement photos turned out gorgeous, so we can’t wait to see the final product of our wedding day! We are beyond grateful for their work and service.

Reviewed On 9/04/2018 by Alissa F
Ryan was absolutely AMAZING to work with and my husband and I are so lucky to have had him as our wedding photographer! We discovered Ryan after a quick google search and soon after realized that he was the wedding photographer for one my fellow college graduates and loved his photos right out of the gate. From the very first meeting with Ryan, we felt like we were reuniting with an old friend and I was very impressed with his photography packages which included so much for a fantastic price. We had a pretty strict budget and Ryan’s packages included all taxes and fees and we loved that everything included was clear without any grey areas. We also discovered along the way that Ryan doubled as a bit of a day of coordinator/wedding planner and he helped us lay out the entire day which took so much stress off our shoulders. Our engagement session was easy peasy and we felt comfortable right away working with him (and his lovely girlfriend Amanda) because he made things light and gave us little simple cues to help us learn how to feel and look natural for photos. After the session, Ryan left us feeling confident and relaxed and we knew that we made the right decision choosing Ryan and we excited to do it all again on the day of our wedding. For any brides out there who are a little on the OCD side (guilty!) when it comes to being organized on the day of your wedding, I can honestly say that I was impressed by Ryan’s organization and paperwork that he provides because it made the day of our wedding run super smooth and we didn’t miss a single shot we were going for in terms of formals. We also chose Ryan’s photo booth for our reception and we CANNOT get over how awesome it was and how happy we are that we decided to add this to our wedding. If anyone out there is on the fence about it, look no further than Ryan and DO IT!!! It will be one of the best decisions you’ve ever made and you will not be disappointed! Overall, our experience with Ryan was outstanding and I have not stopped scrolling through our photos with a giant smile on my face reliving all of the special, hilarious and tear jerking moments he captured from the start to the end of our wedding. I would highly recommend him to anyone and wish I could give him more stars!!!!

Reviewed On 8/10/2018 by Brianna P
Ryan Sands is hands down the best photographer around! His eye for detail combined with his skill set in photography, motivation, compassion, equipment, and personality make him an easy choice for any event! He did our engagement pictures and right away we knew we made the right choice. As much as I don’t mind PDA (my husband does though lol!), Ryan made us feel so comfortable and not weird about being ourselves for the pictures! It felt like he was an old friend who is just VERY talented at photography! Not only does he take the time to text and email us often with any answers to questions, he also takes the time to really edit and sharpen his work (not that it probably even needs much, as his focus on lighting and positioning seemed to come natural to him to know what would make a beautiful shot!) I also had told him how I don’t like tons of straight pictures (I like more off balanced / candid / unique line ups!) and he listened and let us move around during our wedding formal shots and candid! If there’s anything he doesn’t have planned, if you just mention it to him, he will willingly do it! I should also add, when my husband and I were first looking for our wedding photographer, we had a budget set and literally had said “I’m sure all photographers in this range / area are going to be good, so we’ll just pick anyone”… UNTIL we saw Ryan’s work at a bridal show! His photographs literally jumped off the canvas. It outshined all the others near- so sharp! We spent a little extra to get A LOT MORE both package wise AND just work/talent wise! Worth every penny.

Reviewed On 7/01/2018 by Jennifer S
Ryan was AMAZING to work with. I exchanged a million emails with him prior to our big day and he always sent me back a detailed response in a timely manner. We got his most expensive package, which is quite expensive, but the deliverables are of the highest quality. Ryan was fun to work with, gives you positive feedback through the shoot, and doesn’t make you feel silly or uncomfortable in situations that can be so. I could deduct a few points because Ryan stressed me out a little bit on our wedding day when he arrived a little late after setting up our photo booth. He communicated to me that he would be doing that early the morning of, but I didn’t realize it might interfere with our scheduled start time (ultimately, it didn’t affect a thing, I was just worried about it). Both my bridal shoot and our big day were captured beautifully an our guests LOVED all the fun at the photo booth. I wish I got to see a few photos during the shoot so I could adjust myself to downplay some body parts I’m a little self-conscious about, but all in all, I came away with some incredible shots. After the wedding, I know Ryan took a vacation and then got sick, but I wished he was better in touch about when we might receive our photos, just to manage my expectations. Over all, Ryan was an incredible asset to our wedding day, served as a HUGE resource leading up to the event, was super fun to work with, and delivered the most incredible photos. If I got married again, I wouldn’t change a thing (except for how I held my arm in some of those photos! ha!).

Reviewed On 2/13/2018 by Brittney S
We were very disappointed with Ryan as our wedding photographer. We were told to hire the second shooter so that all of our guests would be captured in photos, we ended up not getting pictures of most of our guests and ended up with a lot of the same photos. Also, Ryan let the picture of the Bride and her only brother slip through the cracks.

Reviewed On 1/30/2018 by Kristen S
I knew Ryan would be my photographer even before learning he was the preferred photographer for my venue. His personality is top-notch, making myself, my husband, and my guests feel at ease in front of his camera. Also, I appreciated that he recognized the quality of the light outside. Even though we didn’t intend to do outdoor pictures (it was January), I am so glad he suggested it – they are my absolute favorite pictures of the entire day. Totally worth freezing for. I really appreciated his flexibility – we had some atypical requests about the engagement photo shoot and he was happy to modify his standard package to meet our needs. Ryan was easy to reach and made us feel that things were always “under control”. Overall, he coordinated well with his team, eased our minds about the whole day, and added greatly to the wedding of our dreams.

Reviewed On 11/15/2017 by Rubylene W
We met Ryan a couple years ago at a bridal show. We loved his work and personality! We immediately booked him as our photographer. So glad we did! He was easy to work with and always available via phone, email, or text. We got married on September 17, 2017 and Ryan did an outstanding job. We had a short amount of time between the ceremony and reception, but he knew exactly how to organize family and friends for pictures. He was able to capture all the sweet moments and details of our big day. A month later, we already have our professional photos and all the pictures can easily be shared with friends and family. I can’t thank him enough. All the pictures turned out incredible. We highly recommend Ryan!!! He is professional, highly energetic, and creates beautiful photographs. Ruby & Scott

Reviewed On 10/18/2017 by Stephanie K
Ryan was dedicated to getting the best photos and his enthusiasm was great! He took as many photos as I wanted with family members and made sure to catch all of our best moments on the dance floor. His photo booth was a huge hit with my guests as they lived dressing up in the props. I would recommend him to anyone!

Reviewed On 7/20/2017 by Courtney K
We met Ryan at a Bridal Show in North NJ, his work spoke for itself. He did our engagement shoot first and was amazing, my husband is not a fan of taking pictures and Ryan made it so easy and captured amazing shots for us. He was so laid back and made us feel so comfortable. We knew after receiving our pictures we made the right choice for the wedding. On our wedding day it was raining in the morning and Ryan assured me that it was the best weather for pictures and that the sun would come out soon and he was right! We have received so many compliments on our pictures because they were perfect! He even went into the woods to capture some amazing shots for us! If you want someone who is personable, friendly, easy going, professional but still have fun with your group then he is your guy! Thank you so much for making our day so special Ryan!

Reviewed On 7/06/2017 by Michelle M
Ryan was wonderful on our wedding day!!! He has a great talent of being unobtrusive during the event, while capturing beautiful moments. He also has an amazing energy without being overbearing. I feel lucky as I found Ryan’s team based on the sheer skill of his photography- when I was looking at other photos done at my venue, I noticed how special and interesting his particular shots were. They really stood out to me! At that point, I knew he was talented, but did NOT know how wonderful he was to work with, which my husband and I quickly found out on our big day. So many of our guests commented on his energy, general friendliness, and charisma. We had a lot of demanding characters involved in this wedding (of course, all just wanting the best) and he was amazing despite all of it! Also, all guests loved our photo booth. I now also have a memorable video of dancing with My husband to “Living on A Prayer” with him in a giant panda head… (priceless) Without hesitation, I would highly recommend Ryan and his team to all brides and grooms! AMAZING!!

Reviewed On 6/14/2017 by David H
When you’re standing outside in 90+ degree weather trying to corral 40 people into the same picture (many with a poor grasp of English), and this is only the first of around 15 group shots you need to take, and your photographer is the cheeriest, calmest person in the group, you know you’ve found a good one. My wife and I hired Ryan to do our engagement shoot, and more recently, our wedding. We could not be happier with our decision. Perhaps Ryan’s greatest strength is the sheer enthusiasm he has for his work. It’s easy to see that he just loves taking amazing pictures, and he went above and beyond to get those great shots for us. His photos of us were beautiful, artistic, and romantic. At our wedding, he stayed past the contracted time because he looked at the lighting outside and thought he could get some phenomenal photos, and based upon the samples we’ve seen, he was absolutely right. Ryan is professional, personable, easy to work with, and clearly highly experienced. We strongly recommend him and would hire him again for any event.

Reviewed On 3/13/2017 by Danielle H
Ryan was so great to work with! He made everything very relaxed and the few pictures we’ve seen so far are great! Not to mention he freezes his butt of with us in the cold to get some great pictures!

Reviewed On 8/22/2016 by Danielle L
Ryan did an AMAZING job shooting both our engagement and wedding photos! The first time we met with him we really loved his upbeat attitude and organization! He is very friendly and from the moment you meet him you can tell he really loves what he does! We had a very hot day for our engagement photos and he made everything work out! Everyone actually can’t believe it was so hot because the pictures look amazing! On our wedding day he made everyone feel comfortable and at ease. When you have a million things on your mind someone that takes over professionally and has everything organized is exactly who you want in your corner! He did an absolutely beautiful job shooting our wedding, the pictures are stunning! I actually cried when he put up our blog because it brought back all the wonderful memories we had on our Wedding day. He was the perfect photographer and we couldn’t have asked for a better person to work with. We can’t thank him enough for the amazing work he did! Thanks Ryan, you’re amazing!!

Reviewed On 10/24/2015 by Christiane D
Deciding which photographer to use for your wedding day is not a decision to take lightly – these pictures will be around for decades after your wedding, and you want to be sure that they are perfect. Ryan Sands is your photographer. The love and attention he puts into every shot is so evident when you see the finished product. He is so gifted with finding the perfect lighting or background to make sure you look your best. His photos always turn out gorgeous! The hardest part was picking which photos to use in our album. There were too many to choose from! He always makes you feel comfortable, and stays out of your way during your special day. I can’t wait for future milestones, as I will definitely be using Ryan to capture our special moments. Thank you, Ryan, for ensuring that we will be able to relive every moment of our wedding day in such a beautiful way.

Reviewed On 7/28/2015 by Sam R
Ryan is not only an incredibly talented photographer but a wonderful person with a positive spirit! He memorialized our wedding day with his beautiful photos, which my friends, family and everyone I show them to-cant get over! They all say they look like they should be in a magazine! Ryan far out-shined our expectations. We absolutely enjoyed his presence, which wasn’t like the annoying-get-in-the-way photographers we’ve encountered at other weddings. At times, it was as if he wasn’t even there….but he was, catching every moment that we shared with our family and friends that day in the most beautiful manner. There were endless amounts of beautiful photos to choose from to put in our album, that was the ONLY difficult part. Great problem to have! I recommend him to anyone and everyone for all occasions! We will certainly use him again for other great life events in our future 🙂

Reviewed On 5/20/2015 by Cayce K
Ryan is not just great at what he does, he is the type of person that blends into any situation – he’s friendly, he’s organized, and he’s able to take great photos without being obtrusive at all. The photos we have from our wedding are just beautiful, and he got such amazing pictures of guests and bridal party alike, which i’m so thankful for! We got so many fantastic candid shots, which is exactly what i was hoping for. I’ve been to weddings where the photographers seemed pushy or didn’t really try to make people feel comfortable, and Ryan was just the opposite. He’s efficient and professional, and the whole day still felt really easygoing!

Tian C · Getting married on 01/10/2020
Couldn’t have gone better
Ryan and I exchanged MANY emails. He is as thorough, friendly, and organized as they come. He was accommodating to my requests. Ryan listened to what was important to me and customized a package that fit my liking and budget. I am confident that he will provide top quality service/photos.
Sent on 09/06/2019

Michelle · Married on 01/20/2019
The Best Photographer Around!
Ryan stood out to me because of his photographs that somehow combine a classic look that was still fresh and natural. Since then, Ryan has worked with us personally to understand our specific style and what we want in our engagement and wedding photos. Since neither me or my husband have ever taken professional photos before, we really appreciated Ryan’s easy way of explaining how to pose and move for the camera. Moreover, the session itself felt like we were all just hanging out: Ryan asked us to walk down a path, sit on a bench and chat, or say something to each other to make one another laugh. Finally, Ryan helped immensely when it came time to prepare for the wedding. Together, we figured out the entire timeline for photos and locations. At the wedding, Ryan took all the important photos efficiently so we had time to be with our guests. The photo booth was also a big hit with our guests. Friends told us that it is the best photo booth they have ever seen because of the variety of fun props and the quality and size of the photos. Overall, Ryan is an amazing photographer but also just a wonderful person. I feel blessed to have found him so he could capture this very important time in my life.
Sent on 01/21/2019

Becky Bond Roitzsch · Married on 10/12/2018
Simply the best
Ryan was the second vendor we booked (right after the venue) two years ago. Simply one of the best decisions we made during this process! Ryan is professional, personable and just fun to work with overall! He and Amanda helped make the day of our wedding run smoothly with all of the photos that needed to be taken (we had A LOT of family shots), while working quickly and efficiently so as to not make the photo-taking process feel like a drag for those same family members who were waiting around. They were both so very attentive when people asked for group shots during the reception. They really just helped make the day so perfect! Ryan and Amanda went above and beyond what we expected. Plus, our engagement photos turned out gorgeous, so we can’t wait to see the final product of our wedding day! We are beyond grateful for their work and service.
Sent on 10/23/2018

Alissa · Married on 08/18/2018
Ryan was absolutely AMAZING to work with and my husband and I are so lucky to have had him as our wedding photographer! We discovered Ryan after a quick google search and soon after realized that he was the wedding photographer for one my fellow college graduates and loved his photos right out of the gate. From the very first meeting with Ryan, we felt like we were reuniting with an old friend and I was very impressed with his photography packages which included so much for a fantastic price. We had a pretty strict budget and Ryan’s packages included all taxes and fees and we loved that everything included was clear without any grey areas. We also discovered along the way that Ryan doubled as a bit of a day of coordinator/wedding planner and he helped us lay out the entire day which took so much stress off our shoulders. Our engagement session was easy peasy and we felt comfortable right away working with him (and his lovely girlfriend Amanda) because he made things light and gave us little simple cues to help us learn how to feel and look natural for photos. After the session, Ryan left us feeling confident and relaxed and we knew that we made the right decision choosing Ryan and we excited to do it all again on the day of our wedding. For any brides out there who are a little on the OCD side (guilty!) when it comes to being organized on the day of your wedding, I can honestly say that I was impressed by Ryan’s organization and paperwork that he provides because it made the day of our wedding run super smooth and we didn’t miss a single shot we were going for in terms of formals. We also chose Ryan’s photo booth for our reception and we CANNOT get over how awesome it was and how happy we are that we decided to add this to our wedding. If anyone out there is on the fence about it, look no further than Ryan and DO IT!!! It will be one of the best decisions you’ve ever made and you will not be disappointed! Overall, our experience with Ryan was outstanding!!!!
Sent on 09/05/2018

Briann · Married on 05/25/2018
Ryan Sands is hands down the best photographer around! His eye for detail combined with his skill set in photography, motivation, compassion, equipment, and personality make him an easy choice for any event! He did our engagement pictures and right away we knew we made the right choice. As much as I don’t mind PDA (my husband does though lol!), Ryan made us feel so comfortable and not weird about being ourselves for the pictures! It felt like he was an old friend who is just VERY talented at photography! Not only does he take the time to text and email us often with any answers to questions, he also takes the time to really edit and sharpen his work (not that it probably even needs much, as his focus on lighting and positioning seemed to come natural to him to know what would make a beautiful shot!) I also had told him how I don’t like tons of straight pictures (I like more off balanced / candid / unique line ups!) and he listened and let us move around during our wedding formal shots and candid! If there’s anything he doesn’t have planned, if you just mention it to him, he will willingly do it! I should also add, when my husband and I were first looking for our wedding photographer, we had a budget set and literally had said “I’m sure all photographers in this range / area are going to be good, so we’ll just pick anyone”… UNTIL we saw Ryan’s work at a bridal show! His photographs literally jumped off the canvas. It outshined all the others near- so sharp! We spent a little extra to get A LOT MORE both package wise AND just work/talent wise! Worth every penny.
Sent on 08/10/2018

Rubylene · Married on 09/17/2017
We met Ryan a couple years ago at a bridal show. We loved his work and personality! We immediately booked him as our photographer. So glad we did!!! He was easy to work with and always available via phone, email, or text. We got married on September 17, 2017 . We booked Ryan for the entire day. Starting off with getting ready and ending the night with a sparkler-send- off!!!! Ryan did an outstanding job. We had a short amount of time between the ceremony and reception, but he knew exactly how to organize family and friends for pictures. He was able to capture all the sweet moments and details of our big day. A month later, we already have our professional photos and all the pictures can easily be shared with friends and family. We can’t thank him enough. All the pictures turned out incredible. We highly recommend Ryan!!! He is professional, highly energetic, and creates beautiful photographs. 

Ruby & Scott
Sent on 11/15/2017

Michelle · Married on 06/17/2017
Ryan was wonderful on our wedding day. He has a great talent of being unobtrusive during the event, while capturing beautiful moments. He also has an amazing energy without being overbearing. I feel lucky as I found Ryan’s team based on the sheer skill of his photography- when I was looking at other photos done at my venue, I noticed how special and interesting they were. They really stood out to me! At that point, I knew he was talented, but did NOT know how wonderful he was to work with, which my husband and I quickly found out on our big day. So many of our guests commented on his energy, general friendliness, and charisma. We had a lot of demanding characters involved in this wedding (of course, all just wanting the best) and he was amazing despite all of it! Also, all guests loved our photo booth. I now also have a memorable video of dancing with my husband to “Living on A Prayer” with him in a giant panda head…I would highly recommend Ryan and his team to all brides and grooms! AMAZING!!
Sent on 07/06/2017

David · Married on 06/11/2017
When you’re standing outside in 90+ degree weather trying to corral 40 people into the same picture (many with a poor grasp of English), and this is only the first of around 15 group shots you need to take, and your photographer is the cheeriest, calmest person in the group, you know you’ve found a good one. My wife and I hired Ryan to do our engagement shoot, and more recently, our wedding. We could not be happier with our decision. Perhaps Ryan’s greatest strength is the sheer enthusiasm he has for his work. It’s easy to see that he just loves taking amazing pictures, and he went above and beyond to get those great shots for us. His photos of us were beautiful, artistic, and romantic. At our wedding, he stayed past the contracted time because he looked at the lighting outside and thought he could get some phenomenal photos, and based upon the samples we’ve seen, he was absolutely right. Ryan is professional, personable, easy to work with, and clearly highly experienced. We strongly recommend him and would hire him again for any event.
Sent on 06/14/2017

Courtney · Married on 05/20/2017
We met Ryan at a Bridal Show in North NJ, his work spoke for itself. He did our engagement shoot first and was amazing, my husband is not a fan of taking pictures and Ryan made it so easy and captured amazing shots for us. He was so laid back and made us feel so comfortable. We knew after receiving our pictures we made the right choice for the wedding. On our wedding day it was raining in the morning and Ryan assured me that it was the best weather for pictures and that the sun would come out soon and he was right! We have received so many compliments on our pictures because they were perfect! He even went into the woods to capture some amazing shots for us! If you want someone who is personable, friendly, easy going, professional but still have fun with your group then he is your guy! Thank you so much for making our day so special Ryan!
Sent on 07/20/2017

Cara · Married on 05/27/2016
He did our engagement pictures, the quality was phenomenal and he was a pleasure to work with
Sent on 11/14/2014

Samantha · Married on 05/30/2015
Ryan is not only an incredibly talented photographer but a wonderful person with a positive spirit! He memorialized our wedding day with his beautiful photos, which my friends, family and everyone I show them to-cant get over! They all say they look like they should be in a magazine! Ryan far out-shined our expectations. We absolutely enjoyed his presence, which wasn’t like the annoying-get-in-the-way photographers we’ve encountered at other weddings. At times, it was as if he wasn’t even there….but he was, catching every moment that we shared with our family and friends that day in the most beautiful manner. There were endless amounts of beautiful photos to choose from to put in our album, that was the ONLY difficult part. Great problem to have! I recommend him to anyone and everyone for all occasions! We will certainly use him again for other great life events in our future 🙂
Sent on 07/28/2015

Kathleen · Married on 06/16/2012
Ryan is a really great photographer — so easy to work with, and takes awesome photos! We chose him to do our wedding photos after looking through his portfolio online and then meeting with him. We especially liked the candid shots he takes. His photos give a sense of intimacy and energy all at the same time, and he’s just a really great and optimistic personality – exactly what you want on your big day. We also had him do an engagement shoot for us. On both occasions, he was energetic, easy to work with, and eager to take an absolute ton of shots. His wife, who operates as his assistant and second shooter, is also a lot of fun. His pricing is extremely reasonable, and he was very flexible with some location changes we had as our wedding plans settled. Ryan is a great communicator in general, and he’s very quick to respond to emails. I really appreciated that during the reception, he scouted out another great location for a quick additional portrait session for us. We were impressed by the quality of his work and the initiative he takes in making sure you get excellent photos. Even our guests were impressed! We had several comments from people who noticed how carefully he paid attention to what was going on and made sure he was positioned to get good shots — without getting in the way. Overall, we couldn’t be happier with Ryan’s work!
Sent on 09/13/2012

Jennifer · Married on 05/12/2018
Ryan was AMAZING to work with. I exchanged a million emails with him prior to our big day and he always sent me back a detailed response in a timely manner. We got his most expensive package, which is quite expensive, but the deliverables are of the highest quality. Ryan was fun to work with, gives you positive feedback through the shoot, and doesn’t make you feel silly or uncomfortable in situations that can be so. I deducted a few points because Ryan stressed me out a little bit on our wedding day when he arrived a little late after setting up our photo booth. He communicated to me that he would be doing that early the morning of, but I didn’t realize it might interfere with our scheduled start time. Both my bridal shoot and our big day were captured beautifully an our guests LOVED all the fun at the photo booth. I wish I got to see a few photos during the shoot so I could adjust myself to downplay some body parts I’m a little self-conscious about, but all in all, I came away with some incredible shots. After the wedding, I know Ryan took a vacation and then got sick, but I wished he was better in touch about when we might receive our photos, just to manage my expectations. Over all, Ryan was an incredible asset to our wedding day, served as a HUGE resource leading up to the event, was super fun to work with, and delivered the most incredible photos. If I got married again, I wouldn’t change a thing (except for how I held my arm in some of those photos! ha!).
Sent on 07/01/2018

Kristen · Married on 01/13/2018
I knew Ryan would be my photographer even before learning he was the preferred photographer for my venue. His personality is top-notch, making myself, my husband, and my guests feel at ease in front of his camera. Also, I appreciated that he recognized the quality of the light outside. Even though we didn’t intend to do outdoor pictures (it was January), I am so glad he suggested it – they are my absolute favorite pictures of the entire day. Totally worth freezing for.I really appreciated his flexibility – we had some atypical requests about the engagement photo shoot and he was happy to modify his standard package to meet our needs. Ryan was easy to reach and made us feel that things were always “under control”. Overall, he coordinated well with his team, eased our minds about the whole day, and added greatly to the wedding of our dreams.
Sent on 01/29/2018