MY NAME IS Ryan
My family are my biggest driver. Three teenagers, three sets of hormones, three brilliant smiles. Sinead my wife and a midwife of 15 years and our little dog, Coco. It's our perfect.
Movies are my go to when I need to relax, I love a romantic film, a good love story especially. I wear glasses that would make me seem extroverted but the introvert in me keeps a small circle of those close to me, to us.
When you book me, it's all about connection. We will chat lots, you'll tell me your love story, your goofy ways and we will build a connection that makes capturing your special day easy, fun and simple.
It's so important that you two are you two, relaxed, comfortable and of course, madly in love.
Your romantic wedding photographer
BASED IN EDINBURGH available worldwide
Love is exciting and capturing love is easy if you have a connection with a couple.
Ultimately my job is a third wheel. I'll be with you all day on your special day and for that reason it's important that we know each other well, we have fun and that we have trust.
Your vision for the day is important. Tell me what you want, we'll talk about how to capture it best and then you'll have the best images to remember your day by.
Love inspires me. Intimate, romantic, fun, goofy, emotional, when we capture these moments of your day, we can create art for your walls.
I love movies. Being inspired by great cinematography helps so much when it comes to capturing your day. Where is it at, how do we get there, who are the main characters, what are the side stories, where do they all lead us? All of these things come in to play when we are working together. I watch movies in a different way now that the younger me used to and it excites me.
Understanding how a story like yours comes together and can be captured is so important to me, as is that connection between you two and also between us.
Who am I?
Being described as "a romantic" by many couples is a
dream. It's perfect really.
That allows me to understand your love, your
connection and to know when to close the shutter to
capture that perfect moment.
My very best friend is my wife Sinead, we'll hold
hands, snuggle up, laugh and cry together. I'll look
for that in you two. Your little looks, the squeezes,
the playfulness, the flirting, the kisses, the winks,
the comfortable silences.
It all helps me document your love story in a way that
is unique to you both.
Movies and good photography book.
Over the years my photography and spare time have
intertwined. Whilst this is my full time job I do all I
can to invest my time back into photography.
Whether that be talking to wedding photographers who
have been at the very top of the game, investing
money and time in studying education courses from
the very best out there or picking up a book to look
at physical photos. It all helps me when capturing
your day.
I love the photography work of Rodney Smith,
Peter Lindbergh, Helmut Newton,
Douglas Kirkland, Terry O'Neill and most of all
Norman Parkinson.
Film wise I love a romantic movie, my favourite films
I've watched this year are Living, Poor Things,
Past Lives, Betty Blue, Where the Crawdads sing,
The Dreamers and Cold War. Most of which
are recommended by couples just like you.
Filling my eyes with these books and films is something
that I have learned really helps me when telling a love
story like yours.
"We have had the most incredible experience with Ryan. Not only did he capture amazingly stunning images suitable for an album cover. He has just been an awesome person to work with. Ryan brought so much energy and excitement to not only the big day, but the whole process!"
Allana & Steven
March, 2020
Harry & Lauren
Place your second review here. Something a little like...Chantelle made our wedding day. She is such a joy to be around and our photos are stunning!
Arpil, 2019
Michael & Jessica
Keep those reviews coming. Make sure they are quick, easy and interesting to read.
September, 2020
Nick & Veronica
Last but not least your show stopper! Make sure your clients know that you are the real deal and loved by your clients.
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