Ryan was absolutely amazing! He stepped in to shoot our micro wedding on short notice and made the entire experience feel effortless. He listened to everything we wanted and brought our vision to life perfectly. The photos came out more beautiful than I ever imagined. Everyone who has seen them says they look like they came straight out of a magazine. We are so grateful and will treasure these photos forever! read more

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We couldn't have asked for a better photographer to capture our wedding day! Not only did Ryan beautifully capture the love between us against the breathtaking mountain backdrop, but his easy-going and funny personality made the entire experience relaxed and joyful. He knows all the best spots to get stunning shots that truly showcase the natural beauty around us. Plus, he's such a fun guy to have around making every moment feel natural and effortless. We're beyond thrilled with the photos and would highly recommend him to anyone!! Ryan YOU ARE THE BEST!! -The Longs! read more

We cannot recommend Ryan enough! He was truly incredible and went above and beyond throughout our entire wedding experience. We had three separate photo shoots, and each one was unique and stunning. First, he joined us on the mountain for a snowboarding session--spending two hours capturing us completely in our element with the most breathtaking mountain backdrops. Then on the morning of our wedding, he met us at sunrise for an offsite shoot across multiple scenic locations. Those photos turned out absolutely magical. And on the day of the wedding, he flawlessly captured every important moment--from beautiful candid shots to portraits of us and our guests. Not only is he extremely talented, but he's also just a genuinely great person--chill, personable, and such a calming presence to have around on a busy and emotional day. We're so grateful for everything he did to help us remember this time forever. Highly, highly recommend! read more

There aren't enough words to express my gratitude for Ryan. Since the first time we met him , I knew we picked the right guy. A very genuine, knowledgeable , rad human. Always there if you had any questions or concerns. Ryan was so accommodating and fun to work with it. He made our whole experience stress free and easy-going. Ryan made us feel so comfortable and at ease. We had a blast going to different locations with him. Lots of laughs and memories that we will cherish forever. His vision , talent and attention to detail is incredible. It felt like we had a friend behind the lens. He captured some magical moments and made our elopement experience unforgettable. Mammoths holds such a special place in our hearts and we are thankful to have these candid prints to look back on. I highly recommend Ryan! Hire him for your next mountain adventure! You will not be disappointed! Jordan & Bryan :) read more

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We have nothing but great things to say about Ryan. We got married at Convict Lake (Shale Beach) in May and battled changing weather, logistical challenges, and a tight timeline. Ryan made sure everything went smooth & captured our entire experience so well. He was the absolute last thing I was stressed about!! He is kind, easy-going, and showed nothing but support; he captured our personalities to a tee. He provided a video/drone option for our ceremony so we had a videographer come and capture our first look, ceremony, and after-photos. They were both incredibly fun to work with - despite the rain & wind, we couldn't stop laughing! Our wedding ended up taking longer than we had originally booked him for & he was communicative and clear about extending hours while also making it stress-free. He stuck around and captured some incredible shots of our evening. Can't recommend him enough!!! read more

Ryan was so pleasant to work with and went above and beyond for us. We are so pleased with how all our pictures turned out and he knew all the sweet spots for our time, location and worked with our requests. Highly recommend him & would use him again in the future if we ever needed a photographer. read more

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My Husband and I couldn't be happier about choosing Ryan as our wedding photographer. We did not get the opportunity to meet him prior to wedding day only because we were not from the area but he still made the entire process so comfortable from the very first conversation. He answered all my calls and texts when I had questions prior to the wedding. He provided us options as far as locations/scenery for the photos to be taken. He even offered to give us rides to the location for our first look so that we can keep it private with just us. We aren't big photo takers and we were worried about not knowing how to pose or what to do but Ryan guided us every step of the way. During photos, he was so easy going, so fun, professional, and we were so comfortable with him. And to top it off, we could not be happier with the outcome of the photos! Absolutely stunning and everything we wanted! read more

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Ryan is awesome. Super professional and a fantastic photographer. We really enjoyed our experience and would highly recommend him! read more

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I couldn't recommend Ryan more! We decided on a destination wedding, so we wanted to work with a Mammoth Lakes local photographer, to ensure the photos really captured the beautiful scenery. Ryan went above & beyond to help capture the most important, and beautiful day of our lives. We are forever thankful for him and his talent!! read more

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Ryan is THE best! We got married in June Lake in early October and we knew we wanted a local who could capture the Eastern Sierra's beauty - Ryan exceeded our expectations. We ended up having clouds, rain AND snow on the day of the wedding and his expertise helped us get the most incredible shots that we never could've imagined while we were planning the wedding. His calm demeanor was also incredibly helpful as we navigated the elements. :) Would recommend Ryan to anyone - the photos speak for themselves! read more

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Ryan was a great photographer at Mammoth for our (surprise) engagement shoot at Convict Lake. He was professional, communicated well with my fiancé prior, and timely. I was genuinely surprised because they did such a great job coordinating. He got us some sneak peak photos within 3 days and the full gallery within 3 weeks. He picked 3 great locations at sunset hour. Even though it was really windy we made it work. He gave and directed us with poses since we're a bit camera shy. Thanks Ryan! We will have this lovely memory for the rest of our lives. read more

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We used Ryan for our Elopement Wedding in Mammoth on 5/31/23 and we highly recommend him. His local knowledge of the area for amazing picturesque locations and timing of best lighting was so perfect. We love all of our pictures and our friends and family are in awe of them too! He was fun to hang out with too, it felt like we were with a friend the whole time. read more

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Ryan is the man! Not only has he lived in the Sierras for half his life and knows the mountains, lighting and locations like the back of his hand, he is also an extraordinary photographer that knows how to capture epic landscapes and people. He is so easy going, flexible and made our elopement experience and photos so magical and unforgettable. Many of our friends thought our photos belonged in a wedding magazine! We highly recommend him for photographing your engagement, elopement, wedding or an adventure photo shoot. read more

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Ryan was truly the best photographer we could have picked for our dream wedding. We got married in Mammoth Lakes and since he is local, he knew ALL of the perfect spots. We got about a dozen photos right away. Every single photo is absolutely stunning! If you are still searching for a photographer, your search ends here! You will not be disappointed! read more

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Working with Ryan, was like working with a friend. I felt so incredibly comfortable working with Ryan. He gave the perfect amount of direction and made sure to cover all of the photos we asked for on our list. He took us to beautiful places for our photos which ended up being the most incredible photos I could have ever asked for. He also has an amazing eye for capturing candid photos that I will cherish forever. I highly recommend working with Ryan. read more

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I would highly, highly recommend Ryan as the photographer for any event/occasion! We first hired Ryan to do our engagement photo shoot in Mammoth Lakes, and we loved working with him so much that we hired him for our wedding there as well. He has an incredible eye for landscape and lighting and knows the Eastern Sierra area exceptionally well. He recommended great places for all of our photo shoots and kept a meticulous eye on the weather and lighting on our wedding day in order to get some amazing shots. He got our photos done very quickly after the wedding and has really nice online gallery to access all the photos. I also think he is more reasonably priced than some of the other photographers in the area. Not only is he a great photographer but he is an awesome person and so great to work with. By the end of our wedding journey, we considered him a friend. Highly recommend!! read more

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We were so incredibly happy that we hired Ryan to photograph our wedding. His calm and cool demeanor was the first thing that attracted us to his services. The first time we met up in Mammoth he rode his bike over to our campsite and we sat at the picnic table to chat. Down to earth and personable, exactly how we wanted our wedding to be. He arrived on time, was extremely professional with all of our guests, and captured every moment of our special day. We had some special requests (like a motorcycle photo shoot after the ceremony and some Milky Way shots at the end of the reception) and Ryan did an amazing job with both of them! Working with Ryan was a wonderful experience, we are so happy with how our photographs came out. If you are a mountain lover, down to earth forest dweller, and outdoor enthusiast, Ryan knows exactly how to capture the essence of your special moments. Plus, he threw in engagement photos that he did out at the hot creek hot springs which came out incredible too! Cannot express enough gratitude. read more

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Ryan was an amazing photographer for our wedding in Yosemite - I couldn't have asked for more! He was communicative, punctual, and efficient with the photo shoot. As a Yosemite local, he knew all the best spots and the right time to go, including some stunning shots bouldering and at Tunnel View. He was great with the family and friend photos as well, and was a very effective "cat herder" with our large wedding party. He got us some teaser photos within a week of the wedding, and sent us the entire collection of edited photos within a month - he's really efficient! I can't recommend him enough. read more

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We loved working with Ryan. Our photos - especially from the day after shoot - are jaw-droppingly spectacular. Ryan is a true expert. It was clear from the get-go that Ryan knows Yosemite like the back of his hand. From the advice he gave to the locations he chose for our day-after shoot, we could rest assured that whatever the plan was for photos, he had it taken care of. Ryan is also really fun to work with. Getting married in 2020 - with COVID, park closures, fires, etc - was sure stressful. We changed dates, changed times, and changed our plans what felt like a million times. Flexible, laid back, and calm, Ryan rolled with the punches and had a great sense of humor. I highly recommend Ryan and would definitely work with him again! read more

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Ryan is in a class of his own. If you're in the market for a brilliant photographer, end your search here. read more

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Ryan is an absolute pro and just a great guy. We had the pleasure of working with him in October for our Yosemite planned elopement, and the results were spectacular. His knowledge of the park and shooting spots were phenomenal, and he skillfully captured every moment along the way. We now have a wall of Ryan's photos overlooking our dining table, including a 44" by 22" large canvas print of the Taft Point cliff shot, which all look incredible. We also printed some photo books as Christmas presents, and Ryan's photos captured the day so well that the viewers thought they were there with us. We could not be any happier with how the day went, and Ryan was a huge part of that. Thanks again Ryan, we wish you the best and we highly recommend working with him. read more

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Anyone who is serious about having photographs that you will treasure forever should work with Ryan Alonzo. My fiance and I have a special place in our hearts for Yosemite and decided to take our engagement pictures in the park. I did a lot of searching for photographers who specialize in shoots in Yosemite, and Ryan's work was by far the best. In addition to being a wedding and engagement photographer, he's also a nature photographer (I low key became obsessed with his work and bought his book after the shoot). If you visit the park, you'll likely see his picture on the map and information they hand out when you enter. As excited as I was about the location, I was also a bit nervous. My fiance and I aren't the kind of people who take pictures often and don't really know what to do in front of a camera. We would be able to look natural?? There is so much hype on Pinterest to live up to. Yosemite is so beautiful, PLEASE don't let me ruin these pictures. They came out incredible! Ryan made us feel really comfortable and the whole process was effortless. My pictures look beyond Pinterest. They look like they belong in a Conde Nast magazine. I got so many compliments, people I didn't even know contacted me about them. If you want to take pictures in a place with such awe inspiring nature such as Yosemite, you can't just choose any photographer. You need someone who knows all the best locations, knows at what times the light will come over the mountains to create the perfect lens flare, and knows how to capture both you and the beauty of the surrounding nature. I'm so glad that I chose to take my pictures with Ryan in Yosemite. I will treasure these pictures forever and ever! read more

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Ryan was phenomenal to work with for our family portraits. He had great vibes and made our whole family feel comfortable in front of the camera. We're beyond stoked for the photos we got and will be reaching out to him for more portraits in our future. I highly recommend him read more

You can stop looking for the right photographer, and just hire Ryan. Ryan proved to be not only an amazing photographer, but also a relaxed and reliable backpacking companion, super knowledgeable about the Yosemite Backcountry, and an amazing person. We hired Ryan to take engagement and adventure photos along a three day backpacking journey, including a sunset summit of Half Dome. Ryan is flexible and easy-going, has an incredible eye for epic shots, and uses fun prompts for laughter and great couples shots. He delivered exactly what we asked for and more (we like big views, small people shots and amazing landscapes). If you need photography ​for an elopement, engagement, wedding, just want to document the adventure of a lifetime - we highly, ​highly recommend Ryan.​ read more

Ryan was so great to work with from start to finish. We scheduled our elopement very last minute (two weeks out) and Ryan made scheduling, the contract, location, and plan for the day so easy and stress-free. He had a solid plan for the day of and knew exactly where to go around Mammoth Lakes and at what time so the lighting was perfect. He also had a plan to get the coolest moon rise pictures, which was totally unexpected and magical. We couldn't be happier with our pictures! read more

Ryan is an incredible photographer! My husband and I got married in the Eastern Sierra mountain and couldn't have been happier with how amazing our wedding photos turned out. From the start, Ryan was quick to respond to questions and/or concerns, professional, organized, patient, personable, and passionate about his work. He made taking photos so much fun for not only my husband and me, but all of our guests. He took the time to research the sunset time and scout for the most beautiful places to take pictures prior to our wedding ceremony. In addition, he asked me to make a quick and simple family photo variations which was very helpful the day of the wedding. This helped taking family photos so easy! Ryan was quick to get our wedding photos to us. Soon after our wedding, we received a sneak peek of our photos and quickly after that, our entire wedding album! After our wedding, we had many of our family members and guests compliment how amazing Ryan was. He captured our entire wedding day perfectly! read more

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Ryan is probably one of the best photographers in the Yosemite area, as he is both a well-known landscape photographer and wedding photographer. My wife and I hired Ryan to shoot our wedding at Tenaya Lake after interviewing several other photographers, and we couldn't have been more happy with that decision. Ryan is extremely talented and creative, and his photos show it. The lighting and composition of the photos were excellent, and he got some epic shots of us around Yosemite. Ryan was super easy to work with, efficient, and extremely flexible with the planning process, considering we split the day into two separate photo shoots. He knows the park so well, and one of our favorite parts of our wedding day was having Ryan shoot us at his "secret" spots around the Tuolumne Meadows area. He really made us feel comfortable the whole time, which is something that's not always easy to do. He even went the extra mile to show up and hour early to our ceremony and helped coordinate and manage our guests through a passing thunderstorm. I highly recommend Ryan if you're in need of a wedding photographer in the Yosemite area. Thanks Ryan for everything! -Andrew & Meaghan read more

Ryan is extremely talented and takes great care to capture the most amazing photos possible. We took advantage of his 8-hour package and were floored by how attentive he was during those full 8 hours. Ryan utilized every single bit of time that he had to make sure that every single aspect of our wedding day was captured in its entirety. He knew exactly where to go for our first look pictures and knew which lighting would look best for us. Ryan is also very kind and makes everyone involved feel very comfortable. He directed our families so well during our family photographs and made sure they had fun as well. We cannot recommend Ryan enough and will always thank him for capturing our day so beautifully. He truly is a master of his craft. read more

Ryan was timely, communicative and a true professional at what he does. Our photos came out great and it was extremely smooth with Ryan's guidance. Give Ryan a call if you have a need for adventurous and professional photos! read more

Ryan is absolutely the most amazing photographer. We contracted Ryan to shoot our wedding. He was clear on the costs and what it covered and flexible on how we executed the intent over the event. So many of our guests gave us compliments on his kind and casual demeanor, his silliness to be on the sidelines capturing real life crazily perfect candid moments. We are so please with all the pictures and how our entire event turned out. He was one of the least worries we had, was great at coaching us through post ceremony and pre-reception activities. He was sensitive to the guests and to our requests. He balanced it all perfectly. We would highly recommend Ryan to anyone for their photographer. Just visit his website and you'll see what we mean. Jason and Amanda read more

Ryan did an amazing job photographing our recent wedding at Convict Lake. I highly recommend him. Perks, he knew the venue and all the spots to get rad photos. He was very diligent with communication from the day we reached out to him to after photos were edited and sent our way. Not only did Ryan get awesome shots of us and our wedding party, some of my favorite photos were the candids from both our ceremony and reception. Great work, professional and all around nice guy. Check out his landscape work as well! read more

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Ryan is such a talented photographer! My husband and I couldn't be more thrilled with the spectacular photos that came back from our intimate back country elopement in the Eastern Sierras. From the very beginning Ryan was helpful, professional, easy to work with, and got our photos back to us quickly. There just aren't enough words to possibly describe how amazing Ryan's photos are. With an artistic eye he found stunning backdrops, captured special moments and we can't recommend him enough. Thank you, Ryan, you create magic, are a master at your craft, and simply the best! read more

Ryan was a blast to work with! He knew all the best spots to take photos, and the quality of the photos is amazing. +++ If I were to get married again I'd go with Ryan as my photographer. read more

Absolutely incredible. Ryan did our engament photos, and I couldn't be happier. He has an amazing eye & knows all of the best spots in the Eastern Sierra. On top of that, a great guy and so easy to work with. Thank you!!!! read more

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Ryan is incredible! We loved his landscape shots and asked if he could do our engagement photos. We liked those so much we asked if he could also shoot our wedding. He did not disappoint and we now have the best wedding photos we could have asked for. Not only does he take great landscape and nature shots, he really knows how to make people feel comfortable and the photos prove it. He's the coolest dude with the best attitude and a real gift! It was truly an honor to have worked with him especially through the delays and difficulty that Covid brought us. If Ryan is available for your engagement shoot or wedding, BOOK HIM! Thanks Ryan! read more

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Ryan recently captured our wedding in June Lake, CA and far exceeded expectations! He has an amazing talent and perfectly captured our special day. Ryan was extremely professional, easy to work with and fun. We are very pleased with all of our final photos and would highly recommend Ryan for all photography needs! 5 stars all around! read more

- Getting Around the Yosemite - Ryan was very knowledgable about Yosemite and provided a lot of fun factoids as we journeyed around the park with the family to different photography destinations. I learned about Morel mushrooms that grow abundantly after forest fires, the various peaks around Glacier Point, and why we see the smoky clouds around the valley. - Capturing Moments and the Scenery - There was a great variety of photos. One magical photo caught the moment the sun began peeking over Half Dome. This particular photo caught a beautiful sun flare. Ryan did a great job directing and helping us get into different positions and angles. The candid pictures he snapped also came out very well. - Leading Up to the Session - Email communication with Ryan up to the wedding was very easy. We had one phone call to kick things off a couple of days before the event to confirm everything. - I'd Recommend - Ryan was exactly what we were looking for and we felt at ease and comfortable with him on our wedding day. His sensitivity to moments and light created beautiful photos that we will forever cherish. Thank you, Ryan, for sharing our day with us! read more

My fiancé and I share a passion for the outdoors and thought no better way to capture our love than amidst the beautiful backdrops of Yosemite. We found Ryan online and were incredibly taken aback by his ability to capture landscapes. It wasn't until shortly after that I realized he was also an engagement/wedding photographer! We just HAD to book him for our engagement shoot. From the get go, Ryan was super friendly, casual and easy to work with. He was upfront about costs and always prompt with communication. The day of our shoot, Ryan was able to make us feel completely at ease- after all, photoshoots are always a bit awkward! He took us to several jaw dropping, beautiful locations in the valley and two amazing overlooks. It is a definite plus that Ryan has lived in the Yosemite region for over a decade. He was able to share knowledge of the park, and tips and suggestions for our visit that we wouldn't have gotten otherwise. Our pictures turned out beyond STUNNING and we couldn't be happier! Ryan was able to capture the most dreamy shots of me and my fiancé that we will undoubtedly cherish for the rest of our lives. We cannot recommend him enough! read more

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Would highly recommend booking any and all of your photography needs with Ryan. From start to finish (engagement shoot to wedding) it was a really enjoyable process - he made sure that our vision was met and also made us feel comfortable with the process of taking countless couple/wedding photos. He knows the Sierras and Yosemite area well, so if you are taking photos there he can bring you to some phenomenal spots. We are thrilled with our results and love reliving our celebration with our friends and family through the photos that he took that day. read more

Ryan did an amazing job for our micro wedding that turned into a full reception ( covid) he was super flexible and on point. He even met with us before the wedding to show us possible spots to have the ceremony near or in Mammoth Lakes. He is really talented and personable. If your looking for an outdoor wedding Ryan is your guy. He knows the area so well and you will get your dream photos! Our photos are amazing and I'm so happy we chose Ryan. He is the best in Mammoth Lakes and I highly recommend him. read more