WOW is all I think of when reflecting on our whole experience with Ryan Greenleaf. When we got engaged, we knew an amazing photographer was non-negotiable. We spent lots of time researching and searching for a great photography fit. We were drawn to Ryan's artistic style, and those genuine, natural smiles he gets out of people. Every step of the way Ryan was kind, professional, and passionate. We were nervous for our engagement shoot, but Ryan just has a special way of making you feel at ease, comfortable, and beautiful. He was more than willing to come out to our private family property and pick out the best locations. He truly has an eye for breathtaking photos, and will do anything for THE shot. My jaw actually HIT THE FLOOR when I saw our wedding pictures. Like I did not know what to do with myself!!!!!! He outdid himself with these photos. Every single one is incredible, natural, and gorgeous. COUNTLESS people commented on and told us how amazing our photographer was! "That photographer is awesome!" "He captured the start of your lives together so beautifully!" "He took wonderful photos, and was so unobtrusive!" Ryan is not only insanely talented and will get you fierce wedding pictures, but he is also just a wonderful person and friend. He is hilarious, thoughtful and joyful to be around. We appreciate and value Ryan and his photography SO much. Thank you for everything Ryan! We cannot recommend him enough. One million stars! Allison & Ryan read more

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Hiring Ryan as your photographer will be one of the best decisions you'll ever make! We first got the chance to work with Ryan during our engagement photos and we had the best time. He had us laughing and feeling like movie stars as we wandered the streets of San Francisco, capturing candid moments that perfectly showed who we are as a couple. The session was so relaxed and fun that we ended up grabbing pizza together afterward, and it felt like we'd been friends for years. On our wedding day, Ryan was incredible! Every single person in our bridal party and family fell in love with him instantly. He has this incredible gift for making even the most camera-shy relatives feel comfortable, which resulted in genuine smiles and authentic moments in every shot. You could hear laughter coming from wherever Ryan was. When we received our wedding photo previews the next day, we couldn't stop gawking at them. Every preview we saw made us gasp in awe or laugh out loud because they were all so incredible. We've been told multiple times that our photos belong in a magazine! Ryan isn't just incredibly talented behind the camera - he's the kind of person who makes your wedding day even more special just by being there. Don't waste time looking at other photographers, book Ryan and prepare to fall in love with your wedding photos over and over again. read more

We hired Ryan to do our engagement and wedding photos and could not be happier! My now husband and I are both big nerds, so we incorporated our love of Harry Potter and Star Wars into our wedding (and engagement shoot). We picked out a ton of subtle little details and Ryan was able to capture all of our details beautifully. He's also just a joy to work with and has a great sense of humor. He's very relatable and does a great job making you laugh to capture natural photos even in a posed or staged setting. His style is a bit different than all the other wedding photographers we interviewed, which was a huge part of what drew us to him. We didn't want wedding photos that looked like everyone else's and Ryan delivered big time. If it's in the budget and you want photos that will be unique and truly capture your personality, I would not hesitate to recommend Ryan in a heartbeat! read more

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So first, I have to say that I am a wedding photographer, but when my sister was getting married I wanted to relax and enjoy the day, not take photos. We found Ryan on a recommendation from our wedding venue, and I kid you not, he is the BEST photographer we could have chosen. He was so personable with everyone and made something that can sometimes be a chore feel so fun. Everyone was at ease and multiple people asked which of us knew him, because he was so comfortable he seemed like one of the bridal party. I absolutely cannot recommend him enough and will always recommend him to anyone. If you need a wedding photographer, you will not only not regret hiring Ryan, you will thank your lucky stars you got to have such an incredible person photographing your event!! read more

Ryan is, to make it short, AMAZING! He was able to capture pictures that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. He makes sure to capture those "Kodak" moments. Which in my opinion, end up being the best pictures. He made my husband and I feel so comfortable, and gave great directions. He knows exactly where to place you and how to find those breathtaking backgrounds. If you want nothing less of perfection, definitely book him! read more

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Ryan made our wedding experience beyond special! From our very first phone conversation, to our engagement shoot, email correspondence, to our big day Ryan was a total dream to work with. He honestly seemed more like a close friend or relative than our wedding photographer. He made us feel so comfortable the entire time and captured every shot we had hoped for, plus some incredible candid moments we will cherish forever. Especially love the intimate moments he captured with our parents and grandparents before and after our ceremony. Our wedding day was hot, 95+ degrees in August and almost all of our pictures were taken outside. Ryan helped me keep calm and cool throughout the day. Everyone commented how easy, fun, flexible and talented he was. When Ryan sent us our wedding photos we stayed up all night combing through each and every image, reliving every moment of our wedding and soaking up all the love we felt that day. As the holiday approach we are so thankful to have such beautiful wedding images to gift our family and friends. read more

We loved Ryan!!! We've been married for 12 years and finally decided it was time to get some professional wedding photos done. I was a bit hesitant about my husband - you know how guys are... He said - "I'm not excited about it, but I'll show up". And oh my gosh. We had a blast!!! It was such a fun day. On our way home after the shoot we were talking about how we're so glad that we did it and the experience itself has already been worth the money, even without the photos! =)) We got our photos in a few weeks - very quick! And - we look so guuuuud!! Thank you Ryan!!! read more

Ryan Greenleaf Photography - Event Photography Near Me

We could not have been more thrilled to have Ryan photograph our wedding this past weekend. With Ryan, you know you're going to get photos with great lighting, natural poses and expressions, and beautiful color. What really separates Ryan from other similarly talented photographers is his ability to connect with, comfort, and encourage his clients. He makes you feel at ease and relaxed while working with him and has no issue juggling all of the 'must-have' shots or maneuvering around boisterous wedding guests. He has most certainly earned his spot as our lifetime family photographer. read more

Ryan was amazing! We would choose him again as our photographer in a heartbeat. He made everyone feel at ease and knew exactly the right angles and locations on site to capture the best moments. Besides the most incredible photos ever, we really enjoyed having him as part of the wedding. Our guests gave him rave reviews, too -- and they haven't even seen the photos yet! Thank you, Ryan!!! read more

I've worked with Ryan Greenleaf professionally on corporate conferences and we've become friends through the process. When my husband and I decided to elope, I only thought of Ryan to help us document our day. Ryan traveled to Chicago and was such a pleasure to have with us. He is professional, knowledgeable, and brilliantly creative. We aren't often in front of cameras but we had so much fun that we forgot there was a camera involved. Now we have the most impressive photos documenting our day and we look at them every day, cherishing the process. Thank you Ryan! read more

We just had our wedding last Saturday and Ryan is simply amazing! All of our wedding party and guests loved him. He is very attentive and will let you know when you need to fix your necklace or how your standing. Just like all the other reviews says, he definitely knows how to make you genuinely laugh. I can't wait to see the gorgeous pictures of our wedding! I couldn't be happier to have chosen Ryan as our photographer!!! read more

Ryan is simply the best--enough said! On the day of our wedding he struck the perfect balance between wrangling our group and making the experience fun and memorable. It's been several months since our wedding and I still enjoy looking at the photos every day. We opted to upgrade to the package that includes a photo album and we are so glad we did so. We've had a fabulous time reliving the day with friends and family. Ryan is a joy to have be part of your special day. read more

Ryan recently photographed my wedding and did stellar work. From the moment he arrived to the venue, he was making everyone feel comfortable. My husband and I did not have an engagement shoot so I was worried we would be nervous during all the photography. Not with Ryan. He has such a charm about him and is at the same time, very skilled at what he does. Not once did we have to redo a photo because he needed a different angle. Not once did my husband or myself feel cheesy and "posed". He worked smoothly with our videographers and offered tips about where to film since they had never been to the venue. I sneak peeked a couple pictures from his camera and from what I saw, I can't wait to see the rest of them! Something I really appreciated about Ryan is that though he had photographed weddings at my venue many times before, I could tell he wasn't just taking us to the same spots he goes to all the time. At one point, he got very excited about some artichoke plants and asked us if we'd like to try taking photos with them. This shows that he's not just arriving to work to photograph but that he's a true artist who seeks avenues of growth every day. Ryan also received rave reviews from our guests. I can count at least 10 people who directly told me that our photographer was the best they had ever seen. I got other comments too about how pleasant Ryan was, how he didn't rush the guests during photos, and how it felt he was photographing as a friend, not a vendor. It also helps that he's hilarious and inspires many candid smiles. Seriously, he keeps the subtle jokes coming and this helps when it's your wedding day and you need to take 500+ photos. You will not be disappointed with Ryan - I highly recommend him! read more

I just got married 2 days ago and couldn't wait to write a review about our photographer. He came highly recommended from one of my bridesmaids and once I met him I instantly knew I had to have him. Ryan was the perfect mix of fun and professional. He is so talented and artistic that it made for the most gorgeous engagement and wedding photos I have ever seen. My husband, a man of few words, could not stop talking about how great Ryan was and how talented he is. I would highly recommend using him for your wedding, it should be the easiest and best wedding decision you make. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions about him, I would be happy to answer them. read more

Ryan is as good as it gets in wedding photography!! He was recommended to us by another wedding photographer, and we couldn't be happier we found him. He is funny, outgoing, and a true professional. He took the time to meet with my (now) husband and I when we were shopping for photographers and we were struck by how he genuinely cared about getting to know us and what we were looking for. He captured the spirit of our relationship perfectly and literally EVERYONE at our wedding came up to compliment us on our choice of photographer. We got our photos back so quickly after the wedding and they were AMAZING! He captured every moment and did so with only a true artists touch. He kept our bridal party laughing all day - but there were so many other times I didn't notice he was there because he is not intrusive by any means and was just catching all the sweet moments of our wedding as it unfolded naturally. Working with him for a year-long engagement was also a joy - He responded to all my emails quickly and even set up time to meet and go over our wedding-day timeline several months in advance. My husband and I both cannot stop raving about him. If we got married again, we are sure of two things - we would choose each other again and we would choose Ryan to be our photographer!! read more

Ryan is so... sooooo good. He's sweet, funny and professional. He has a wonderful eye and a a beautiful artistic style. Talking to a bridesmaid about her favorite moment, she reminded me of right before the First Look I was getting my makeup retouched (they just made me cry with a gift) and I grabbed her hand. We got the pictures back from Ryan and he had captured that EXACT moment and my girlfriend and I both got choked up looking at it the first time. My husband HATES being in front of the camera and Ryan managed to joke and play his way into getting some of the most wonderful pictures of my husband smiling and laughing! Also - he'll do anything for The Shot. During our engagement pictures all three of us did some serious climbing and scaling on various structures to get the perfect picture and during the wedding he nearly fell into a creek as he crouched on rocks in the middle of the creek to get the perfect angle. Dedication, folks! In addition, he responds quickly to all correspondence and has an incredible turnaround time with photos. We had our wedding pictures back before we even returned from our honeymoon (about 12 days after the wedding!). He's wonderful to work with and worth every single penny. Book him. Enjoy! read more

Ryan was AMAZING!!! My husband and I did our engagement photos and wedding photos with Ryan. Ryan had great chemistry with us, so we knew it would work out. Both days we worked with him, he let us do our natural thing and then he gave us direction. We have hundreds of beautiful photos that we will cherish forever. Thank you Ryan for capturing these moments that we will cherish for a lifetime. read more

Ryan is a fantastic photographer! He was recommended by a friend for our wedding photography! I was looking for someone who would be open to working with us and our dog, and could capture who we are. Ryan answered my emails very quickly and I could tell via email I already thought he was awesome. We briefly met up just so I could actually meet him, which was fantastic! We went over his packages- pricing was on par with other local photographers that I'd looked at. (None were as welcoming of a personality as Ryan) Ryan came up to the foothills and endured a bit of a 4 wheeling trip (while my 60lb dog was sitting on his lap and licking his face- anyone who endures this is a winner in my book) for our engagement photos. Our engagement photos turned out fantastic! Our whole family loves them! He was easy to work with, had great suggestions on how to pose/move for great shoots! Including good jokes/games for natural laughs/smiles. He made us both feel comfortable and at ease (which neither of us were expecting, since we aren't really picture people!) I highly recommend Ryan and we look forward to having him shoot our wedding! read more

My husband and I could not be more impressed with Ryan and his beautiful talent for taking pictures. He captured the essence of every amazing moment in our wedding from getting ready to the end of the night dancing. He really took the time to get to know us, to learn our story and incorporate that into our pictures. He also did an amazing job on our engagement pictures; which we fully used in our wedding stationary and decor. You could find his work all throughout our reception. We cannot thank him enough for his thoughtfulness, attention to detail and of course our beautiful pictures! read more

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Ryan is so so amazing! I can't say enough good things about him and his team and the way he made us all feel on our wedding day! He was incredible with my nephew and all of our family, easily getting everyone to look and feel their absolute best. I always get nervous when my picture is being taken, but Ryan made me feel so at ease, and I really appreciated that! We can't wait for the final product! read more

Ryan has a gift for putting his subjects at ease while capturing beautiful snapshots of the most special occasions. Upon recommendation from others to document my pregnancy, I decided to have maternity photos done. Ryan came up with locations and natural poses that put my husband and I at complete ease. We didn't have to do a thing! The photos came out even more fabulous than I could have imagined. When our baby was born, we asked him for some newborn shots. I couldn't believe how sweet and gentle he was around our baby. He had lots of ideas and again made the process so simple and easy for our family. If I could, I would give more stars than 5! read more

Ryan is an amazingly talented photographer. We initially hired him to photograph our son and daughter-in-law's wedding. The photos were so fantastic that we asked him to do our daughter's high school senior portraits, which were equally beautiful. Ryan's fun, infectious personality brings out the best in his subjects. I cannot recommend him highly enough! read more

Choosing Ryan to photograph our wedding was one of the easiest decisions we made throughout the entire planning process! On top of being crazy talented, Ryan is so darn NICE, warm, and professional. He has a great sense of humor and is so easy to get along with. We never felt rushed or too "posed" for our engagement session or on our wedding day. Ryan has a knack for making people feel comfortable, and I feel this shows in his work. I really cannot recommend him enough and am so thankful for the memories he captured for us. read more

Ryan is amazing! Our wedding was displaced from Napa due to the fires, and Ryan happily traveled at the last minute to accommodate us, and I'm so glad he did! He made us both feel very comfortable in front of the camera (which we rarely are)- and was so kind and fun to work with! Ryan's process is great as well as the final product! read more

I can't even with this kid. HE NAILED IT! What an absolute joy to work with. For both the engagement shoot and wedding day, it felt like Ryan was just a friend along for the ride who happened to be capturing gorgeous shots along the way. He made everything so seamless and fun. As many wedding photogs are, he was never even kind of pushy or in our face - yet kept everything on schedule and captured every moment beautifully. 2 weeks out our pictures were up! He's a stud - I cannot even imagine how things could have gone better. read more

Ryan was recommended to us by our wedding planner. Out of 10 other recommendations, we decided to go with Ryan based on his photos and emails. Yep, we did not even have a call with Ryan before choosing him as our photographer. He had us fill out a few surveys online to get to know us. That's was all we needed to know he would be our photographer. About a week before the big day, we had a call with Ryan and reviewed the schedule for photos for the day. I sent him a few panoramic shots of the venue and the location. He also gifted us a second photographer, free of charge! After reviewing the schedules and going through how we envisioned our day, we were all set and I felt super confident that he would deliver. Best planning ever. Our wedding was held on Treasure Island in San Francisco. We met Ryan and Kim for the first time during our big day. He was so nice and welcoming. He got all of our photos taken on time and we did not feel rushed at all. He found all the locations for our photos on site. Best part was, all of our guests gave us raving reviews and feedback on how nice it was to work with Ryan and Kim. He took leadership and even helped keep us on schedule while encouraging us to pose without feeling weird. Somehow he did all this without being bossy and over controlling. The photos looked natural and not super posey. We wanted "real" photos and not the generic wedding type photos, and he totally delivered. Our photos were ready for download within 3 weeks from the wedding date. He provided three different sized files for all the photos (original, print, and social media sharing). We are very grateful to have had Ryan and Kim at our wedding. He is pretty freaking awesome. read more

Ryan is amazing! I hired him based on a recommendation from an old college acquaintance, so I was a little unsure about what I was getting myself into. Our communications through e-mail were great but I never got a chance to meet him prior to the wedding. There aren't words to describe how great Ryan is. It felt like we had a friend capturing all of our wedding photos. We had so many compliments from wedding guests specifically about him! He was so fun and professional. I hope to work with Ryan again!!!!! read more

Ryan and Emily did an amazing job with my daughter Christina's wedding pictures. He caught the best of the best. He is very professional. I hope his business grows by these recommendations. He truly is the real thing. Thank you again Ryan. It was a pleasure.. read more

Ryan hands down is the best wedding photographer we could ask for. Not only is his work incredible and he manages to get the perfect, natural, and candid shots that capture the sweet moments between bride and groom...but he is a pleasure and FUN to work with. After we shot our engagement shoot several months before the wedding, we felt we had built a trusting relationship and friendship with Ryan. When he showed up on the wedding day it was so exciting and he brought smiles to our faces (great for photos!) Ryan has a natural way of making everybody feel comfortable in front of the camera and any time we felt nervous or looked too posed, Ryan would crack a joke and boom we caught the perfect shot. Our wedding day we had a huge group of family and rambunctious bridal party. He was extremely professional yet calm getting everyone together to get the shots that we needed. He was not pushy ever and again, made everything we did FUN. Nobody complained about the heat or the fact we had to take a million photos because Ryan made us laugh and we truly had fun with it. I am so thankful for Ryan and for him being with us on the wedding day. I have heard from several family members and friends how much they loved being around him and felt this authenticity and his demeanor made the day that much better. Thank you Ryan for everything you did for us! read more

I cannot say enough good things about Ryan! He is the most amazing photographer and person. My husband hates taking pictures but Ryan made the process so easy for him, and knew exactly how to make the whole process so fun and comfortable. From our engagement pictures to our wedding photos, they are flawless and I have loved looking at them over and over again. So happy that I have these amazing photographs to look back at forever! read more

Ryan is incredibly talented and so professional! He came highly recommended by several friends who hired him to shoot engagement sessions and wedding day photos. We are so thankful we followed their advice! Not only is Ryan a great guy, but he's a phenomenal photographer. I was pretty nervous for our engagement shoot - but he made us feel so comfortable and natural. On the day of our wedding, he and Kristen (his 2nd photographer) fit in just like old friends who happened to be documenting our special day. They beautifully captured my husband and I, as well as our wedding party, family and friends. Not a moment was missed! And to make the overall experience even better, Ryan sent us all of our photos way before we expected to receive them. It was such a sweet surprise! I cannot thank Ryan (& Kristen) enough for photographing our wedding day- these are photos we will cherish for a lifetime. I highly recommend Ryan Greenleaf Photography - you will not be disappointed!! read more

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Ryan is INCREDIBLE!! We found Ryan from a list of approved vendors from our venue, and we are so glad we went with him. He and Kristen shot my wedding a couple of weeks ago in Napa and they did an amazing job. He is professional, talented, and hilarious. We also found the process very convenient for us, as he prepared questionnaires for us to fill out, which equipped him with all the details he needed to know for our wedding. He hit all items on our photo wish list and the whole night went very smoothly. He edited and sent us the photos in a very prompt time. The photos are beautiful and we are forever grateful for Ryan's hard work! read more

Ryan Greenleaf is an outstanding photographer. He really connects with his subjects to bring out the best in them. He has a keen eye when it comes to capturing the moments you want to remember most. Whether it is for a wedding or a family shoot or a headshot, you are definitely safe in Ryan's care. read more

Ryan and I went to high school together so when I saw he had become a photographer and saw what beautiful pictures he took, I knew we had to have him photograph our wedding, He was an exceptional photographer for engagement pictures and wedding pictures, very professional, and always friendly. We just got back our wedding pictures (very quickly) and I just love them. I can't wait to share the beautiful pictures Ryan captured of our big day. Thanks Ryan! read more

Amazing photographer and person! Ryan took photos for our rehearsal dinner and wedding day- he caught some awesome moments and made everyone look so photogenic (even people like me who hate taking pictures). I am SO glad we booked him for both events! He is extremely professional, kind, and thoughtful. Everyone who interacted with him had nothing but nice things to say. Thank you for the beautiful memories, Ryan!! read more

There are no words to express how amazing Ryans photographs are. He is a very talented and artistic photographer. As mom of the bride I prayed that a photographer could capture not only the outside beauty of my daughter but the inside beauty....and Ryan did that. I would definitely recommend Ryan to take any photos you may want, weddings, families ..etc! read more