union league wedding | jennifer + ken

Monday, July 26, 2010 Posted in Weddings

Wow… we’re at that part of the year when it’s weddings every weekend (sometimes two or three) and I’m trying my best to keep up! This one is from the end of June… Jen & Ken got married at St. Mary Magdelen in Media, and followed it up with a terrific party at the Union League in Philadelphia. What a great time!

Straight into the images!

Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding

Misty from Misty Dawn Photography joined me for the day as well… she grabbed this shot below on the right of Ken getting ready (as well as a couple more below). Thanks for your help, Misty!

Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding

We headed into Old City for some shots with the wedding party.

Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding

The Union League looked spectacular, as always.

Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding

I love photographing the toasts… there’s always such great emotion.

Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding

They had a heck of a candy bar, too.

Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding

Hope you enjoy these, Jen & Ken. Thanks again for everything!

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downingtown country club wedding | diana + joe

Monday, July 19, 2010 Posted in Weddings

In June I had the opportunity to shoot Diana & Joe’s wedding at the Downingtown Country Club. This was definitely one of the more emotional weddings I’ve shot… such a beautiful couple, in more ways than one. I have a lot of images so I’ll get right to them, but first I must thank Joe, Diana, and their families for allowing us to be part of such an important, intimate, and — if I say so myself — quite splendid day.

Phil Mantas joined me, and as always, some of the shots below are his. Thanks, Phil, for your hard work and beautiful shots.

Diana had a picture on her bouquet in memory of Joe’s mother.

Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding

The vows.

Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding

Diana’s brother and Joe’s sister were in the wedding party. Apologies for posting the funny faces, J+D, but sibling goofiness is too good to pass up…

Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding

We had to work quickly on the portraits, but we found some great light and worked it!

Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding

Diana & Joe were so expressive and full of life!

Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding

A toast and remembrance of Joe’s mom. Not a dry eye in the house. These are the moments I’m so privileged to witness.

Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding

“How could you?!”

Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding

I don’t remember exactly what song this was, but I’ve got a dollar that says it was “Livin’ on a Prayer.”

Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding

A truly fantastic day. Thank you so much, J&D.

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crystal tea room wedding | katie + greg

Tuesday, July 13, 2010 Posted in Weddings

I’m starting to sound repetitive here, but Katie & Greg’s wedding was yet another in a long string of gorgeous and fun weddings. I’ve got a lot of images to post so I won’t say much… except that days like this are what make me say, “Oh yeah, THIS is why I took up photography in the first place!”

Pete Malone was my partner in crime excellent photography, so thanks for all your work and fantastic images, Pete.

Pictures NOW!

Crystal Tea Room wedding
Crystal Tea Room wedding

Greg’s a police officer, so when one of his co-workers came by to congratulate Katie, we had to use the car for a few.

Crystal Tea Room wedding
Crystal Tea Room wedding

On over to St. Andrew’s in Drexel Hill for the nups.

Crystal Tea Room wedding
Crystal Tea Room wedding
Crystal Tea Room wedding
Crystal Tea Room wedding
Crystal Tea Room wedding
Crystal Tea Room wedding
Crystal Tea Room wedding

Then into center city for some shots with Greg & Katie and their party.

Crystal Tea Room wedding
Crystal Tea Room wedding
Crystal Tea Room wedding
Crystal Tea Room wedding
Crystal Tea Room wedding
Crystal Tea Room wedding
Crystal Tea Room wedding
Crystal Tea Room wedding
Crystal Tea Room wedding
Crystal Tea Room wedding
Crystal Tea Room wedding
Crystal Tea Room wedding

It was hot. Back to the air conditioning! The party was at the gi-normous and beautiful Crystal Tea Room.

Crystal Tea Room wedding
Crystal Tea Room wedding
Crystal Tea Room wedding
Crystal Tea Room wedding
Crystal Tea Room wedding
Crystal Tea Room wedding
Crystal Tea Room wedding
Crystal Tea Room wedding
Crystal Tea Room wedding
Crystal Tea Room wedding

Groove Place kept the party going… This was my first time working with them, and they were impressive!

Crystal Tea Room wedding
Crystal Tea Room wedding

Dancing with bro.

Crystal Tea Room wedding

The rings ‘n things you sing about, bring ‘em out!

Crystal Tea Room wedding

And when the timing works out, it’s nice to end the evening with some photos outside. Love these!

Crystal Tea Room wedding
Crystal Tea Room wedding

Katie & Greg, thanks so much for having us!

  1. Kathy Koci wrote: Ryan, These photos are sensational though I must admit you had great subjects and locations to photograph. Love you Katie and Greg, best wedding ever! Kathy 13th Jul, 2010
  2. Colleen Hurst wrote: Beautiful, sexy, romantic, fantastic fun all shine through! Ryan certainly captured every emotion and true personalities in these photographs. Love looking at them over and over! I agree with Kathy best wedding ever! Love you Katie and Greg may your love and happiness always shine through! Col 14th Jul, 2010