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lancaster marriott at penn square wedding | lindsey + john

Ryan — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:46:25 +0000

Here are some of my favorites from Lindsey & John’s wedding in Lancaster back in July. I had never met this couple prior to their wedding day, so when I showed up to find that they are both warm and friendly (not to mention photogenic) people, I knew it was going to be a great day.

Huge thanks to Mike Landis for joining me as well! I know I can always trust Mike to bring his A game… some of the shots below are his.

L&J’s reception was at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, and that’s where we began the day as well.

Thanks again, Lindsey & John!

riverdale manor wedding | kirsten + seth

Ryan — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:54:52 +0000

Kirsten & Seth were married on a Monday last month at beautiful Riverdale Manor in Lancaster… it was a great day with lots of laughter, gorgeous details, and fake mustaches.

Mike Landis joined me again, so some of his work is mixed in with mine below. Thanks Mike!

I’m just going to get straight to the images… enjoy!

Kirsten & Seth are both rock climbers and, it’s fair to say, ripped.

Their wedding party was kinda hi-larious.

There was DANCING!

And FIREWORKS!

And SPARKLERS!

Such a fun day… thanks for everything, K&S!

riverdale manor wedding | keely + greg

Ryan — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:45:03 +0000

Keely and Greg had initially set their wedding date as December 19, 2009… but for those of you who live in the northeast, you may remember that as the first blizzard this winter threw at us. I woke up that morning to the phone ringing… it was Keely, and she said they were considering postponing the wedding until the following day, would I be available then instead? Turns out I was! Not only that, but EVERY ONE of the people she had hired for her wedding — the venue, the florist, the DJ, everyone — was able to work on the 20th instead. So instead of slogging through a dangerous storm, they had beautiful sun on their wedding day!

A huge thanks to Ole at Photolé for answering the call and stepping up to 2nd shoot for me with only one day’s notice! As usual, I included a few of his pictures below as well.

We began the day in Schaefferstown where Greg grew up. Greg and Keely wanted to take pictures around town since it’s such a meaningful place to them.

Also, we came away with so many pictures I loved from this day… I tried to whittle it down but this post is still a bit long. *shrug*

The local watering hole… K&G are here from time to time, so of course we had to stop in for a few photos…

I love this photo for some reason… “Let’s go get hitched!”

Keely’s mom… love getting these moments.

Look at the light in this church!

After the ceremony, everyone went over to Riverdale Manor for the reception. I loved shooting here in the winter… the snow really gave the place a great feel!

It was Keely’s father’s birthday.

And yes, if/when my own daughter gets married, I’ll probably be doing the same thing.

Keely and Greg, I can’t tell you enough how much I appreciate you both… thank you for an amazing day!

cameron estate inn | jay + michelle

Ryan — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:50:26 +0000

Earlier in July I had the chance to shoot Jay & Michelle’s wedding at the Cameron Estate Inn, a really lovely place out in Lancaster. J&M got a fantastic dose of sunshine, and I had a great time giving my cameras a workout with them!

Reading a note from Jay before the day began.

Mike Landis joined me for the day… I always love having Mike shoot with me. He got these next 3 shots of Jay getting ready.

The shot on the left below is also Mike’s.

I was keeping an eye on the sky during the reception, and when the light was just right, we stepped outside for a few more quick shots. I really love these next few.

The dance floor was a madhouse! Check out the group hug!

Once again, Jay & Michelle, it was a fantastic day. Thanks again for trusting us with your day.