Some things I’ve learned photographing weddings…


You can capture how beautiful she is…
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But you can’t capture how beautiful she feels.
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You can capture a moment…
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But you can’t capture a marriage.
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You can capture affection…
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But you can’t capture devotion.
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You can capture the present…
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But you can’t capture their future.

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20 Responses to “Some things I’ve learned photographing weddings…”

  1. One thing really struck me: the groom is wearing a barong Tagalog (Filipino national costume for men)! Is he part-Filipino?

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    Ryan says:

    @SleeplessInKL, The bride is half Filipino.

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    Lydia says:

    @Ryan, Oh my goodness — good eye! I was wondering about the grooms wardrobe. Thanks for the clarification!

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  2. Carolyn says:

    Beautiful photos!! Love the groom’s face during the bouquet toss!!!

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    Ryan says:

    @Carolyn, That’s no bouquet toss…they are playing the newlywed game!

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  3. Ernestine says:

    Awesome post! Great photos.

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  4. MicheleBlue says:

    wonderful images! and each caption is so very true.

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  5. Cassie Sue says:

    The affection picture is gorgeous! And I love the face the groom is making in the newlywed game picture, it is too funny. Shows they have a sense of humor.

    I’m sure they will cherish these pictures for a very long time. Way to go Ryan!

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  6. Briana says:

    Ryan, these pictures are seriously wonderful! I can’t wait to see the rest :) It was great to officially meet you. Hopefully I’ll see you around at Taza sometime soon!

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  7. Darrell says:

    I am the groom from the pictures, and it was really important for Charity (my new wife) and I to have Ryan photograph our important day. Though it is impossible to capture how beautiful Charity felt on that day, or how wonderful our future as husband and wife is going to be, Ryan does an amazing job at capturing the present and how beautiful Charity was – those moments that could have been captured on film. We knew Ryan would do an amazing job, which is why we wanted him to do our pictures – no one else.
    Ryan, you have been an amazing friend to Charity and I and we can not thank you enough for making the trek all the down to Asheville, North Carolina to photograph one of the most important days of our lives.

    We love you,
    Charity and Darrell Peter

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  8. andrea says:

    What a gorgeous couple! I love the grooms face in the next to the last shot, priceless!
    Take it from someone that’s been happily married for over 28 years, besides God, laughter is vital to your survival as a couple. Those that laugh together, last!
    Best wishes y’all!

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  9. Erin A. says:

    Gorgeous pictures and beautifully shared–you capture your thoughts in pictures so powerfully.

    And may I just add, what incredible accessories on the bride. That necklace is stunning and the rings are so unique.

    Thank you for sharing!

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  10. Lynn says:

    So pretty, so precious and so very young.

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  11. Christina says:

    I am not surprised…those are amazing photographs. They look so very much in love-like they didn’t even know you were there.

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  12. Pip says:

    These are some of the most beautiful wedding photos I’ve ever seen.

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  13. krisa says:

    I love the pictures Ryan!
    Great words, beautiful couple.

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  14. Kelly says:

    Nice pictures!! Love the ones of Charity especially :)

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  15. someone says:

    Aww, so pretty…

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  16. Rhonda says:

    I love weddings. Beautiful pictures Ryan. The newlywed game? How hysterical!

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  17. shelby says:

    I like the photograph of the bride, groom and yourself! We hardly get to see you since you’re always behind the camera.

    These pictures look like they’re going to be great!

    Wonderful as always!

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