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Welcome to the Ryan Estes Photography Blog

I'm Ryan, and you'll often find me with camera in hand.  I live and work in the greater Philadelphia area providing brides, grooms, and families with cutting-edge photography.  Here you'll find the latest images, news, and bits of this and that from Ryan Estes Photography.  Come back often -- there's a lot happening, both in my life and in those of my clients.

What sort of images can you expect to see?  That's a difficult question to answer... photojournalism + fashion, portraiture + landscape, documentary + candid... real people on the most important day of their lives, and genuine emotions shining through.

One thing is clear: these aren't your grandmother's wedding pictures.  (No offense to your grandmother, of course...)

Monthly Archives: April 2009

Kim & Mike’s wedding featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer

Kim & Mike’s wedding, which I shot in February, was featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer today… congrats you guys!

You can find the story online, along with a few more images, at www.philly.com.

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The Manor House at Commonwealth - Allison & Tom

You know how there are certain people you just enjoy being around? Allison & Tom are like that. They tied the knot on Saturday, and I’ve been looking forward to the wedding for a while now because I really enjoyed the time I spent with them at their engagement session. What a...

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Literacy Heroes

Last year, Megan (a friend of mine and part of this beautiful family) asked if I’d be willing to shoot this year’s Literacy Heroes Breakfast, an annual event presented by the West Chester Public Library and held at Longwood Gardens to recognize individuals who have worked hard to advance the cause of literacy. It...

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Photog Shootout - Lancaster, PA

Yesterday I met up with a group of photographers in Lancaster for a day of fun and learning. Many thanks to Rob Nicholson, Leslie Gilbert, everyone who led groups, and anyone else who had a hand in making this happen!
We had some fantastic and patient models as well… I didn’t shoot a lot of...

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A really fun Indian wedding

Last weekend I once again had the chance to shoot with my friend Joy Moody. This time it was the wedding of Saya & Chandan, a colorful affair filled with music, friends & family, amazing food (the best I’ve ever had at a wedding), and plenty of beautiful moments between the bride & groom.
When...

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