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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...)

Appleford Estate - Karen & Dave

What can I say? Karen & Dave’s wedding at Appleford Estate on Saturday was a ton of fun. The staff at Appleford and Max Hansen Caterer were so easy to work with, Karen and Dave were so relaxed and affectionate toward each other, and the talented Nicole Polk came along for the day to lend me a hand!

This might be my favorite image from the whole day… Karen was on her way downstairs to see Dave for the first time… he was waiting in the garden outside this window.

Appleford Estate wedding

Dave, waiting for Karen to come outside.

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Appleford Estate wedding

Appleford Estate wedding

Appleford Estate wedding

Appleford Estate wedding

Appleford Estate wedding

Appleford Estate wedding

Appleford Estate wedding

Appleford Estate wedding

Appleford Estate wedding

Appleford Estate wedding

Appleford Estate wedding

Appleford Estate wedding

Appleford Estate wedding

Appleford Estate wedding

Appleford Estate wedding

Appleford Estate wedding

Appleford Estate wedding

Beautiful flowers by Tish Long.

Appleford Estate wedding

Appleford Estate wedding

Appleford Estate wedding

The flower girl came booking up the aisle…

Appleford Estate wedding

Probably because her dad was standing at the front, officiating…

Appleford Estate wedding

I love the little moments during the ceremony that are filled with emotion.

Appleford Estate wedding

Appleford Estate wedding

Appleford Estate wedding

Appleford Estate wedding

Appleford Estate wedding

Appleford Estate wedding

Appleford Estate wedding

Appleford Estate wedding

This isn’t the best picture I’ve ever taken, but I love the moment… right after walking out of the ceremony, I turned around and saw this. It says it all.

Appleford Estate wedding

Appleford Estate wedding

Always a crowd-pleaser, the Superhero Ring Shot!

Appleford Estate wedding

Appleford Estate wedding

Appleford Estate wedding

Another great moment between Dave and his mom.

Appleford Estate wedding

Oh yeah, did I mention there was a photo booth?

Appleford Estate wedding

Leave it to the Germans to come up with a crazy tradition like drinking from 2 ends of a cup at the same time!

Appleford Estate wedding

Appleford Estate wedding

At the end of the night they had soft pretzels with a little of Grandma Shirley’s Spicey Mustard!

Appleford Estate wedding

It was a real sing-along crowd!

Appleford Estate wedding

I think you can see Karen & Dave snogging in there…

Appleford Estate wedding

Pete from First Floor Films was there too, making cinematic masterpieces. We couldn’t resist jumping in the photo booth too…

Appleford Estate wedding

Thanks to everyone who made this day happen — it was an honor to be a part of it!

May 22, 2009 - 4:06 pm Cory Tomlinson - Ryan, wow great images (these and many others on your site). You've got a real ability to capture a wide range of honest emotion which allows the viewer to really feel the essence of the image. Not to mention it looks like you have a blast doing it. Quite inspiring!

May 22, 2009 - 8:18 pm Pete Malone - I think there are now at least 11 photos of me picking my nose somewhere on the internets. I'm waiting for GQ to call me for the cover any day now.

May 22, 2009 - 10:11 pm sofia negron - Appleford never looked better! Cool shots and beautiful light. Pete better be careful his finger is going to get stuck up there.

May 24, 2009 - 8:59 pm Jennifer - Ooooh man, these are awesome. I love them! What a GREAT day!!!

May 22, 2009 - 2:44 pm Appleford Estate - Karen & Dave - [...] Original post by Ryan Estes Photography Blog [...]

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