One day. One chance. Zero do-overs.
Hunterdon County's Premier Wedding & Portrait Photographer
One day. One chance. Zero do-overs. Trust the photographer who gets it right every time.
Trust the photographer who gets it right every time.
Hi, I’m Ryan Sands, a Hunterdon County wedding and portrait photographer based in Three Bridges, New Jersey. With over 16 years of experience, I deliver timeless, crisp, beautiful images with an easygoing, professional approach you’ll actually enjoy. If you’re looking for a photographer who shows up like a friend but shoots like a pro, you’re in the right place. Contact me today to inquire about your wedding date.
Because your wedding photos should be as gorgeous as you.
16+ Years of Professional Experience
I've photographed hundreds of weddings and know how to handle any situation
Exceptional Value
You'll receive 80-120 professionally edited images per hour of coverage
Lightning-Fast Delivery
Your gallery and albums are completed in record time (no waiting months to see your photos!)
Extremely Fair Pricing
Premium quality photography without the premium price tag
Highly Efficient Use of Time
I make excellent use of every minute, capturing more moments without feeling rushed
Personal Connection
I get to know you as a couple, which helps me document your unique love story authentically
Attentive Service
I check in throughout your wedding day to ensure all your needs are met
Flexible and Intuitive
I can read the room and adapt on the fly, knowing when to step back and let you simply enjoy your day
Friendly, Upbeat Personality
Your wedding day will be fun and stress-free with me as your photographer
You waited your whole life for the perfect love and now you deserve the perfect photographs.
As a Hunterdon County wedding photographer, I’ve had the honor of capturing celebrations at top New Jersey venues like The Hamilton Manor’s elegant ballrooms, The Palace at Somerset Park’s grand halls, and The Ryland Inn’s rustic charm. No matter where you say “I do,” you’ll always receive beautiful, consistent images and an experience built on comfort, confidence, and genuine connection.
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Driven by Passion.
Backed by Experience. Built for Your Day.
No Blemish, Wrinkle, or Stray Hair Left Behind
On your wedding day, I shoot everything with precision and care—getting the lighting, angles, and composition just right in-camera so there’s less heavy editing needed later. Then, behind the scenes, I take it even further. Every image is meticulously processed for clarity, color, and beauty. I use advanced Ai software to ensure teeth are bright, blemishes vanish, and stray hairs are cleaned up—without ever making you look over-edited or unnatural. My color correction is second to none which helps keep your images true-to-life, giving your gallery a timeless, professional finish you’ll love for years to come.
Honest Feedback That Builds True, Lasting Confidence
Not used to being in front of the camera? No problem! Ryan's got your back. I’ll guide you through each pose with clear direction, constant feedback, and a relaxed vibe that brings out your real personality. I’ll even routinely show you previews on the back of my camera, so you can feel confident knowing we’re capturing images that look and feel exactly how you imagined.
Detailed Timeline Planning with Smooth Execution
Together with my expert help we design a timeline so that no part of your day feels rushed. I'm part photographer and part wedding planner, always there to guide you, keep things on track, and make sure nothing is missed so you can relax and enjoy your wedding celebration.
A Positive & Uplifting Presence on your Wedding Day
Clients routinely tell me I bring a calm energy to their day. I’m extremely easy to be around and help everyone, from the couple to the family feel relaxed and included. Think of me like a close friend photographing your wedding day, instead of some random vendor you hardly know.
Extensive Real World Experience in Every Situation
With over a decade and a half as a Hunterdon County wedding photographer, I’ve captured weddings in every type of lighting and environment imaginable. You can rest assured I can handle any situation thrown my way.
Candid When It Counts, Direction When It Matters
I read the room and adapt my approach—knowing exactly when to step back for natural, unscripted moments, and when to step in with clear direction to make you look your absolute best. That means more incredible images for you and more happy clients for me.
Incredible Value & Unmatched Generosity
Every couple in Hunterdon County and beyond deserves more than just great photos—they deserve an amazing experience. That’s why I go above and beyond: showing up early, staying late, and delivering 80 to 120 edited images per hour so you never miss a moment. Every package includes a full engagement session at no extra cost, plus a beautifully curated and easy-to-navigate online gallery you can share with family and friends. My pricing is honest and extremely fair—no hidden fees, no upsells, just real value. You’ll walk away with more than you expected, and everything you deserve.
Your dream wedding photos are just an email away. Book a free consultation & as a thank you, receive $100 off any wedding collection.
(offer expires 11/31/25)
Kind Words From Couples Who Chose Me as Their Hunterdon County Wedding Photographer
"Ryan is not only an incredibly talented photographer but a wonderful person with a positive spirit. He far out-shined our expectations."
Samantha & David | The Inn at Barley Sheaf
"Highly recommend Ryan, his adaptability, kindness, quality of work and turn around time is unmatched! The quality of our pictures are amazing and we are very satisfied."
Amanda & Brian | The Primavera Regency
"Ryan is an absolute rockstar. His photo booth area was the highlight of the night. We are thrilled with the results, and we can't wait to work with him again soon."
Noelle & Daniel | The Olde Mill Inn
"Ryan did the most amazing job on our wedding photos. He has a passion for what he does and shows up to everything with a great attitude."
Sarena & Jordan | Unionville Vineyards
"If you are looking for a photographer who is skilled and passionate about his work, timely in his results, and who knows how to capture the love in these most special moments effectively, this is your man!"
Delilah & Jaime | 618 Restaurant
"For all the decisions we had to make for our wedding day, choosing Ryan Sands as our wedding photographer was one of the best and easiest ones we made."
Mairead & Matthew | The Olde Mill Inn
"Ryan Sands is hands down the best photographer around! He did our engagement pictures and right away we knew we made the right choice."
Brianna & Bryce | The Hamilton Manor
"Ryan is professional, personable, easy to work with, and clearly highly experienced. We strongly recommend him and would hire him again for any event."
David & Joyce | The Grove
"Overall, Ryan is an amazing photographer but also just a wonderful person. I feel blessed to have found him so he could capture this very important time in my life."
Michelle & Paul | The Stone House
Read real reviews from real wedding clients and hear what they had to say first hand about working with me.
Swipe to view some of my favorite engagement photos from New Jersey's most unique locations.
Engagement sessions should be fun, relaxed, and full of love—and that’s exactly what you’ll get with me. As your New Jersey engagement photographer, I’ll make sure feel confident on camera while capturing your story with playful, natural direction at the most beautiful times of day. All you have to do is show up, be yourselves, and enjoy the moment.
You said ‘yes’ to forever, now say ‘yes’ to capturing your love story that started it all.
Beautiful New Jersey Engagement Photo Sessions in Unique Locations
During your session, I’ll guide you every step of the way so there’s never any awkward guessing or wondering what to do. I’ll show you flattering poses, give you little prompts to spark natural moments, and coach you into looking your absolute best — all while keeping the energy light, fun, and genuinely enjoyable. Most couples are surprised by how quickly they relax, how easy everything feels, and how much they actually enjoy being photographed once they realize I’ve got everything under control. This isn’t stiff, traditional posing — this is a fully directed, confidence-boosting experience that lets your real personalities shine.
Positive Direction & Feedback to Help You Feel at Ease
Once your session is complete, within one week you’ll receive a beautifully curated online gallery featuring 150–200 professionally processed, high-resolution images. Every photo is free of watermarks and ready to download, perfect for your save-the-dates, your wedding website, or your social media profiles. For your convenience, all of your engagement photos are always available 24/7 across all your devices so you can enjoy your images however you please.
Gorgeous online gallery
I photograph engagement sessions across New Jersey and beyond, capturing couples in some of the state’s most beautiful and unique locations. Some of my favorites include the charming streets of Princeton, the romantic beaches of Spring Lake, the lush landscapes of Cross Estate Gardens in Bernardsville, the vibrant Sayen House & Gardens in Hamilton, the historic towns of Lambertville and New Hope, and the stunning New Jersey Botanical Gardens in Ringwood. Whether you dream of a golden-hour beach session, a rustic countryside backdrop, or a quaint historic setting, I’ll help you find the perfect place to tell your love story.
The Best Spots in New jersey for the Best Photos of You
New Jersey’s wildest photo booth in action, featuring the largest collection of crazy props, guaranteed!
Take your wedding day to the next level with my crowd-favorite open-air photo booth, featuring the wildest and most talked-about props in New Jersey—guaranteed! From luxury wedding receptions to high-energy events, my photo booth rental brings unbeatable value, nonstop entertainment, and unforgettable memories for you and your guests. It’s the perfect way to add personality, fun, and just the right amount of chaos to your big day.
The most unique props of any New Jersey photo booth rental – guaranteed!
Wild, Laugh-Out-Loud Photo Booth Fun for New Jersey Weddings and Events
Every guest gets a beautiful 4x6 print, customized with your names, wedding date, colors, and theme. The perfect thank you gift for attending your wedding.
Unlimited 4x6 Prints
Who wants to run their own photo booth? Not you, that’s who! My booth comes with a super fun attendant to keep the party going all night long.
Booth Attendant to Assist Your Wedding Guests
Along with guest prints, you’ll receive a full set of prints in your own album to take home that night and relive the fun right away.
Album with a Full Set of Prints for the Bride & Groom
Say hello to the Prop King! My New Jersey photo booth rental includes the most epic prop collection around—think Marvel masks, movie-quality weapon replicas, iconic video game gear, hilarious hats, gloves, glasses, character masks, goggles, necklaces, and jewelry your guests will love.
An Incredible Amount of Unique, Crazy & Wild Props
Choose from Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Black, and Cherry Red. These gorgeous backdrops fit perfectly into any ballroom and match your high-end wedding decor.
Your choice of Beautiful Sequin Backdrops
Not just prints—digitals too. Every wacky photo is delivered to you in a high-resolution online gallery within 48 hours after your wedding day.
High Resolution Online Gallery
My booth is a very popular attraction, and dates book up quickly. Secure your day with just a $250 retainer.
Please Note:
Choosing a wedding photographer isn’t just about beautiful photos—though rest assured, I deliver plenty of those. It’s also about trust. As your New Jersey wedding photographer, I ensure no detail is overlooked and every family member is accounted for. You’ll receive an abundance of stunning photographs capturing every part of your special day, all curated into an easy-to-access online gallery.
And after the music fades, the lights go down, and the last slice of cake is gone, you’ll scroll through your gallery and say, “Wow. Ryan crushed it. We made the right call.” Reach out today before your date gets scooped up.
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Book a Free Consultation and Get $100 Off Your Wedding Photography Collection
Choosing a wedding photographer isn’t just about pretty photos, though you’ll get plenty of those. It’s also about trust. I’ll direct you into the best light, help you relax, and make sure you look and feel fabulous all day long.
No detail is missed. Every person accounted for. And your final gallery? Packed with stunning images from start to finish—delivered in a beautifully curated, organized and always accessible online gallery.
After the cake is gone and the lights go down, you’ll look through your photographs and say, “Ryan crushed it. We made the right call.”
So reach out today before your date gets scooped up and you miss your chance to ride this train together.
Looking for the perfect wedding photographer? You’ve just found him.
OFFER #01: Book a free consultation & receive $100 off any wedding collection (offer expires 10/31/25)
OFFER #02: $100 off any wedding collection for all Police, Firefighters, EMTs, Nurses and Services Members
OFFER #03: Follow me on instagram to get an additional $25 off any photography service of your choosing
OFFER #04: Book a wedding between 1/1/26 and 3/31/26 and receive 1 free hour of photography coverage
From Sept - Nov, all mini sessions are now only $149 for an on-site 30 minute photoshoot + online gallery
Click here to book a free consultation & receive $100 off any wedding collection. Expires 10/31/25
$100 off any wedding collection for all Police, Firefighters, EMTs, Nurses and Service Members.
Follow me on instagram to get an additional $25 off on any photography service.
From Sept - Nov, all mini sessions are now only $149 for an on-site 30 minute shoot + gallery.
Book a wedding between 1/1/26 and 3/31/26 and receive 1 free hour of extra coverage.
