Ryan Sin Photography

Ryan was such a delight to work with from beginning to end. In fact there has not necessarily been a concrete end as I still follow his beautiful photography and keep connected. My husband and I had a very small budget for our wedding and were overwhelmed with how many people said getting a «good» photographer was essential in creating lasting memories. Therefore a majority of our spending was recommended to be put into photographing our big day – and boy, was everyone completely right! When we first met with Ryan he felt like a peer, the type of person who would probably be in my husband and I’s existing community if our paths had naturally crossed. In addition to being very approachable and humble, Ryan is an incredible artist and has a way of telling the story of your wedding day through his photographs. We immediately booked Ryan (who was completely reasonably priced for the quality of work he produces) – even changed our date to accommodate his schedule! Contracts and communication prior to our big day was smooth, clear, and effortless. Ryan encouraged us to do an engagement session, as it came with the package, however we declined because we’re both a bit camera shy. He persisted in naming that it could be helpful not because we were missing out on something we had paid for, but because it would help ease us into being photographed, which could be especially helpful when we may be more nervous and full of emotion on our wedding day. I think this demonstrates his earnestness in his work and his ultimate goal of supporting the people he is working with. At our wedding he was both blending in with the background and also jumping around with us in the jumpy house we rented. Because he had already scoped out the venue prior to our date he knew exactly where to take us and made us and our wedding party feel at ease. In reviewing the photo’s my husband and I cried and laughed – they are incredible. He caught both the intimacy and the overall feel of the wedding better than we could have imagined. As the day did fly by so fast for both of us, as everyone said it would, it’s been so meaningful to have these photo’s to remember the day by. Thank you Ryan!

Ryan was an incredible wedding photographer for us! Everything was wonderful working with him. He made us very comfortable, was personable, reasonably priced and insanely talented. We have tons of friends complimenting and in awe of our pictures. Just a really perfect experience with a photographer that I would highly recommend to anyone. I already got a friend to book him for their wedding!

During our hunt for a wedding/​engagement photoshoot photographer, we were looking for an affordable wedding photographer who could get us some nice candid and unique shots. We fell in love with the photos that Ryan had on his blog, and so we were really excited when we found out he was within our price range! I think Ryan went beyond the call of duty as a wedding photographer. He had to compete with glaring lights from a videographer who only spoke Vietnamese, round up 30+ family members (including at least 5 squirmy toddlers) for a family photo, and accommodate several last-​minute schedule changes. When we got our photos back, it was like reliving the whole day again — except that the photos showed none of the stress, and only highlighted the best parts of the day/​night. The parts that were stressful from the day, Ryan somehow depicted it in the photos as very humorous and unforgettable! I highly recommend Ryan for not only taking candid and unique shots, but for taking photos that animate and share stories that we missed throughout the night. Thanks again Ryan!

Ryan’s the best! I just wish we knew about him when we got married. He’s shot most of our friends’ weddings and we’re jealous! At least we were jealous, until we realized we could ask him to do a family photo session for us, with our 20 month old.
He does amazing, beautiful work, and he’s a pleasure to spend time with, which is so important when you’re inviting someone to be present for important, personal moments.

Ryan Sin is a wildly talented photographer that we felt fortunate to snag for our summer wedding. I looked through a ton of different East Bay photographers and Ryan was the clear winner in terms of someone who took unique shots, who could make things look as magical as they felt, and whose pricing was straightforward and reasonable. It was great getting to know Ryan through the process, starting with our engagement shoot in Oakland and leading up to our big day in July. The photos he took aren’t your usual stale, boring wedding shots – they’re creative, edgy, and fun. He masterfully captures the natural energy in the room and tells the story of your big day. In fact, looking through the photos was a real treat for us because we picked up on things that happened that we weren’t even aware of at the time. He’s great at finding those hidden stories, even at capturing the moment when a cranky kid finally cracks a smile. If you want hundreds of posed portraits, find someone else. If you want someone to capture and bottle the energy in the room and preserve it through crisp, organic photography, go with Ryan Sin!

If you are looking for the ideal photographer to capture more than just a moment, look no further. Ryan’s work is exceptional. His level of creativity is totally fun, and his gentle direction takes to you another level of wonderful expectations. I was fortunate enough to be a part of a wedding party where Ryan was the photographer. He’s like an awesome chameleon who slinks around the venue without your knowledge that he’s nearby, and then BAM, you’re presented with photos of him capturing the natural essence of the scene and the people in it. That’s what I love the most about his techniques — that you don’t have to pose for a picture to record all of those memorable moments.
I definitely recommend working with Ryan again. He’s an honest, hard working fellow who takes his photography seriously without losing sight that he’s sharing the joyful experiences with you!

I am extremely pleased with Ryan Sin’s work. He did my engagement photos and I loved them so much I had him do my wedding photos, too. He accepted my input, got the photos I requested, and gave us plenty of beautiful photos and perspectives I wouldn’t have thought of. His turnaround time was also very reasonable. For the engagement photos, we got the fully edited album within 2 months (VERY reasonable considering we took over a thousand photos at 3 locations). For our wedding photos, we got a «sneak peek» by the end of the SAME DAY as the wedding! And we got our full album within 2 months (again, over a thousand photos taken), even though he was booked with other clients, too.
The best part was that I felt listened to and he took all my suggestions, even when they were probably silly (like when I wanted a picture of the groomsmen’s socks), and Ryan gave us direction when we wanted/​needed it. Our portraits turned out beautiful, the candid photos turned out beautiful, and I’ve gotten so many compliments on my engagement and wedding photos. Ryan also took many ‘standard’ wedding photos that I had completely forgotten about: the bouquets, the shoes, the venues, the venues in a new perspective, etc. He genuinely captured the feel of both the church and the restaurant, and I couldn’t be more pleased.
Ryan also provided higher resolution photos when I requested it, at no additional charge for us (maybe because we were repeat customers? I don’t know if that’s why, but I am not complaining!). Ryan was professional, friendly, and likeable. He was always early, equipped, and energetic. Also, he had no problem complying with the rules of my church regarding unobtrusive photography, which was a MUST.
Overall, I’d highly recommend Ryan Sin Photography, and I will hire him again for my next photographic needs.

Two years ago when my husband and I were planning our wedding, we looked into photographers. Being poor students we didn’t want to pay thousands so we thought we would try out Ryan for engagement photos. We loved them! And quickly got him to agree to do our wedding. We got a photobook of our special day that was so accurate that it’s easy to vividly recall how wonderful the day was.
We totally trusted his artistic vision and were so happy with the results. It did take Ryan a few months to get our wedding pictures edited but at least we didn’t have to wait a whole year like some of my friends who used more experienced photographers.
Not only was Ryan very professional but he was committed to making our day memorable and making sure that we were comfortable and relaxed while taking pictures. In fact, we liked Ryan’s work so much that we did a maternity session with him and are planning on baby pictures as well.
Each time we’ve worked with Ryan, we have been so impressed with how much he keeps doing to improve his technique. He tries different photography tricks with mirrors and lighting and editing and has upgraded equipment. Overall, we highly recommend Ryan Sin!

I’m so lucky to have had Ryan take photos for community events my non-​profit has organized. His photos capture beautiful moments in such a unique way. I’ve worked with many other photographers, but none as committed to telling the full story of our events with such a high attention to detail. Several months after the event and I still hear compliments about his work!
Not only is the quality fantastic but he provides a great product in a timely fashion. I would definitely recommend him to all my friends and colleagues.