ABOUT RS

I am not great with talking about myself, so instead of slabbing a bunch of words together, I decided to add some photos of what matter most to me alongside some aesthetically pleasing photos I have taken over the years.

From food to fashion, branding to people, I have taken many a flick in my time and I have absolutely loved it. I feel incredibly blessed to have had the opportunity to help business ideas come to life and to help brands grow. But when it comes to taking photos at a wedding, it feels different. Very different.

Weddings feel different because they always feel unique. Sometimes people are incredibly shy, nervous, or overwhelmed. I love that. Sometimes people are crazy affectionate, outgoing, and huge balls of energy. I love that too. Some people are a mix of both, and some people are made of up entirely different attributes altogether. But that’s exactly why I love it, because it’s always humans showing emotion.

From a wedding day, you get an incredible mix of emotions. Split second moments. Wholehearted encounters all in a once-in-a-lifetime event.

At the core of it all, a wedding day is meaningful like nothing else. And having the opportunity to capture such meaningful and authentic moments is what has kept me coming back to weddings for the past seven extraordinary years.

Some things you might not know:

Once out of high school, I became a qualified bricklayer. Being a bricklayer taught me the importance of taking your time to perfect your craft.

After putting down the trowel, I never picked it back up. I then went on to become a personal trainer which allowed me to communicate with people when they are at their most vulnerable, while making them feel entirely comfortable.

When it comes to communicating, I like to think I can find a common interest with anyone. I can thank my mother for that. If you are blessed to know or meet my mum, you will know she can speak underwater. I love her for that.

In my free-time I enjoy spending time with my family, exercising, watching basketball, doing mixed martial arts, and eating pizza. Plenty of pizza.

My partner Stephanie uses these three words to describe me:

Creative, kind and funny (No bribes were made)

CONTACT

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Tegan & JackWOOLBROOK
“As soon as we saw Ryal’s work we knew he was our photographer!!! Not only are his photos amazing but he brings a relaxed and fun vibe to your day! He even managed to calm down one stressed bride! My husband isn’t always one to take photos but he really enjoyed the process and that is thanks to Ryal! We are obsessed with our photos and cannot thank him enough for making our day one to remember!”

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Olivia & TomMt. Duneed Estate
“From start to finish, Ryal was BEYOND exceptional. Ryal’s cheeky humour, energy and quick wit had all of us laughing our way through the day/night. Tom and I are little camera shy, but Ryal made us feel so confident/comfortable and created a space where we were not only taking photos, but absorbing the moments we had together as just us two, which was reflected in every single photo. If you're lucky enough to snag him for your wedding or event, you will have the time of your life and receive the most incredible photos that you will cherish forever.”

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Tara & DanRocklea Farm
“Booking Ryal as our wedding photographer was by far one of the best choices I made for our wedding day. Incredible photographer and also a genuine top bloke. He made taking photos way more fun than either my husband or I could have asked for. Getting my partner to smile in a photo is difficult at best but Ryal made it too easy. Would recommend Ryal to anyone looking for a wedding photographer who wants to make their wedding day better than expected!”

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Steph & JoshRocklea Farm
“I wish I could give Ryal 10 stars! He is not only so talented at photography but was so friendly and professional the moment we met him. For both camera shy people we instantly felt comfortable around Ryal and he captured our day so perfectly and the photos look so happy and natural. We cannot recommend and thank Ryal enough!”

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Laura & VinceFederal Mills
“THE BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER YOU WILL FIND! Ryal is an absolute gem to work with for your wedding. He is so professional and personable and it was his easy-going manner that really made our wedding day so special. Our photographs are unbelievably beautiful and we could not be more impressed with his attention to detail, creativity and kindness. The photographs speak for themselves and I recommend you look no further if you are searching for a photographer to capture every single moment of your day.”

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Jess & ZacJack Rabbit
“How lucky were we to have Ryal photograph our wedding!? When we were researching wedding photographers and came across Ryal we were blown away with his photos. The tone, colours, lighting and drama were everything we were looking for! Seeing our wedding photos now it was honestly a dream come true. Not only a brilliant photographer but a genuine, funny and relaxed guy who made everyone feel at ease and was a highlight of our wedding day!”

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Han & PeteBellbrae Harvest
“Ryal is the wow factor you need for your wedding! We are so glad Ryal was able to capture the magic of our wedding day. We would not have wished for more. Not only are his pictures amazing, he is such a genuine, caring and fun person. Thanks Ryal. 11/10!”

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Loz & KalonMerne
“We were lucky enough to have Ryal as our wedding photographer and he is an absolute legend! Not only is Ryal incredibly talented in his work, he is also a great guy who is so easy to get along with. He made us feel so comfortable and was so helpful in the lead up and on the wedding day. We cannot thank him enough for giving us these beautiful memories to last a lifetime!”

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Ellie & MichaelThe Dunes
“Ryal was incredibly fun and friendly throughout the whole day; cracking jokes and making us all feel very relaxed. We were worried about our wedding photos feeling awkward and staged and our experience with Ryal was the complete opposite.
We couldn't be happier with the way Ryal beautifully captured our special day and we would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer.”

8 HOUR

WEDDING PACKAGE

This package is designed to capture every cherished moment of your special day with a comprehensive 8-hour wedding photography package.

5 HOUR

WEDDING PACKAGE

The five hour package focuses on the main formalities of a wedding day, whilst still offering unique and candid moments to be captured.

2 HOUR

ELOPEMENT PACKAGE

Elsewhere offers a curated elopement experience combining three essential ingredients; Your celebrant, photographer, and incredible place to stay all organised for you.