More about Ryan D....
What do you love about your job?
I love being able to capture peoples treasured moments for them to cherish forever. I love to take someone's business, product, idea that they have worked so hard one, and make it look it's absolute best for their potential customers. I love sharing my stories and adventures and inspiring others to take a leap into something that they're passionate about.
What types of shoots have you done and how did you make them special?
I have captured over 250b weddings, every single one of them special to me. I love capturing food and drink. I grew up in the restaurant industry and have a deep appreciation for good food and capturing it at it's best.
Awards, honors, and recognitions received
2023 International Wedding Photographer Of The Year - Finalist.
2022 International Wedding Photographer Of The Year - Finalist.
2022 Global wedding awards - Best landscape wedding photographer.
2022 Sony Alpha Awards - top 3 finalist (wedding category).
2019 NZ Geographic landscape photographer of the year winner.
2021 NZ Geographic photographer of the year finalist.
2018 Wilderness Magazine photographer of the year winner.
2021 Rubber Monkey Adventure Photography competition winner.
A fun fact about this photographer
Before becoming a photographer I worked in the cocktail industry. I was a cocktail bartender, working all over the world and placing in many international cocktail competitions.
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