My name's Aryk (pronounced like Eric), I'm a Sonoma County wedding and portrait photographer based in my hometown of Santa Rosa. I'm a self-taught artist and professional who built my skills from the ground up. I have a love of photographing people, especially in capturing the genuine moments between them.
My skills in photojournalism and street photography combined with my love of fine art portraiture are the foundation of my wedding photography. I've been in the wedding industry since I was fifteen. I've been everything from a waiter, to a cook, to a photobooth operator, to a photographer. Having spent time in many of the cogs of the industry, I know what makes a wedding tick: communication and teamwork.
My skills in photojournalism and street photography combined with my love of fine art portraiture are the foundation of my wedding photography. I've been in the wedding industry since I was fifteen. I've been everything from a waiter, to a cook, to a photobooth operator, to a photographer. Having spent time in many of the cogs of the industry, I know what makes a wedding tick: communication and teamwork.
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My name's Aryk, I'm a wedding and couples photographer based out of my hometown of Santa Rosa, CA. I've been taking photos for over four years now, and have shot all over California, from San Diego to Shasta, Lake Tahoe to Glamis. I'm a huge believer in photography as an art form, and try to show that through my work.
80% of the time I'm approaching shooting as a documentarian, aiming to let my couples be themselves and interact as if nobody is watching! I have a strong knowledge of posing to help my clients, but I also know when to step back and let people be people, and I'm always primed to capture those unmistakable moments.
Wedding pricing varies greatly depending on what you're looking for. Good wedding photography is a valuable commodity, and it's important that you know what you're paying for. That's why I custom tailor every package to the needs of each individual couple. Most couples end up investing between $3,000 and $4,000 for their photography.
Engagements are the best way for us to get to know each other. Don't get me wrong, I love weddings; the action, the people, the romance. But engagements give both me and my couples time to slow down. I love getting to know my couples with an engagement shoot before their wedding, because I get to see them as they are around just each other.
See that guy with the big cheesy smile? That's my best friend of over 10 years with his wonderful partner of four years. It took me months to convince these two to get in front of the camera, as they're both camera-shy, but the moment they started to be themselves I captured some of the most beautiful, goofy, genuine moments between them.
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Lilia Harlin
Jun 26, 2021
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I have had the BEST experiences working with Aryk! Exceptionally professional and creative-- he's become my go-to for branded content and never fails to produce gorgeous work. I personally prefer to have my shots on 35 and 120mm film, so I was thrilled to find out he not only specializes in but excels in analog! Absolutely on a whole other level from other photographers I've worked with. Highly recommend if you're looking for a photographer with a unique eye and love for punchy colors!
Andrew Rappaport
Jun 17, 2021
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