About
Meet Ryley — who she is, what she's about, and why she just might be your best bet for an experienced, documentary wedding photographer and videographer.
It's SO nice to meet you!!! I'm your self-named wedding-day bestie and new favorite wedding photographer and videographer.
I'm based in Northern Michigan — but love when photo and video allows me to travel around the country and around the world. Let's book a flight and take a trip, shall we?!
Creatively capturing your love story is my absolute favorite thing to do. I thrive when I get to hear your story, and you trust me to capture that story through photo and film.
At the end of the day, when we go our separate ways after a shoot, I want you feeling like I'm your #1 fan, your biggest cheerleader, your ultimate hype woman, and a lifelong friend. I partner with you in bringing your vision to life! ...and do this in a comfortable environment that makes you feel confident, happy, and ultimately, the best version of yourself.
Hiiii!
I'm Ryley Kilby...
Creative Style
+ Nostalgic
+ Documentary style
+ Timeless, true to life
+ Authentic with an artsy spin
+ Intimate & comfortable
MY photos and videos are...
I absolutely love working with couples who are excited to be in the moment on their special day. I’m here for those who romanticize the little things and want REAL moments captured. For those wanting to experience the day as it happens, as if the camera wasn’t even there in the first place — this is for you.
Let’s get ready to laugh, notice the small glimmers of beauty during the day, and document it as authentically as possible — freezing the feelings and emotions in time for years to come!
It's nice to meet
You!
...and counting!
...the number of cities I’ve photographed in
...the number of love stories I've captured
...the number of dance floors I’ve crushed
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This year has been my biggest and best year yet. I LOVE what I get to do and pinch myself that this is my actual job! I'm serving incredible clients who are aligned with my creative vision and work, and it feels so good.
2025
let's keep it going!
In 2024, I started offering wedding videography. Wedding films have been such an amazing new way for me to creatively tell others' love stories and I couldn't be happier.
2024
introducing: video...
I completely changed my editing style to what it is today. It was a super risky move, but something that paid off tremendously. I switched over to documentary and storytelling, true to life colors, and overall producing work that feels deeply REAL.
2023
editing style update...
In 2022, I decided to go full-time in my wedding photography business. And, since then, I haven't looked back!
2022
Going all out...
I switched my major to business, and graduated from college with my bachelor's in digital advertising and marketing. This same year, I shot my first wedding in northern Michigan.
2021
there's a first for everything...
I started my photography business completely on a whim, with no prior camera experience. I wanted to create things that meant something to someone. I fell in love with the biz side of things as well as the connections I was able to create with my clients.
2019
on a whim...
timing is everything
& the best is yet to come!
I read mostly fiction, and my
favorite genres are:
+ Romance
+ Fantasy
+ Sci-fi
I lowkey have a dream of having a bookstagram or a booktube.
Maybe one day...
All things Ryley Kilby
I'M A HUGEEE
BOOKWORM
I can't dance — but I sure love to try. You better believe I make a fool of myself in public on a regular basis (and am 100% fine with that).
I guarantee I will end up on the dance floor at your wedding! It’s my favorite part of the night.
I GET DOWN ON THE
DANCE FLOOR
All things Ryley Kilby
I got Coco when I was 17 and was apparently in a boujee phase of life, so her full name is Coco Chanel. No joke. it's a mouthful to say, but it fits her well.
Oliver is the newest edition to our little family! He's currently 1 and absolutely nuts — but we are obsessed with him.
