Heidi Ryder Photography

Melissa and BJ’s lovely Fall wedding at Temecula Under the Oaks was such a pleasure to witness. I was lucky enough to get another invite to shoot alongside the wonderful Heather Kincaid, who happened to go to college with the lovely bride. ...

I can’t believe I’m only just barely sharing these photos. They were taken well over a month ago now but things have just been so busy, I haven’t even had time to look at them until now. I promise to never keep adorable baby photos all to myself ever again! Baby...

When Emily and Free first contacted me about photography for their wedding, they already had the location for their engagement photos picked out – The Griffith Observatory. ...

Lara and Erik’s wedding at the La Cañada Country Club was truly perfect for those many reasons. I...

When Jennifer and David mentioned they take the metro to Los Angeles’ Union Station frequently and visit Olvera Street often, I knew those locations were the perfect spots for their engagement session. Union Station is a favorite place to shoot for many photographers – and with good reason. Th...

Now that wedding season is winding down, I am excited to finally have time to jump right into family portrait sessions, just in time for the holidays! Personalize your family’s holiday cards with beautiful photographs that will bring joy throughout the holidays- and well beyond. ...

Jennifer and James were married this past weekend. Their wedding at Serenity Oaks Ranch in Valley Center, CA was a rustic garden affair that was both elegant and charming...

A couple of weeks ago I flew north for a Berkeley engagement session with my good friends, Ken and Jennifer. Chris and I have known Ken for almost 7 years now, and when he started dating Jennifer a few years ago I was really excited because she and I have a lot in common...