Aryk Copley Photography

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $4,350

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $3,600

About Aryk Copley Photography

Aryk Copley Photography

Wedding Photographer

Welcome! My name is Aryk, I’m a self-taught artist who built my skills from the ground up. My experience in photojournalism and street photography combined with my love of fine art are the foundation of my style. My approach to weddings is that of a documentarian and a witness. My couples are folks who value quality and intimacy, and want their wedding day illustrated with a unique album filled with artful candids, punctuated by breathtaking fine art portraiture.

I'm a diverse, mixed bag of an artist: I juggle cameras and mediums ranging from film to digital to polaroid, and use every tool in my arsenal to tell your unique story. My style is organic, illustrative, and candid. I'm predominantly a film shooter, meaning I prefer the physical medium of celluloid to digital, although I usually shoot a blend of both. I approach weddings with a relaxed, easygoing perspective and work hard to make sure my couples are present for their big day while still getting a beautiful album.

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Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital
  • Film
  • Hybrid

Reviews

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  • Awesome photograpjer!

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    •Natalia V.•Nov 7, 2024

    We're so happy we chose Aryk as the photographer for our wedding! We didn't have a huge budget to work with, but knew we wanted a candid, documentary/film vibe for our photos. In addition to that, we are not great at posing, and aren't super comfortable posing for the camera. We got so lucky in finding Aryk! They understood the laidback feel we were going for, and captured our day beautifully. We are truly in awe of all of the pictures we received, and Aryk delivered more pictures than we thought was possible! They also came fully equipped with a handful of cameras which gave us a ton of variety in the way the images came out. Thank you, Aryk!!

  • Professional, Great Energy and Incredible Photos

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    •Quinn R.•Aug 25, 2024

    It's been a joy working with Aryk from start to finish. His documentary style was exactly what we wanted from our wedding photos. In the weeks leading up to the wedding he went out of his way to scope out the venue, which he hadn't shot before. On the day of the wedding he was a calming, upbeat and patient presence as we navigated rain which caused delays and made shooting more complicated. He captured the day perfectly. In the weeks after the wedding he's also been incredibly helpful and responsive with any edits or touch-ups we've asked for. Aryk is the complete package!

  • Aryk is a gem!

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    •Annie•Aug 12, 2024

    Aryk is one of a kind. Our wedding was so beautifully captured thanks to them. As a wedding photographer myself, it was important for me to find someone that excelled not just in the technical aspects, but in the overall experience they provide their couples. Aryk always made me and Noah feel comfortable and listened to. They're sensible, communicative, professional, courteous, and always engaged. Always going with the flow, Aryk can adapt to change while still providing excellent results. We appreciated how Aryk's photography method provided us with a one-of-a-kind gallery: a blend of film and digital, all showcasing the genuine emotions I so desperately wanted captured, and in such a beautiful way. Our families and friends are STILL so in awe of the photos we came out with thanks to them. We love you Aryk!!

  • why you *need* to hire Aryk

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    •Margaret C.•Nov 8, 2023

    Looking for candids, street-style, and a mix of digital and film? Aryk is the photographer for you! Aryk captured all aspects of our September San Francisco wedding (welcome party, getting ready, ceremony, and reception), and every single image he captured was perfect. We wanted a gallery consisting mainly of candids and street-style images shot on mainly film but also digital, and Aryk delivered just that. My husband and I are not very comfortable in front of the camera, but we felt so comfortable with Aryk behind the camera! Aryk is incredibly calm, kind, fun, easy-going, creative, and thoughtful, professional, and punctual. He responded very quickly to emails not only from us, but also from our family members who had questions once we received our gallery. Added bonus: Aryk was very popular with our friends, family, and other vendors. Not only did everyone love the photos he captured, but they loved getting to spend time with Aryk. We are still receiving compliments on our photos! We highly recommend Aryk, and we will definitely work with him again.

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