We Are Candle & Quill
“In order to capture deep love, you must also be able to love deeply.”
The Candle: The primary element of photography & filmmaking is the capturing of light. Before electricity and modern flashes, the candle was the most popular source of lighting the dark. The candle represents the simplistic element of photography: light.
The Quill: While the quill has nothing to do with photography & filmmaking, it has everything to do with storytelling. Anybody can snap a photo, but not everyone can tell a story with their images.
I've always found myself to be the guy behind the camera. Whether on vacation, around the house, or in a hut in the middle of nowhere South Africa... I had my eye to the viewfinder.
For me, it wasn't a way to hide, it was the fulfillment of my desire to tell the story that was unfolding in front of me to those who weren't there. I knew the feelings that were welling up in me, and I wanted others to experience them as well.
If the emotion of the moment doesn’t translate through the photo, the moment was robbed of its due justice.
I am so blessed to be able to capture such special moments with my wife Courtney by my side. We’re 15 years into the marriage game, and I can say with confidence…I love her more every day.
We take pride in getting to know our clients. Not only does this make for a much more pleasant client experience, but it actually helps us to capture your memories true to form...in your element.
Whether you're eloping to Iceland, starting a new chapter with your soulmate, or you just really want some emotion-filled shots of you and yours...lets do it together.
Hey, I’m Ryan.
I think this is where I’m supposed to tell you about my astrological sign and how I love long walks on the beach at sunset. I’ll give it my best. I guess the no-brainer would be that I love photography. Even if I were not documenting weddings, I’d still be snapping photos and documenting our life and travels. Speaking of travel, if I could make a living traveling, then that’s probably what we’d be doing. I absolutely love everything about travel…airports, new cultures, new foods, new friends, road-tripping, living out of a suitcase, misty mountains, roaring rivers, long cold coastlines…you get the point. I LOVE IT.
While I certainly let loose and have so much fun with our clients, you’d never guess that I’m actually an introvert. I like to consider myself an extroverted introvert. While I love interacting with our clients, as well as friends, I need a recharge after lots of socializing. I really enjoy some time alone…to read, write, reflect, play guitar, or even to go for a drive.
When I’m not behind the camera, traveling, or loving on my kids you’ll probably find me at the newest food joint or brewery trying the newest local eats or drinks. So, if you see me out and about, please stop and say hello!
Hey, I’m Courtney.
I began second shooting with Ryan in 2019, and it’s been an absolute blast. The world of weddings really lends itself to my skillset, as I worked as a hair stylist for 16 years, so I’m not scared at all to jump in there and help put a veil in or to help the groom with a little pomade.
I definitely have to second what Ryan said, if we could make a living traveling…we would. We’ve been so blessed to travel to so many places around the world, and we have so much left to see. Maybe we can see it with you?!
While I’m not as extroverted as Ryan, I do love and crave relationship. If you’re watching the rain roll in on your big day, I’m definitely the one that will be there to give those words of encouragment and quench your worries.
When I’m not behind the camera, you can most likely find me hosting friends (new and old) in our home or cooking up a storm. I love cooking! Not just to eat the yummy end result, but mostly to share it with others.
I hope reading this has helped you get to know us and the 'why' behind our 'what'. This is the beginning of our grand adventure. Lets meet up and chat so that we can plan the shoot that you've been envisioning.