WE ARE A SMALL TEAM 
OF PHOTOGRAPHERS IN NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA AND CENTRAL NEW YORK

that value capturing joyful photographs that showcase your love story authentically for you to cherish for a lifetime. 

the owner and one of the photographers here at Seneca Ryan Co. I photographed my first wedding when I was 15 and fell in love with everything about weddings! Our mission is to create an experience that makes you walk away feeling more in love with your loved one because as much as we love stunning photos, we also love beautiful marriages. 

Hi, I'm Seneca

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Favorite part of the wedding day:

I love portrait time with the bridal party & couple! It’s always so much fun with everyone hanging out & laughing! 

Describe your perfect date : 

I love going on a walk and taking a picnic along with us to be able to enjoy the beautiful scenery or exploring a new place together! We love just spending time with each other and finding the joy in the everyday! 

Seneca's Top Seven:

Jesus 
Family & friends 
Peonies & Gardening 
Traveling to new places 
Tacos 
Reading a good book

Travel Wishlist:

Greece
Italy
Charleston
Cape Cod in the summer time 

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It’s no secret that we absolutely adore Farm at Cottrell Lake weddings around here! We call it a slice of heaven on earth because it’s so beautiful and peaceful anytime that you are there! Every wedding there is beautiful, relaxed and everyone always has so much fun!! Nikki & Mike’s wedding last September was no […]

February 3, 2022

weddings

Peach & Mauve Formal Summer Wedding at Farm at Cottrell Lake / N & M

Jen & Steven traded the winter weather for the beautiful Bahamas weather in January to get married!! From the very first phone call, you could tell Jen & Steven were the type of couple who were laid back, madly in love and wanted to have fun! Wouldn’t you be excited if you got an invite […]

January 30, 2022

weddings

Baha Mar Wedding / J & S

Since I’m not a Syracuse native, finding unique engagement photo locations is tricky at times! I don’t know the hidden gems up in that area quite like I do in NEPA area so I am always on the lookout! Melissa & Angelo picked the perfect hidden gem of a location for their engagement photos! It’s […]

January 11, 2022

engagements, Syracuse

Beaver Lake Fall Engagement Photos / Baldwinsville, NY / M & A

This sweet couple was one of our wedding couples a few years ago for their wedding up in 1000 Islands, NY! Take a little walk down memory lane to see their beautiful day here: https://senecaryan.com/st-lawerence-spirits-chateau-summer-wedding-1000-islands-harbor-hotel-new-york/ We got a message from Emily right when they found out they were expecting, wondering if we would take their […]

January 6, 2022

Family Photos

Baby, Doggy, & New Parents / Rochester, NY In Home Newborn Photos

Skaneateles is one of my favorite places to be on a summer evening … the town always has the prettiest golden hours, peaceful setting by the lake and plenty of options of where to head to date night after your engagement photos!! Kristi & Brendan are getting married in 2022 and it was so fun […]

December 15, 2021

engagements, Syracuse

Downtown Skaneateles Summer Engagement Photos

Hi sweet friends! Whew! What a whirlwind 2021 has been! We have been so overwhelming blessed with the most amazing clients this year that kept us busy all year and we are just 2 weddings away from closing out the best year yet! We are so thankful for all your support and love that you […]

December 12, 2021

Family Photos, marriage, Personal

Seneca & Paul Maternity Photos & An Update

Desiree & Matt had the dreamiest fall wedding at Oak & Lace Weddings, a wedding venue a little bit outside of Binghamton in Maine, NY. It is a lovely place to host your bridal party for getting ready in their farmhouse and all your guests in the beautiful big barn!! Desiree, owner of Tesorina Boutique […]

December 12, 2021

weddings

Oak & Lace Binghamton Terracotta & Navy Fall Wedding / D & M

Katie and Jonathan found the perfect spot for engagement photos that’s right in Syracuse but you’d never know the city is right there! Onondaga Lake Park is a beautiful setting and it’s a lovely laid back and relaxed park for people to enjoy! Katie and Jonathan are getting married at The Pier in Central Square […]

September 9, 2021

engagements, Syracuse

Onondaga Lake Engagement Photos / K & J / Central Square, The Pier Wedding

Julia & Tyson are the absolute sweetest and we always are so happy when we get to witness the absolute joy of a relationship between two people who love Jesus! These two met in college at Susquheanna University in 2019 and then graduated together amidst the lockdown in 2020! Over the next few months they […]

August 31, 2021

engagements

Golden Retriever and Golden Hour Engagement Photos / J + T

Karen & Pete’s wedding was a complete dream day! From getting ready in Karen’s childhood home for the girls and the guys spending the morning fishing at Skaneateles Lake and quickly getting ready at Karen & Pete’s new home to the huge dance party to end the night, everything was perfect! Megan and her team […]

June 29, 2021

Syracuse Weddings, weddings

Skaneateles Lake Summer Wedding at Frog Pond Weddings / K & P

It all started when Meagan’s brother Mark & his friend burst into the house one day after work to tell Meagan that they knew the perfect guy for her! She declined an invite to go out with them but that special guy decided to text Meagan. He won her over by insisting that she needed […]

June 18, 2021

engagements

Golden Hour in the Country Engagement Photos / M & C

My husband grew up with Victor as his best friend, they were cousins and spent so much time together. There are so many stories I have heard from Paul of all of the adventures they have had over the years. Victor was one of Paul’s groomsmen at our weddings last summer and we couldn’t be […]

April 21, 2021

engagements, Syracuse, Syracuse Weddings

Downtown Syracuse, Franklin Square / Spring Engagement Photos / Victor & Michela