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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We went back to Jess’ roots for their engagement session on Oneida Lake! Jess & Owen met in Boston (I hear they met in line at the grocery store but you’ll have to ask them for the full story 😉 ) while they were both living there for work! Owen is a born and raised […]

May 23, 2022

Syracuse

Oneida Lake Summer Engagement Photos / J & O

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

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

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

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

Smaller doesn’t have to mean settling! Some of the prettiest venues here in Central New York & Syracuse, NY can only accommodate a small amount of guests so you’re one of the lucky few that get to experience the beauty of a wedding there, if you are having an intimate wedding! Whether you have always […]

February 18, 2021

Syracuse, Syracuse Weddings, wedding tip

Elopement & Mini Wedding Venues in Central NY & Syracuse

Kiersten and Evan were among some of the sweet couples forced to change plans over and over again in 2020 but love overcame and they got married!! Woohoo!! Originally these two were going to be getting married at Owera Vineyard in June but switched to Skyline Lodge in August! It was perfect!! I had never […]

January 19, 2021

Syracuse, Syracuse Weddings, weddings

Skyline Lodge Wedding / Lincklaen House, Cazenovia, NY / Kiersten & Evan

Helene & Kyle … where do I even start with these two?! Helene is from our small town of Montrose and grew up on Quaker Lake while Kyle grew up about 2 hours away in Chittenango in Syracuse, NY area. Their paths crossed at Hofstra University where they were both in law school and now […]

January 12, 2021

engagements, Syracuse, Syracuse Weddings

Law School Love Story / Helene & Kyle / Otesaga Resort, Cooperstown NY

Franklin Square used to be Lauren’s view from her apartment window when she started dating Jared so it seemed like the perfect spot to start their engagement photos! Lauren & Jared met in medical school at Upstate University and quickly fell in love! After wandering around Franklin Square, we drove over to Skaneateles to get […]

September 7, 2020

engagements, Syracuse, Syracuse Weddings

Franklin Square & Skaneateles Lake Engagement Photos / L + J / Syracuse, NY

Elizabeth and Patrick said “I do” with their closest loved ones in front of the Brewster Inn and it was straight of a dream! The couple’s original wedding plans were postponed but their love was not going to be postponed … so Elizabeth (a wedding planner herself : Paper Crane!) got to planning the perfect […]

June 26, 2020

Syracuse, Syracuse Weddings, weddings

Intimate Summer Wedding at Brewster Inn / Cazenovia Lake, NY

Our friends were in town from the Adirondacks so we took them to Green Lakes State Park to take some photos of each other! Kortni is one of our team photographers and we always love taking photos of each other when we get together! Green Lakes is one of Paul and my favorite places to […]

February 12, 2020

engagements, Syracuse

Green Lakes State Park Winter Engagement Photos

Elizabeth from Paper Crane Calligraphy is a boss lady! She made this amazing day happen from an idea that Jess from Guess It’s Jess Blog and her had and my heart is so full! This Galentine’s Day 2020 Weddings Vendor Kickoff Party was for some of the best of the best wedding vendors here in […]

February 11, 2020

Syracuse, vendors we love

Syracuse Galentine’s Wedding Vendor Party