Ryan Cowan Photographer

Oxford, Oxfordshire
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Reviews: 6
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Price from: £230

My name is Ryan and I´m a photographer based in Woodstock, Oxfordshire. I´m a big fan of events as it brings so many like-minded people together with a positive focus.
With several years of experience as a commercial photographer, I have photographed both social and corporate events around the UK.
My corporate client's host conferences in Oxford, London and Amsterdam, which continually benefits my personal development & experience in this field.
I have a photojournalistic approach, capturing those candid moments but also satisfying the posers who love to confront the camera head-on.

As a professional and as a representative you, I arrive early, smartly dressed and ready to work hard. I have a sociable and friendly nature toward people and I´m sensitive to how they feel about my camera aiming at them.
I take a great deal of pride in my work and I want nothing more than for you and your guests to be proud of the images captured.

6 Reviews
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David Godden

• Nov. 8, 2019

Excellent service, could not ask for any more. Really good communication, and at the end delivered photos which were amazing. Would definitely recommend!

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Andy Smith

• July 20, 2019

The images look fantastic, thank you. Yours sincerely

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Lucy Rouse

• March 31, 2019

Ryan was an absolute legend!
I asked him to take some fly-on-the-wall photographs for my Mum and Dad's 50th wedding anniversary. Bearing in mind, my parents were quite resistant to the idea as they didn't want a camera being poked in everyone's faces, Ryan was absolutely first class.
He kept firmly in the background but still managed to capture so many wonderful moments and I really felt he somehow managed to capture the personalities and characteristics of people he had only just met. He was a delight to work with and when the photos came back, they were even better than I expected. And after only 2 days, Mum and Dad were chasing me to see if the photos had come (which they had as Ryan was so efficient). I would highly recommend Ryan for ANY event.

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Jack Schofield

• Nov. 17, 2017

I hired Ryan for a charity dinner that I run in memory of my brother.
Naturally this brings high expectations on my behalf and I could not be happier that I asked Ryan to take this job.
He was thoroughly professional, arriving early to scope out the room and get set up and staying later than planned so that everyone who wanted a photo had the chance.
Ryan is such a lovely guy too, taking the time to learn the reasoning behind the event and engaged so brilliantly with guests. And the photos were amazing!
Highly recommended!

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Rory Chaplin

• March 16, 2017

Ryan has photographed our events for many years now with stunning shots of our guests enjoying themselves which makes for very happy clients!

He's always in the right place at the right time to capture the moment as well as being on time and being willing to stay well past his contracted hours if things run over.

I would highly recommend him!

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Emma Buchanan

• April 16, 2016

We thought Ryan was superb.

He took some brilliant pictures of our party, managed to capture everyone, got wonderful group shots, missed nothing, stayed until about 4am and then spent many hours editing and putting several hundred photos online. He was thoroughly professional but at the same time very easy to accommodate, not intrusive, and we would thoroughly recommend him.

Services From Ryan Cowan Photographer

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Virtual Event Photography

Although the marketplace for public speakers, coaches and trainers has been dramatically altered over the past few months, the channels with which we promote our online presence haven’t. Public speakers, mentors and instructors are looking for ways to shift their programs online and so too, their marketing images ought to look a lot more like this experience. These images will help you illustrate your brand persona and not least, your ever-adapting service and experience as it fits in with the current work environment. Bespoke Service: 10 Images included £10/Additional image 60min Air Time 1 x Coaching & Direction Session Virtual Event Cover & 1:1 Virtual Event Shoot
From: £200 per event
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Sports Event Photographer - 2hr Coverage

I am often requested to just focus on certain individuals in the team but I will typically photograph both spectators and those participating in the sporting activity to show a good overview of the event as an entertaining outing. Some of these images are inevitably used by the organisers to share with local press. I have plenty of experience working for Oxford Mail and I'll make sure you get suitable images for that purpose. Images of people preparing for the main event beforehand will also be included if applicable. Individual athletes/participants will be captured candidly during their activity. It is possible to include some formal portraits of participants. All images will be processed (usually within 48 hours) and uploaded to a gallery for you to download and share publicly if needed.
From: £230 per event
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Corporate Event Photographer - from £330 for 3hrs Coverage

I work to provide the perfect overview of your event with a balance of both formal and candid images of delegates & attendees enjoying the occasion from a natural perspective. ​I will provide you with high-quality images for you and your guests to showcase your brand on social media content and promotional materials. If you need a selection of images processed sooner for a social media press release, these can be rush processed on the day. The bulk of your images are processed, retouched & uploaded to a gallery for you to view/share/download within 5-7 days of the event. As a professional, I arrive early, well-dressed and ready to go. 😁 If you have any special requests or wish to discuss the particulars of your event, I´m looking forward to hearing from you.
From: £330 per event
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Event Photographer - from £330 for 3hrs Coverage

I´m there to capture the atmosphere, energy & emotion of your party. I will capture any natural antics & interactions with candid photos as well as accommodating any impromptu posed portraits with your friends & family. If there are any speeches or surprises you would like me to be ready for, just let me know the order of events so that I will be prepared. 😉 I also like to bring along my studio lighting providing you with flattering lighting for those more formal portraits to add to the hallway gallery & family album. I will arrive early, smartly dressed and ready to go. After the party, I will work on the images over the next week to provide you with an online gallery of nicely polished photos to share. You will also be able to download all your images to use however you please. 📸😁 If you have any questions or special requests, I hope to hear from you soon!
From: £330 per event
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Anniversary Celebration Photographer - from £230 for 2hrs Coverage

Anniversaries are special times with old friends and loved ones. I´m there to capture the warm atmosphere, energy & emotion with a balance of both formal and natural candid images. I will capture any natural antics & interactions as well as accommodating any impromptu posed portraits with your friends & family. If there are any speeches or surprises you would like me to be ready for, just let me know the order of events and I ́ll be prepared. I also bring along my studio lighting providing you with flattering lighting for some more formal portraits to add to the family album. I will arrive early, smartly dressed and ready to go. I will provide you with an online gallery to view/share/download all the images. You can use the image files to create whatever you desire and if you need my help with that, just let me know. If you have any questions or special requests, I´m looking forward to hearing from you soon.
From: £230 per event
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Birthday Celebration Photographer - from £330 for 3hrs Coverage

It´s that special someone´s birthday again, but it´s going to be a special number too! I´m there to capture the atmosphere, energy & emotion of your party. I will capture any natural antics & interactions with candid photos as well as accommodating any impromptu posed portraits with your friends & family. If there are any speeches or surprises you would like me to be ready for, just let me know the order of events so that I will be prepared. 😉 I also like to bring along my studio lighting providing you with flattering lighting for those more formal portraits to add to the hallway gallery & family album. I will arrive early, smartly dressed and ready to go. After the party, I will work on the images over the next week to provide you with an online gallery of nicely polished photos to share. You will also be able to download all your images to use however you please. 📸😁 If you have any questions or special requests, I hope to hear from you soon!
From: £330 per event
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Corporate Event Headshots

Provide something special for your conference attendees or attract potential clients to your display stand with a headshot. As a corporate headshot photographer, I have a great deal of experience in providing high-quality headshot portfolios for business professionals. I am able to offer a mobile studio set-up at conferences to provide a mini session for each person who visits your stall. You might choose to offer my service as an incentive to attract people to your stall or event. Participants receive a small digital version to use on LinkedIn or however they may wish. They will also have the option to pay extra for some image retouching and a larger copy of the image.
From: £18 per person
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FAQs

  • What services do you offer?

    Event Photography, High-end Headshots & Portraits, PR / Press / Social Media Photography

  • What style of photos do you take?

    I have a photojournalistic approach, ( capturing the candid monents and setting up for the predictable moments to happen ) but I also enjoy appeasing the posers who simply must be captured with their friends/colleagues for instagram.

  • What kind of technology do you use?

    High - end Digital Camera (36 Megapixel, Full-frame DSLR)

  • Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

    I provide a secure online gallery for all my clients, to view photos, share with guests, download digital files and order physical prints from.

  • Do you send all the photos taken?

    After editing* through the images, all the relevant images will be processed and included in your gallery. *Editing is a term which refers to the process of sorting through, removing the bad shots and selecting which ones to keep.

  • Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

    I usually work alone unless it is clear that assistance will be needed. If that is the case, there are photographers that I share the load with.

  • In case of unforeseen circumstances, do you have a replacement photographer?

    Yes. I am sometimes called on as a replacement for other freelance photographers if they are unable to fulfil a commitment and I if I ever need the favour returned, I will call on them.

  • How long does it take to process all the photos from an event?

    Most events are processed within 5-7 days. Some people are in no rush while others are keen to post a few of the images within hours of the event and I will do my best to accommodate your requirement.

  • How long should I book for?

    There is a minimum booking fee for two hours but most events are at least 3-5 hours long. Exceptions can be made upon request but a one or two-hour booking rarely makes sense if you wish to capture enough of the event. 90% of the bookings I receive are for 3, 5, 8 and 10 hours and I´m there before attendees arrive until the most important parts of the event have finished. Allow time for all the parts of your event that are important to showcase and if you find that you´ve not booked enough time, just ask to add more time on the day. Feel free to discuss the details with me for a more tailored and strategic cover of your event.

Set List/Services

Conference Event Photography
Business Headshot Event Booth
Corporate meetings
PR / Press / Social Media Event Photography
Award Ceremonies
Anniversary Celebrations
Birthday Parties