About

NEW JERSEY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Ralph Deal Photography

Honest, emotional, never trying too hard.
This is the way you've always pictured your wedding.
Where the camera is just another guest at the celebration
—sharing something real. 

WHAT'S  REAL WILL ALWAYS FIND A WAY TO LAST

And preserving that feeling forever. 

How I came to be a New Jersey wedding photographer is a long story—but a good one. 

For 20 years, I created hundreds of original scores for advertisements and TV. Somewhere between deadlines and long hours, I found peace capturing my travels with my wife, point-and-shoot in hand, wandering through Greece.

My sister saw something in those photos and urged me to shadow wedding photographers. The storytelling pulled me in. Compared to composing a soundtrack in 48 hours, a wedding day was a breath of fresh air. The rest is history. 

A few things you should know about me— I’m a family man through and through. My wife, Renee, and I have been together since we were 16—married over 30 years. We have three kids, five grandkids, and another on the way. 

For me, the key to a life well lived is simple: travel, wine, music, good food, family, and a small circle of great friends.

Hey, 

I'm Ralph

AMANDA

Once we met Ralph, we knew he was the one for us. He provided us with ideas, insight & validation throughout months of planning.

"HE IS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND INCREDIBLE ARTIST"

The way I see it, photography is never just about the image.





Here’s how my values and principles shape the way I'll photograph your day.​​​​​​​ 

the intention.

It's about 

Honoring the weight of the moment​​​​​​​ and rising to meet it is where it all begins. I'll draw from my experiences to deliver the care and craft I’d want for myself. And with every tool at my disposal, I'll pour everything into making your experience not just beautiful— but unforgettable. 

WITH HIGH STANDARDS 

A DEVOTED PROFESSIONAL 

A great camera alone can't make a moment last. What makes it endure is intentional storytelling—where creative solutions and skill transform fleeting moments into something timeless. Through light, composition, and instinct, a photograph becomes more than just an image; it becomes a story, a feeling, a moment that speaks.

WITH CREATIVE VISION

A TRUE STORYTELLER

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Callie

Each picture tells a perfect story. They are works of art.

"RALPH'S WORK IS STUNNING
—DOWN TO THE AMAZING COLORS AND LIGHT."

I'll keep things transparent so you know exactly what to expect every step of the way. And can trust I’ll follow through. No fluff, no guesswork— just someone who shows up, stands by their word, and delivers.

WITH NO PRETENSE 

THE REAL DEAL 

When I understand what matters to you—and why—it helps me see the bigger picture. ​​​​​​​I’ll work with you and your planner to shape a story that feels like yours. And use everything I've got to​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ create something honest, personal, and one-of-a-kind—just like your love.

WITH YOU IN MIND

A TRUSTED PARTNER

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ROBERT

His exceptional knowledge of the wedding day process made him a better strategist than we could have ever hoped for. He guided us through the day to make sure every moment and every picture was perfectly captured. 

"RALPH WAS OUR PHOTOGRAPHER,
BUT HE WAS SO MUCH MORE THAN THAT."

A LITTLE BIT 

FUN FACTS

About Me

I’m a family man through and through.

My wife, Renee, and I have been together since we were 16—married over 30 years.

We have three kids, five grandkids, and another on the way. 

To me, travel, wine, music, good food, family, and a small circle of great friends— these are the critical ingredients to a life well lived.​​​​​​​

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FUN FACTS

Consider sharing something fun about how you prepare for their day.

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Or maybe how you unwind when their event is all over.

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Or consider giving the reader a peek into your everyday life.

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No matter what you share, tie it back to the reader. 

Yours brought you here
—to preserve what's to come.

Every Great Love Story Started Somewhere

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