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About Daniel James Ryan
Daniel James Ryan brings photographer services to weddings across Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley, California, working from Palm Springs. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Cree Estate and Smoke Tree Ranch. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Palm Springs
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Palm Springs?
Most couples in Palm Springs budget between $1,500 and $3,500 for wedding photography. Packages at the lower end typically cover 6–8 hours with one shooter; higher tiers add a second shooter, engagement sessions, and albums. Always confirm exactly how many hours and edited images are included.
When should we book our wedding photographer?
Photographers with strong reputations are commonly booked 9–14 months ahead — earlier for peak-season Saturdays. If your date is inside six months, ask about waitlists and cancellations; openings do appear.
What should we ask before booking?
Ask to see two full galleries from real weddings (not highlight reels), confirm who will actually shoot your wedding, and get delivery timelines and image counts in the contract.
How does Lazo rank wedding photographers in Palm Springs?
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Wedding venues near Daniel James Ryan
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Cree Estate | 1.8 mi |
| Smoke Tree Ranch | 2.0 mi |
| Elope 2 Palm Springs | 2.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from Daniel James Ryan to each venue listed on Lazo.
Palm Springs weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in January, February, March, November, December. The driest months are April, May, June.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70° | 48° | 5% | 4:23 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Feb | 74° | 50° | 7% | 4:56 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Mar | 81° | 54° | 3% | 6:21 PM | 6:54 PM |
| Apr | 87° | 59° | 1% | 6:44 PM | 7:17 PM |
| May | 95° | 66° | 0% | 7:05 PM | 7:40 PM |
| Jun | 104° | 73° | 0% | 7:21 PM | 7:58 PM |
| Jul | 109° | 79° | 2% | 7:21 PM | 7:57 PM |
| Aug | 108° | 80° | 1% | 6:58 PM | 7:32 PM |
| Sep | 102° | 74° | 1% | 6:19 PM | 6:52 PM |
| Oct | 91° | 64° | 1% | 5:38 PM | 6:11 PM |
| Nov | 79° | 53° | 2% | 4:06 PM | 4:42 PM |
| Dec | 69° | 46° | 4% | 4:00 PM | 4:39 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Palm Springs Regional Airport (2.3 mi from Palm Springs). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Palm Springs.
Getting to Palm Springs
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| PSP Palm Springs International Airport | 2 mi | 5 min |
| SBD San Bernardino International Airport | 44 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| ONT Ontario International Airport | 62 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 85 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Los Angeles | 99 mi | 2 hr |
| Las Vegas | 180 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Phoenix | 259 mi | 5 hr 20 min |
Straight-line distance from central Palm Springs; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1655 E Palm Canyon # 303, 550 Oleander Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA
- Where
- Palm Springs · 3 miles east of central Palm Springs
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Palm Springs
- One of 49 wedding photographers we list · 6 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (760) 219-3689
- Website
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Around Palm Springs
- Nearest venue
- The Cree Estate, 1.8 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 29 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 6 within 3 mi, 20 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 124 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Cathedral City, Thousand Palms, Rancho Mirage
Distances are straight-line from Daniel James Ryan; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Palm Springs.
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