- Cedar Knolls, NJ
- Photographer
- $100 per hour ++
Jesse C. said
“Dave was great, showed up early, tools tons of great photos, and we had our online album back within a few hours. Will definitely use him again for our next event ”
Lee Rykus
Overview
I am a freelance photographer who does not print pictures for you. I give you your photos through a link to your email and they are all yours. No extra charge to me if you print them or use them for personal use. Consult for commercial use pricing. Just pay me for the event. I am currently a full-time digital multimedia design teacher for high school students. So I am not available during the day Monday through Friday, unless I have no work for a holiday. Please see my website for some examples of my work. (link hidden)
Reviews
4 reviews
Tenille M.
November 21, 2025Amazing Photographer!!
I hired Lee to photograph my baby shower, and he exceeded every expectation! He arrived early to check out the space and prepare, which instantly showed his professionalism. Throughout the event, he was pleasant, patient, and so easy to work with.
The photos came out absolutely beautiful — he truly captured every special moment. I’m so grateful for his talent and his calm, friendly presence on such an important day.
If you’re looking for a photographer who is professional, reliable, and amazing at what he does, Lee is the one! Highly recommended!
Hired as: Photographer
Krystal H.
October 2, 2025Reliable
Lee was on time, friendly and was able to capture beautiful moments throughout my event. He was very professional and provided the edited photos via email so quick. He is great and I highly recommend him for your next event!! Thank you Lee!!
Hired as: Photographer
Jamal
July 13, 2025Very professional Excellent Photographer
Lee was amazing for our event and very professional. He took excellent photos of our wedding and wedding party. Lee was on time and took test shots before to get the perfect set up for lighting and brought a lighting kit. After he edited the photos and sent us all the photos. I would definitely refer him and use him again in the future.
Hired as: Photographer
Lee Rykus
Thank you for your kind words.
Devorah L.
January 8, 2025A pleasure to work with!
Very nice and accommodating!
Hired as: Photographer
Lee Rykus
Thank you for your review.
Booking information
Price range: $200 - $1000 for most regular events.
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 720 minutes
What to expect
For photography events, I only give my clients the edited digital final photos via email link or on a flash drive they provide. NO PRINTS unless I present you with a new quote. For graphic design, I only give my clients the final JPG file via email link. No Photoshop edited documents are given to clients unless agreed upon by both parties in further discussion.
About
My experience spans 30 years, of which include many different aspects of the Graphic Arts and Art Education fields. I have worked with Photographers, Art Directors and other Graphic Designers using many standard and unconventional mediums. I am currently teaching Digital Multimedia Design full-time at a vocational high school in Central NJ. I am also available for hire for graphic design, photography, portraits and events after 4pm Mon-Fri 7 and anytime on the weekends.
Additional booking notes
Client must provide power outlets for my equipment. I do not bring my own generator.
Services offered
Past booked events
November 2025
15
Saturday
Baby Shower
5:00pm - 8:30pm
•
South Plainfield, NJ
September 2025
27
Saturday
Anniversary Party
6:30pm - 10:00pm
•
Bridgewater, NJ
August 2025
22
Friday
Cocktail Party
8:30pm - 12:00am (Sat)
•
Long Branch, NJ
June 2025
21
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 5:30pm
•
South Amboy, NJ
January 2025
06
Monday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Hightstown, NJ
Setup requirements
N/A
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