Ryan Brenizer — NYC Wedding Photographer. Problem solver, storyteller.

"Work is Love Made Visible." --Kahlil Gibran

About Me

Photography has filled me with purpose and joy, and taken me places I never thought I'd go. I have covered three U.S. presidents, been blessed by the Pope, and been stared down by Muhammad Ali. I've shared a laugh with Smokey Robinson, and had a picture I took of him used when he received a lifetime achievement award. I've photographed a 110-year-old woman as she told me what it was like to climb onto the torch of the Statue of Liberty. I was chosen as the only independent photographer allowed near Obama and McCain in their last meeting before the 2008 election. I'm the only photographer in the world to have been officially represented by the three largest photographic retailers in the Western hemipshere. Heck, I've even had a photographic technique named after me (which is crazy).

But I have never felt so blessed by photography as when I am photographing a wedding. At weddings, we are most visibly ourselves -- the walls we walk around with come tumbling down under the forces of joy, anxiety (and sometimes a bit of alcohol). To document that experience, the relationship of friends, families, and a couple launching a new stage in their life, is an incredible feeling. When a client says "This is the first picture I've seen of my parents that actually looks like them!" I feel like I've done something with lasting value. After years of shooting and more than 225 weddings under my belt, I still find each one to be more exciting than the last, and try to make each one the best one that I've ever photographed.

In addition to a staff of photo assistants, I am so happy to have my partner Wendy as a full-time studio manager to make sure that our clients' needs are met at every stage from the first inquiry until years after the wedding. Wendy is the hardest worker I have ever known, and she makes my clients' experience as stress-free as possible.

Pricing

All I care about is getting the best photos for you possible. I don't care about beauty rest, I don't want to be checking my watch while great moments are happening behind me, and I don't want you to worry about my schedule. Right from the start, you get everything you need for gorgeous, comprehensive wedding photography, with NO limit on time and NO limit on images taken. And there are no hidden costs; your images are yours to integrate into your life and keep safe for future generations.

All wedding packages include:
Full-day coverage with Ryan and an assistant photographer
Your own password-protected and customized Web site
A day-of slideshow, allowing for a set of images available within days after the wedding!
All files in high resolution on hard drive -- no watermarks

Everything you need for coverage and peace-of-mind for $5,500 (plus applicable sales tax).

We also offer a wide range of extras, from engagement shoots (which come with a $250 print credit for couples who book a wedding with us) to a hilarious and fun portable photo studio. Any physical products sold by our studio are guaranteed to be awesome, and if they come from the printer not-awesome for some reason, we send it back and make sure it is awesome.

Full price-sheet available upon request

October 13, 2009

Jessica and Matthew: 8.22.09

Watch the full slideshow here (or click “continue reading” below)

Jessica and Matthew’s wedding, in the very cool Smack Mellon gallery in Brooklyn was hot in every conceivable way. Hot couple, hot wedding part, and weather hot enough to make me sweat just thinking back to it. Luckily, though, everyone kept their cool. Doubtless the tiny ice-cream cones used as after-dinner snacks helped.

For the photo-geeks out there, I mixed it up a little bit for this wedding, and shot with both Nikon and Canon cameras. See if you can tell the difference.

CLICK “PLAY” to start!

facebook comments:

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brett maxwell - so if/when Nikon comes out with a 28 or 35mm f1.4, will you ever shoot the Canon again?

Bethany Hill - Another awesome wedding Ryan. You never fail to inspire. I’m so glad I discovered your blog, it’s always so full of little tidbits that help your fellow photogs.

Barron - This is my favorite set yet. I know you have talent on loan from God, but to get this many awesome shots in one night is truly amazing…it’s almost too good to be true–like you staged every pose or something. SO much fun!

Daniel Csiky - excellent! I wish I was there!
this time I luv all of your photos shown here… :)

Jason - Loving the 6th photo of the bridesmaids against the wall, guess that was a multi-exposure shot again? What do you use to merge these?

Ryan Brenizer - Thanks! Simple layering in Photoshop.

David Redding - Good stuff….looks like they were a great couple to have

Stefano - Man…I LOVE the colors and the foreground of the 1st image. WINNER

Shyann - Hey Ryan!! Great wedding! I love the first shot. Amazing stuff as usual. :)

Chris Lin - Love #1 for the negative space and light and all that artsy stuff. :-D

The choking bridesmaids are hilarious. That girl has got biceps! Was that post bouquet toss?

Ryan Brenizer - Indeed it was.

Yuri - You do such great work. I love all of these!

Brian - Ottawa - great work Ryan! as ussual!

Gene Pease - soo i love your classic hairspray shots, mine never turn out like yours haha :)

Frank Espinal - I was honored to have been a part of this wedding party and having gotten married 5 years ago I know the importance of not only great photos but the photgraphers making you feel like a rock star on your big day! Ryan and the crew definately made my two best friends feel that way! Great jobs guys I would recommend you to anyone and everyone I know

Melissa Lawler - Great work, as usual! I love the “look and feel” of these.

Rowan Timothy Sims - Amazing photos Ryan. Love the final outdoor shot. Beautiful sky!

Joe Sanfilippo - I absolutely love that first shot!

Alan - Love all the shots, but check out the bokeh on the sequins on the lady’s shirt! A little unexpected, but cool.

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Jessica and Matthew: 8.22.09