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.
Will - The page 12 & 13 spread is awesome. Just great!
Geordyn - I love the first picture! #haitirelief
Ricky Law - Great sample album! #haitirelief
Shaun Baker - I love them all. Great work! #haitirelief
fotograf bielsko - The reportage part is very good. btw lot of dust in the camera see first picture ;-)
Lindsey Moore - These beautiful photos, and your Haiti initiative, are just two more reasons that I’m devastated that you’re booked on my wedding day this year. #haitirelief
Ryan Brenizer - I’m sorry, Lindsey! There is always the gift of a lifestyle shoot!
Tobiah - Brilliant photography. Great use of light and creative emotion filled photos. Wonderful
Brian - Amazing design Ryan! So clean and efficient!
Workshop recap! » Ryan Brenizer — New York City Wedding Photographer - [...] next couple was the amazing Kindiya and Thomas, otherwise known as “The Couple on the Rocks.” Now we went to the ugliest part of the [...]
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Phil D - A very strong set with some fantastic moments!
Ryan Brenizer Workshop 2010 | NYC | Portland Oregon Wedding Photographers - Daniel Stark Photography - Destination Wedding Photographer - [...] like a professional model but she is actually a writer and cook.We had another awesome couple, Kindiya and Thomas who rocked it in front of the camera. They just got back from a trip to Portland, Oregon of all [...]
Amir - Great storytelling here!