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.

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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

August 31, 2010

Wedding: Jennifer and Richard at Mulan

Watch the full slideshow in high-definition (or click “continue reading” below for a smaller size)

It was a scorching day in the hottest New York City July in history, but that didn’t slow down Jennifer and Richard one bit. The entire wedding party seemed up to run around and try new things, 98 degrees in tuxes or not.

The day was a mixture of their devout Christianity and Chinese heritage, with a heartfelt church ceremony followed by a full banquet in Flushing. I always love Chinese banquets — yes, because of the food, but also because of the focus on family and the connections between the bride and groom and the people who got them to where they are today. And the food.

Congratulations, Richard and Jennifer!

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Steve Elmer - Dude, is that “Bren-Meth” on the party sitting on the park bench? Its tight. Another awesome wedding done and dusted ;)

Daniel - beautiful shots.. the posed shot on the tree is really lovely. Looks like it was a fun wedding.

Mark - Great work as always. The shot of the groomsmen and the one of the wedding party are my favs. Keep it up and keep inspiring me.

Amanda Basteen - Great shots. I love the one’s under the tree, they’re beautiful! :)

Joey Chandler - Love the shoe and dress shot. Great work of a hallway. And the shot of them walking along the path is a really special moment. Props as always.

Daniel - Very cute bride indeed and great party shots too.

Alicia Kennison - Awesome shots. Love the group hug with the bride and the big smile on her face.

Jen - Beautiful bride! Love all the pops of yellow, and the conversational wedding party shot. And the bride by the curtains – quintessential Brenizerian goodness!

Thomas Lester - Fantastic. Love this. Love the shot of the bride in front of the curtains with just a sliver of the curtain open. Prefect.

Shari - You got a lot of killer shots of this wedding, Ryan. I especially love the group shot on the bench and the very last one. Great story telling by you and I just love all of the girls dresses. Really beautiful!

Brad Ross Photography - Storytelling Perfection! Love the emotion in the piggyback shot.

Steve Koo - Love the group shot on the bench! Great stuff, as always, Ryan!

Francis Joseph - Great reportage and story telling, Ryan.

fotograf lublin - I really love your style.

Heather Kanillopoolos - I love that bridal party shot on the bench. Awesome!

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Wedding: Jennifer and Richard at Mulan