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

September 21, 2010

Wedding: Elizabeth and Aaron at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens

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

Elizabeth knew two things going into wedding planning: 1) This was the man she wanted to be married to and 2) She wanted her last dance to be Modern Love.

Spoilers: She got both. And along the way she had a gorgeous, intimate wedding at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. With great friends, gorgeous weather, catering by Abagail Kirsch, and starting the day at the Ritz-Carlton, it’s hard to go wrong.

Elizabeth is originally from the South, and there was an air of Southern gentility in people such as her grandfather, who walked her down the aisle and gave a moving speech at the reception.

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Steve Elmer - Well done Mate! The 2nd last one, lit by iPhone?

Ryan Brenizer - Yup!

Bridget Francis - The one with the bride and her father is so emotive – sniff! Great work.

Paweł Słowik - great pics and lovely couple

Sam Obeid - I always know I’ll never be disapointed when viewing your photos Ryan. Love the hallway, first dance and walking away frames.

gabe aceves - ryan, you are flat out amazing dude. theres not much else to say.

Brad Ross Photography - Another bang up job. Love the hug enclosed by the green lights.

Razvan - Now that’s a cute looking couple. love that dance shot!

Vadim Photo - Ryan, beautiful set! Of course having a cute couple helps I bet :) My favorite is the one of the kiss & sun (silhouette)

Lyn Ismael-Bennett - Love that photo of them in the hallway!

Teresa K - Lots of outstanding images here…the Dad giving his daughter away was especially poignant. The first kiss was fun and unique, and the lighting on that dancing shot…WowWee.

Tenielle - Just beautiful, where do I start? That ring shot is killer :) I love the last shot on the left with the lights glowing behind them. Beautifully shot! :)

Carmela - Wonderful set! Very clean processing. Lots of emotion!

Cliff - One of the most creative and consistent players in the game. Great work here Ryan.

Shyann - Amazing work Ryan .. Such a beautiful wedding! :)

MaxTyler - Great pictures – a lot of emotions there! I love you style and your great intuition for moments! Greetz from vienna,Max

fotograf lublin - Groomzilla is my fav :)

SOme guy - Inspiring as ever Ryan

Becca Dilley - Great set of images – they must be ecstatic. Those night images are just lovely.

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Eric Kotara - Completely solid!

Rafael Javier - As always you are a true inspiring professional. In my next life I will love to be you :- )

The reception hall was ALL GLASS – I guess that bouncing the flash on glass works well?

Heather Kanillopoolos - Oh, I just love this. Such great expressions during the ceremony.

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Wedding: Elizabeth and Aaron at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens