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.
Emma - Aphroditeswb - Fantastic pictures – I particularly love the ‘party bus’ shots!!! Amazing x
Joseph Yarrow - Best Wedding ever from you ever Ryan? Are you happy with them?
This is amazing, I love them all, you’re a brilliant story teller along with a general man of mystery.
That shoe shot…what the…?!
Fer Juaristi - What an amazing wedding bro! Killer coverage!
Sam Hurd - beer run in the convenience store is one of my favs so far this year!
Ryan Brenizer - Thanks guys! Fer — I’ll be preparing my images after lunch today!
daniel stark - loving your reception shots. nice.
ImranKhan - The Bride is looking very gorgeous, Dancing photos are very funny. All photos are nicely taken. Fantastic.
Dimitris Chorianopoulos - Amazing work Ryan, congrats!
Vitalii Kukresh - Photos in the city lights are magical. Amazing!
Steve Elmer - I agree with Sam, that beer run shot is ace :)
Jenny Meng - I was just cruising through enjoying all the lovely and funny shots and then – bam, sleeping flowergirl. Well played.
Rachel - Make Up Artist - Great Work!Amazing photos! I Like the last one:)
Matt - Beautiful pictures, your photographs have just got a style that screams class!
Daniel Krieger - Awesome shots Ryan looks like a great wedding.
Sally Watts - Oh, I love what you did with that gorgeous frothy veil. So many lovely, romantic shots.
And have to shout-out to dog resting his chin on the table. Brilliant and hilarious-my favorite combination!
Leroy - It is amazing how every single picture is properly exposed and always sharp