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.
sam hurd - unstoppable. fav http://www.ryanbrenizer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Page-073.jpg
Jarg Woldhuis - Lovely wedding again!
nadine - Another great wedding. That ring shot really reminds me of the Doctor Who episode! Awesome.
Ryan Brenizer - Haha it’s totally a Doctor Who reference.
Kat Braman - ring shot = brilliant (kudos on the Doctor Who reference). I’m also loving the 2nd shot and that shot of the dog in the light! really beautiful work Ryan.
sam hurd - i also love that tilt shifted flower + bride getting ready. epic.
Caroline Anne - omg! I just adore the grandma in the conga line shot!
zoharralt - wow!!
James - Lovely work as always Ryan!
Stephen Rotondo - Stunning as always Ryan! The flower girl peeking and the portraits of the bride are my faves!
Jean - Yet another masterpiece, Mr. Brenizer. You’ve done it again! Inspirational work.
Nathan Gilmer - The backlit shot of them climbing into the car is ridiculous! Nice job sir.
Leah Kua - You are the master of light Ryan. Absolutely incredible!
Shaun Baker - This looks like some of your best work! Nice job
Kris - Gorgeous photos. I love your style and can’t believe I have only just recently subscribed to your blog. Epic work.
Do you use photoshop actions or something else to layout your photos in single, double and quad configurations?
Shyann - So awesome Ryan! I LOVE the shot of the bride in the car!
Ryan Brenizer - Kris: I use Aperture and lay them out like an album.
Nick - Lovely stuff, Ryan! So many awesome moments.
Matt and Katie - So good Ryan! Love the moments you capture and your use of light. Truly great.
Blake Burton - wonderful storytelling, they look like they had a great time
Jakob - Excellent photos as always, Ryan. The pillar shot is a winner.
sarah der - Yeah, for real these moments you’ve captured (the girl at the altar, the first dance, the groom’s look, to name a few!) ARE SO GOOD. And your use of light. You are, as Leah said, the Light Master. Really inspiring work, Ryan!
Gabe Aceves Washington DC Wedding Photographer - Like whoa Ryan. The wide bw of them dancing is basically perfect.
Carsten Bockermann - Fantastic pictures, Ryan! I just wonder how you lit the shot where the bride is sitting in the white car. Looks like flash with more than one CTO gels to me, but where was that flash unit (or multiple units)?
Ryan Brenizer - @carsten: That’s the interior light of the car.
Carsten Bockermann - OK…seems like my car is somewhat underpowered in terms of interior light ;-)
Nicholas Gonzalez - As a photographer, Ive been such a fan of your work for a long time. As incredible as all your posts are, I must say that this wedding’s work is not only the most masterful Ive seen you do to date, it contains some of the best Ive ever seen from any wedding photographer. You are more than just a kick ass craftsman; you are a necessary one.
Emily - These make me want to renew my vows after less than a year, just to have you there. We might be able to stretch it to 3 years. But you will be there. LOVE this post!!
Ryan Brenizer - Wow Nick, thank you so much!
Do it Emily!
Bec - awesome. The way you use light is incredible.
Derek - Way to kill it dude! You captured some awesome emotions and told an amazing story.
jai - Beautiful photos!!! Made me feel like I was there. Thanks for sharing!