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.
Elissa - This wedding is so gooood! I’m kind of in love with that park photo (and her dress).
bryan - amazing as usual. love the shot of them in the park with the skyline in the background.
benj haisch - totally dig that dress, plus your work is always great.
stacey - stunning bride. amazing photos. typical Ryan Brenizer.
Walter Burks - These pictures are awesome. I LOVE the skyline shot. Great video as well!
Mary Sylvia - I’m in love with the dress, such a perfect pick for her! Gorgeous coverage, I’m especially in love with what I think? Is the brenizer shot six lines down…so lovely.
Lisa - Beautiful… beautiful day, beautiful venue, beautiful dress, stunning couple! Your work is, as always, amazing!
Maia - Stunning…all of it! Love these.
Amanda Basteen - I love the tilt shift shot of her opening the curtains and the reflection shot. SO pretty!
naomi - glorious work, ryan! love the photo of the bride in the car, and the two small photos underneath it.
heather nan - Oh, that dress! Dying. Incredible coverage Ryan.
Kim - Jeez! One photo in and you already blew my mind with this post.
geneoh - you are the master of bride in the car shot. seriously.
Lara - That first shot is just wow!
And I particularly love the shot in the park. Home run.
Becky Male - ‘Gawjus’ ! Wonderful photography, I love all the emotion and the richness of the colour in your photography.
Kandid Weddings - Great set of shots Ryan! wonderful coverage.
David Stubbs Photography - First time I have seen your blog. I’m blown away! amazing photos.