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.
Emily - Ahhhh I want to see that first vertical photo of them soooo much bigger! It’s really beautiful. Such a great set, Ryan! It’s always nice to see you all up in nature’s business at a wedding.
Ryan Brenizer - Yeah, good point, Em, that should have been laid out larger, since I love that shot.
Peter Lippert - Fantastic, as always. Every time inspiring. Wonderful!
Maria Velarde - My dream wedding… Beautiful wedding and photos of course!
Jessica - heart failure. oh my lawdddd, this was epic. cheers, ryan!
Craig Cacchioli - Love those tall trees stretching waaay up high above the couple
hendrick - PS- i think something may be wrong with my vision, as i don’t need any 3D glasses for that brenizer method shot.
caroline - ryan, I am dyin’ over here over these. the 2nd to last row of images are absolutely my favorite of yours from this set. as usual, you rock.
ALMA // - Man, your photography technique is unstoppable! Awesome stuff.
Anni - These are fantastic – that barn is insanely cool.
I just love how you capture emotion, it just jumps right off the page.
Albert Palmer - I love it all but that signature shot is really special
Mary - Great coverage! The shots with the little girls are adorable.
Avelaine - Storyteller. Problem solver. Children’s photographer? Those girls are adorable! Also, there oughta be more barn weddings like this :)
andy stenz - It’s fun to see you in a different context out of the city. Amazing as always Ryan.
Shannon Wimberly - WOW!! Again…. fabulous Ryan….. you are an amazing inspiration!!!!
Tyler - the way you make pictures always makes me look twice. love it all, ryan.
rich - freaking amazing work!!
Renard Richie - Ryan, I always am a fan of your work. You absolutely killed this one. I am trying to be like you one day.
Steve Koo - Killer stuff, as always, Ryan. The flower girl shot during the ceremony – I love it!
Lyn Ismael-Bennett - That’s one epic bonfire. I love those silhouetted shots!
Renard Richie - Hey Ryan, don’t know where my comment went but Wow, i’ve been following you for a while and this is one of my fav by far.
Thank you.
Serena Severtson - Beautifully captured, as always. I love the emotion on his face in frame #5 and those ballerina/bubble girls are adorable!
Neil Redfern - Amazing as always! I love the bride and groom portraits in the woods and those fire shots… WOW!
Evelina Pentcheva - Beautiful Captures! Inspiring
nadine - Urgh. I hate you for being so good!!!
Love the little girls in their yellow tutus running!
Miles - Yes, the kids are so adorable. I love the photos of the two boys with their hands under their chins. The girls, on the other hand, looks so fun and playful. And of course, the silhouette photos on the fire are stunning!
Jack Chauvel - Really nice work there Ryan. What an awesome ceremony.
Devon - Love the concept of posing in front of the fire. Nice work!
Alexander - Very very nice!!!