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.
Aaron Feinberg - Wicked impressive as always. I’m captivated by the quality of light that you’re getting in a few of these. Keep on inspiring.
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Joel C - Awesome work Mr Brenizer
Jennifer Weiss - Love them all, especially the cab shot and the best man’s speech. Ridiculous!
Elissa - They are gorgeous, and your blog is one of my favorites for photo-inspiration :)
leah - great pictures. love your work. very cool.
Evelina Pentcheva - Love all! I only feel a little disturbance from the shot with the reflection. The reflection of her arm is a little creepy :)
J.P. - I like the shot in the cab.
Rebecca - Love this whole wedding but your detail shots are simply amazing.
Emi@1314 - Love the groom’s photo with just a patch of light over his right eye.
Kristopher Gerner - Absolutely amazing, my new favorite wedding.
Bec - Stunning job! Love your work.
Sarah Khamsoda - Just discovered your website by chance, and wanted to say how much I LOVE your work! Love the shots above of the bride in the taxi, her reflection against in the mirror and her tears during the speeches – Beautiful!
Allen - Ryan, man…I’m really diggin this post! Great job telling the story.