Ryan Brenizer is freelance writer and photographer.
Ryan Brenizer is one of the most in-demand photographers in New York City, shooting over 60 weddings a year, as well as photographing some of the city's most prestigious events. As a photojournalist he has covered three U.S. Presidents, the Pope, numerous foreign leaders and celebrities, and his work has been published in the New York Times, Daily News and NY Post, Newsweek, PDN, Time Out New York, and many more. In addition, for four years, Ryan has served as a photographer and writer for Columbia University's Teachers College, with work ranging from documentary photography to academic symposiums.
He was selected to be the only non-campaign photographer with access to John McCain and Barack Obama at their last meeting before the 2008 election. In 2008, the Wedding Photojournalist Association named him one of the top 20 wedding photojournalists in the world.
Ryan is a recurring contributor to Wired.com, and as an expert on a wide range of photographic techniques, he shares his tips and tricks with readers at Amazon.com, where they have made him their first independent columnist in any subject area.
His web address: ryanbrenizer.com
