I cannot honestly remember how I discovered the uber talented Ryan Brenizer, though I suspect it was through Flickr. I happen to have been a Flickr member since they started and it used to be that was the way I discovered all my favorite photographers. The “Explore” feature of Flickr is just so terrific! But I digress…
However it was that I discovered Ryan, I am so glad I did. Of all the living photographers I admire, Ryan has had perhaps the biggest influence on me. I don’t directly apply every single thing I learn from Ryan or his work to my own way of shooting. But I am always influenced positively by his techniques, portfolio of work, and by his attitude towards the “job” of photography. He’s a terrific gem of a photographer in this industry that can have some wild cards. So it was with rather obnoxious giddiness that I flew to NYC last week & became a student in my first ever Ryan Brenizer workshop. I was finally able to meet Ryan, I also met the lovely & talented Rochelle Bilow (one of our models – an amazing writer) and a host of other amazing photographers. Our other models; Kindiya and Thomas, Isla (Ryan’s intern) and Dan were wonderful as well. It was such a terrific group of people! I was so inspired to try new things and to better my technique as a photographer. Such a rewarding experience!! I cannot wait to apply the things I learned in my 2010 wedding season and during my travel assignments!
Photographers – Ryan went over the Brenizer Method and spent a great amount of time on lighting. Whether you do weddings, portraits, commercial or editorial work…I think every photographer could benefit from the knowledge that Ryan has to share. Keep up with his blog for news on when the next workshop will be! Also, check out Ryan’s own recap of the day as well as Daniel Stark’s for even more information and images from the workshop.
