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2012 VACATION \\ HASSEL-FILM

August, 2012 – Lake Superior, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

(I call that set, Trees in the Middle)

(The crew)

This is the light leak you see in a lot of these pictures. I thought I had it fixed… clearly not. I think it works in some of these frames but, I’m pretty sure it needs to be fixed. If you know what the problem is, please feel free to offer suggestions.

Littering doesn’t happen often up there… but when it does, I guess it stays put for a WHILE!

Birthday pancakes from m’dad.

(Shot that lighthouse just for you mom.)

Jumping off the bridge is quite the big deal. I did it for the first time this year. Matt and Josh are much braver than I am.

Lunch with Joel at Katalina (if you’ve never been… it’s a MUST.)

Alex picked up a Speed Graphic the other day… That camera is awesome.

 

  1. Ben K

    love it! Each year you still manage to get new angles that will tell the story for years to come! Thanks Benj!

CHRIS+ERIKA \\ PREVIEW

  1. You’re a good photographer…

DAVID + KALIE \\ MARRIED (DESTINATION MEXICO)

March 2012 – Sayulita, Mexico – Destination Wedding

  1. These are awesome Derk! ..really glad you shared these..

  2. Jeanne

    Gorgeous photos!

  3. qmb

    fabulous settings! “good jarb”

  4. Another great wedding Ben – that first picture is absolutely awesome!

  5. Gina

    Kalie and David are such a beautiful couple. We are so delighted for them. Yazmin did a superb job and Derk, the photos are magnificent!

DAN + LINDSAY \\ YELLOWSTONE WEDDING!

destination wedding yellowstone

February 2012 – Yellowstone National Park, Destination Wedding

elk

Old Tim, Yellowstone National park tour guide

old faithful wedding kiss

This was such an amazing and special destination wedding and we couldn’t be happier for Dan and Lindsay! The vista was fantastic but nothing can match the joy on Lindsay’s face for her wedding day! Congratulations a hundred times over! We can’t wait to show you the rest of your images!!!

  1. Christine

    Just…WOW. Amazing.

  2. jennifer

    Thank you Dan and Lindsay for letting us share in your special day! It was a beautiful day and an amazing experience! Well done benjj!

  3. Bailey

    Gorgeous! These are some incredible pictures of my family, and wonderful memories. Thank you for helping make my sister’s big day perfect!

  4. qmb

    This bride needs a thumbs up award, “smile and bear it” well hammered Benjj, they’re beautiful.

  5. So happy for your guys! The pictures are amazing!! What a beautiful wedding. Can not wait to see the rest of the pictures!

  6. Lindsay & Dan's Aunt Mary

    A M A Z I N G photography! Way to go Ben and Jennifer!!! It was truly a pleasure participating in this special weekend with Lindsay, Dan and family. Thanks for the memories and the wonderful photos!

  7. Such a cool wedding! I have never seen anything like it! Incredible photos!

  8. Jennifer (from BNI)

    Congratulations Lindsay! You are such a happy and beautiful bride. Amazing pictures…Ben is awesome!

  9. Wow, some amazing shots there… I’d love to shoot a wedding in the snow, but we don’t get to much of it where I live!

  10. Lindsay

    LOVE the pictures Benjamin! Apparently I was all smiles that day. What an amazing day–the best kind of way to begin a marriage. You captured the emotions of the day perfectly! And thanks for tagging along and helping out Jennifer!

  11. Patty Lindsay's Mother

    Thank you so much Ben and Jen, beautiful photography! Thank you for the keepsakes of such a special weekend for ALL of our family! You do an amazing job!!!

  12. Lindsay and Dan – You both look so beautiful and wonderfully happy! Absolutely breath taking photos! I’m so happy for you both! CONGRATULATIONS!!

  13. Wow Benjamin – what great pics! The bride must’ve been freezing! So cool – who wouldn’t love to shoot a wedding at Yellowstone?!

YELLOWSTONE \\ HEADING YOUR WAY SOON

Yellowstone destination wedding photography

35mm 1.4 @ f/8, vsco-film (portra 400+)

More images from this AMAZING weekend herding heading your way this week.

  1. jax

    I would put this picture on my wall. And I DON’T mean Facebook. So cool.

  2. shut the front door. HOLY COW.