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CHRIS + CAITLIN \\ MARRIED

Columbus, Ohio – June 2012

KYLE + JESSICA \\ MARRIED

Lima Ohio Rock Quarry

Lima, Ohio – June 2012

first dance

dance party

ring shot

  1. Jessica

    Amazing, Benjamin! Absolutely love them all!

  2. qmb

    Well hammered, who wouldn’t want a full wall picture with that cliff on their wall, wow they are all terrific!

ANTHONY + FRANCESCA \\ MARRIED

Cleveland, Ohio – June 2012

You might recognize some of these folks from their awesome PHOTOBOOTH! The rest of their wedding day was even more awesome. I think you’ll agree.

wedding details

photojournalism Columbus Ohio

love letter to the bride

sexy bride

little italy wedding pictures

be happy :)

Ring shot Columbus wedding photography cleveland ohio

  1. Anthony

    amazing!

  2. Rosamaria aka MOH

    I was lucky enough to be a part of this momentous occasion, but if I hadn’t been… these pictures truly capture the love, excitement and fun that was present throughout the day and well into the night. Ben… anytime you need me to boss people around… I got your back.

    P.S. Fran you look HOT

  3. Amalia Baker

    Truly amazing pictures!! Great memories.
    We all enjoyed your special day…Lot’s of love & Happiness!!

  4. Francesca

    Yup, that about sums up my parents…lol

CHRIS+ERIKA \\ PREVIEW

  1. You’re a good photographer…

GLEN + KRISTIN \\ MARRIED

Columbus, Ohio – May 2012

most hilarious joke in the world

  1. Christine

    Beautiful work! Especially love the pic featuring the couple in front of the darker stone wall (right above their individual portraits) and I always love a brilliant ring shot ;)! well done.

PHIL+CHELSEY \\ COMING SOON

  1. qmb

    Fabulous car shot of the bride, I love them all!

  2. These pics are beautiful! Can’t wait to see the rest. (hurry up Derk):)

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?!

PAUL + HOLLY \\ A FEW FRAMES

  1. qmb

    very nice indeed

  2. I love the first frame…

BRAD + KARINA \\ MARRIED

heart love modern wedding photography

Cleveland, Ohio – October 2011

hot shoes

first date location

looking into your love's future

beloved photography

architecture wedding photography

windy wedding photos

live laugh lovely and in love

reception photos

modern images

ring shot modern wedding photography

  1. qmb

    Whatever that silver thing is; it added wow as a backdrop. Well hammered!