Welcome to the Derk’s Works Photoblog.

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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

Comments on “ BRAD + KARINA \\ MARRIED”

      qmb:

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

HASSELBLAD \\ JANUARY FILM

Comments on “ HASSELBLAD \\ JANUARY FILM”

      Laura:

      Those black and white tones…soooo good!

      jax:

      I love these.

      Andy Johnson:

      Love the picture of your parents! Captures their character beautifully :-)

      sarah danaher:

      I’m so very obsessed with film these days. I need to learn it.

NIC+LACEY \\ MARRIED

modern artistic rustic photography

Port Clinton & Medina, Ohio – October 2011

farm beauty

modern wedding pictures

beautiful modern barn

fun bridal party pics

best man

family farm house barn

elegant portrait

Columbus Ohio Wedding Photographer

beautiful natural light - bride

groom sees the bride first glance

bridal portriat

wedding

outdoor october wedding ohio

bridal party!

he's leanin'

wedding details ohio

wedding reception

ring shot rocktastic wedding photography

Comments on “ NIC+LACEY \\ MARRIED”

      shannon:

      Great photos! Love your post processing here and cant’ wait to show my sister who’s wedding your are doing in September.

      qmb:

      These recap the proof that this wedding location was totally “outstanding in it’s field” sorry I just did to say it. These are fantastic photos, I was truly wowed!

THE HOLIDAYS \\ BRING THE FIGGY PUDDING

turkey dinner

We hope you all had an awesome holiday season! I know we did! I gotta say, we just love our family and friends so much.

derkin family

new baby

mr tree farm

beautiful 304

friends

merry christmas

chicago

shepherd

NYE

the city

pictures

the show columbus bride

Comments on “ THE HOLIDAYS \\ BRING THE FIGGY PUDDING”

      qmb:

      I love it, what a terrific summary of 2011 closing events. Well Hammered!

      jennifer:

      We had a fabulous holiday season, busy yet delightful, thanks to all our family and friends for making it so special. As always, Benjj you did a great job capturing it :)

CHRIS+ARISSA \\ TEASER

Comments on “ CHRIS+ARISSA \\ TEASER”

      Fotograf ślubny Lublin:

      Fantastic photos:) I love them all:)

DAN+BETHANY \\ MARRIED

Romantic columbus wedding photography

Columbus, Ohio – October 2011

down town columbus ohio

beautiful dress image

first glance

first look

roof-top portraits

VSCO Film, Totally Rad Actions

natural love

elegant romantic wedding photography

bride and groom

styled bridal party

fun bride and groom wedding photographer

emotional wedding photography

dirt bike

true love - beloved

party

autumn bride

sun set fall wedding

first dance

party rocker in the house

ring shot

Comments on “ DAN+BETHANY \\ MARRIED”

      Adam:

      This couple WAS amazing! Their wedding was fantastic and the photos are amazing! I’m especially happy that the ones with the mini-dirtbikes came out so well

      Christine:

      Wedding dress and colors are beautiful–and the pics of course are amazing! Whoever was assisting you with the flash did a stellar job ;)

      qmb:

      I especially love two of the Bride/Groom kissing photos, one with a blackened left border and the other looking through blackened grid lines like a window – well hammered!

      K Christman:

      Holy Mother of Pearl. These are the most amazing photographs I have ever seen: the angles, the creativity, the coloring, and of course the gorgeous individuals in them! What an incredible day that we will all remember forever so fondly! Congrats and enjoy!

GREG+MARTINA \\ MARRIED

beloved emotional portrait

Columbus, Ohio – September 2011

photojournalism columbus ohio photographer

elegant wedding portraits

beautiful details downtown church

ceremony details

classic wedding get away car

every day i'm shuffle'n

modern veil

franklin park conservatory victorian village

bexley ohio wedding photography

true love

bridal party

elegant romantic wedding photography

reception details columbus ohio downtown

cutting the cake

first dances

rocking the dance floor

awesome wedding awesome dance party reception

ring shot wedding rings

Comments on “ GREG+MARTINA \\ MARRIED”

      Martina Kolovich:

      HOLY MOLY!!!! Benjamin!!! They are so good! I love each and everyone! You are AWESOME!

      sarah danaher:

      that first image is GOLD.

      jax:

      Beautiful wedding, beautiful photos. Sometimes I look at your work and I’m like, I can’t believe I’m FRIENDS with this guy. You’re seriously talented.

      Kristi:

      Stunning. More Dekrsworks amazingness. I love your use of light, Ben. These images just reminded how much.

      Greg Belmar:

      Really loved the use of Tappan, maybe shooting in or around the office hatch could be in the future? The photos bring outand reflect the energy and beauty of the couple and their venues!

      qmb:

      these are terrific all round, love the bride in brick ceiling shot & the Bride & Groom with the old car shots

THE JENKINS FAMILY

columbus ohio photographer

Columbus, Ohio – 2011

family photography

beloved family

german village photography

artistic family photography

Columbus Ohio Photographer

JOEL \\ IMPOSSIBLE

Comments on “ JOEL \\ IMPOSSIBLE”

      sarah danaher:

      aaaaaaaaaawesome.

      Joel:

      Why am I impossible?

      benj:

      not you, the film… but i can see where that might not be SUUUPER clear from this post ;) http://www.the-impossible-project.com/

TYLER+SUMMER \\ MARRIED

beautiful columbus ohio wedding

Columbus, Ohio – September 2011

impossible project film push + silver shade

stunning italian/spanish designer wedding gown

DIY glitter shoes

first glance

columbus ohio cosi wedding

beautiful wedding details

modern wedding photography

downtown columbus

scioto river

modern artistic wedding photography

wedding details

wedding ceremony

cosi wedding photographs

city scape columbus ohio

beautiful candles

ring shot wedding rings

Comments on “ TYLER+SUMMER \\ MARRIED”

      qmb:

      that was some seriously fabulous coverage – I loved everyone of these sample pics, wow

      Kristi:

      Sheesh. Ben! Awesome job!!
      The last three made me catch my breath! Whew.

      Rachel Stewart:

      Hi Benjamin! Had a great time looking through your blog today. Wonderful pictures. I love the one of the bride coming down the stairs – also the reflection of the groom in the window. So classy. Have a great day!

      ~Rachel

      Rowan:

      I just have to say… you are REALLY GOOD at this! :-)The one with Tyler reflected in the window is my fav…

Comments on “ TYLER+SUMMER \\ MARRIED”

      qmb:

      that was some seriously fabulous coverage – I loved everyone of these sample pics, wow

      Kristi:

      Sheesh. Ben! Awesome job!!
      The last three made me catch my breath! Whew.

      Rachel Stewart:

      Hi Benjamin! Had a great time looking through your blog today. Wonderful pictures. I love the one of the bride coming down the stairs – also the reflection of the groom in the window. So classy. Have a great day!

      ~Rachel

      Rowan:

      I just have to say… you are REALLY GOOD at this! :-)The one with Tyler reflected in the window is my fav…