Welcome to the Derk’s Works Photoblog.

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CHILDHOOD LEAGUE \\ PHOTOBOOTH

We had the honor of doing a PHOTOBOOTH for the Childhood League last weekend! It was pretty much a blast. You can see them all HERE.

DAVID + KALIE \\ MARRIED (DESTINATION MEXICO)

March 2012 – Sayulita, Mexico – Destination Wedding

Comments on “ DAVID + KALIE \\ MARRIED (DESTINATION MEXICO)”

      Chris:

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

      Jeanne:

      Gorgeous photos!

      qmb:

      fabulous settings! “good jarb”

      Rachel:

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

      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!

NICK + VICKIE \\ AWESOME SHOOT

March 2012 – Columbus, Ohio

Comments on “ NICK + VICKIE \\ AWESOME SHOOT”

      qmb:

      very swanky :)

JOHN+ERICA \\ ENGAGED

February 2012 – Columbus, Ohio \\ Engagement session

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!!!

Comments on “ DAN + LINDSAY \\ YELLOWSTONE WEDDING!”

      Christine:

      Just…WOW. Amazing.

      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!

      Bailey:

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

      qmb:

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

      Karisa:

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

      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!

      ROJO:

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

      Jennifer (from BNI):

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

      DStrom:

      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!

      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!

      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!!!

      Melanie Jasnikowski:

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

      Rachel Stewart:

      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.

Comments on “ YELLOWSTONE \\ HEADING YOUR WAY SOON”

      jax:

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

      sarah danaher:

      shut the front door. HOLY COW.

PAUL + HOLLY \\ A FEW FRAMES

Comments on “ PAUL + HOLLY \\ A FEW FRAMES”

      qmb:

      very nice indeed

      Rowan:

      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

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!

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!