Ben photographed our 3-week-old baby and we couldn't have been happier with the photos! We used them to decorate our home and to send on an announcement. We still get comments to this day about how much people loved them and how they love the pictures in our home. Ben does a wonderful job capturing the natural state of babies in their own cozy environment and he is so friendly and professional it makes it easy for everyone to feel comfortable being photographed.
Testimonials
We hired Ben to shoot very special photos of our family during the first week we were home with our newborn son. He came into our home during a very busy time and was incredibly patient while we juggled a sometimes fussy newborn, constant feedings, and everything that goes along with it. He made us feel comfortable and not at all rushed during a crazy and exciting time in our lives. Ben was willing to spend as much time as was needed to get the job done well, and we have some amazing shots of us with our new little guy that we will cherish forever. We receive so many compliments on our photos and recommend Ben to anyone looking for quality photography and a laid-back, friendly experience. Ben makes you feel like your best friend has come over to take your photos.
We used Ben for our wedding last June and were thrilled with his work. Ben's creativity, professionalism, and easy going demeanor helped to make our day relaxing and fun! Not to mention the amount of compliments we received on his amazing photos. None of the corporate photo companies could ever compare to the personal service we received from Ben.
Ben did an absolutely amazing job with our photo session. He captured images of me in my eighth month of pregnancy together with my husband, images that I know not only we will treasure for years to come, but our baby will treasure as he or she grows up. Ben made me feel truly beautiful and special at a point in time when I felt really fat and ugly! We loved all the pictures and get compliments all the time on his work. We are so grateful! I cannot wait for Ben to take pictures of our little one when he or she arrives, and of our family as it grows in the future!
Choosing Ben to be our wedding photographer is a decision I would make again in a heartbeat. He was a true professional in every sense of the word: honored his word, stayed on task, stayed on time, and was engaging to our attendees. And very importantly, he was as invisible as a photographer at a wedding could be on the day of. He captured absolutely FANTASTIC shots without being noticed.
We asked for a photojournalistic style, capturing the candids vs. the formals, of us, our family, and friends in action. That is exactly what we got, but so much better than we could have dreamed of!
If you are looking for a photographer that has an artistic eye for capturing real people with real emotion, for a photographer that listens to what you want and delivers it, and for a photographer that is a pleasure to work with then Ben Elsass is the guy for you.
My husband and I are notorious for hating the pictures that are taken of us and never finding pictures where we are both happy with how they turned out. However, after working with Ben and receiving our pictures, we couldn't choose a picture we DIDN'T like! Every picture seemed to capture our essence as a couple. They were candid yet intimate, and every time I look at the pictures, all the feelings of that special day rush back to me. They are just gorgeous!
Working with Ben was refreshing. Nerves were a little high and both people were a little camera shy, so I was worried that everything would feel staged and stifled. It was quite the opposite. We were comfortable with Ben immediately and were able to be ourselves. It was fun and natural and made the day even more special.
I know so many people who end up unhappy with their wedding pictures, and I would have been pleased just to have found a few pictures to hang on my wall to commemorate my day. What a wonderful surprise to end up with hundreds of pictures that truly document our day, our love, and our new life together. Ben is extraordinary!
Words fall short on providing an adequate description of our experience with Ben and his expertise in capturing a big moment in our life—our newborn son!
With the utmost patience and professional manner, he guided us through many different poses. Not only was Ben very personable, setting us and our son at ease, he provided crisp, creative shots for us to consider. Proof that we were working with a true professional.
Ben will be our photographer indefinitely! We look forward to having him capture more precious "moments!"