Nomin and Batka | 09.17.2010
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When we arrived at the Terelj Hotel in Mongolia’s capital city late at night, we were greeted warmly at the front door by a polite but tired Nomin and Batka. They had been working all week getting the hotel, which they own, ready for what was dubbed the “wedding of the decade” in Mongolia. The following four days, all we could do was marvel at the pastoral beauty surrounding us and the utter graciousness of our hosts.
The wedding day itself was the biggest and most elaborate celebration we have ever seen, with Mongolia’s best entertainers and celebrities on hand to toast the new couple. It was a big treat for us to witness a traditional Mongolian ceremony in the beginning of the day, and also to see the closeness and affection among Nomin and Batka and their family members, including their adorable young twin sons. It was also our longest wedding day ever, with 21 hours of straight shooting. But with so many unique and interesting things to photograph all day, we hardly noticed the time.
Nomin and Batka, thank you for bringing us across the world to celebrate with you. We can’t wait to get back to Mongolia someday. You gave us an experience we will never forget.
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Winslow Martin
AMAZING!!!
(09.17.2010)
Ray
Still can't believe you shot a wedding in Mongolia. Solid!
(09.17.2010)
Rafa
Congrats Ben and Erin, super photos all of them.
(09.17.2010)
kristel
what an incredible collection of photos. that entire slideshow was so captivating, i will certainly watch it again. now. you two really are the best.
(09.17.2010)
Aimee
Unreal, stunning! What an experience! Great capture!
(09.17.2010)
larissa
so amazing guys! Looks like the trip of a lifetime!
(09.17.2010)
Andreas
Brilliant!!
(09.17.2010)
Aaron Lee
Wow! Erin and Ben, what an amazing collection of images. Transports me right into that event... thanks for sharing!
(09.17.2010)
Heath
Spectacular as always...
(09.17.2010)
liz arcus
i am lost for words .... wow..... your work is always wonderful, but wow this is amazing... something very very special with this wedding.. and what an amazing opportunity for you in Mongolia... what fun !
(09.17.2010)
Kitty
UNREAL! Beautiful, you two.
(09.17.2010)
Davidone
Wowwwww - Wowwwww - Wowwwwww !! What an incredible wedding ! ... Congratulations Ben & Erin for this excellent work ( as always .............. :) )
(09.17.2010)
Jerry Yoon
so that's what a 14 hour wedding coverage looks like! stunning.
(09.17.2010)
Sacha Miller
What a fabulous wedding and you managed to capture it with such natural yet elegant photography. P.S Hope you bought back a pair of those boots!
(09.17.2010)
patricia goya valdes
incredible ! inspiring !
(09.17.2010)
julie Weisberg
Wow! that slideshow was an experience I won't forget. How awesome to shoot a wedding in Mongolia!
(09.17.2010)
arlene catherine
awesome!!
(09.17.2010)
Quin Cheung
Beyond words B & E! So other-worldly, but the feeling and emotion transcends language and cultures. LOVE IT!!!
(09.17.2010)
JVS
Outstanding work Ben and Erin!
(09.17.2010)
Carrie Pratt
Wow. Just wow. Oh, and those folks know how to party!
(09.17.2010)
Malia
Off the charts... AMAZING!!!!
(09.17.2010)
jennifer k
another masterpiece . . . these images are unforgettable. Thanks for sharing!
(09.17.2010)
Lynn
Breaktaking work. Beautiful storytelling. I'm amazed.
(09.17.2010)
Scott Cejka
Wow! Amazing! Nice pics of Asashoryu 朝青龍! Been watching him for years in Japan. 21 hours straight? Not sure I'd have the stamina for that...I'm sure Asashoryu did just fine...Thanks for sharing!
(09.17.2010)
Dave Cheung
I should be packing for NY but got transported to another world and back instead. WOW!!! You guys were on fire and so glad you made the trek across the planet and kicked it out of the world :) Love you guys!!!!
(09.17.2010)
James Boddington
Awesome work guys, just awesome!!
(09.17.2010)
Marc F. Henning
In-freakin'-credible....as usual. You guys killed that wedding. Ben and Erin are "wedding photographers of the decade." :)
(09.17.2010)
Nomin Chinbat
Ben and Erin, It was tremendous fun to have you guys with us. You guys are so talented. You have captured and transformed a beautiful day into a beautiful and an amazing memory. we can't stop going through the slide and images over and over. Thank you very much for flying across the world to be part of our wedding. You are always welcome to Mongolia.
(09.17.2010)
Kevin Lam
Dynamic and brilliant photos that transcends borders, language, and culture. Amazing!
(09.17.2010)
Morgan Lynn
I'm simply out of adjectives. Let's just say your hard work paid off a thousand-fold
(09.17.2010)
Ariuna
wow, this is great
(09.18.2010)
Matthias Richter
The moments, the composition and the lightning - simply outstanding!
(09.18.2010)
Barbara Di Cretico
you are the best. i don't find the words
(09.18.2010)
bethany
um. this is incredible. as always. Mongolia? seriously? how blessed are you and your crew?
(09.18.2010)
Thanos Asfis
What can I say... Amazing... Thanks for sharing !
(09.18.2010)
Ste
What a day! - Slideshow was so good I forgot about the great photography and just enjoyed the story.
(09.18.2010)
Kristy Lynn
Always been a fan, this takes your work to an amazingly beyond incredible new level. I am in awe. Just gorgeous.
(09.18.2010)
kiki
Stunning! You have done it again Ben & Erin. Thank you for sharing your talents.
(09.18.2010)
Gian brand
Ben As always you are such a visual inspiration for us beginning photographers Beatiful work and fantastic emotions captured. Thank you for sharing
(09.18.2010)
Ryan MacDonald
Ben + Erin...you two are fabulous! This is so wonderful. Wow!
(09.18.2010)
Gina Meola
Ahhh!! I could watch that slideshow twenty more times! Phenomenal!!!
(09.18.2010)
Haley & Michael
You'll never cease to amaze us. Thank you for sharing your amazing gift!
(09.18.2010)
Cathy and David
You know.. you guys always go above and beyond any sort of expectation when it comes to wedding photography. Your work has always inspired us to better ourselves and our craft as photographers and to keep pushing ourselves ... and with these photos ... it makes me feel like a new photographer and gives us a new found thirst for the job that we love more than anything. Thanks for inspiring and can't wait to see you in a little over a week! We're looking forward to it now more than ever! :D --- C+D.
(09.18.2010)
Caroline
no words. amazing.
(09.19.2010)
Noa
Honestly, this time I'm speechless. Your work is phenomenal, and this looks like the wedding of the century!!
(09.19.2010)
imthiaz houseman
I'm sitting here in shock and speechless. Not only did you and Erin get to shoot in Mongolia this set is AH-AMAZING! Wow! Great work you two.
(09.19.2010)
fer juaristi
dudes, come on! live something for the mortals. Amazing clicks.
(09.19.2010)
toni Robertson
Fabulous!! I felt like I took a trip to Mongolia. I really felt like I was there!! You guys did an amazing job.
(09.19.2010)
Erica Gantumur
STUNNING!!!!!
(09.19.2010)
Baya
Speechless! I lived and experienced this wedding day once again. Thank you for your amazing work!
(09.19.2010)
Channing Johnson
Jesus.
(09.20.2010)
Joey Pulone
Beautiful work, guys. Great to see some surprising images. Now I know where you guys were when I sent my nonsensical, comedic, rambling text message a week or so ago! Hi-Fives.
(09.20.2010)
todd pellowe
whoa. loved that slideshow ben and erin...
(09.20.2010)
rosaura
wow! i got so emotional with the photos at the begining with all the traditions and emotions you all caught so well. and i could truly feel their love and joy and excitement and happiness on the remainder of the photos. amazing and inspiring. :)
(09.20.2010)
Marius Barbulescu
I am looking at all your pictures and I belive wedding photography can't get any better! Your work is impossible to replicate, it's only to impress and inspire!
(09.20.2010)
Brandon Wong
I've been waiting for this post and it did not disappoint. Storytelling does not get any better than this. Talk about endurance too! 16 hours in and I would collapsed
(09.21.2010)
Miah Klein
Holy Smokes these are good. Different is king is this business and you are king.
(09.22.2010)
mike mundell
WOW!
(09.22.2010)
Reportage Photographer
Truly a beautiful work!
(09.23.2010)
Toks Adesanya
The beginning image did it for me. Great image and work. Greetings from NJ.
(09.23.2010)
Keith
You guys totally rock! You are genuinely inspiring on a whole other level! Seriously, when are you gonna come to Ireland to do a workshop.....
(09.25.2010)
appleM00N
Man. I want to be Mongolian. I want to get married again. I want you to be my photographer.
(09.28.2010)
Sherry Pickerell
WOW! Ben and Erin, these are truly amazing, what a stunning country! You really know how to bring a person to the place the photos were taken, quite a talent! Of course now I have one more place to add to my places to go list:)
(09.28.2010)
Adam Houseman
Incredible. Made me gasp. Literally gasp.
(09.29.2010)
*Mette*
Fantastic! The colors, the setting, the couple, the ballet dancers... love all of it!
(09.30.2010)
Kristi Odom
I love these! The first picture is breathtaking!
(09.30.2010)
Paul Kim
that photo on a bed of white flowers is just so ridiculously amazing. ridiculous. in a good way.
(09.30.2010)
ricardo aguiar
Another awesome surprise. Mongolia? What's is next?
(10.01.2010)
Matt Adcock
love the wide angle snaps, so so nice! super event amigos.
(10.02.2010)
Vic
Great wedding! Great pictures! Fab.
(10.03.2010)
Kevin Castrop
Amazing! 21 hours of shooting?!? What an experience that must have been. Ben I love the shot with the twins in the foreground. ANd what's with those socks? lol Love it!
(10.06.2010)
tony ng
stunning~ masterpiece!
(10.10.2010)
Dan
Ben, the shot with them laying down on the flowers is just so amazing. Incredible. Thanks for sharing.
(10.11.2010)
manus
wow! that is the best shot ever.
(11.08.2010)
Photoenlace
Wonderful collection of pictures. A very different style to that seen in Spain. My congratulations, I'll keep visiting. Greetings
(11.09.2010)
Albuquerque Weddings
These are fantastic photos! The scenery and sky are amazing. You did an incredible job.
(11.18.2010)
Michelle
Mongolia? REALLY!? awesome. LOVE LOVE LOVE the ballerina shot!
(11.23.2010)
deelee
Wow! Amazing wedding, beautifully captured... you are a true inspiration!
(11.24.2010)