Erin and Ben | 12.29.2010
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As 2010 comes to a close, we can definitely say this was the best year of our lives. We got to travel the world photographing weddings in Mongolia, Venezuela, England, Costa Rica and all over the US, from the Ritz-Carlton in Miami Beach to the Shack-Up Inn in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Everywhere we went, we found new friends who showed us just how varied and interesting life can be. And to top off this remarkable year, Erin and I got married — twice! Our first wedding was in Las Vegas with a few friends and family, and then two weeks later we got married again at Hacienda Uayamon in Campeche, Mexico, with our family, about 40 of our photographer friends and 20 of our wonderful couples who we at one time got to witness get married with our cameras.
Since we know a huge number of wedding photographers, choosing one for our own wedding in Mexico might have seemed overwhelming. But we had always imagined two people to photograph our wedding – Kitty and Craig Fritz of Twin Lens Images. I have known Kitty and Craig for over 10 years. We were newspaper photographers in New Mexico together, and they have been my idols ever since I first saw their photos. They are real documentary photographers who show life with all its raw beauty and grit. And with their medium-format film cameras, their Holgas and their digital SLRs, they perfectly showed how magical Mexico can be, while also giving us photographs that we will always look back on as evidence of one of the most exhilarating and important weeks of our lives.
Along with Kitty and Craig, our friend and associate Aaron Morris photographed both the Vegas and Mexico weddings. We haven’t seen Aaron’s photos yet, or Vlad’s full-length film. But we’ll be sure to share those with you as well as soon as we get them.
Thank you to everyone who made 2010 so incredible. We love you all and wish everyone a very happy New Year!
Here is our wedding: http://www.twinlensimages.com/content/slideshow/erin_ben_blog/
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Joee Wong
Wow, just breathtaking ! Well done Kitty and Craig. Congratulations again Ben and Erin !
(12.30.2010)
Alexis
What an amazing wedding!! Congrats again guys =) I'm extremely happy for you guys! I wish you an even better 2011 & hope to see you guys sometime soon.
(12.30.2010)
Fabricio Sousa
Hey Ben, congratulations! All the best for you and Erin. You deserve it. Ah, and happy new year!
(12.30.2010)
Barbara Di Cretico
moving, beautiful, I wish you more more love .......if it is possible!
(12.30.2010)
Jenna & Tristan
We are so happy for you guys, you deserve every ounce of happiness and love that comes (and that has come) your way. Also, you're so flippin' beautiful. xoxox
(12.30.2010)
Cornelia Lietz
Amazing! The location is one of the most stunning locations I have ever seen! Wish I had been there ;-)!
(12.30.2010)
Cornelia Lietz
Amazing! The location is Stunning! Wish I had been there too ! ;-)
(12.30.2010)
Kat Braman
Some of the most inspiring and compelling wedding coverage I've seen all year. Congratulations!
(12.30.2010)
Max & Kristy
Congratulations!!!!! Very best wishes and HAPPY new year. Hope to see you soon :)
(12.30.2010)
Carlos Diaz
Erin and Ben wonderful marriage, happy new year!
(12.30.2010)
Trish Finfer
Such lovely and amazing images - thank you so much for sharing them. Many blessings to you both in love and business for the new year.
(12.30.2010)
Kristin and Steven
Congratulations to you both from Steven and I. Everything looks stunning! What a dream come true...
(12.30.2010)
kate hood
that was a great slideshow. i want to dance and sing and get married again!
(12.30.2010)
Matthias Richter
Wonderful images. Erin and Ben, I wish you all the best for your future!
(12.30.2010)
josh behan
really beautiful all around. Congratulations again Erin & Ben.
(12.30.2010)
imthiaz houseman
kitty and craig kicked some serious ass!! seriously, your wedding looked amazing and looks like all of you had an amazing time. congrats erin and ben!
(12.30.2010)
Aric & Casey
Congrats you guys!! The photos are incredible! Probably the coolest wedding of the year! You guys are a constant inspiration! Many blessings for your marriage and life together!
(12.30.2010)
Kate Mefford
Such a joy to see these!
(12.30.2010)
Cathy and David
Congradamafreakin' lations guys. Seriously amazing work there. You guys looked like you had an absolute blast, let your hair down and rocked it. Though to be honest, isn't that how you guys always behave? :D Much love your way from both of us and enjoy every single second of every single minute in your life together.
(12.30.2010)
Reggie
Congratulations. And the photographs are really incredible.
(12.30.2010)
Natasha Hurley
Today. My eyes are soaking up the GORGEOUSNESS of your wedding. I have logged onto your blog every day ever since you posted the video, in the hope of catching a glimpse of what I knew was going to be a colourful riot of laughing, drinking, dancing and an intensely beautiful day. I take bucket loads of inspiration from your website and blog. The way you shoot is stunning. It makes me try and push myself. Thank you. For showing that there is a way of creating magic with photography. And huge congratualations to you both. x
(12.31.2010)
Rob Grant
After all the incredible photographs you two have taken at other peoples weddings, it's really cool to see world class photographic coverage of YOUR wedding! Thanks for all the inspiration and best wishes for a rockin 2011 and beyond!
(01.01.2011)
Rebecca Kiger
Freaking Fantastic!
(01.02.2011)
Ronny
Your wedding photos are gorgeous, but I must say not as gorgeous as the both of you. You two are just perfect for one another (and it shows in every photo).
(01.03.2011)
steve
Stunning work for a stunning couple!
(01.03.2011)
Ryan and Helena
You guys are beautiful! It looks like it was an amazing event - and one you will cherish forever. Cheers. ryan/helena (Seattle)
(01.03.2011)
Jean Schwartzer
Stunning images!!! You two both look gorgeous and happy. It looks like it was a magical affair--I wish we could have been there. We are so happy for you two. :-) xoxo, Jean and Michael
(01.03.2011)
Jessica S.
Congratulations. It looks like it was a beautiful wedding.
(01.03.2011)
nadine austin
that is one of the most beautifully photographed wedding I've seen. So amazing.
(01.03.2011)
Jerzy Modrak
Will you think I’m an old, square, fuddy-duddy crock when I say this is photography as it used to be? At its best! But...while looking at these pictures I was having a feeling "I wish I’d been there". For all the rave and craze. So maybe there is still hope for me? You guys seem to be rocking it both in photography and life. I wish you luck. And I’ll drink a bottle of good red to you tonight.
(01.04.2011)
Anna Kuperberg
This is the most beautiful wedding I have ever seen. It warms my heart so much to see you two in love.
(01.04.2011)
Fotografia Ślubna
Great photos and movie teaser. Congrats.
(01.06.2011)
lauren
oh my word... just wow.
(01.07.2011)
maggie faralla
Well, when Inez Russell told me that you and Erin had tied the proverbial knot, I was so delighted, and figured out that was why your Christmas card was returned undeliverable. Inez told me to check Kitty & Craig's site for the wedding pics, so naturally I did. OMG! What a frickin' gorgeous visual odyssey and U2 are so hot together in the deepest and most meaningful way. Yup, soul mates! And the pic of you crying just made my heart melt - whatta man! Wishing U2 a remarkable, loving and deeply fulfilling life together! XOM
(01.08.2011)
manus
congrats you guys!
(01.31.2011)
Nathan
CONGRATULATIONS!
(08.15.2011)