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Grace and Stephen | 04.21.2010

San Francisco

04.21.2010

Grace and Stephen

30 Pictures / 32 Comments

Grace and Stephen | 04.21.2010

30 Pictures / 32 Comments

Grace and Stephen’s wedding brought us two of our favorite things to photograph at a wedding – tears and lots of dancing. Emotions ran high all day and night, from Grace and Stephen’s first look before the ceremony to the touching toast by Stephen’s dad about how proud he is of Stephen. After that, the tears went away and the dancing exploded to the 80’s music of their DJ, Dave. And during the reception, we also learned that Stephen is quite the photographer himself, and is the creator of Google Maps’ Street View, which is probably the most expansive photo project ever imagined.

Grace and Stephen’s wedding was also our only San Francisco wedding for this year, so we’re happy to have had such a fun, spirited event on our home turf.

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Leo Lee

so consistent and artistic... loved the shot with the blue sky and 1 man

(04.21.2010)

fer juaristi

amazing wed, love the emotion in every pic.

(04.21.2010)

Alison Edwards

Breathtakingly beautiful!

(04.21.2010)

brandon

I dropped my phone when I saw that shot with the groom? and the blue sky. Love the composition.

(04.21.2010)

Morgan Lynn

These are gorgeous! I especially love the getting ready and city shots. Singing lady in the robe is awesome!! (Side note: I'm pretty sure one of the guests was at a wedding of mine in Mexico...)

(04.21.2010)

Toks A.

Very nice images. simple but elegant.

(04.21.2010)

Josh Gruetzmacher

So many good moments... The reception photos are awesome!

(04.21.2010)

jeff

As usual, gorgeous!

(04.21.2010)

Jean Nash Schwartzer

Beautiful!!! You guys are so good! That pic of the woman singing the street--I've been there. That's right near where I bought my dress!

(04.21.2010)

Brandon

Love these.

(04.22.2010)

Nick Grove

Hi Ben You really got my creative juices flowing! Will be back to see more next month. Keep up the good work. Nick

(04.22.2010)

Julio Trindade

As usual, amazing! What Colors.

(04.22.2010)

Carlos Diaz

Very pretty images Ben. Emotion, excellent creativity and to look at if join in your work!

(04.22.2010)

Daniel Stark

love all the emotion you caught! amazing!!!!! love the detailed shot of the lashes and the one of them crying is amazing. love'em! nice work, ben and erin!

(04.22.2010)

Noelle McCoy

I LOVE the one with the singing woman! That's wall art, for sure! =) Fantastic job as usual.

(04.22.2010)

laura z.

oh, ben and erin, if i can someday take photos like you, i will be content. beautiful works as usual, you two. cheers.

(04.22.2010)

David

Loving all the reception photos. :D The life and action in every shot is specatulomundo. :D

(04.23.2010)

Chris Chen

Two works. Freaking amazing!!!!!!

(04.23.2010)

*Mette*

Oh Ben, these were so moving! Such a cute couple!

(04.24.2010)

jessica Moores

Dear Ben and Erin you blow my mind. ever time. without fail.

(04.25.2010)

Steve

Love the opener and authenticity to all the shots.

(04.25.2010)

Jason @ We Do Photography & Design

Ben, do you have any idea how much you rock? Of course you do. These are seriously amazing. Extremely creative, beautiful and emotive - you've captured it all. Love it.

(04.26.2010)

Sasha

Rockin photos, guys!!

(04.28.2010)

Martin

Good use of light & off centre subjects

(04.28.2010)

Nick Everitt

Super images, love the first one and the shots of the couple inside the car are beautiful.

(04.28.2010)

Rosaura Sandoval

Wow! I love these. So many awesome moments captured beautifully and creatively... the reflection of the hands while inside the car... the groom alone with the big blue sky... I can go on and one. Love you guys! :)

(04.29.2010)

monique simone weston

You really captured the spirit of this event, it makes me wish I knew these people and was at the reception dancing my head off!! looking forward to a dance off wppi 2011!!

(05.03.2010)

Bernd Zeugswetter

always amazing! constant progress. i'd love to see you guys in action.

(05.04.2010)

Jared Rey

The shot of the groom looking out onto that landscape is just pure awesomeness. Love it.

(05.04.2010)

Brian Dowling

I love the random singing lady in the street. lol

(05.07.2010)

Paul Nicolson

I love that shot, great contrast, lovely colours and a great feel to it.

(06.17.2010)

miami wedding photography

This last one is STUNNING!

(06.28.2010)

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Audrey and Ben | 04.11.2010

New Orleans

04.11.2010

Audrey and Ben

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Audrey and Ben | 04.11.2010

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New Orleans is one of our favorite places in the world. Whenever we’re there, we just can’t get enough of the music, the food, the culture, and the perpetual carnival that is Bourbon Street.

We returned to the Crescent City to document Audrey and Ben’s wedding, one of the most beautiful events we have ever photographed. And as a bonus, we shared the trip with our extremely talented filmmaker friend Vlad.

Audrey and Ben both grew up in Louisiana and met through the restaurant industry, where Ben is the chef de cuisine at the Palace Cafe in New Orleans. Their wedding weekend was very New Orleans, with a Friday night crawfish boil, a ceremony in the historic Peristyle at the City Park, and a lively jazz procession after the ceremony.

Below are a few of our favorite photographs from the wedding day, and we’re probably equally as excited as Audrey and Ben are to see what Vlad will produce from their weekend. Vlad also made the wedding film from Audrey’s sister Mullady’s wedding in the Bahamas last year, which you can see on his website.

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Kathryn Krueger

Wonderfully shot. The one of the bride singing with all of the girls - oh! the colors and the lines. Stunning.

(04.11.2010)

Alexis Cuarezma

I love all the expressions & emotions you guys always capture during the recepation =) I always look forward to seeing those pictures

(04.11.2010)

Lucas Mobley

Great work Ben, such a fun and vibrant wedding!

(04.11.2010)

Sasha

Great work, as always guys! You rock!!!

(04.11.2010)

Steve Babuljak

Wow...really...a gospel choir at twilight... too cool! Nice execution with the nat light and sky!

(04.11.2010)

Caroline Ghetes

LOVE that black and white image of the bride with the statue. Amazing work as usual!

(04.12.2010)

Alex Rubin

Great images. I love the blog layout. Best Alex Seattle Rubin Photography

(04.12.2010)

Luis Mateus

Amazing work. the colours are truly beautiful.

(04.12.2010)

fer juaristi

rocking wedding, every pic is a POW WOWW ZAZZ!

(04.12.2010)

Carlos Díaz

Great pics!

(04.12.2010)

carlos Nuñez

simply beautiful work

(04.13.2010)

Miah Klein

There are some timeless gems in this post. Love the color in 3 and reflection in 5. They are all good to be honest but you already new that.

(04.13.2010)

Kat Braman

great stuff! I had to look at the blue dress image twice. I thought it was a painting to the right of the dress at first. very cool!

(04.13.2010)

Jerry wen

amazing photos I love your photos very much .u r the best photographer

(04.13.2010)

becca spears

fun to see your beautiful work again! Erin, that mirror shot of the groom with the blue dress is classically beautiful and complex. Ben, love the way you work those silhouettes at the ceremony and that shot of the bride singing is perfect. Peak expression and red and green are complimentary colors so they cause vibration!!

(04.14.2010)

Joey Pulone

The work looks great, Ben and Erin. Can't wait to see Vlad's video as well. Hi-Fives.

(04.16.2010)

Steve

Such brilliant depth and layering to go with some great moments.

(04.18.2010)

andress ribeiro

Great pics! yes...Amazing work. the colours are truly beautiful.

(04.20.2010)

Kevin Wrenn Photography

I'm no longer suprised when my jaw drops. You both seem to do it to me every time. AMAZING work folks. Nice to see y'all at WPPI this year!

(04.21.2010)

Sara Lazaro

You are great!! You guys do great things with light!

(04.21.2010)

Monika Zaldo

Hola, gran trabajo! Creo que eres uno de los mejores fotógrafos de este momento.

(04.26.2010)

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Beach House SOLD OUT! | 04.04.2010

Outer Banks, North Carolina

04.04.2010

Beach House SOLD OUT!

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Beach House SOLD OUT! | 04.04.2010

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UPDATE: We are SOLD OUT. Thank you to everyone who signed up. Your trust means everything to us, and we’re going to do everything we can to make this the best learning experience you have ever had.

After working on this for months, we are finally ready to announce our first, and most likely only, workshop in the United States this year.

We chose a beautiful house on the beach in the Outer Banks, North Carolina, so we can all be under one roof the entire time. We love being completely consumed by photography, and this it the best way to do it – without distractions or reasons to go anywhere else. We have so much planned, we have no idea how we are going to fit it all in, including special guests and lots of shooting time. Sound fun? Click the link below to read all the details and to sign up.

Click here for the Beach House Workshop

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Alexis Cuarezma

This looks amazing Ben! I wish I could go!! I know you & Erin will rock it both in teaching & having fun.

(04.04.2010)

Cathy and David

Sounds spectacular! I hope we're able to make it! :D

(04.04.2010)

Harper

Man, I wish I shot weddings!!! I feel that this would be waaayyy over my head! Sounds like an AMAZING Workshop! PS. Swank house!

(04.05.2010)

Lindsay Stark

A Chrisman/Reed workshop, what could be better! My husband is super excited! Wish I could come too- I can't wait to see and hear about it after!

(04.05.2010)

Ethan

See you in Sept Ben and Erin!!

(04.05.2010)

Telmo

I really want to go! Hope to see you in September...

(04.05.2010)

Melissa McClure

Just signed up! Cannot wait for September!

(04.05.2010)

Joee

WOW ! This is the opportunity of a lifetime ! Wish I could be there that week.

(04.06.2010)

Janice Chan

Wish I could be there with you guys, will have to wait till next year! :(

(04.06.2010)

mairen

Sounds soooo fun! I wish edmonton would have been a beach house, with beer, and burgers. Having done a workshop with Ben and Erin, I can say that it was amazing! I learned so much and it really did change me as a photographer, I am so grateful for the experience.

(04.06.2010)

David Pullum

congrats on selling out so quickly, I'm sure it will be a great workshop, and an amazing experience for those attending.

(04.06.2010)

Cliff

If I attend only one workshop in my lifetime, it will be yours. Good luck with this one guys and hopefully I'll catch you the next time around :)

(04.07.2010)

Kat Braman

I am so bummed it's sold out already :(

(04.07.2010)

Steve

Whoever signed up for this has no idea at how much insight they will get to further their own personal artform of Wedding Photography. So smart!!