Marie and Mike | 01.24.2011
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It’s always an honor to be asked to shoot a fellow photographer’s wedding. It’s also intimidating. Mike is a well-known U.K. wedding photographer and also teaches photography workshops.
Marie had always wanted a Christmas wedding, so the couple made their plans at the old English manor Stoke Place in the middle of December. Everyone we met was in a festive holiday mood, which made the wedding weekend even more exciting. We had been warned that English weddings were a bit different from American weddings, and some of our photographer friends were curious how we’d handle this one. But we just treated it like we do all weddings, and what we found were honest emotions, rich color, and the permission to light sparklers indoors.
The day was a blast for our eyes, and Mike and Marie were incredibly kind to us, willing to tromp back out into the freezing winter night for more portraits whenever we spotted a patch of interesting light or came up with a new idea.
We’ll be seeing Mike again next week at the Foundation Workshop in Austin. Then we’ll get to see how an English photographer handles Texas.
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Kathryn Krueger
Boom. London Lovely! I adore the one where she is coming down the stairs. So regal. Good luck Prince Wills and Kater on having a more fun wedding than this one. Can't wait to meet you, Mike, at FW9! Congratulations.
(01.24.2011)
Steve Gerrard
Been dying to see how you guys covered a UK wedding and, as expected, you rocked it! Big congrats to Mike & Marie too.
(01.24.2011)
davina + daniel
gorgeous photos!!! can't wait :)))
(01.24.2011)
Adam Coker
absolutely incredible!
(01.24.2011)
Josh Gruetzmacher
Wow.
(01.24.2011)
Cathy and David
Absolutely amazing guys. The light you've captured in these is just plain awesome. :)
(01.24.2011)
timothy mak
love it!
(01.24.2011)
Wayne Yuan
The first image is amazing!
(01.24.2011)
Fer Juaristi
amazing wedding guys, love the first frame!
(01.24.2011)
Morgan Lynn
Alright, I'm crashing FW9 just to meet Mike! Amazing set, Ben & Erin. I already know why people fly you around the world but this just reminds everyone else ;) Bride hairspray shot and the B&W speech shot are especially gorgeous.
(01.24.2011)
Debra Gulbas
I was just bragging about the two of you today, and how all of your photos are amazing. You never disappoint!
(01.24.2011)
Josh Lamkin
That first shot is spec-freaking-tacular. Holy crap.
(01.25.2011)
Fred
WOW! The first pic is amazing!
(01.25.2011)
Hochzeitsfotograf Vadym Plyushchakov
Amazing photo!
(01.25.2011)
Cathy Deschamps
Love your work Ben. The lighting on that tree is gorgeous.
(01.25.2011)
Sasha
Amazing job guys!
(01.25.2011)
Jessica Moores
WOW. The first image blows my mind. Gorgeous as usual!
(01.25.2011)
Matt
Wow, that's a beautifully atmospheric picture
(01.26.2011)
Mark Lean
Love your work soo much ! 1st image is so cool, it hurts.
(01.26.2011)
Ola
Nice stuff Ben. Hope to be where you are someday. Keep up the creative work.
(01.27.2011)
Natasha Hurley
The cover shot is amazing! A fairytale dress and magical photographs. Happy Ever After. Ben and Erin you astonish me each time I see what you can create given any type of wedding! This shows off how fantastic a British wedding can be...Thank you for sharing, and congratulations to the bride and groom.
(01.27.2011)
Annamarie Stepney
Hey, awesome set of images from a fabulous couple's wedding - great job guys! Lovely to see my head featuring in them too ;-) hehe Annamarie x
(01.28.2011)
Matthew Steed Wilson Photography
These are gorgeous. Fantastic use of light. Love the one with the tree.
(01.29.2011)
Steve
A little texture action on a couple? very tasteful - amazing collection here for Marie and Mike!
(02.02.2011)
Brian Kraft
Oh man-- such great stuff! Love all the creative framing and crazy lighting. Fantastic!
(02.04.2011)
Joe
Beautiful moments! It was great having Mike as a teammate at the workshop last week. Mike's a great guy (and great photographer too). Marie and Mike make a wonderful couple!
(02.05.2011)
Rafa
Impresionante esta pic de portada. Salud.
(02.07.2011)
Matthias Merz
I like how you get these natural pictures with such a dense atmosphere! The picture in front of teh tree is awesome :)
(02.07.2011)
Daniel
Beautiful, nice pictures Ben.
(02.07.2011)
Kes Ward
Love all your work Ben. It's all awesome. I love your style and the way you capture absolutely everything. Superb job here with Mike and Marie. I have also trained with Mike and he is a top guy. I strive to learn and capture the day as well as you do. Love it. ;o)
(02.08.2011)
WeddingPhotographerBristol
Just stunning shots, exceptional work!
(02.08.2011)
Roberto Ramos
Oooooohhhh...yeeeessssss.....buffff...one more time, no words.
(02.09.2011)
Wedding Photographer Dundee
Stunning! Love seeing your work.
(02.13.2011)
Nick Rose
Wow. The tree picture is amazing. Really nice work here - love how you've lit it!
(02.21.2011)
jose díaz
Wow!!!! love the first frame!
(02.25.2011)
Ariana
Stunning work. I love the way you use the light and angles. Amazing.
(03.08.2011)
reggie
Holy moly. Incredible work. You guys always find ways to make that amazing shot. I can't tell you how much I enjoy your stuff. There are always so many ideas at work. And is the reflection in that great angled shot from an outstretched iphone? I think you may be the only photographer I know who'd think of that.
(04.16.2011)
happy hearts {newborn photography}
that first image is all time! excellent shot. serious props...
(08.04.2011)