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First and foremost, congratulations on your engagement! The following months of wedding planning are sure to be an exciting whirlwind of activity. Ben Elsass Photography takes extreme pride in being a part of your wedding day. While I enjoy the responsibility of capturing all the powerful emotions and spontaneous moments of your wedding, I also take our job very seriously. My goal is to create a unique photographic story of your day that you can look back on for years to come.

Building relationships with the couples I work with is one of my favorite, and most important parts of the wedding photography process. The first thing I do with every couple is schedule a consultation (face to face whenever possible). We will grab a coffee (or beer!) and discuss the logistics of your day, the desires you have for your pictures, as well as to address any other questions or concerns you may have. Moving forward from that step, I will be consistently accessible as your day approaches. I will always be at your rehearsal to ensure I know the ground rules of your ceremony site and what to expect on your day. This also allows me to meet with the people who will run your wedding and reception sites, as well as scout and brainstorm creative picture locations in advance! My goal is that by the time your big day arrives, you’ll feel as though you have a friend photographing and documenting your wedding. You’ll know through the relationship that we’ve built, that I will be able to capture those unique and special moments that mean the most to you.

I shoot a limited number of weddings each year and never more then one in a weekend. This is to give every couple the personal attention they deserve. I am currrently based in Cincinnati, but shoot in Chicago, Columbus, Indianapolis, Lexington and Louisville with no travel fees required. I also shoot...anywhere else in the world (I love to travel!). I've shot weddings everywhere from Malibu to Omaha to St. Maarten to Puerto Rico (some additional travel fees may apply). Wedding packages begin at $2600. If you’d like to learn more, give me a call or e-mail and we’ll schedule a consultation! I can be reached at: ben@benelsassphotography.com OR 773.570.0457

-Ben Elsass

( Additionally, we also offer wonderfully unique boudoir photography that can make an amazing gift! See that portfolio at: homebodyphoto.com )

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Albums
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date

Reviews of Ben Elsass Photography

Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 06/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

We couldn't be happier!

We couldn't be happier with the work that Ben produced for both our engagement shoot and our wedding. My husband and I both had very little experience being in front of a camera but thanks to Ben he immediately made us feel comfortable and it made for some great photos. He was so organized and detail-oriented which made the actual wedding day go so smoothly. He helped with the scheduling and made sure we had all of the little details included, as well as a list of who we wanted to get pictures with - trust me, you will want this list because you won't have any time to think about it on the day of. Ben truly has an eye for capturing great shots and when we got our photos back we were thrilled that we had so many wonderful ones to choose from. Thank you for making our special day that much better Ben, you're the best :)
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Annabel Sent on 09/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Experience!

Ben shot my June wedding. He was the first vendor that we booked after our venue and I am so happy we chose Ben! Everything from start to finish was perfect. Ben even traveled to Chicago, where we live, to shoot our engagement photos which was so special to us.

Ben was so helpful during the planning process and gave us great vendor recommendations. He helped us plan the day of timeline and answered my many logistical questions. He is very experienced in the industry and provided valuable advise throughout the planning process.

The weather was not looking promising a few days before the wedding and Ben calmed my nerves and came up with a rain plan. He was so cool and collected on the day of which helped me with the wedding day jitters! He was very respectful of the church's photography rules and helped the day go smoothly. Ben's second shooter was also so sweet!

Besides being amazing to work with, my husband and I are so happy with how our photos came out. Ben even delivered our images a couple weeks early! He captured so many moments and emotions and it has been so fun reliving the day through our photos. Everyone was so complimentary of Ben's professionalism and we will cherish these photos forever!

We really can't thank or recommend Ben enough.
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Briana Sent on 09/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Impeccable

all we can say is WOW. I reached out to Ben last minute hoping he could work us in for a Wednesday afternoon elopement, he jumped through hoops to make it happen and did an exceptional job. From moment one he was a pleasure, he truly makes you feel like you are a friend. He came with a ton of ideas ready to go so there wasn't any time wasted- I have had a lot of professional photos done and he is by far the best I have ever met. Highly recommend!!!
Dana
Dana Sent on 11/20/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful pictures captured on your perfect day

I could talk all day about the amazing and beautiful moments Ben was able to capture on our wedding day. He was my hands-down our first choice. My husband's first time meeting Ben was for our engagement shoot. Right away the two of them clicked! He worked with Jake on how to keep his eyes open and not tilt his head down - two things Jake is great at doing! Ben taught us so many simple skills on how to look better; from our eyes to our stances, things we will use forever. On our wedding day, and during our engagement shoot, the one thing that stood out was that Ben was just awesome to be around during such important times. The entire time he was professional, fun, and skillful. He did all the thinking for us so that we could just enjoy our moment, be ourselves, and make us look even more amazing than we felt. If we wanted something specific shot he would do it, no questions asked. Ben made us both feel so comfortable and confident and we could not be happier with how every single picture turned out!
Megan
Megan Sent on 10/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating

So happy we chose Ben!

We can’t stop looking at our wedding pictures! Ben really made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and was able to capture our engagement pictures and wedding day beautifully! He also did a great job keeping us on schedule and was flexible when a short rain caused our original plans to run behind. Going with Ben was one of the best choices we made! He was always quick to answer all of our emails and he was easy to get along with! Thank you so much Ben!
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Julie Sent on 09/19/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience with Ben. He is extremely professional, prompt, knowledgeable, detail orientated, and most importantly--talented with his camera. He photographed our engagement photos and our wedding photos. Both my husband and I were hesitant to have engagement photos taken, but we are so happy that Ben encouraged us to do it. He made us feel so comfortable and the engagement photos turned out awesome! Before our wedding, Ben took the time to thoroughly review the timeline of our day to ensure that he could capture each moment. He kept the day running smoothly. We will forever cherish the photos that Ben captured from our day. Friends and family commented that our collection of photos are some of the best they have seen. We cannot thank Ben for the beautiful work he did!
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Kim Sent on 04/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had Ben's Photosphere at our wedding and it was AMAZING !!! It was a huge hit. All of our guests posted the videos to Instagram & Facebook. We would highly recommend Photosphere to anyone !! So much fun!
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Bree Sent on 10/04/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We hired Ben as our engagement shoot photographer and as our wedding day photographer. We have nothing but great things to say about him!! He was so fun, so creative and shared our sense of humor -which made it even more fun having him on our "team." He suggested we go to a second location for a "first look" and pre-wedding photos -which turned out absolutely stunning. He even drove my husband and I back to our venue himself! He did incredible dealing with our tipsy-groomsmen, and our chaotic families. I also love that he does a blog preview of our photos! Our family and friends enjoyed his company, and we can whole-heartedly say we would recommend him to anyone! Thank you Ben for your talent! You've helped make our special day so perfect...
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Heather Sent on 03/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We are so lucky to have crossed paths with Ben for our engagement and wedding photos! We are based in Chicago and had a destination wedding in Puerto Rico. Ben was kind enough to meet up with us in Chicago before our wedding so that we could meet in person and talk about our wedding photography vision. In the months leading up to our wedding day, Ben was the one vendor that stood out, working above and beyond the call of duty to help us organize a day of schedule that would help the day go by smoothly. He gave feedback on so many questions and really helped us feel confident that our special day would be a success! For our engagement shoot (shot in Puerto Rico a few days before the wedding) he gave us pointers and made us feel so comfortable. He has a very creative eye and found amazing backdrops to shoot us! He even purchased a flight around our wedding week schedule to make sure the Puerto Rico engagement shoot would be possible!

By the time our wedding day came around, we were feeling SO grateful that we worked with Ben. As the day went by, we were in awe at how professional and talented Ben was at shooting weddings. He not only scouted for the best shooting locations on site, but he kept everyone on schedule, helped ease stress, and made everyone feel so comfortable. He gave us 110% all day and we could not feel any luckier to have him as our photographer. The photos he has shared with us so far are gorgeous and we can't wait to see more!

Thank you so much Ben, you are truly the best!
S
Samantha Sent on 12/15/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Ben was amazing to work with! A couple of my friend's had used Ben and I knew that when I got married I wanted him to be my photographer. His work is fantastic and he has such a great creative eye, I did not want any one else to photograph our wedding. He is professional and friendly at the same time. He really takes the stress off of the wedding details and reminds you it is your day. Ben made the wedding weekend a breeze and was able to calm down all my craziness. Ben photographed so many amazing shots of our wedding, he made it hard to pick our favorites for our holiday card this year! We could not have been more pleased with Ben and we recommend his services to everyone! Thank you for capturing our wedding day in the most beautiful way! Samantha & Jason
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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What a great guy to work with! Relive the enchantment of your wedding day for years to come through the perfect moments that Ben captures.

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Ben Elsass Photography frequently asked questions

Ben Elsass Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Ben Elsass Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Ben Elsass Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
Ben Elsass Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Ben Elsass Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
Ben Elsass Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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