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About

I am a photo-documentary wedding photographer, specializing in capturing all the authentic and unscripted moments of your wedding day. With over 10 years of experience, I've proudly photographed hundreds (and hundreds) of weddings in NJ, NYC and destinations worldwide.

Though my photography work has been published in magazines, and I've garnered my fair share of awards over the years, my proudest achievement till this day was when my youngest son finally learned how to ride a two-wheeler. I mean, c'mon: that's pretty awesome, right?

Fun fact(s) about me: I've never met a bowl of beef noodle soup I didn't love, I make a mean Old Fashioned, and I have a profound weakness for furry little animals.

Fun fact(s) about my couples: They love outdoorsy adventures, dad jokes, and drinks with colorful umbrellas in them. But most importantly, they find comfort in knowing that they'll always have permission to laugh out loud, to be in the moment, and to be true to themselves. That's where the magic is, and that is where I'll be...hopefully as your photographer on your wedding day :).

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Ben Lau Photography

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The photographer and his team are highly praised for creative, natural, and beautifully lit images that capture candid emotion. They’re professional, organized, and put couples and guests at ease, offering engagement sessions, day-of coordination, and thoughtful touches like printed previews. A few mentioned delayed digital delivery and a pressured live album reveal, but overall recommendations are glowing.

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The photographer and his team are highly praised for creative, natural, and beautifully lit images that capture candid emotion. They’re professional, organized, and put couples and guests at ease, offering engagement sessions, day-of coordination, and thoughtful touches like printed previews. A few mentioned delayed digital delivery and a pressured live album reveal, but overall recommendations are glowing.

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Natasha Sent on 07/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Photographer of Legends

Ben is truly the reason professional photographers exist. We hired him for our anniversary photoshoot.

Even though he had never been to our venue before, he arrived early to scope out the unfamiliar location and immediately found the perfect vision for our photos. His attention to detail is unmatched—he constantly checked lighting, mastered the best angles, and gave us vital direction that made us feel at ease.

He is deeply dedicated to his craft, and we absolutely love our photos. Hire him!

Don't make the mistake we made of not hiring him for our actual wedding.
Michael
Michael Sent on 07/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

From Proposal to Wedding Day!

From the moment my husband hired him to photograph our proposal, I fell in love with his work. After seeing how beautifully he captured such a special moment, I knew we had to have him as our wedding photographer.

He was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process—professional, responsive, and always prompt. On our wedding day, he captured every special moment and so many little details we would have otherwise missed. We couldn’t be happier with our photos and highly recommend him to any couple looking for an incredibly talented photographer!
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Carver Sent on 02/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Ben Lau is an Artist!

When we were planning our New York City wedding, we didn't quite know where to start when selecting our photographer. We are both creatives and we wanted someone who had a unique style that didn't feel too 'generic'. We asked around our networks and had Ben recommended to us.. and boy, are we lucky to have found him.

Ben and his entire team (including his manager, Abby, and wife, Karis) were an absolute joy to work with- and while we haven't had a chance to see all of the finished pictures quite yet, the sneak peeks he has shown us are absolutely perfect. He even printed a few selects out during dinner and presented them to us as we were sitting at the table - it was the best surprise!

Ben is a true artist. He allows the atmosphere and the energy of the room influence where and how he shoots. He finds natural light and discovers all of the hidden nooks and crannies in a space to create true magic.

In addition to his artistry, Ben will work with you and tailor (or streamline) his services wherever he can to meet your target budget - which does not always happen with vendors at his level. Very grateful for his flexibility.

We are so grateful to have found Ben - we can't recommend him and his incredible team enough!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 11/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, just Amazing

Ben is like no other photographer. He captures the most special moments and there is never an awkward smile. (He actually doesn't allow for them, so get ready to laugh all day) One of our biggest things for booking a photographer was that we had to enjoy hanging out with them - they are with you the whole day. Ben not only is talented (along with his right hand man that day, Rak) but we had a blast with them. We laughed, and enjoyed every minute with them and from the sneak peak he gave us - it truly shows. We are so grateful to have met Ben and worked with him. He made our day EXTRA special and I could not thank him enough for that.
Moriah
Moriah Sent on 11/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful photos!

Ben was an absolute pleasure to work with and I can’t say enough about how grateful we were to have him and Karis capture our wedding! His work speaks for itself and was the reason we initially reached out to him. It was very important to us to not only have someone whose style we loved but also someone with whom we clicked with and felt comfortable with. Throughout our engagement session and wedding, Ben kept it light and funny, joking around and bringing out the brightest smiles from all of us. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for capturing our wedding!! We’re so grateful to have your photographs to look back on.
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Samantha Sent on 11/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Ben! Perfectly captured our day!

Cannot recommend Ben enough! We did our engagement pictures with Ben ahead of our wedding and they were 1000/10. He is a master at finding the perfect lighting and did the perfect mix of the more modern photos we love and the more traditional ones our parents/grandparents love. My husband and I are both terrible at posing but Ben kept us comfortable and laughing our entire wedding day and made our photos look so natural! He is hilarious and brought such positive energy the entire day - everyone in our bridal party couldn’t say enough wonderful things about Ben! Ben even gave us a few preview physical prints during our reception which was such a beautiful touch! The sneak peeks Ben provided shortly after our wedding are SO incredible. We can't wait to see the full set of photos as we know they will be top notch! Can’t recommend Ben enough!
Fallon
Fallon Sent on 10/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST photographer

Ben Lau was the best Wedding Photographer -- highly highly recommend! From our Engagement Shoot to our Wedding Photos, everything came out beautifully! From the classic Wedding shots, to fun shots (cropping our Cat in a few) to artsy shots we didn't know we wanted. He's a pleasure to work with, keeping us laughing and having fun and at ease the whole time. He and his team are so responsive too -- which helps tremendously in the chaos of Wedding planning! His day-of timeline also helped keep things moving and organized. Thank you Ben and team for capturing our Wedding!
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Sarah Sent on 09/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Can not say enough great things about Ben Lau Photography!

I can’t express how happy we are with the wedding photos! Working with Ben is so much fun!

Ben Lau Photography were amazing to have at the wedding. We have heard countless compliments from our guests of how great they were with everyone. His humor brought a lot of laughs and good times to everyone and they were at awe of the photos we’ve shown them.
Brittany
Brittany Sent on 05/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Best From the Start!

Ben was the best right from the start. From our first meeting, it was clear that he is a true creative who has an incredible talent for capturing the most special parts of one of the most important days of your life. His enthusiasm and passion for his work were evident, and we knew we were in great hands.

Ben has an amazing sense of humor, which made the entire process so enjoyable. He brought such a positive energy to our wedding day, making everyone feel comfortable and at ease in front of the camera. His ability to make people laugh and relax resulted in natural, beautiful photos that perfectly captured the emotions of the day.

One of the standout moments was when Ben expertly managed our shot list for family photos. He made the process go effortlessly quick without missing a single requested photo. His organization and efficiency ensured that we got all the important shots while allowing us to enjoy our day without feeling rushed or stressed.

Ben's creativity shone through in every aspect of his work. From the candid moments to the beautifully composed portraits, he captured the essence of our wedding day in a way that exceeded our expectations. His eye for detail and artistic approach resulted in stunning photos that we will cherish forever.

Beyond his technical skills, Ben was simply a joy to work with. He was professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in making our day perfect. He went above and beyond to ensure that every moment was documented beautifully, and his dedication to his craft was truly inspiring.

We couldn't have asked for a better photographer for our wedding. Ben was the perfect addition to our day, and we are so grateful for the incredible memories he captured. If you're looking for a photographer who is not only exceptionally talented but also a wonderful person to have around on your special day, Ben is your guy. We highly recommend him to anyone in search of a photographer who will make your wedding day unforgettable.
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Abigail Sent on 11/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

every moment captured BEAUTIFULLY

Ben and his team have been incredible start to finish. For one thing - their photos were beyond stunning and perfectly captured the essence of our wedding, our families and our relationship. Beyond that, Ben and his team made everyone feel so comfortable and relaxed -- it was like the cameras weren't even there (but they were everywhere!). Just prior to our wedding I started getting anxious about... well, everything... including our day-of photo plan, and Ben graciously hopped on the phone and we chatted through all my preferences and hopes for the end product. Not only did Ben completely chill me out but it was so obvious from the photos that he truly listened to everything we discussed! We couldn't recommend Ben and his team more
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Awards

148
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Intrigue Wedding Films Intrigue Wedding Films Wedding Videographers

As a cinematography company that works with over 100 different photographers per year - we know what a truly great photography company looks like, and what it looks like... is Ben Lau Photography. You need to call them.

NST Pictures NST Pictures Wedding Videographers

If you're looking for high-quality, beautiful editorial-style photography, look no further! Not only are they professional and reliable, this husband/wife duo has an amazing eye for perfection and art, and we can't recommend Ben Lau Photography enough!

Stills + Cinema Stills + Cinema Wedding Videographers

Ben and Karis are amazing photographers, so much so that I consider their work among the best in the region. I've studied cinematography and photography heavily, and these two have a rare handle on the intricacies of light and color that I don't see very often. Then add that they are just ridiculously fun and easy to work with, and it's a no brainer. Hire them!

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Ben Lau Photography frequently asked questions

Ben Lau Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Ben Lau Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
Ben Lau Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Ben Lau Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Ben Lau Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Ben Lau 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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