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Hellstrom Photography is a professional wedding photographer capturing couples across San Jose, California. This fine art business is owned by Ben, a passionate adrenaline chaser and adventurer who soon realized after exploring the art of natural and landscape photography that he wanted to build strong friendships with people through his artistry. It wasn't long before he entered the world of weddings and engagements, and now he collaborates with couples all over the West Coast, hoping to remember the moment they said "I do" in fun, creative, and authentic ways.

Services Offered

Hellstrom Photography is all about emotion, and Ben's top priority is to translate the bliss of your big moment through high-quality imagery. Using top-tier camera lenses and equipment, Ben produces your photos with precision and offers a second photographer to make sure you have plenty of assistance with your portraits and poses. Extended hours of coverage are also available to give you as much footage of the celebration as possible. Once edited, Ben packs your high-resolution images into an online album you can share with loved ones worldwide. He can even transform your photos into albums, matted prints, canvases, and thank-you cards as lifelong remembrances of a new chapter in your love story.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Slideshow
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Slideshow

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

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

Reviews of Hellstrom Photography

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Ben from Hellstrom Photography receives consistent praise for his professionalism, warmth, organization, and exceptional photography skills from multiple wedding clients in various locations. Reviewers highlight his ability to capture special moments seamlessly, put couples at ease in front of the camera, and deliver stunning photos promptly. Ben's positive energy, calm demeanor, and clear communication are commended, making him a highly recommended choice for engagement sessions, weddings, and other milestone events. The quality of his work, attention to detail, and ability to blend into the background while capturing genuine emotions receive high praise from clients, emphasizing his talent and dedication in preserving unforgettable memories.

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Ben from Hellstrom Photography receives consistent praise for his professionalism, warmth, organization, and exceptional photography skills from multiple wedding clients in various locations. Reviewers highlight his ability to capture special moments seamlessly, put couples at ease in front of the camera, and deliver stunning photos promptly. Ben's positive energy, calm demeanor, and clear communication are commended, making him a highly recommended choice for engagement sessions, weddings, and other milestone events. The quality of his work, attention to detail, and ability to blend into the background while capturing genuine emotions receive high praise from clients, emphasizing his talent and dedication in preserving unforgettable memories.

Justin
Justin Sent on 12/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Seamless, fun, and perfect!

It was a pleasure working with Ben. He made the whole process so easy and enjoyable. He was very professional and responsive from the first time we contacted him. We then were able to set up an introductory virtual meeting. He went over his process and tried to get a feel for what our wedding day would look like, and asked us what were some of the key moments that were important to us. On the wedding day, his recommendations and ability to direct us during the photo sessions was seamless. He is truly talented and has an eye for creative and graceful poses, with picturesque backgrounds. We are so happy and fortunate that we selected Ben to be our wedding photographer. He was very friendly and made us and our guests feel comfortable. We would highly recommend him as a photographer for any wedding or special occasion.
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Kaci Sent on 10/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Ben at a wedding at the Oakland Lake Merritt Sailhouse, and I couldn’t recommend him more. From start to finish, he was warm, communicative, and incredibly easy to work with. Ben helped keep the couple on schedule without ever feeling pushy, and he managed the transition between two different locations for the ceremony and reception seamlessly. His professionalism and positive energy made the day smoother for everyone involved. I would happily work with him again!
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Soco Sent on 09/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Photographer Ever!

We truly cannot say enough amazing things about Ben and the experience we had working with Ben. From the very beginning, he was warm, professional, and incredibly organized — everything you want with a photographer.

On the big day, he brought such a calming presence. He blended in so seamlessly, capturing every special moment without ever feeling intrusive. Our family and friends all commented on how kind and easygoing he was, which made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera — even those who normally hate having their photo taken!

And the photos… wow. Absolutely stunning. He has an eye for capturing light beautifully. I am shy in front of the camera, but he has a posing structure that makes the whole process seamless, efficient, and fun! Looking through our gallery felt like reliving the day all over again. We laughed, we cried, and we are so incredibly grateful to have these memories so perfectly captured.

Highly, highly recommended Ben and his team at Hellstrom Photography!
Cassie
Cassie Sent on 06/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Book with Ben!!!

Ben was amazing!!! He was so kind and sweet the entire day. His photos for our wedding were beautifully shot. Ben was really quick with getting the sneak peak over to us a few hours after our wedding. He was so helpful and truly fit into our family. I can’t recommended Ben enough for your next event. I can see us working with Ben in the future for family photos and hopefully a maternity shoot in the next couple of years. You will not be disappointed working with Ben!!
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Michelle Sent on 06/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer!!

We had the absolute best experience with Ben as our engagement session photographer at Filoli! From the very beginning, he was warm, friendly, and made us feel completely at ease in front of the camera. Neither of us is used to being professionally photographed, but Ben gave such clear and helpful direction throughout the shoot--it made everything feel natural and fun.

The photos turned out amazing. Seriously, we were blown away by how beautifully he captured the moments. The lighting, the angles, the emotions--everything felt so genuine and us. On top of that, he got the final edited photos back to us incredibly quickly, which we really appreciated.

We're so happy we chose Ben for this special milestone, we'll definitely be contacting him in the future for more lifestyle photoshoots. If you're looking for someone talented, kind, and professional, we highly recommend him! Thank you, Ben!
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Alinjavwa Sent on 04/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Engagement picture

Ben is an amazing photographer. His easy to work with and great communication from the moment we booked. On the day of our photoshoot the weather that week changed from sunny to rain. He assured us that rainy photos are beautiful too. He gave us an example but still allowed us to reschedule if we needed too. The pictures are beautiful and amazing we truly loved what he captured. Me and fiancé highly recommend Ben.
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Justin Sent on 11/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fairy Tale Photos

Ben was the perfect photographer. He was extremely professional, and when things ran late or didn't go according to plan he was flexible and able to just go with it. His shots were all top quality, and he was able quickly discern which were good candid moments that should be captured and remembered. Ben was extremely easy to communicate with, worked well with our Wedding Coordinator, and knows the Bay Area (and it's lighting) well. He also provided Sneak Peak photos in timely manner and kept us up to date on when to expect the final product. The final product was organized into different categories to help us better view and sort the photos as well as showing us his own personal favorites. Ben is reasonably priced, hard working, quick without sacrificing quality, personable, and communitive. We highly recommend Ben Hellstrom.
Bethan
Bethan Sent on 07/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Book Ben Hellstrom for your wedding!

Ben Hellstrom is a wonderful photographer, and we are really happy with the photos we received. As a part of the service, Ben met us for an engagement shoot, which was a great opportunity to get some couple shots, and get to know Ben. On wedding day, he worked the entire afternoon managing to capture so much of our day. He was professional, supportive, and honestly just fun to work with. Ben was quick to get us the sneak peek photos and had the full set ready within a month. The photos are well organized into the various parts of the day, and turned out so well. We feel really lucky to have found Ben. We highly recommend booking Ben Hellstrom for your engagement and wedding photos.
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Brittney Sent on 07/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Photographer Ever!

My husband and I recently got married and Ben from Hellstrom Photography was our photographer. We feel so fortunate we found him! From the beginning, he made us both feel super comfortable. We did an engagement shoot with him prior to the big day and were blown away with the photos. We were really looking forward to working with him for our wedding and he didn't disappoint. He had an incredible sense of when to seem invisible and when to be present. During the ceremony he was able to capture close up moments from afar without crowding the guests and during the dance floor time he was part of the party! For our portraits he was super helpful with posing direction and made it flow seamlessly. He delivered the sneek peaks after a day which was great and we got the full gallery 2 weeks later. I highly recommend Ben!
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Susie Sent on 06/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Ben was great!

Ben arrived on time or even early to scout out good potential shots. We hired him for our engagement photo shoot and wedding and he made us feel relaxed and comfortable when we were posing. Would highly recommend!
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Hellstrom Photography frequently asked questions

Hellstrom Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
Hellstrom Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Slideshow
Hellstrom Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
Hellstrom Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Hellstrom Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Hellstrom 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.
Hellstrom Photography currently offers 1 discount promotion for wedding services.
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