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Ben Schaefer
Ben Schaefer
Owner

19 years in business

We speak English

Just me

Live your wedding, love the story. Tired of the formulaic approach to photography with only a focus on details and portraits? Based on the Northshore of Boston I produce authentic images that capture YOUR celebration in a candid and documentary way. I want you to look at your wedding photographs 30 years from now and be able to feel the warmth with which your grandmother hugged you, the way your partner made you laugh SO hard, the overwhelming happiness that brought you to tears as you walked down the aisle.

The owner, Ben Schaefer, is a 13 year professional who strives to produce a vivid collection of images that can be treasured in years to come showing how you, your friends and family enjoyed the day.

Services Offered

All services at Silver and Salt Photography are documented by me (Ben) to ensure that your big day receives the attention it deserves. Ben gets to understand your dynamic as a couple while experimenting with an array of photographic styles as he celebrates your relationship through his lens. All images are professionally edited, delived in high resolution and have an online gallery that is easy to share with friends and family. Options always available are;

  • Professional prints, matts, and framing
  • Heirloom Wedding Albums
  • Engagement sessions // Date Shoots
  • Digital downloads

FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Toning
Digital Files
Negatives

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

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Toning
Digital Files
Negatives

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs

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Ben from Silver and Salt Photography receives glowing reviews for his exceptional work capturing weddings. Numerous reviewers praise his ability to capture the true essence and emotions of the day with breathtaking and artful photos. Ben's professionalism, friendliness, and ability to make couples feel at ease are highlighted, along with his talent for capturing candid moments and creating beautiful compositions. Reviewers appreciate his attention to detail, ability to understand their vision, and seamless communication throughout the process, making him a highly recommended choice for wedding photography.

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Ben from Silver and Salt Photography receives glowing reviews for his exceptional work capturing weddings. Numerous reviewers praise his ability to capture the true essence and emotions of the day with breathtaking and artful photos. Ben's professionalism, friendliness, and ability to make couples feel at ease are highlighted, along with his talent for capturing candid moments and creating beautiful compositions. Reviewers appreciate his attention to detail, ability to understand their vision, and seamless communication throughout the process, making him a highly recommended choice for wedding photography.

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Hannah Sent on 12/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Dream photographer

Ben truly was the most perfect photographer. The photos are gorgeous and capture the energy and vibe of the day so perfectly. He also recommended additional vendors (DJ and videographer) who were similarly wonderful. I’ve looked through our gallery so many times now and I keep being stunned that these are photos of my wedding. If you want timeless, artistic, gorgeous photos and a truly wonderful photographer then Ben is the perfect choice.
Brian
Brian Sent on 11/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Ben is amazing!!!

BREATHTAKING!!! Ben captured our wedding weekend in a way that we couldn't even dream of. We chose him because we wanted a photographer who would capture the weekend as it was, not a posed form, and that is exactly what Ben did. Every photo tells the story of our wedding. The raw emotion and the pure joy. On top of that Ben was our favorite vendor to work with. He was professional while also being fun. Family members who have had their own weddings even said he was the best photographer to work with!!! If you're looking for a photographer it's time to stop, because you've found him!!! Thank you Ben!!!
Riley
Riley Sent on 11/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible photos + the kindest photographer

Ben was the best person we could have imagined to capture our wedding day. He perfectly understood and accomplished our vision of documenting the day as organically as possible, and he made us feel comfortable and natural the whole time. The photographs are more beautiful than we ever hoped - a perfect snapshot of the day that we'll treasure forever. Not only that, but Ben was kind, fun, and professional. He put everyone at ease and treated all our family and guests with respect and warmth. We could not recommend Silver and Salt more!
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Peter Sent on 11/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

One of the best parts of our wedding!

Silver + Salt Photography (Ben), was by far one of the best investments we made into our wedding weekend! He came highly recommended from a photographer who had done our engagement photos, we had a virtual meet & greet and then agreed upon our plan from there. From the start we knew Ben understood or vision, energy and generally what we were hoping to capture with the photos. From pre-planning, pre-billing to asking important questions about family and vibe, Ben always made us feel like he was taking care of us. Onsite, the weekend of the wedding, he was phenomenal. He captured details when we didn't even realize he had a camera, he was both ever-present and never in anyone's face, and perhaps most importantly, he caught things we didn't have an opportunity to see. So that by the time he delivered the incredible photographs, we got to both relive and learn what our wedding weekend was like from our and our guests perspective. The photographs are some of our most prized possessions - thanks to Ben, and we are so happy we chose to do a custom album so they can live in our home and be shared with everyone. Thank you, Ben! We couldn't be more pleased with knowing you and getting to collaborate with you. - Peter + Jared
Margaux
Margaux Sent on 11/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Better than We Could Have Imagined

We cannot have imagined our wedding without Ben as our photographer. If you are looking for artful photos that capture your wedding day in its true form and transport you right back to that day whenever you look at them, look no further. Ben is an absolute master at his craft!

As someone who is camera shy, I was nervous about how our photos would turn out and about having a professional photographer at all. I really just wanted a collection of photos that captured the real, candid moments of the day. Ben accomplished this better than I could have ever imagined. Not to mention that he was such a joy to work with from the first day we met, making us feel comfortable and heard. He worked his magic in the background and delivered the most breathtaking photos of our day.
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Carlee Sent on 09/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect fit for our day

We knew as soon as we met Ben that he would be the right choice for our wedding. His emphasis on letting the photos tell the story of the day by capturing the special moments and the natural moments as they happened was exactly what we wanted from our wedding photos. And he accomplished his mission flawlessly. Our guests have consistently told us since the wedding that they didn't even realize he was there (in a good way), and the photos that came back have been nothing but magical. They bring the feelings of the day back to us and make us feel all warm inside. These photos are treasures, and Ben has a true artist's eye and is a master of his craft.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 09/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Ben is fantastic!

We loved working with Ben. He was calm and professional right from the start. He told us what to expect on the day, and the services he offered during our first call. Ben felt like another friend at our wedding. He is so kind. His pictures are stunning and unique. He was able to capture so many special moments in a beautiful, artistic and natural manner. Nothing (apart from the formal portraits) felt staged. He captured our event with beauty and elegance. He was so lovely to work with!
Andrea
Andrea Sent on 08/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Hire Ben!!

We were so happy with Ben as our wedding photographer! Our photos are so full of life. It is almost like seeing movie stills from our wedding day. They are so authentic. They perfectly capture all the joy, laughter, and happy tears from our wedding. The colors are crisp and vibrant. Ben’s artistic eye also captured some perspectives that look like paintings. He is truly such a talented artist. Ben also has an incredibly comforting presence. He feels like an old friend. We so enjoyed spending our wedding day with him and so did our bridal party. He was somehow everywhere and nowhere throughout the day - he was capturing so many different moments yet never intruded on any of them. We don’t know how he was able to get so many angles of our ceremony and reception. He also was great at directing our formal portraits and helped us corral large groups of family seamlessly. If he is available on your wedding date, book him now!
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Christina Sent on 07/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We ❤️ Ben!!

Ben is an amazing photographer and person! From the very first meeting with him, he made us feel so comfortable, was so friendly and fun to work with, and his work speaks for itself. He was exceptionally professional, clearly communicative, and flexible. He captured our wedding day so magically, not only producing gorgeous and creative photos, but being a lovely presence to have during your wedding day which is so important!! I cannot recommend him enough!
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Benjamin Sent on 07/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Friendly, experienced photographer who shot magazine-quality photos

TL;DR: You should absolutely hire Ben to photograph your wedding.

Ben from Silver and Salt was the first vendor that my wife and I booked for our wedding, and I am SO GLAD that we did.

From the get-go, we were wowed by Ben's portfolio. My mom was a wedding photographer for 15 years, and immediately approved of our choice. Ben is a skilled artist with a well-trained eye and an ability to capture brief moments beautifully. Ben also shoots on top-of-the-line Leica camera systems; between skill and equipment, Ben made the photos from our relatively small, below-average budget wedding look straight out of Vogue.

We also appreciated Ben's experienced, level-headed demeanor. In addition to providing clear, thoughtful communication about photography services, Ben's deep knowledge of the wedding industry was key in helping us develop our timeline and navigate the logistics of wedding planning. Ben was an invaluable resource on our team throughout the planning stages and through the day of the event. We also appreciated how clear Ben is about pricing, and the user friendly online invoicing system Ben uses.

After our wedding, Ben has provided great followup and uses a beautiful and user-friendly virtual gallery system for viewing and ordering photos. We're excited to continue working with Silver and Salt Photography on our physical wedding album!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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Silver and Salt Photography frequently asked questions

Silver and Salt Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
Silver and Salt Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
Silver and Salt Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Silver and Salt Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Wedding Portraits
Silver and Salt Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Silver and Salt 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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