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    Mario P. Sent on 01/30/2024
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    A Captivating Journey with Benjamin Derkin - A Maestro Behind the Lens

    I had the absolute pleasure of having Benjamin Derkin capture my wedding last year, and I cannot express how grateful I am for his incredible talent and infectious personality.
    From the moment we met Ben, his vibrant and creative spirit was evident. His passion for photography and dedication to capturing authentic moments made him the perfect choice for our special day. What sets Ben apart is not only his technical skill but also his ability to infuse every photograph with genuine emotion and personality.
    Ben's sense of humor was a breath of fresh air throughout the entire process. From the initial consultation to the wedding day itself, he kept us laughing and at ease. His relaxed and friendly demeanor created a comfortable atmosphere that allowed us to be ourselves in front of the camera. It felt like having a friend by our side, making the experience enjoyable and stress-free.
    His creativity knows no bounds. Ben has an incredible eye for detail, capturing not only the big moments but also the subtle nuances that make each moment unique. He has an innate ability to find beauty in unexpected places, turning ordinary scenes into extraordinary works of art. The way he played with light and composition added a cinematic quality to our photos, creating a timeless collection that we will cherish for a lifetime.
    What impressed me most about Ben was his dedication to his craft. He approached each shot with precision and passion, ensuring that every image told a story. His commitment to excellence and his genuine love for what he does are evident in the stunning results he delivered.
    Choosing Benjamin Derkin as our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made. His work is not just a collection of photographs; it's a visual narrative of the love, joy, and laughter that filled our special day. I am beyond grateful for the memories he captured so beautifully, and I know that his work will be treasured by my family for generations to come.
    In conclusion, Benjamin Derkin is not just a photographer; he is a storyteller, a friend, and a true artist behind the lens. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking a talented, personable, and passionate photographer who will turn your moments into timeless memories.

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    Rachel D. Sent on 06/06/2023
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    Would hire again and again

    Benjamin and his team were incredible to work with for our engagement/wedding- they are so talented and kind, and our preview photos blew my mind I can’t wait to see the rest! He was efficient with getting shots so we could keep moving throughout the day. You can see him thinking in photographs, and he notices small things, so I knew he would get the details I wanted to include. Benjamin was always so positive and relaxed, which with how much time you spend with your photographer was great!

    We also used the Fauxtobooth, and I was a little nervous people wouldn’t use it but man was I wrong. Everyone had a great time, the pictures ended up being incredible and being able to look at those a couple days after the wedding was so fun! Taylor kept the energy up and made everyone feel comfortable being silly while also taking note of small interactions that turned into beautiful pictures all of our guests love
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    Natalie Sent on 11/21/2021
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    Super friendly

    Derk’s Works takes the most incredible photos and both of the photographers were so friendly that it was like they were guests by the end of the night. They did a great job with the kids and the faux booth is worth every penny and then some! We had the time of our life and the photos show the best side of the whole day!
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    Morgan D. Sent on 11/17/2021
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    Simply the best!

    By far the kindest, most responsive, supportive and professional team! Ben and Jennifer are just incredible. The photos were absolutely stunning, exactly what we imagined, and reflective of us as a couple. The Fauxtobooth was the best $ we spent on our wedding:our guests had such a blast and the photos are priceless. Ben's candids captured the spirit of the day perfectly! Not to mention through COVID they were so accommodating and understanding of our unique circumstances. We love them and know we found friends! Pick Derk's for your Wedding!
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    Colin L. Sent on 06/10/2021
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    Incredibly Thoughtful and Talented

    Ben made our wedding day so much more special with his purposeful breaks of reflection. He created a space where we felt comfortable and happy. Our guests have not stopped raving about Ben and how he felt like a friend/ wedding guest. Ben is truly such a talented, kind, and thoughtful person. I think every guest at our wedding will be using him in the future!
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    Anita B. Sent on 11/16/2020
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    Could not be happier!

    We are so grateful to have had Benjamin photograph our wedding! Our photos turned out beautifully and family has been raving over them. He captures the expression and emotions held in the moments. I always believed the photos were one of the most important parts of any wedding, as its what you will have to turn back on and remember the day years down the road. Everytime I flip though these photos, it puts me right back to our wedding day!

    We loved working with Benjamin as well! He was so professional from the moment we first met with him to the day of the wedding. He made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, giving us things to think about in the moment to capture our love and commitment to each other. And he genuinely cared about us looking our best! He helped my husband with his bow tie, fix the boutineers, adjust jewelry, etc. It didnt feel as though we were working with a professional photographer, but rather a family member with super awesome professional photographer skills and abilities!

    Benjamin was also super flexible to work with. With planning a wedding in the middle of the pandemic, we didnt know if we would be postponing, cancelling, or going through with the wedding day. We ended up keeping our original wedding date, but relocated to the other side of the country... and Benjamin didnt hesitate! He drove out to the east coast to be there!

    We would highly recommend Derks Works to anyone looking for their photographer, and do plan to use Derks Works for our own future photography needs!
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    Adrienne Sent on 10/22/2017
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    I had no idea where to begin when it came to wedding planning and finding all the different vendors needed to put together the BIG day. A friend recommended me to Derk's Works, as they had used them in the past and were also close friends with the owners. She always raved about Benjamin's work and how she wish he had been able to photograph her wedding. When my mom looked through their website, she knew we had to have Benjamin to capture the celebration of my wedding. I had no idea what to expect when it came to having a photographer around just photographing all the moments of the day. Benjamin was great - he helped coach my camera-shyness/awkwardness throughout the day, he was anywhere and everywhere...but never in the way, he even helped the groomsmen affix their boutonnieres. Though we might have been feeling awkward at times trying to make our expressions look natural for different shots, Benjamin urged us to not worry about the cameras or anyone around us, but to live in our moment together. I don't know how many people came up to us after the wedding and still today continue to speak so highly of Benjamin during the wedding - his energy and work was noticed by all. I cannot wait to see the rest of the perfect pictures!
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    Amy Sent on 03/18/2017
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    Benjamin is an incredible photographer. Not only that, but when we could not find a photographer in Pittsburgh we liked, he came all the way from Columbus to shoot our wedding!!! My brother used Benjamin for his wedding and we were in love with his photographs. We were so excited that he agreed to come to Pittsburgh when we reached out to him. Not only does he have an amazing eye, but what stands out the most is his great personality. He is so easy going and great with kids. We are so thankful that Benjamin took time away from his own family to capture our family's most important moments thus far. We got our photographs back quickly and even this morning we went through the photo books to admire them. Photography was everything to us (it's the only thing you keep), and we couldn't be happier with the photos and cannot thank Benjamin enough. You cannot go wrong hiring him!!!!
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    Jim Sent on 09/27/2016
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    Ben was our photographer at our wedding. He did a great job. He is very good at what he does and is super personable. We can not wait to see our final pictures. the sample preview of our wedding they sent us looks great!I would recommend Ben to anyone looking for a great photographer.
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    Megan Sent on 09/13/2016
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    Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Ben went above and beyond to make sure our wedding day was fantastic. He had great energy throughout the day and was so helpful and organized without interrupting our special day to "pose" us. My husband and I told each other several times throughout the day what a good decision Ben was. Jennifer and Benjamin made the entire process seemless and we could not thank them enough! Definitely recommend for any special occasions!
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    I cannot say enough amazing things about Benjamin and his team at Derk's Works. From the very first time I met him, he made certain that he had a clear vision of exactly what I wanted. He was always honest and just so much fun to be around. He made my husband and I feel relaxed the entire day. We had a phone call before the wedding (he also did our engagement photos, which I totally recommend) where he made certain that he had all of the details to be able to capture our day as best as possible. The day of, we had so many compliments on his fun personality, and I loved that I never had to worry one bit as to whether the photos I wanted were being taken of not. He got everything. I can't even tell you how in love we are with the final images. They are incredible, and we have gotten so many compliments on them. I wanted something different from the typical portrait look of photos-- I wanted artistry and a focus on architecture and the beauty of the city in which we live. We got all of that and more. We have had so many people ask about our photographer, and I am never hesitant to recommend Benjamin to anyone and everyone! This was definitely our best wedding decision!
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    Allison Sent on 01/12/2016
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    One of the best decisions we made was hiring Benjamin of Derk's Works to photograph our wedding. He took the time to get to know us and to make sure our style was represented in our prints. He made me feel so comfortable the day of and I was amazed when looking through our shots because he captured so much yet he never was in the way of the moment. We were beyond happy with the results. I'll cherish our wedding pics for a long time to come. The day goes by so fast; thanks Benjamin for capturing it in a way that allows us to relive it!
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    Katie Sent on 03/18/2016
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    Ben was the best photographer! We had a destination wedding in Colorado and he met with us beforehand to talk through details so we were comfortable with the timeline. We wanted outdoor pictures at Red Rocks in January and he was willing and excited to help make that wish come true. The day of the wedding, he was so calm and made everyone feel relaxed, which you can see in the pictures! Everyone has raved about our pictures and how professional and calm Ben was. I would highly recommend Derk's Works!
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    Whitney Sent on 09/02/2015
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    The Derk's Works team is absolutely phenomenal to work with! They not only captured stunning and unique photos, but were so much fun during the wedding weekend. Benjamin is a true professional with such a creative eye. He makes you feel extremely comfortable and eliminates any sort of awkwardness or shyness in front of the camera. From the the planning process, to the engagement photo session to the wedding, the Derk's Works team was amazing. I would highly recommend Benjamin and Anna for any wedding or event.
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    Stephanie Sent on 10/02/2015
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    The SMARTEST decision we made when wedding planning was hiring Derks Works. Awesome times ten. Very professional, easy to work with, and did an outstanding job. Highly recommended.
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    Lauren Sent on 08/03/2015
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    Benjamin is extremely talented. He definitely has an artistic eye and the pictures he took I will treasures forever. He capured nothing but amazingly special and beautiful memories of our entire wedding day! He made us feel so comfortable and most of the time, I forgot he was even there taking photos. He was so professional and calm. He made us all laugh and feel relaxed and I truly appreciated that as a bride. We already have the three beautiful polaroids that he gave us at our wedding framed and hanging up in our house. We have received so many compliments on all our photos. You would be very lucky to have him as your photographer!
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    Benjamin could not have been better. He was professional in every encounter. The day of the wedding Ben was like another friend. He meshed well with everyone and even got my dad to smile in pictures. He really captured our wedding day. The quality of his work is well worth the money. We will cherish these pictures and the memories associated with them forever.
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    Derk's Works Photography is the BEST! I loved working with them before, during, and after the wedding! They are kind people and produce stunning images! Worth every penny! I would highly recommend them for any occasion!
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    Justine Sent on 10/24/2014
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    We had what we like to call the "dream team" of vendors. Everyone was absolutely amazing and made our wedding day fantastic. Benjamin Derkin, however, was the cream of the crop. He was the absolute best decision that we made and by far our favorite of all of our vendors. He is personable, friendly, professional, and, above all, incredibly talented. He did our engagement pictures, which are the best engagement pictures I have ever seen. Then, he was with us throughout our entire wedding day and really became more of a friend taking some pictures than anything. Not only was he great with us, but our guests absolutely loved him. I can't count how many of them came up to us both on the day and afterwards to rave about how great our photographer was. Especially given for the excellent price for such a talented photographer, you would be INSANE not to hire Benjamin.
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    April Sent on 10/30/2013
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    Derks works was by far the absolute best photographer I have ever and will ever work with! The pictures were just outstanding and the coffee table you get along with your package was so unbelievably nice. Above all the best part of the entire experience was how comfortable and relaxed he made us feel during our session. Love, love, love and love some more...Derks Works Photography!

    April and Lee
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    Jessica Sent on 10/19/2013
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    Working with Derk's Works to capture our destination wedding memories was a pleasure!!! We were thrilled with our photos and highly recommend them to others.
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    Lauren Sent on 09/19/2013
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    Hiring Derk's Works to do our wedding photography was one of the best wedding decisions we made! Working with Benjamin was a breeze, and something I looked forward to during the hectic planning process. He is so kind and funny, and was such a positive presence to be around on the wedding day that he actually made the day even better. I knew I would love the pictures, but I had no idea just how perfectly he had captured everything until I saw the album! I cannot say enough about how happy I am with Derk's Works.
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    Benjamin is awesome! After meeting Benjamin at a friend's wedding, we knew he was the photographer for us. Not only are his photographs breathtaking, but his personality and professionalism top it off to make Derk's Works-hands down- the best choice for a wedding photographer. Several guests commented to us about how great he was to them. To us, he gave us an amazing experience. With all of the craziness on our wedding day, he took us aside and gave us twenty minutes to just enjoy each other, which was one of our favorite parts of the day. You won't be disappointed. It was the best decision we made regarding our wedding.
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    Benjamin Derkin is a ridiculously talented photographer! I promise you will not be disappointed if you select him for your wedding. His wonderfully artistic mind and vision made for some great pictures, but what impressed me most was his ability to go "above and beyond" the call of duty. For example, Ben made a seperate trip to our area to scope out possible picture spots for us. He didn't do it for his sake, but he did it in order to calm the fears of my beautiful bride-to-be. Ben assured us he could get great pictures of us ANYWHERE, but he still made the extra effort to reassure my bride...priceless! That is only one example of how Ben exceeded our expectations. I'm rambling at this point, but I can not recommend DerksWorks enough. I promise you will not be disappointed with Ben's services, in fact, I am quite confident that he will exceed your expectations as he did ours.
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    Kristin Sent on 07/31/2012
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    Derk's Works provided us with amazing pictures, which wasn't a surprise having seen what Benjamin was capable of on his website and blog. What should not be underestimated is Benjamin himself. You have to like your photographer considering they will be following you around all day long and Benjamin did not disappoint. He was pleasant, funny, confident, reassuring, and professional to say the least. We give Derk's Works two thumps up! Job well done!
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