Silver and Salt Photography Reviews
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Kit Sent on 05/05/2026Ben is a dream!
We loved our experience with Ben / Silver and Salt! He completely got our vibe and the kind of style that would suit us best. He's such a delight to work with and be around. Our photos are so precious to us as we got the most gorgeous portraits as well as hundreds of special moments captured perfectly. Whenever we look at the photos, we get to relive the best day over again! So thankful to Ben and his gift for photography! -
Hannah Sent on 12/07/2025
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. -
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Brian Sent on 11/25/2025Ben 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!!! -
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Riley Sent on 11/16/2025Incredible 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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Margaux Sent on 11/02/2025Better 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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Sarah Sent on 09/10/2025Ben 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! -
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Andrea Sent on 08/23/2025Hire 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
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
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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Kayla Sent on 01/31/2025
The BEST Photographer
If you’re searching for an exceptional wedding photographer, look no further than Ben. We are absolutely over the moon with our wedding photos and cannot express enough gratitude for the way he captured every beautiful moment of our special day.
Ben is not only incredibly talented but also a genuinely wonderful person. From the very beginning of the planning process, he was extremely helpful, making everything seamless and stress-free. Among all the vendors we worked with, he was undoubtedly our favorite. His professionalism, kindness, and ability to connect with our guests made the experience even more enjoyable.
We wholeheartedly recommend Ben—his work is truly worth every penny!
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Alyson Sent on 01/19/2025Eleven out of ten!
Ben was fantastic and a pleasure to work with for our wedding! He was so professional and supportive throughout the entire process – from our first conversation to the timely delivery of our gallery. We had a weekday city hall ceremony and a reception the following weekend. Ben was flexible with our non-traditional structure and captured unique memories from each event. He has a phenomenal eye for composition and for finding stunning backdrops – for us, around city hall and the public garden. For our portraits, Ben kept us at ease and natural. At the reception, Ben helped us maximize our time with guests and was a wizard at herding everyone together for the formal group photos. He was seemingly everywhere all at once to give us an incredible collection of candids and dancefloor shots.
We couldn't have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend Ben! -
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Logan Sent on 12/06/2024The friend you didn't know you needed!!
I cannot recommend Ben enough.
From the moment we connected on our initial call, we knew Ben was going to be a wonderful fit. Both my husband and I are extremely camera shy and it's always been very difficult posing for group photos or showing our affection with a camera pointed in our direction. With Ben's approach and expertise, you'd forget there is even a camera in the room. He's exactly where he needs to be, got along with everyone splendidly, and really delivered in capturing the spirit of the day/night. We felt extremely comfortable with Ben, even though we only shared one day together, and you can see how that comfort translates to the photos.
Ben's work speaks for itself. We shared our photos with our guests and we had countless people reach out to praise him and his work. You are paying for quality, and we really feel Ben exceeded our expectations. We would 100% work with Ben again in the future.
Out of respect for my guests we're limiting photos to just ourselves (+ the band), but these are some of our favorites! -
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Jessica Sent on 12/03/2024Look No Further, Your Photographer is Here!
Just hire Ben already. After seeing his gorgeous and artful images online, we decided not to waste any time because photography was one of our top priorities. Ben talked us through the process, what to expect, and was enthusiastic and collaborative. During our civil ceremony at city hall and then our "big" wedding, Ben was a calm, reassuring and professional presence throughout - gracefully navigating spaces, people and moments. Now that we've received (and poured over!) our photos from both ceremonies, we couldn't be happier. Ben's photos captured everything from the big moments to the most candid. We really love that these photos are beautiful and artful - so much in fact that they will have a special place not just in a wedding album but also on the walls of our home. A little comment about money...every wedding ends up costing more than you think - we decided to "splurge" when hiring Ben but feel like it was worth every penny :) -
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Sophie Sent on 11/12/2024Stop looking - you've found your photographer!!!
I cannot even adequately express how wonderful it was having Ben as our wedding weekend photographer. From the first introductory call we had with him we just knew he understood our vibe and was exactly what we were looking for. My husband and I were looking for someone to capture the authentic love and joy of the weekend. We wanted fewer of the classic staged photo-ops and more candid, joyous, in-between moments. Ben was absolutely perfect. Besides being wonderfully kind and professional, he made everyone feel at ease and somehow managed to capture the most intimate moments without feeling intrusive. Over the course of the weekend I even had numerous guests come up to me and say, unprompted, "your photographer is so great!". He was incredibly fast getting us the post-wedding previews, and since we received the full album a few days ago I have not stopped looking at it! Thank you thank you thank you, Ben. We are eternally grateful! -
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Kyle Sent on 11/11/2024Amazing photos and incredible presence
Ben from Silver and Salt captured our wedding day in a way that we’ll forever cherish and remember. The photos are so beautiful and natural. They capture the elation and joy felt by our friends, family and us. In addition, Ben’s presence throughout the day was incredibly reassuring and calming. He helped us enjoy the day and gave us amazing photos to always have! -
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Julianna Sent on 11/04/2024AMAZING - can't say enough good things!
Hire Ben for your wedding - like seriously, we could not be happier with our photos!!! Ben was incredible to work with from our engagement shoot to our wedding. We felt comfortable in front of the camera, the shots came out SO GOOD, and even all of our guests took notice at how awesome he is. True documentary style, the day was captured so perfectly and really shows all of our favorite little moments that could never have been posed even if we tried. -
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Susan Sent on 10/24/2024A wonderfully talented and responsive photographer!
We were so glad to have found Ben of Silver and Salt Photography!
From our very first phone call, we knew he was the photographer we wanted. Ben took the time to listen to our vision of the wedding weekend, asking all the right questions. He worked with us to figure out how to coordinate his presence at all the weekend events, and throughout it all, he made everyone feel relaxed and easy. And the images he created were simply magical! Ben is a total professional, a talented photographer, and a lovely human being.
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Jason Sent on 01/25/2024
Highly recommend, photojournalistic, great vibe!
We chose Ben/Silver and Salt Photography because we were looking for a professional who could really capture the energy, moments, and reality of our day together. We hit the jackpot on this one. We absolutely love our pictures. Ben truly did a wonderful job capturing what will be one of the first memories we’ll have as a married couple. The laughter, our guests, my husband and my interactions, our family, and even a few shenanigans!
We looked at so many different photographers and landed with Ben because of his keen ability to frame a moment beautifully while maintaining its reality and naturalness. Some photographers just have an eye for composition and it really does show in the end product. And we really are impressed with Ben because it’s not an easy thing to do when there are a lot of moving parts and what you’re trying to capture is truly just a brief moment in time. This is one of the primary reasons why we knew Ben would be our photographer after reviewing his portfolio.
After getting the family/couple portraits we wanted, we were given such freedom to be ourselves without worrying about a camera. We don’t know our angles and knew that posing for pictures would eat into our time enjoying our guests (and add a bit of stress). With Ben as our photographer, we really got to maximize our time with our guests and even were able to actually be present during our cocktail hour with everybody! It was so great. Even without posed pictures we got a bunch of amazing photos - primarily moments - that we’ll be able to look back at very fondly.
Our guests have all commented on how awesome the photographs are. We would highly recommend Ben on your big day. Photography was one of our top priorities for our wedding day. We specifically sought out a photojournalistic style. After looking at so many portfolios we both agreed Ben was our guy. His professionalism, kindness, talent, and artistic eye will absolutely put your mind at ease. -
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Hannah Sent on 01/21/2024Professional Wedding Photographer with an Artistic Eye
Ben is a delight to work with! He is thoughtful and creative; open to any ideas to make sure he understand and captures your vision. If you are looking for timeless wedding photos as well as those with an artistic flair, then Ben is your photographer! We had a December wedding and Ben thoughtfully selected the perfect location for our family portraits and the light was just amazing. There also happened to be many mirrors at our venue, and Ben used that to his advantage to capture many unique photos -both while getting ready and waiting for the ceremony to begin. Thank you Ben for capturing our special day! -
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Ali G. Sent on 01/21/2024Ben rocks! MVP of our whole day!
Our experience working with Ben could not have been any better. Throughout our entire wedding process, he was incredibly kind, thoughtful, professional, and supportive. He made us feel so comfortable being photographed, and it really felt like he fit right in with our family and friends. Working with him was amazing, but seeing the way our photos turned out was truly incredible! Ben is extremely talented and creative, and we're so grateful to have found him.
He was truly the MVP of our wedding day, and we cannot recommend him enough! -
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Devon Sent on 12/13/2023Can't say enough!
Working with Ben was the exact experience i was hoping for on our wedding day! i was looking for a more candid, documentary approach to our wedding photos. from our first consultation call to the wedding day, i felt like ben was listening to every word i said and made sure to craft our day perfectly around the direction. i had so many guests come up to me and say they barely realized we had a photographer there because he so seamlessly blended into our day. the final photos we got back were exactly what i wanted and captured every moment incredibly. it was a perfect balance of genuine smiles and happy moments blended with the necessary family photos. even the portraits were natural and don't feel overly posed at all. i can't recommend ben enough! -
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Caitie Sent on 12/07/2023AMAZING photographer experience!!
I cannot recommend Silver and Salt Photography enough! We had the best experience with Ben. He was so helpful in figuring out how to structure our day and what would make the most sense for what we wanted. We didn't want a ton of formality around our photos and felt like it was more important to capture the feeling of the day. Ben more than delivered on this - looking back at the photos takes us right back to the moment. As an added bonus, he was lovely to have around - he kept us calm when family was a little stressful and all of our friends commented on how great he was. Again, really cannot recommend enough!! -
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Casey Sent on 12/04/2023Stop what you're doing and hire him.
Ben will do whatever it takes to ensure you get the highest quality pictures that make your day as memorable as it can possibly be. He has a very warm, inviting personality and has genuine interest in your wedding day. If you're looking for someone to take uniquely elegant photos of your day, look no further. -
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Caitlin Sent on 11/07/2023An amazingly talented photographer that makes your special day that much more incredible
Ben was an absolute pleasure to work with. We did our engagement and wedding photos with him, and we couldn't be happier with how they all turned out. Beyond the photos, Ben is such a fun, calming presence and makes sure to prioritize the moments that are most special to you. We would recommend him 1000x over! -
Kyle Sent on 10/02/2023
Cannot Recommend Ben / Silver + Salt More Highly
Hiring Ben and Silver + Salt was one of the best decisions we made surrounding our wedding. We hired Ben for the rehearsal dinner / welcome drinks and reception, which we are incredibly happy about. The way Ben documented the trajectory of the weekend definitely added to the final product, which was absolutely stunning. The different moments Ben was able to capture, ranging from the wedding party portraits to the intimate moments during prep to the raucous moments on the dance floor were all spectacular and came together in a portfolio of photos from the weekend that absolutely blew us away. The pictures we now have would have earned a stellar review on their own, but what made the entire experience even more impressive and meaningful to us was how much we genuinely enjoyed working with Ben coupled with the way that he blended in with the night. On the first point, Ben choreographed all of our pictures in a way that we never felt like we were being ordered around, and he was always able to get genuine laughter our of his profiles. (We even had a few people come up after the event and say how much they enjoyed their brief interactions with him.) Then when it came to the evening itself, we’ve been to weddings where photographers show up with crews of people and compromise some of the most special moments to take pictures of them. Ben was the exact opposite of this. He blended in incredibly well with the surrounding scene and was still able to capture all of the special moments in a breathtaking fashion without being intrusive or obstructive in the slightest. I cannot recommend Ben / Silver + Salt more highly and would be happy to do a reference call for him anytime. -
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Ryan Sent on 07/15/2023
Ben = genius.
Hiring Ben was by far one of the best (and most inspired) choices we made in planning our wedding. We were desperate to avoid the overwhelming "sameness" of most wedding photography and work with somebody who could help us capture our personalities and the energy of our big day, and Ben delivered exactly that... plus the requisite nicely-posed family portraits too. Ben has a uniquely clear vision of what great wedding photography can be, from the gear he uses (we're obsessed with the look that came from his Leica cameras), to what he's capturing (mostly the honest, real, joyous moments), to how he works (never intrusive in the room but always a positive energy we wanted there with us). He's a stand-out creative in a line of work that certainly needs and deserves them, and now we'll forever get to feel the slightest hint of superiority about how awesome our wedding photos are. We'd hire him five times over. Can't recommend him, as a photographer and a person, enough. -
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Carly Sent on 08/14/2022
Our favorite vendor! A true talent.
Working with Ben was the easiest and most rewarding part of our wedding planning experience. Once I found his page there was no question that he would be the best fit for us. His work is so unique and the photos look so effortless and dynamic - he really captures the moments between the "big moments." Ben is the perfect photographer if you're looking to work with someone who feels like a friend. Our guests are still talking about how great he was to be around, and anyone who has seen our photos comments on how special and beautiful they are. Ben was so flexible and we cannot recommend him highly enough - his gallery speaks for itself! -
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Lacey Sent on 08/05/2022Fun, flexible, fabulous!
Ben was incredible from the start - from meeting virtually to plan to day of our wedding, being reliable and flexible, there for all the moments, and capturing them SO beautifully. He is artistic in his approach and helped us relive the laughs, tears, food, dancing, and company we had from our special day. The portraits came out lovely, the candids were fun, and way he worked with light was incredible. Ben made it easy, is extremely talented, and we highly recommend working with him! Wow! -
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Alissa Sent on 01/29/2022
Ben is truly SO wonderful to work with and one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.
Ben is truly the best of the BEST!!! He was such a dream to work with and is extremely talented in his art. Working with him to capture our special day was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From our first call with Ben, his knowledge, expertise and upbeat personality made it clear he was the perfect fit. He was very responsive with every email and always willing and eager to jump on a Zoom call to chat through questions, our timeline, and get to know us as a couple. During our wedding day his magic came to life and it was so fun having his a part of our wedding - he made it so easy and comfortable for us to take photos. He captured every single magical moment of our day and brought us to happy tears reliving our wedding all over again. His photography style is SO natural, beautiful, and captures the emotional, raw connections between family and friends. He was also such a trooper with family formals as well! All his images are just so stunning and it's SO impressive how we captures every detail, reaction and moment from gorgeous perspectives and the perfect moment. We HIGHLY recommend working with Ben to capture your special day!!! -
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Nikolas Sent on 01/15/2022Amazing Wedding Photographer
Ben truly captured the essence of our wedding reception day through his journalistic wedding style, focusing on the heart of the events, the small moments in between, and the emotion of the day. From the beginning, Ben’s laid-back, approachable attitude made my husband and I feel comfortable. We had multiple Zoom sessions with Ben where he got to know us and our vision for our wedding photographs. During the day of the event, Ben seamlessly floated around while taking photos, never feeling like he was intruding on intimate moments yet somehow managing to capture all the emotion. Ben’s photography style is journalist and artistic. His photos are certainly not the same cliché, cheesy, and forced wedding photos. My husband and I do not love getting photos taken of us and can feel awkward in front of a camera, but Ben managed to take photos of us that we look quite natural and truly capture our relationship. Ben is a consummate professional, a wonderful human being, and we really loved working with him and plan on working with him again in the future. -
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Lara Sent on 12/11/2021Ben is the best!
We used Silver and Salt Photography for both our engagement shoot and our wedding day, and Ben was amazing! His focus on capturing candid moments and showing us as we naturally are was exactly our style and what we wanted. Ben was warm and made us both feel completely at ease. VERY STRONGLY RECOMMEND! -
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Jessica Sent on 11/20/2021Exceptional Photographer. Exceptional Human.
I would hire Ben a thousand times over. Ben is the type of person who not only delivers an incredible product, but that you also secretly hope wants to be friends with you after your working relationship! Ben guided us through the absolute most authentic and joy-filled engagement shoot I can imagine, and captured our wedding stunningly. All throughout, he not only seamlessly melted into his environment, but actually made those moments somehow even more joyful! I am very uncomfortable in front of a camera, and Ben made our engagement shoot feel effortless, even as he was walking backwards down an icy hill! He is worth every last penny - capturing every moment in a beautifully natural way. I am so appreciative of him and his work... and now just have to think of more life milestones to have him be a part of! -
Nicole Sent on 11/18/2021
Ben is amazing!
Ben did an absolutely amazing job with both our engagement and wedding pictures! I knew he was going to be great when our wedding planner recommended him because she had just hired him the year prior for her own wedding. He was so flexible and patient with us and I will plan to use him for any pictures I do in the future. I honestly cannot recommend him enough! -
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Jeremy Sent on 11/09/2021100% worth it
From start to finish, Ben was wonderful. He listened to what we wanted and answered all our questions in the initial conversation, and was on top of scheduling and accommodating for our day-of needs. On the day, he blended in so well that it was like he wasn't even there - when we were up on the altar he wasn't in our faces or even noticeable, and yet the photos he captured are perfect. His attitude on the day was so welcoming and uplifting and he was able to bring out the best in everyone. The photos came in quickly and every single one has a character and story in it that we'll be looking back at forever. Plus he shoots on Leicas, so you know you're getting the best quality. We would highly recommend. -
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Charlie Sent on 08/30/2021Fun and creative
Ben is an absolute delight. We had so much fun working with him because he creates a relaxing, enjoyable atmosphere. He is great at finding fun and creative candid shots that really capture ths spirit of the wedding.
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Briana Sent on 08/12/2021
Absolutely gorgeous
Working with Silver and Salt was easy and stress-free. Ben is so attentive and a pleasure to interact with, and was flexible with the constantly changing landscape during covid. The images of our wedding day are even better than expected and we would recommend his services to anyone looking for stunning photos with personality. -
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Stacey Sent on 02/22/2021
Beautiful work how do you feel about Bat Mitzvah's?
I had a vision for my daughters Bat Mitzvah and was struggling to find someone who understood that vision. I googled "photographers that don't take typical standard family photos." I think I may have also used words like creative, attention to detail and photojournalist and I found Ben. If you are looking for photography that tells a story, captures memories, movement and emotions then look no further. Planning an event in a pandemic was challenging. I have planned a wedding and several corporate events and Ben was one of the best vendors I have ever worked with. He was a part of our weekend making everyone feel comfortable and was just an absolute pleasure to be around. The photographs are completely magical. They are artistic, beautiful, creative and I am beyond grateful that they tell our family's Bat Mitzvah story so perfectly. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding I can confidently tell you that you will be in the best hands with Silver and Salt Photo. -
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Meredith Sent on 10/30/2020very talented photographer.
We absolutely love the photos Ben took of our small ceremony at home. He brought and artistic and playful eye to our special day, really capturing this time in our lives together. Thanks Ben!! -
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Brittany Sent on 10/29/2020Love his personality
We worked with Ben this fall for our wedding in Boston. Words are hard to come by for how wonderful he was. His quirky nature made our vintage wedding perfect with his style of photography. His Ideas are realistic and capture evey memory of the day people can miss with the chaos of the day. Highly recomended for timeless photos that you will never want to stop seeing. -
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10/10 would hire again
We ended up coming across Ben with Silver + Salt photography through a google search, and boy am I glad we did! I have never been interested in the extremely orchestrated/posed/airbrushed wedding photos. I wanted to find a photographer who could capture meaningful, candid photos of our quaint lakeside wedding. Ben overdelivered in the best of ways! The photos he took over the course of the day and a half he was with us tell a wonderful story of a wonderful time with family and friends. I know that down the line, these photos will spark so many precious memories. Ben was a joy to have around for the weekend! I would 100% recommend Silver + Salt to friends and family! -
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John Sent on 04/11/2020Completely Unobtrusive but Captured Completely
Ben came recommended to us from friends of ours and we are so thankful that he did. From our initial meeting with Ben we were sold on his approach to photography and after seeing how incredible our engagement pictures came out we knew we had made the right decision. Our only concern was that we had a wedding on the larger side (235 people) and we were worried about not having a second photographer. After talking to Ben we were reassured that he'd be able to capture everything and now that we've gotten our pictures back I'm happy to report he didn't miss a thing. On our wedding day I honestly don't recall seeing him, but after seeing the pictures it was evident it was everywhere. We're still not sure how he did it, he managed to be completely unobtrusive but completely capture the day and emotion.
From the very beginning Ben was nothing but excellent to work with. Extremely responsive and helpful in his responses, and we couldn't recommend him and Silver + Salt more highly. -
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Renee Sent on 03/01/2020Great person (important) and amazing photographer!
Ben was such a great wedding photographer to choose for our 11/9/19 wedding - he was professional, friendly, warm and just all around an awesome person. From the moment we met him at his studio to review albums and discuss potentially working together, to the day of the wedding, Ben proved himself to be a trusted partner in what would otherwise be an extremely stressful process and day. He made us feel at ease despite the 20 degree weather and the bigness of the day, and his captured amazing moments from the beginning of the day getting ready up through the major dance party at the end. He made everyone feel comfortable and was a master at being there but not-being-there and being in the background. My husband and I would highly recommend Silver + Salt, and I can assure you that you'll be sold the moment you are able to chat with him by phone or in-person. We are super psyched to get our physical wedding album so we can continue reliving the memories over and over! -
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Kelsey Sent on 01/20/2020
5 Stars for Ben
My husband and I agreed that a photographer was one of the most important parts of our wedding day, and we were so fortunate to have found Ben. It is clear from his website that he is incredibly talented, but he also has a way of making everyone feel relaxed and comfortable throughout the wedding day and the months leading up to it. We left our first meeting with him feeling like we were friends and so excited about working with him. About a year before the wedding, he picked out some locations around Boston for our engagement shoot and spent way longer than he needed to make sure that we got all the shots we could have wanted. He even managed to get some great photos of our four-month-old puppy! For the wedding, he was an integral part of scheduling the flow of the day and took the time to understand exactly what type of photos were most important to us. On our wedding day there was no rain forecasted for the entire weekend but of course it started pouring ten minutes before our first look was scheduled. Ben kept both of us calm and managed to get all of our family formals in half the allotted time. He then pulled us away from the reception (we had told him that was fine beforehand) as the sun was setting and took some truly beautiful photos - our venue is even using one of them as their homepage. Our family and friends have been so impressed at how seamlessly he fit into the day and how wonderful his images are. We are able to relive the best day over and over again thanks to Ben and we are so grateful. We couldn't recommend him highly enough. -
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Antigoni Sent on 11/13/2019Ben is not to be missed!
It's hard to put into words how incredible Ben really is. From our first email inquiry, to the delivery of our photos, Ben was beyond a pleasure to work with. Of all the varying components of our wedding, he was by far the most professional, and was thus the last thing I felt worried about. He was meticulous in his approach to understanding what we wanted, while staying true to his style (which was perfectly aligned). He asked thoughtful questions, and took careful notes about the varying dynamics of the event, and the people attending. He seamlessly integrated with our crazy families and friends, so much so that everyone thought he was a lifelong friend who just happened to be a photographer. His eye for detail, his calming and encouraging energy, and strong sixth sense for knowing exactly where to be became so palpable in the final product. He put everyone at ease, and even got my entire family to smile at the same time (this is a HUGE feat).
Of course, everything about a wedding feels important, and it all goes by so fast. Even in the chaos, I remember wishing I had grabbed Ben to photograph specific interactions, only to find later that he was there all along, quietly capturing some of the most precious moments of the day. Going through our album, we laughed, we cried, we were absolutely stunned at things that we would have otherwise missed, remembered some things that already began to fade, and we got to witness how our people really made the day happen in ways we would have never known.
Ben has an incredible gift, and he shared it with us as if it were specifically FOR us. For that, we are eternally grateful. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him again and again. -
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Kelly Sent on 10/11/2019
So talented and a pleasure to work with!
We had the absolute pleasure of working with Ben for our August wedding this past summer. I can not speak more highly of him. I had originally seen his work and was drawn to his beautiful photography that are truly works of art. We were looking for someone for someone with more of a photojournalism and fine art style to capture images from the day. Our photos came out so beautifully and we could not be more pleased. Ben was also so professional and patient when talking me through options of how the day could be structured. He helped us pick out some fantastic locations for portraits and our first look. At moments you could say Ben was my therapist during a very stressful wedding planning endeavor, bringing expertise and a calm energy to the entire process. My friends and family also commented on how great he was to work with. I’m looking forward to finding an excuse to host another event in the future just so we can have Ben hang with us again and create gorgeous memories for us to look at for years to come. -
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Jenna Sent on 09/11/2019
Ben was the best to work with. His personality was perfect for us on our day. The pictures are beautiful.
An amazing photographer!! Very talented. -
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Johnna Sent on 07/21/2019Lucky to have found Ben!
Ben of Silver and Salt Photography was such an amazing part of our wedding day. We reached out to him after seeing some of his beautiful work on his website and Instagram. He chatted with us on the phone a couple of times before the big day to iron out details and plans. He was friendly, professional, and flexible throughout the entire process. On our wedding day he arrived on time and seamlessly became a part of the preparations. During the ceremony he took beautiful and creative photos that we absolutely love. We had a more casual reception at a local bar, where Ben captured so many great moments between our friends and family. He was always quick to respond to any calls or emails, and we received hundreds of gorgeous photos just a few weeks after our wedding. We would 100% recommend Silver and Salt Photography! -
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Francisco Sent on 01/11/2019Ben Went Above and Beyond in Every way!
I could not recommend Ben enough. My wife and I firmly believe he was worth every penny. Ben is a genuine and personal person who really cares about his clients and your wedding day. You can see it in his work and hear it when you talk to him. Throughout the process he was immediately responsive with questions we had and gave us advice on the wedding that went beyond the photos. For example he was integral in us creating our timeline for the day.
On the day of the wedding he was timely and worked tirelessly throughout the day/night. His outgoing and friendly personality really allowed us to be comfortable throughout the day while we were getting ready and prepping for the wedding. Most of the time I didn't realize he was there and when he was around or wanted us to pose for portraits he had a very calming and easygoing presence. A couple of our guests commented that they could tell we had an amazing photographer because they barely noticed him throughout the day despite the fact that he was in the thick of it.
The quality of the photos we received was exactly what we were hoping for. He did all the things we asked him to do and beyond. Again, I could not recommend Ben enough.
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Corrine Sent on 12/10/2018Artistic, professional, easy, fun - perfect!
Ben has such a talent for capturing real, genuine moments from completely unexpected angles. That's what immediately drew me in when I first came across his portfolio. He will absolutely get all the obligatory wedding shots - family portraits, decorations, the hanging dress, the preparation - all of that. But what I love the most about his style is his unique perspective and ability to infuse his images with this joyful, even playful, energy.
The other really huge thing for me was how professional, organized, patient, and flexible Ben is. My wedding was planned in somewhat of a short timeframe, so a lot of decisions were made last-minute and kind of quickly (at least it felt that way for me!); and Ben was a huge help the whole time. I relied on him to help with our photography timeline a lot, and I also didn't have a wedding planner. So when it came to day-of stuff, I really had to just trust that he knew what he was doing, where he needed to be when, etc. There wasn't ever one snag - from engagement photos, to welcome dinner, to wedding ceremony, to reception - everything went so smoothly!
Ben is very responsive. He's able to be collaborative and is always open to new ideas and suggestions, but when I needed his guidance or wasn't sure about something, he gladly provided his thoughts based on his previous experience and then let me make the final decision, which made it super easy to work with him.
Then, lastly, though probably most importantly, Ben is just a great guy - super laid back, easy to get along with, fun, funny, and interesting. I think many of my friends and family each have a "Ben" story from somewhere along the way. But, as mentioned in some of the other reviews, when looking through the photos from our wedding, I would say for more than half of them, I don't even remember Ben being there. He is great at just blending in when he needs to but then also playing "director" at other times.
Overall, I love how perfectly Ben captured our wedding, but I actually think I'm happiest about having had the chance to work with him at all! He played a huge part in making our wedding (even the planning process) feel so special, which is something that my husband and I will never forget! -
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Catherine Sent on 12/02/2018Stop looking
It's so hard to find the words to describe just how wonderful Ben has been since we signed our contract. He went above and beyond all expectations—and mine were very, very high. His style is dramatic, capturing every detail and moment with an artistic perspective you'd see in an art gallery. He was responsive with inquiries ranging from last-minute scheduling to my body-image concerns. Most importantly, his personality and friendliness made being in front of the camera the easiest part of our day. I cannot possibly recommend Ben enough. Seriously, stop looking for a wedding photographer. -
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Kim D. Sent on 12/27/2019Simply the MOST AMAZING photos!
Ben is simply amazing. In every way. His work is unique, creative and truly captured the emotion of our wedding day in a way that we could have never imagined possible. Having such high quality images of our special day gives us the ability to fully relive the magic each and every time we look at the photos. Ben captured the day in a way that truly tells the story from start to finish. All of the expressions, details, and love and friendship shared throughout the day is something we will have in our physically possession forever. Not only is Ben's work phenomenal, but he himself is a true delight! He is so indiscreet and gentile that our guests thought he was one of them! I could go on and on about Ben but simply put, he is the ABSOLUTE BEST!!! -
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Emily Sent on 12/09/2019Ben is GREAT! For photos that show emotion and capture your day perfectly, look no further.
Ben is - in a word - wonderful. My husband and I knew we wanted someone to capture our day authentically, especially the moments we would easily forget/not see during the craziness of it all. Ben's photojournalistic style fit in perfectly with our vision, and man, did he deliver. He shoots on Leica cameras, which require the highest of skillsets. As we planned for our wedding, we knew we'd want a second photographer due to the size of the party. Ben worked within our budget to find someone who he would work well with and who would produce photos in a similar style to his. (hi Masha!) They worked very well together, and made for a very seamless experience.
We scheduled an engagement shoot with Ben about a year before our wedding. It was October in Boston, and it ended up being a very cold and windy day, albeit sunny. Ben stuck with us through it, helped us think warm thoughts, and got some of the most beautiful shots. Fast forward a year to our wedding day in Newport, RI - which was much less sunny, and had a 60% chance of rain. While the rain held off, the wind and cold did not. Our wedding was indoors (thank goodness), but we wanted some formal photos outside. Ben suggested we go with our plan B location, which would at least block a little wind, and so we did just that. Ben maximized our time outside and also got some fun shots in our trolley on the way to and from Fort Adams.
We recently received our full wedding gallery and each photo is better than the next. The shots of messy tables in the suites, my brother stuck under a chair during the Hora - honestly every single photo of the hora, the moms sharing a tissue, my husband's face as I walked down the aisle - these are the moments we never want to forget. And thanks to Ben, we will be able to relive our day for years to come.
Aside from being super talented, he's the nicest guy, and super easy to work with. Ben has a way of keeping things organized. but also being very flexible. He puts everyone at ease (a quality that multiple people mentioned), and has such a calm demeanor. It is perhaps this calm that allows him to capture moments which lead to photographs that can elicit such fantastic emotional responses.
We highly recommend Ben, and feel so grateful he was there to capture our day. -
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