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Ben Kelmer Studio
Kelmer Studio Documentary & Editorial Photography
New York State, Tri-State Area, & Beyond
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I felt like one of the biggest decisions of planning my wedding was choosing my photographer. I could not be happier with booking Ben for all of my wedding events. As someone who doesn't love having their picture taken, he made the experience so comfortable, stress free, and enjoyable. Ben has a natural talent for authentic and timeless photography that will perfectly capture memories for years to come.
I highly recommend booking Ben for any photography needs!
בתור מישהי שמגיעה מהתחום והיה לה מאוד חשוב לבחור ספקים ברמה הכי גבוהה, היה לי ברור שאני רוצה צלם סטילס שהוא באמת משהו מיוחד וזה בדיוק מה שקיבלנו. התמונות יצאו מושלמות, מיוחדות, לא בנאליות, עם רגעים אמיתיים ויפים שתפסו בדיוק את כל האווירה של היום. הכל הרגיש טבעי, זורם ולא מבוים, ובאמת היה כיף להעביר איתו את היום.
מעבר לזה שהוא מוכשר בטירוף, הוא גם בן אדם מדהים. תמיד זמין, תמיד מרגיע, תמיד נותן תחושה שיש על מי לסמוך ולא משנה מה קורה , הוא שם. מבחינתי זאת הייתה אחת הבחירות הכי טובות שעשינו לחתונה.
About this vendor
Ben Kelmer
OWNER KELMER STUDIO
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Cinematic, Editorial Wedding Photography for the Intentional Couple
Ben Kelmer has spent over a decade behind the lens at the highest level, documenting world leaders, British royalty, and global cultural moments. Now based in Tenafly, NJ, he brings that same photojournalistic precision and editorial eye to one of the most personal days of your life.
Ben doesn't direct your wedding. He reads it. His work lives in the in-between moments — the tearful glance before you walk in, the laugh that catches you off guard, the quiet look between your parents that nobody else noticed. Those are the images that end up on your walls and outlast everything else.
Every wedding is shot and hand-edited by Ben personally. No associates. No outsourced editing. No exceptions.
Whether you're planning a grand estate celebration or an intimate ceremony for twenty, the gallery will always feel like a single, cohesive story — cinematic, honest, and unmistakably yours.
If you've been looking for a photographer who treats your wedding with the same care and intention he'd bring to any world-stage assignment, hit "Message Vendor" to check availability and tell us a little about your day.
Meet the team
Ben Kelmer
Owner Kelmer Studio
Through my documentary approach to photography, I capture authentic visual stories. Since 2014, I've travelled the world documenting not just weddings but diverse cultural events and meaningful moments across continents.
I blend into the background while remaining attentive to every genuine emotion and unexpected detail. Whether an intimate ceremony in a historic venue or a celebration against a stunning international backdrop, I craft visual legacies with creativity and heart for clients who embrace what makes them distinctive.
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