About this vendor
Ben Hellstrom from Hellstrom Photography is a San Jose, CA-based wedding photographer specializing in light and airy photo styles. He's equipped with top-tier cameras, lenses, and flashes, but he also has an eye for lighting and composition that makes for gorgeous photos. He has an organized posing workflow that makes couples feel at ease and confident that everything is being orchestrated perfectly. In addition to wedding portraits, Ben offers engagement photoshoots and destination wedding packages. A second photographer is also available for hire, ensuring couples get as much footage of the festivities as possible.
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Second Shooter Available
Photo & Video Styles
- Classic
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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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 we...
re 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.
This is a review that is LONG overdue!!
Wedding planning is stressful and one of our top priorities was to make sure that our photographer was reliable, talented, and attentive e...
nough to capture one of the happiest moments of our lives. Ben and his assistant worked tirelessly to capture the things we saw and all the other little moments we didn't. The candied shots depicted countless smiles, laughter and raw emotions that we personally did not get to see because we were enjoying the moment.
Our engagement session was a great way for Ben to get to know my husband and I, and he made the process effortless. This gave us peace of mind knowing that we had one less thing to worry about on the big day.
Ben is that photographer that goes above and beyond and really cares about his work. We are absolutely in love with our wedding album.
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, communicat...
ive, 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!
We are so glad we had the chance to work with Ben for our wedding photography. From the engagement shoot to the wedding he did a magnificent job capturing all the special moments.
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The engagement shoot was our first time in front of a camera for professional photography so we were a little anxious and thought it would be awkward. Ben made us feel so comfortable and taught us poses so when the wedding came around we were able to feel more relaxed and ready for pictures. He had great suggestions and we trusted his judgement when it came to photography locations and we are glad we did! Ben did a wonderful job of capturing our Catholic Church ceremony and was able to capture so many little details in pictures that we didn't even think of but really added that special touch.
We can't recommend Ben enough. Not only did he get wonderful photos, but the way he meshed with our guests was the cherry on top. He read the room, blended into the background in m...
ore intimate moments, and was right in the middle of the action for the more fun moments, capturing all the memories we had hoped for! Would hire him again in an instant!! Run, don't walk to snag him!
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 — every...
thing 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!
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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!!
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 i...
n 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!
Ben is an amazing photographer. He did our engagement photo shoot. We really loved the pictures and the location he suggested. His easy to work with and great communication from t...
he 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.
Ben was such an amazing photographer for our wedding. He even did our engagement photos it’s how we found him and he Has was amazing Communication with us and even checked in throu...
ghout the night he even drove from the Bay Area to Placerville and shot everything detail of our wedding perfectly I highly recommend recommend him
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 oppo...
rtunity 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.
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 com...
fortable. 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!
Ben was great! He was easy to work with for both engagement and wedding photos. Excellent communication for both events. I liked that Ben suggested another location for our engagem...
ent shoot, due to time of year. Highly recommend him, pictures came out great!
Ben was an amazing photographer, and we are so grateful we came across him. He made us feel super comfortable during our engagement shoot. We showed up a bit nervous but ended up h...
aving a lot of fun and walking away with pictures we really love. Ben was willing to try out a new location with us and spent the whole hour committed to finding the best spots with the best light. He even waded in the river with us to get the perfect shot. We really appreciated his skill in natural outdoor lighting, and thought his posing tips were very helpful without feeling too rigid. We highly recommend him!
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 ab...
le 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.
Throughout the entire process, Ben from Hellstrom Photography was professional, responsive, and accommodating.
On our wedding day, Ben's ability to blend seamlessly into the backg...
round while capturing the most precious moments was truly impressive. They made us and our guests feel comfortable, resulting in the most natural and genuine shots. For our wedding portraits, his posing direction and enjoyable personality made us feel confident in our ability to take beautiful photos.
The gallery we received was amazing! I was blown away with the lighting, color, and details of the photos.
We are beyond grateful for Ben's incredible work. Thank you, Ben, for being a vital part of our wedding day and preserving it so beautifully!"
Thank you so much!!
Adell H.
We were fortunate to have Ben from Hellstrom Photography as our wedding photographer, and we couldn't have made a better choice. From the very first meeting to the delivery of our ...
stunning photos, every step of the process was easy and seamless.
On the wedding day itself, Ben was a calming and fun presence amid all the action. He effortlessly guided us through the various shots, making us feel comfortable and relaxed. The result was a collection of images that truly reflected the love and joy we felt on that day.
The final edited photos were amazing. The colors were vibrant, and the attention to detail was remarkable. Ben managed to capture not just the moments but also the emotions, telling the story of our wedding beautifully.
Ben was communicative throughout the whole process. He made us feel comfortable, and we felt like a unique couple rather than another job. Our photos are stunning.
If you're looking for a photographer, Ben's your guy!
I feel incredibly grateful to have found Ben! He is an awesome human and wonderful photographer. My fiancé and I went into ou...
r engagement photo session with Ben, having had no experience getting professional photos taken of us before. To add to that, it was unexpectedly rainy and we were initially a bit bummed out about the weather. As soon as we met Ben though, the mood completely changed thanks to his positivity and enthusiastic spirit.
We had requested our shoot to be at Filoli and Ben took the extra step of arriving early to check it out so he knew exactly where we should take our photos, making the shooting time as efficient as possible. At the beginning of the shoot, he assured us we'd get some awesome shots despite the rain and he helped us get comfortable in front of the camera right away by bringing us to a less crowded area, walking us through the basic poses and providing lots of encouraging feedback.
We walked through the whole garden and took photos in different locations. Ben directed us at each step but was also open to any input we wanted to provide. We also got to chat a bit and could tell Ben is just a great guy with a really cool photography background! Once the shoot ended, Ben let us know we would receive a "sneak peak" that evening, which we did...and less than a week later we received the full, edited gallery. We are in love with the photos and had the absolute best experience. Thank you, Ben!
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