Funky, Beautiful, Unobtrusive Wedding Photography
$3,999 starting price
Serving Planet Earth
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Ben Schaefer
OWNER
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AWARD WINNER (6X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Silver + Salt Photography is boutique artist studio based out of Boston. Owner Ben (and sole photographer) is upbeat, affable, and a hopeless romantic. He is determined to provide the care and attention that your special day deserves, and cannot wait to help you tell your story in a photojournalistic manner.
Ben feels it is an honor to share in your special day, and he aims to artfully and unobtrusively document the natural beauty of the occasion. He will capture the smiles and the laughter, the group hugs, and tears of joy.
Silver + Salt Photography covers engagements, rehearsals, and wedding day celebrations across the United States and worldwide. Ben’s range of wedding package options includes access to digital files, fine art prints and enlargements, and beautiful heirloom albums. He also offers fun portraits sessions, engagement sessions and family documentation.
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Second Shooter Available
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Meet the team
Ben Schaefer
Owner
I may be a little bit geeky, and my wife describes me as an "infuriatingly positive person". I am smitten with rock climbing, surfing, science fiction, travel, and making images of people in love. Each of my couples has an open invitation for Catan at my house anytime.
I am a hopeless romantic and thrive on the intricacies of a wedding day. My own wedding was the most overwhelming (fun!) experience of my life, and I treat every celebration with that gravity. I will tell the story of your day with sensitivity, artfulness, and attention to every detail.
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Ben from Silver + Salt Photography consistently wowed couples with his exceptional talent and professionalism as a wedding photographer. His ability to capture beautiful, candid moments and stunning backdrops received high praise from multiple reviewers. Couples appreciated his flexibility, creativity, and ability to make them feel comfortable in front of the camera. Ben's genuine excitement, calming presence, and dedication to capturing the essence of each wedding day were highlighted as key factors that set him apart, making him a highly recommended choice for capturing memorable moments on couples' special days.Review photos
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Kayla D
5.0
2/01/2025
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!
Alyson Y
5.0
1/19/2025
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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Chelsea S
5.0
12/31/2024
Ben at Silver + Salt Photography is an absolute gem - we loved our experience with him for our engagement photos and our wedding photos. Ben's beautiful style and eye made our photos everything we wanted and more. We loved working with him throughout a year-long planning process. A true professional and a genuinely kind human whose work is incredible. We highly recommend Ben for all of your photography needs. He is reasonably priced, great at communication, and will talk through how you want to tackle all the details of the day. We also loved that he got so many candid shots of our day that truly captured the joy of our family and friends celebrating our wedding. If you are looking for a Boston-based photographer - he is your guy! His website, email comms, and gallery are all super user-friendly, too. I will actively look to take photos with him in the future for family-style events. You will not regret working with Ben at Silver + Salt. Of note, we did all our coordination and planning from afar (a military couple located in North Carolina) - Ben made it easy to communicate and worked with our schedules for when we were in Massachusetts to do our engagement shoot. The planning for the wedding was easy and, honestly, way less stressful than I expected. We are so thankful to have found Ben and can't wait to see the rest of our gallery and photo albums.
Kelsey M
5.0
12/04/2024
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 :)
Kyle P
5.0
11/11/2024
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! Thank you!
Julianna F
5.0
11/05/2024
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.
Andrew B
5.0
11/03/2024
Working with Ben from Silver and Salt was an absolute joy! From the very start, Ben felt like an old friend. He instantly understood our vision and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, which was no small feat for the two of us (especially one of us!). We wanted to minimize formal, posed photos, and Ben listened intently, structuring the day so that we could focus on enjoying every moment rather than worrying about the camera.
What stood out most was how much genuine excitement Ben brought to the day. In a profession where it could be easy to become numb to the magic of weddings, Ben was fully engaged, capturing every moment as if it were his first. Just two weeks after, we received a beautiful collection of preview photos, each one helping us relive the joy and love of the day. Weddings go by in a blur, but thanks to Ben, we have stunning, candid images that bring all our favorite moments to life. Thank you, Ben, for giving us memories we’ll treasure for a lifetime!
Danielle M
5.0
10/31/2024
Where do I begin? Ben is truly one of a kind. Not only is his work stunning - he’s also a class act. It was truly a privilege to have worked with him both for our engagement photo shoot and on our wedding day. I feel so incredibly lucky to have been part of his work. As soon as we first spoke over the phone and eventually met in person, it felt like we were speaking with an old friend. In navigating one of the most amazing and beautiful (but also overwhelming) days of my life yesterday when we got married, Ben made our day special by taking the formality out of the photo taking process so that everyone’s personalities in our party could really shine through - he also fit right in and we were genuinely happy to have him in our company. My husband said to me this morning that Ben’s friendliness and professionalism was one of his top favorite parts of our wedding day. Our venue staff said he is one of the kindest and most discreet photographers they have ever seen. Our wedding party kept saying how much they loved him and felt comfortable around him. If you are looking for someone who will care about not only your dream wedding photo vision, but about you as a couple, Ben will deliver and exceed any expectations that you would have for a “wedding photographer” because he is so much more than that. He takes the time to get to know you and form his work around who you are so that the photos captured are just so much more personal. I can’t wait to see what I know will be a phenomenal wedding album because we worked with him over a year ago for our engagement photos, which were stunning. I can’t recommend Silver & Salt photo enough!
J W
5.0
1/25/2024
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.
J W
5.0
1/25/2024
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.
Hannah J
5.0
1/21/2024
Ben is a delight to work with! He is thoughtful and creative; open to any ideas to make sure he understands and captures your vision. If you are looking for timeless wedding photos as well as those with na artistic flair, then Ben is your photographer! We had a December wedding and Ben thoughtfully selected the perfect outdoor 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!
Ali G
5.0
1/21/2024
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!
Tim M
5.0
1/15/2024
Ben from Silver and Salt Photography was an exceptional choice for our wedding photographer. He was very professional, organized, and personable.
While seemingly being able to cover the entire venue all at once, he was also able to also effortlessly blend into the background while capturing our special moments. The quality of his work was outstanding, with each photo reflecting a natural, 'in-the-moment' style that perfectly encapsulated the essence of our day.
What truly set Ben apart was his energy and passion; from our first meeting to the last photo of the night, he was attentive and deeply committed to providing the best experience. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer to capture our wedding day!
Devon S
5.0
12/13/2023
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!
Max B
5.0
12/10/2023
Hiring Ben was one of our best wedding decisions. He made the entire experience so pleasant and easy—from our first phone call to getting our final photos. Ben was always timely in checking in and so helpful in planning how he could best capture our wedding day. On the big day, Ben made everything feel incredibly seamless. He walked in on busy getting-ready gatherings and was immediately comfortable diving in the scene. He put us at ease in front of the camera, came up with great photo ideas on the spot, and gracefully handled large group portraits. So many of our guests went out of their way to tell us how delightful and professional Ben was. Beyond his manner, Ben’s photography is stunning. He captured the spirit of our experience, made us all look amazing, found beautiful little scenes that I wouldn’t have noticed. His prices feel so reasonable for what you get. Anyone who wants gorgeous, artistic, documentary-style photos with a laid-back photographer should 100% book with Ben!
Caitie B
5.0
12/08/2023
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!!
Casey M
5.0
12/04/2023
Ben is as kind and genuine as he is professional. His interest in making your wedding day as memorable as he can is unmatched. You'd be making a mistake if you don't choose him!
Lauren L
5.0
11/29/2023
Ben is an exceptional photographer and artist. My husband and I fell in love with his moody photojournalistic style and warm personality right away. Ben took our engagement shoot and did a phenomenal job capturing the vibe of our wedding day - from intimate moments, to bold couples portraits, to high energy party shots. We received many compliments from my family, friends, and other vendors because Ben is so easy to work with and makes everyone feel at ease. The results are exceptional. We LOVE our photos and will cherish them for years to come. Thank you, Ben!!
Katy H
5.0
11/15/2023
Working with Ben was an absolute delight. From the first call, he clearly understood our priorities and gave excellent advice to help us get the photos that mattered to us. We've had several opportunities to work with him, and in each case, we've ended up with so many amazing shots that it's hard to pick a favorite.
Our first shoot was our engagement shoot. Ben had several suggestions for making it unique and did a great job of helping us relax and feel comfortable. He was incredibly flexible with us on a colder day than anticipated. And he still captured the delight and intimacy that make our relationship what it is.
Next, he shot our super secret wedding ceremony at Dearly Studios. He was the perfect addition and helped make an extraordinary day even more memorable. The photos are so fun and joyful - I feel like I'm there.
Finally, Ben photographed our big wedding at the Bradley Estate, and it seemed like he was everywhere all at once. Several guests commented on his efficiency and how much he seemed to get on film. Ben was also incredibly flexible working with my large, unruly family. He managed to capture every moment, from the big joys to the small dramas and he got every single face I could make in at least one photo. Looking at his shots from the event feels like looking at a high-end photo essay of my life.
Working with Ben was a fantastic experience. His expertise and professionalism helped put us at ease and allowed for some truly stunning photographs. From the engagement shoot to the wedding ceremony and finally to the wedding day, Ben's ability to capture every moment and emotion was remarkable. We cannot recommend Silver + Salt Photography highly enough to anyone needing a talented and passionate photographer.
Caitlin C
5.0
11/07/2023
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 H
5.0
10/03/2023
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.
Ujwala R
5.0
8/21/2023
Ben is the most amazing human and photographer! He was very communicative during the planning process. He listened to us and made sure he understood our vision. On the wedding day it was so hot and humid, and he was able to pivot immediately when I abruptly decided it was too hot outside. The final photographs are everything we dreamed of and looking at them makes my heart swell. We would recommend Ben to anyone looking for an incredibly talented, kind and easy to work with photographer!
Zoe B
5.0
8/15/2023
My husband and I wanted our wedding photos to capture the "real" and joyous moments of the day, and Ben accomplished that beautifully! We laugh and cry looking through our wedding's candid moments - they really bring back the feelings of the best day of our lives.
Ben is absolutely fantastic to work with. He was available to us whenever we had questions throughout our engagement. He was also by far our most 'on-top-of-it' vendor. We cannot recommend Silver and Salt enough!
Ryan L
5.0
7/15/2023
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.
Max S
5.0
5/06/2023
PLEASE PAY BEN TO TAKE PHOTOS OF THINGS. Ben is not only an incredible photographer but also a great person. We initially chose Ben because we looked at numerous photographers and example photos, and they all looked cookie cutter, as if anyone could take them. Then we saw Ben’s work and we could not compare the artistry and emotion in the photos to anything we’d seen before. I’ve already recommended Ben to anyone with ears to hear my recommendation. He was a treat to plan and work with, and most importantly captured some of the most incredible and fleeting and beautiful moments of our lives. His photos are mesmerizing, unique art. You will not regret working with Ben. Unless you like trashy wedding photos. In that case I recommend [name redacted]. Thank you, thank you Ben! We are trying to think about ways we can shoehorn your work into our lives in the future.
Jessica B
5.0
12/20/2022
I literally have nothing but wonderful things to say about Ben! He is everything you could want in a wedding photographer- professional, kind, calm, funny, and prepared! He was so wonderful to us and our guests and immediately but everyone at ease! His product speaks for itself- the photographs he took at our October wedding will be cherished by my family for a lifetime! He was so prepared for our big day, and he knew just the right questions to ask during our planning calls. I would whole heartedly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a down to earth, exceptionally talented, and genuine wedding photographer!
Kelly G
5.0
12/06/2022
Working with Ben was a pleasure, we instantly felt at home when working and talking with him. We wanted someone who would capture our big day and not create staged pictures, other than our formal portraits. We first met him over Zoom where he talked through his style of photography and his approach to the day. During the wedding, we barely noticed that he was there but he got the most incredible shots that we still can’t stop looking at. We could not be happier with the pictures and our experience. 100% would recommend.
Ryann T
5.0
12/01/2022
Ben was absolutely amazing!! Right from the first meeting, we knew that we had found our photographer. He was personable, caring, & ON IT! Everything just ran so smoothly. Ben was literally everywhere, but was never in the way. He managed to capture all of our candid moments & made the posed ones not look “fake” or “frozen”. 10/10 recommend! He’s wonderful!
Kyle J
5.0
11/28/2022
Ben was amazing. In addition to his unique and beautiful photography work, Ben is just a super nice guy to be around. He will immediately make you feel at ease and he takes control (in a professional, easy going way) so all you and your partner have to do is be yourself... and isn't that what this is all about?
Anyone who is planning a wedding knows that the last thing you need is anxiety about the photographer. We were fortunate to have great vendors across the board, but Ben stands out as being truly exceptional and we feel very fortunate to have worked with him!
Megan T
5.0
11/23/2022
We absolutely loved working with Ben, and loved his photos just as much! We wanted an informal, low-stress, and intimate wedding with our close friends and family, and Ben was able to seamlessly match that, both in how he photographed the wedding and how the photos turned out. He made sure to nab the main group shots we wanted but otherwise just blended in and got amazing candid photos. The portraits are beautiful, and the photos of our family and friends celebrating feel so true to the day.
Caroline M
5.0
11/02/2022
We can’t say enough good things about Silver and Salt! Ben is an extremely talented photographer with tons of experience. Both of our families and our wedding party loved working with him because he was so friendly and professional. We were looking for a photojournalistic style with lots of candid photos from our special day and he delivered. The photos have a dreamlike quality, and we couldn’t be happier with the final product.
Perrin L
5.0
8/28/2022
Close family members recommended Silver and Salt Photography to us and we had the privilege of watching Ben shoot their wedding three months before ours. After their wedding day, we were so unbelievably excited to see our wedding through Ben's camera lens. His pictures blew us away. He captured our wedding so perfectly and we could not be happier with the final products. Past that, Ben was a complete joy to work with. We loved our meetings with him prior to the wedding, his attention to detail to make sure that he really understood what was most important to us on our wedding day, and he helped the wedding run so smoothly. The more formal pictures were fast and easy, allowing us to be fully present with our guests while also capturing the shots that meant a lot to us and our family. The artistic photos that he took of people on the dance floor have such a dreamy quality to them and we can remember exactly what those moments were like. We cannot recommend Silver and Salt Photography enough.
Carly W
5.0
8/15/2022
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!
Lacey A
5.0
8/05/2022
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!
Eileen M
5.0
7/28/2022
I cannot overstate how incredible Ben was to work with, and how much I treasure the photos and how beautifully he captured the day.
My partner and I had a rather non-traditional wedding which involved a fair amount of hiking and a lot of last-minute logistics. Ben was a calm and positive presence the whole day. I realized after working with him how important it is to have a photographer who has the right vibe - he was professional but also incredibly friendly and relaxed. I cannot count the number of family and friends who raved about how lovely he was!
As for the photos, they are more than I dreamed of. I was drawn to his photography for how raw it felt. He seemed to be able to capture real moments in a way that was less rose-tinted-glasses and more strikingly real than most wedding photographers. When we got our first set of photos I cried. They were so beautiful, but more importantly they were so real. They are so many photos of my friends and family being completely themselves that so perfectly capture the day and THEM. I could not be more thrilled with his work. I would recommend him unreservedly to anyone (and I do!).
Nikolas G
5.0
1/15/2022
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.
Lara C
5.0
12/11/2021
Ben is amazing! His photography style really captures the happiness and magic of every moment. Our venue was a little unique and all of our guests have marveled at how amazing his photos turned out and how much effort he put into capturing the beauty of the day. He made us feel completely at ease and comfortable in front of the camera. Would highly recommend Silver and Salt Photography!
Alissa C
5.0
12/09/2021
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!!!
Elana N
5.0
12/02/2021
We had the absolute best experience working with Ben for our very small and intimate wedding. He was able to document our special day without interfering. We were not interested in too many posed photos but instead wanted more of a photo-journalistic style which is exactly what Ben is so incredibly talented at. He was extremely pleasant to work with and was very organized from the moment we first contacted him and thought it the entire wedding day. We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer and would absolutely hire him again!
I G
5.0
11/25/2021
We are so, so happy that we chose Ben to be our photographer. He is kind and easygoing. He is incredibly responsive throughout the process (not just before you sign the contract, but up to the wedding and after). He was amazing in person at our wedding--friendly but unobtrusive, great for our photo session, the session with our families, and, most importantly, the many many candids. Maybe most importantly, the end results were beautiful. Ben got great shots of us and truly gorgeous action shots of our families interacting (especially the many little kids at our wedding--toddlers are not typical wedding-photographer subjects, but Ben got great shots). He was then super fast in turning around the album. We HIGHLY recommend.
Jess S
5.0
11/20/2021
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 H
5.0
11/19/2021
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!
Rebecca W
5.0
11/14/2021
BEN IS AMAZING! We just got some preview pictures back from your 10/30/21 wedding and they are beyond anything we could have wanted. He was so professional but fun and such a pleasure to work with! The quality of photography is so amazing but not just that he's a quality human. Definitely go with him, you won't regret it!
Jeremy H
5.0
11/09/2021
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.
Erika D
5.0
11/01/2021
Working with Ben for our wedding was amazing! We were looking for a photojournalistic style and someone we would both feel comfortable with, but also a professional who would be sure to capture everything. Ben was really accommodating when we had to reschedule due to COVID multiple times and was great with communication. On the day of, he was great at keeping us on schedule and working with our guests and family. We got our beautiful photos back earlier than expected, and we love them! We would recommend Ben to anyone!
Ashley J
5.0
10/25/2021
We used Ben for our August 2021 wedding which was at an outside venue. From the moment we met Ben in person, we knew we had to hire him as our wedding photographer. Ben was so easy to work with and answered all of our questions in a timely manner. Ben was professional, caring, and a calming influence during some of our most anxious moments. Ben’s photography skills are exceptional. He captures amazing moments and candids throughout the whole day as well as portrait style family and couple photos. Ben was very detail oriented and took amazing photos of not only us and the guests but the venue as well. Ben was also non-invasive and still somehow managed to capture “in the moment” pictures. Prior to our wedding day we had a phone call with Ben to go over the photography timeline and to organize which was very helpful. I highly recommend Ben as your wedding photographer or for any photography needs.
Megan H
5.0
10/14/2021
I can't say enough great things about Ben. We hired him pre-pandemic, and he was so accommodating and helpful while we scrambled to reschedule not once, but twice. He took the time to talk to us and really get to know my husband and I so that he could best capture our vision of the wedding.
He is such a joy to work with. His calm professionalism and good humor were crucial during such a chaotic day! He also made it really easy to open up and be comfortable in our portraits and he captured a fantastic range of funny, sweet, and striking moments. I even got to pose like I was in a Vogue magazine shoot (and it resulted in my absolute favorite picture of us!). There were many stressful things about planning a wedding, but our photographer definitely was not one of them!
Charlie J
5.0
8/30/2021
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.
We recommend him to anyone getting married. 5+ stars.
Johnna M
5.0
8/23/2021
After our initial meeting with Ben, we knew he was the photographer for us. He was warm, honest, funny, knowledgeable, and helped me consider wedding questions I didn't know to ask! He was very supportive and flexible during multiple COVID-19 postponing and flexible with our micro wedding. During the day, Ben was patient and fun! Our guests couldn't believe how many moments and details he managed to stealthily capture-it seemed like he was in multiple places at once!
Most importantly, our pictures were absolutely beautiful. Although our portraits were lovely, Ben really excels at candid photos that capture the joy of the wedding. One thing that really struct me about our wedding photos is how many real smiles Ben captured out of all of us. I can't believe both how many silly and sentimental moments he managed to catch and his style is so cool. I would strongly recommend.
Briana E
5.0
8/12/2021
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.
Robert B
5.0
6/15/2021
Ben at Silver and Salt was amazing to work with for our wedding day. He made everything feel so relaxed and kept us organized to make sure we got all the best photos. During the reception you could barely tell he was there unless we asked him for something. We received so many compliments on him from our guests and our pictures came out amazing as well! I would recommend Ben to anyone who wants to remove one element of stress from their big day!
Adrian F
5.0
11/16/2020
Ben is incredible for a lot of reasons. The first being, as two people who don't necessarily like to pose for photos, during the time he spent with us he made us feel extremely comfortable. He's very personable and charming and yet, during the wedding, you'd have no idea he was around taking so many pictures. Prior to the wedding, he helped us understand the wedding day schedule, talked to us about what we want captured, and took down the names and relationships of everyone close to us. He didn't miss a moment or a person. On top of everything, he has great taste and a great eye. We could not be happier with the results and would work with him again without hesitation.
Meredith A
5.0
10/30/2020
We absolutely love the photos Ben took of our small ceremony at home. He brought an artistic and playful eye to our special day, really capturing this time in our lives together. Thanks Ben!!
Brittany G
5.0
10/30/2020
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.
Candace B
5.0
10/11/2020
We found Ben through a Google search for documentary style wedding photographers. My (now) husband and I immediately fell in love with his photographs and the fleeting moments that he captures. When we met him, there was no talking about whether or not we were going to book him - we immediately clicked with him and I knew from there that we had to have him photograph our wedding. From our engagement photos to the wedding day, Ben made us feel so comfortable, calm and kept us to our authentic selves. We just had our wedding in September 2020 and our final photos were delivered ten days after - so impressive! Our gallery was filled with moments that quickly brought back the memories of our special day. Ben's photos capture the emotion and the souls of those who are in the photograph and allows you to feel like you were there with them. Even in the middle of COVID, Ben asked everyone if they had any boundaries, wanted more space, etc. and was so accommodating. We LOVED having Ben as our photographer and as I said to my husband, I wish we could hire him to photograph all of our milestones in life!
Abby M
5.0
9/07/2020
You will have a great experience working with Ben! He is not only an amazing photographer, but he is comfortable to be around and very easy to work with. My husband and I asked Ben to photograph our wedding in August 2020, and we were thrilled with the results. On the day of our wedding, he was very easygoing and worked well with our families. And we love the photos he captured - he finds these candid moments that are so special. We are so happy with the whole experience!
Alexandra H
5.0
9/04/2020
We just got our photographs back from Ben in record time, and are in love with every single one of them! Ben did such an amazing job capturing our day - finding the real, honest, human moments and making them stunning and artistic. We loved working with him from start to finish, and would hire him again and again.
anonymous u
5.0
8/27/2020
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!
John C
5.0
4/11/2020
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.
Taylor L
5.0
3/20/2020
Ben somehow managed to capture every emotion, smile, and genuine candid that happened on our wedding day. Not only is Ben truly talented at what he does but he is also so easy to work with. I'm not a huge fan of getting my photo taken but Ben made myself and my husband feel so comfortable and fit behind the scenes of our day so effortlessly. I honestly can't stop looking through our photos (all 500+ of them) because it brings me right back to that day. Ben, we will never be able to thank you enough for capturing our day so perfectly!
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