Engagement sessions are one of my most favorite things to photograph because it’s like a first date between the clients and the photographer. To ensure things go smoothly, some resort to self-deprecating humor and a whole lotta alcohol (not while on the clock of course!) while some resort to small talk, balloons, and some occasional…
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I can only recall a handful of sessions I’ve ever done where I’ve giggled like a chubby kid with cake at a clown show (yes, it’s that serious); this session was certainly one of them. In most cases, my clients require a little bit of direction; these clients would NOT be one of them :)….
When Celiday contacted me, you could hear soon-to-be-bride who had mentally prepared herself for the overwhelming amount of information she was (not) about to be receiving (not from me, anyway). I could heard her breathe a sigh of relief towards the end of our call, with some observational commentary that totally made my day :…
Many of the married couples I’ve ever encountered have confessed to me (in private, of course) that if they ever had the opportunity to recreate their wedding day, they would’ve preferred a much more intimate, manageable affair. As it would appear, Michelle and Erick may have had the foresight to nip these potential second-thoughts in…
I’ll always remember this as the session that almost didn’t happen. Lindsey and Paul found me smack-dab in the middle of one of the busiest months of my entire life, and our email correspondence simply just got lost in the chaotic soup that was my inbox. I ought to be thankful to have the volume…
One of things I love most about my New York City couples is their penchant for bucking traditions and doing things their own way, unconstrained by the masses of people and billboards that surround them. I’ve found that they generally prefer more intimate affairs, which is understandable given their residence in one of the most…
Let me tell you why I was so stoked when I first saw Osk’s inquiry. Never mind the fact that these folks found me all the way from Australia, or the fact I’ve become quite popular around these parts of Manhattan. It was none of that at all. In fact, the one thing I was…
When Lindsey came up to New York City with her husband for their anniversary trip, she felt the city would serve as a perfect backdrop for those bridal portraits she’s always wanted. I couldn’t agree more :). Sneak peeks for now. More to come later! In the meantime, please visit: www.facebook.com/benlauphotography And please “like” us…
One of the coolest things about having out-of-towners coming into New York City for my photo sessions is that it takes very little prodding to get these folks out at the crack o’ dawn. Granted, they start getting weary around lunchtime, but I can still get a few good hours of of them before they…
I was simply floored when Osk and Scott first contacted me to shoot this important milestone in their lives. At first glance, I thought the entire shtick was a hoax from some rival photographer in the city who wanted to know my rates (which by the way, is totally not top secret; people just need…
