Complimentary Engagement Shoot Upon Wedding Booking of 6 hours or longer*
As a Documentary style photographer, my influence is the legacy of photojournalism, street photography, and reportage. I apply this ethos to my wedding photography to produce authentic and meaningful photographs of your day. My goal is not to make perfectly posed portraits I can submit to bridal magazines to boost my profile. My goal is to capture the story of your day as it really happened, giving you the peace of mind to enjoy each moment knowing it will be faithfully documented and preserved.
Every wedding package includes my one-of-a-kind PhotoFilm, a unique video that blends photographs and recorded sound to tell the story of you wedding day in a personalized documentary.
*Complimentary engagement shoots must be within 25 miles or a 30 minute drive of Downtown Seattle or additional travel fees may apply. Complimentary engagement shoots are subject to availability and may require weeknight or sunday scheduling during peak season.
Overview
Hired 50 times
Background checked
1 employee
7 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon4:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, PayPal, Stripe, and Venmo.
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2022
2021
Services offered
Photoshoot type
Proposal photoshoot
Posed engagement photoshoot
Photo style
Candid
Artful composition and lighting
Natural or environmental
Wedding photographer also needed
Yes
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Carlos G.
Apr 24, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Ben was just awesome for our wedding. Punctual, professional, awesome pictures, engagement photoshoot included, everything we needed. Would highly recommend him to everyone.
Details: Wedding • 100 - 149 guests • Indoors • Digital or online download
Wedding and Event Photography
Liz B.
Dec 7, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
I just got married, had to use a contracted photographer for the venue and man, I wish I was able to use Ben. He will be doing my reception photos but did my engagementphotos this year. My friends even asked what changed when they noticed the stark differences between the photos. Ben captures beautiful moments and people. I appreciate him working with us.
Details: Wedding • 25 - 49 guests • Indoors • Digital or online download
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Angelica P.
Nov 9, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
From start to finish, Ben was a true professional. Expectations were set, a contract drawn up, a complimentary engagement shoot scheduled, and finally the big day. He captured every emotion, his style of photography and documenting our momentous day was absolute perfection and it was amazing to see.
The photofilm that he created was exquisitely edited and was the perfect way to summarize the day of our wedding.
We couldn't be happier with Ben's service and we highly recommend him.
Details: Wedding • Fewer than 25 guests • Indoors • Digital or online download • Physical proofs or prints
Wedding and Event Photography
Aimee N.
Aug 27, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
We hired Ben for our wedding on August 21st in Yakima and he did a wonderful job. It was a wonderful interaction from the start. He was happy and eager to fulfill our desires for our wedding day. He was very engaged and attentive to capture any highlight of our day. We just got our sneak peak pictures and I couldn’t be happier with what I’ve seen. A big thank you Ben and a huge recommendation!!
Details: Wedding • 50 - 99 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download
Wedding and Event Photography
Mary D.
Jun 6, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Excellent - the pictures from our wedding are exactly what I had hoped for! I have never had a picture taken of me that looked like ME until Ben! He captured every personal and memorable moment! Mahalo
Details: Wedding • Fewer than 25 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download • Physical proofs or prints
Wedding and Event Photography
Credentials
Background Check
Ben Wagner
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Currently offering complimentary engagements shoots upon wedding bookings of six hours or more!
Weddings and events have a two hour booking minimum. Additional hours may be purchased on the day of the event subject to photographer's availability.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Step 1: After discussing fees, dates, availability, etc. I send every client a contract. (Never book a photographer without a contract! It protects you too!)
Step 2: Upon deposit, I schedule the complimentary engagement shoot.
Step 3: Before the event, I reach out to finalize any details and make sure I know the schedule for the big day and your expectations for photographs.
Step 4: The big day! I begin with documenting the preparation of the event, the bride and groom getting ready, and then I'm with you every step of the way. But, I don't believe the biggest memory of your day should be the photographer. My goal is to be as discrete as possible. The best compliments I get are "we didn't even realize you were there to get that shot".
Step 5: Editing! Exact timing depends on workload, but you'll have your photos back within 8 weeks of the event (usually quicker). You can expect around, at minimum, 50 finished photographs per hour of shoot time.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
While my formal education was in English Literature, I have over ten years of experience in photography, years I've spent honing my craft, attending workshops, reading photobooks, etc.
