F.A.Q

"We capture what we feel. For us, the power of genuine emotions is more important than artistic vision. Style becomes secondary and sometimes can even be constricting when what you're after is an arresting beauty of the moment itself. Close your eyes and try to remember your life's first significant event. What you FEEL are the images we try to capture."

(THE STUDIO STANDARD)

01. Planning

02. The Day

03. Post the shoot

04. The Album

01. Planning

02. The Day

03. Post the shoot

04. The Album

The experience

WE SET THE STANDARDS

Planning


Behind every exceptional photographer stands a devoted team of passionate creatives. We provide a boutique experience, meticulously handling each assignment with care. Offering continuous guidance and creative input, we tailor our services to suit individual client needs through personal, one-on-one consultations.


01. Planning

02. The Day

03. Post the shoot

04. The Album

The experience

WE SET THE STANDARDS

The day


When our creative team arrives, they are well aware of all the little details and know or study the venue in advance. They are never loud! Culminating a natural environment for organic moments to occur. Carefully planning and anticipating a shot leaving our clients relaxed and present for the occasion.  


01. Planning

02. The Day

03. Post the shoot

04. The Album

The experience

WE SET THE STANDARDS

Post the shoot


Following the day, our team spares no details and guides our clients through personalized post-production sessions on retouching, album image selection, video edits, and designing custom albums and print galleries. The consistent, visual narrative we create for our clients is what drives us and sets the experience we deliver as the standard.

01. Planning

02. The Day

03. Post the shoot

04. The Album

The experience

WE SET THE STANDARDS

The album


Every album we deliver is custom-tailored to our client's experience. We match the textures and colors of our client's motif and offer a full line of archival papers, lined and leather covers handcrafted individually by a master craftsman resulting in timeless albums that last for generations.




"When you invite any member of the Benjamin Kohen team to capture your life's most cherished and significant moments, something truly magical happens. They don't just document; they become an integral part of your experience—like an extension of your family. The genuine energy, excitement, and joy they bring are infectious. Their care is palpable, and their commitment to unparalleled quality never fails to astound me. Their team of professionals continues to exceed expectations time and again!"

(Joy Silverman)

The not-so-small, small print.

Thank you for taking the steps to learn more about what we do. To help you make the right decision, please read through our most frequently asked questions. Getting yourself familiarized with what's below will help you understand our process and what you can expect when you choose to work with us.

FAQ

Will Benjamin Kohen be at our wedding as the main photographer?

Due to high demand, Benjamin Kohen books all weddings on a first come first basis. Clients whose wedding date falls on a date already booked for another event will have a chance to choose from our exclusive list of in house photographers and cinematographers. The best way to ensure Benjamin works on your event is to book early.

Does having a photographer other than Benjamin cost less?

All of our house shooters are highly skilled wedding photographers who have shot hundreds of weddings and have also been trained by Benjamin Kohen to produce the type of images you see on our site. Therefore, we feel it is not fair to pay them less, especially if they are documenting your day from beginning to end with the same passion as Benjamin Kohen himself.

Do you provide video coverage?

We travel all over the United States and beyond and while we do offer video coverage for our New York clients our video offerings are limited for destination weddings.

What are your travel fees?

We do not charge for travel within 25 25-mile radius of New York City, over that the charge is $1 per mile when driving per team member. For international travel or destination weddings, the travel feels are a flat rate fee of $2500 which include air travel, hotel accommodations, and insurance within the destination. Additional fees such as venue charge and permits are always client responsibility.

Are you Insured?

Of course! We carry an insurance policy that is acceptable by all New York and New Jersey venues as well as any major venue in the US. For International Clients, the travel fee quoted above covers insurance as well.

Do I get digital files from my event?

We believe that images taken at your are yours to keep. We will deliver all the best images we shot at your event. Typically, from a 10-hour wedding, you can expect to receive anywhere 800-900 (with one photographer or 1200-1400 with 2nd crew) edited images you can print up 5x7. Clients wanting to print larger can purchase individual files in high res at $35 per image or acquire full printing rights at additional cost. Any prints purchased outside the studio are not guaranteed for color accurate and print quality, therefore we encourage our clients to print with us.

Do I own the copyrights to the images and videos from my event?

All the digital deliverables we provide our clients are theirs to keep and do with them what they please for personal use only. Meaning you can have your images printed and shared online but these images cannot be sold to a magazine or published without our written permission. In most cases, we won't mind having our work published so just ask. Our images are our business cards and we simply want to make sure it is seen in the best possible light. At no time is publishing permission assumed.

So When do we see the pictures?

Typically you'll start seeing your images 4-6 weeks after your event. Most of the time sooner. We post our favorites on our Instagram and Facebook pages and you can tag yourself and your friends if you choose to do so. By the end of that process, you will receive a drive with all the images and the selection of our favorites. You will also receive a link to a password-protected online gallery that you can share with your friends and family if you decide to do so.

Can We get the RAW Images? I am a photographer / designer / photo editor.

Sorry, but that’s very much like asking Vera Wang to give you her design details/specifics of your wedding dress to be recreated somewhere else. This is our work and our talent so that part is not for sale.

Are we your kind of clients?

We don’t look at our couples as clients. You are (if you go with us) our friend! We are not your typical vendor, we live the day with you and keep in touch prior and many years after the the day has passed. But we do ask you to kindly review our style before deciding on us. We are not your typical wedding photographers. We have a unique style (or we so believe) and it’s very dramatic, colorful, and different. We will always capture your day exactly how it went and will photograph your smile, your details, and your first kiss. We will do it uniquely so that no one else will have pictures like that. We aim to create images that inspire and keep us moving. We have been pretty lucky to be found by the most amazing people who give us the privilege to capture their love. So we never take it lightly or treat it as “another project". What we are trying to say is that if you looking for one-of-a-kind images and not afraid to have an awesome experience (and some cool shots after that), we are YOUR KINDA guys!

What is your deposit requirement and cancellation policy?

We strive to accommodate our clients on an individual basis where possible however our deposits are set anywhere from 30%-50% (depending on the total amount) and are nonrefundable in the event of cancellation. Events canceled less than six weeks before the event date require payment in full.



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