About
""We dont just listen to our clients. We live their experiences alongside them. Our deep connection to the culture is what allows us to guide them through this once-in-a-lifetime journey. After meeting with us for the first time our clients walk away with a complete sense of trust in what we do and that trust is what allows us to capture natural moments that speak volumes for generations to come."
Benjamin Kohen
Meet the founder
Welcome Friend, I am Benjamin Kohen
I am truly humbled by your interest in my work. My story is simple. I live breathe and sleep to tell your story. My journey started at 14 when I bought my first camera and started looking though my parent's wedding books meeting my grandparents what felt like for the first time. the more I looked the more questions I asked learning more about them than I probably ever would. I realized then that through photography (and video) we have the ability to go back in time, or my case, reach into the future and connect with those that have long passed or are yet to come. My grandfather was a photographer and knew this fact all too well. It is thanks to his efforts that I was able to connect with him more than I ever could. Today, I live to create that document of a life well lived for others.
My team and I live the Jewish wedding experience. From the Tisch and the Badeken to Chuppah, dancing, and everything in between we're there with you at every step observing, documenting and sometimes guiding you through your wedding journey. To us, our craft is more than pretty pictures; it's about immortalizing memories and framing moments that will be treasured and relived for generations.
Lets document your lived experience.
""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 my team and I try to capture.""
THE STUDIO STANDARD
The Studio Standard
We are not photographers or cinematographers. Our tools let us capture stories. So we are storytellers first.
The Benjamin Kohen Studio brand was built on that same principle. We are storytellers first! Our talented, handpicked team shares the same passion for the moment itself. We capture what we feel. For us, the power of genuine emotions in a scene is more important than artistic vision. Style becomes secondary and sometimes can even be constricting when what you're after is the inherent beauty of the moment itself. Close your eyes and try to remember your life's first significant event. What you FEEL are the images my team and I try to capture. Our tools help us craft these beautiful occasions creatively.
It’s always gratifying to be granted awards and showered with accolades. Over the years, my team and I have earned some of the best and biggest awards in the world! Our drive is not dictated by the number of awards we get. Our biggest claim to fame is working with you and our biggest accolade is doing the same for your friends and family. Let's document your experience!
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.
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.
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 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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.