Continents & more to come
3
Years of Telling Stories Through Photos
10+
Weddings documented
150+
Not posed. Not performed.
The best wedding photographs don't just capture what happened — they capture how it felt to be there. The ones you'll want to relive for the rest of your life.
Your story deserves to be told the way you actually lived it.
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For over a decade, I’ve had the privilege of documenting more than 150 weddings and counting.
My favorite part? Hearing each couple’s story. Every time I sit down with someone new, I’m reminded why I fell in love with documenting stories in the first place — that feeling has never faded.
So far weddings have taken me to local, domestic USA and international destinations including France, Belgium, and Morocco. When I’m not photographing celebrations, you’ll likely find me in a specialty coffee shop with a book in hand or wandering through an art museum to stay inspired (any fellow Met lovers?).
I’m Ben Wagner — a French wedding and elopement photographer based in New York City.
Meet the photographer
Seattle · North Carolina · New England · Hudson Valley · New Jersey · Pennsylvania
France · Belgium · Morocco · New York · & beyond
The Portfolio
selected work
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Have Questions?
As of now (2026 season), my turn around time is anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks based on the busyness of the season as well as the time of the year you are getting married in. I offer all my couples 5-10 edited sneak peeks within 48 hours past their wedding. Once ready and fully edited, you will receive your photos in an online gallery where you will be able to download the photos and share a link to friends and family.
When/how will we get our full wedding gallery?
I offer a “first come, first served” policy when it comes to wedding dates. When another couple inquires the same date, you get 7 days to make your decision or else the date will be back to available. In order to save a date and stop someone else to book it you will need to sign the contract and pay a 50% retainer.
Can we ask you to hold a date for us?
YES, 10000% yes. Whether it’s photographing on cameras with 2 memory cards, having several backup cameras, saving the raws in multiple places (both on a hard drive and in the cloud) but most importantly: keeping the SD cards until the gallery delivery day. My workflow is designed to have multiple safeguards every step of the way, from the moment I take the first photograph on your wedding day, all the way to your gallery delivery day.
Do you have backup systems in place in case things go wrong?
I am physically based in NYC but I service both local and destination weddings. Local wedding areas (without travel fees) include the states of NY, NJ, PA, CT, MA, RI, VT, NH and ME. I also offer destination wedding services (with a travel fee) and so far I have photographed weddings and elopements in WA, UT, NC, France, Belgium and Morocco.
Where are you based, do you travel for weddings?
I love to describe myself as a storyteller and try to leave space throughout a wedding day to capture emotions and moments. Therefore I tend to approach weddings in a journalistic way to showcase those emotions and create artistic/candid portraits. I would say that my style is a mix of fine art, cinematic and editorial. I’m equally obsessed with creating stunning portraits of the bride and groom AND capturing the candid, natural and emotional moments of the day as well. When it comes to editing style, it is inspired by my love for film and analog photography and all things vintage.
How would you describe your photography style?
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Amber & Richard
"If we could, we'd give him a 1000/10. His talent and kindness made our day unforgettable. From the moment he arrived, his high spirits and warm demeanor put us at ease. He was more than just a photographer; he was a friend who helped with the little details and even joined our celebration, making the day feel even more special."
Virginia & Vincent
"Ben captured the joy, the lewks, and the vibrant colors of our wedding weekend. Far from feeling stuffy, his images have a life force buzzing through them. I am a visual artist and I chose to work with him because his eye stood out from the many portfolios I reviewed. I was drawn to his strong compositions, his ability to capture movement, and the edgy elegance of his aesthetic."
Mihoko & Jack
"Photography is such an important wedding aspect, and there's no one else I would've felt so comfortable holding that responsibility than Ben. He captured every little moment and emotion felt on our wedding day and I'm grateful we will be able to relive the day through their photos. I will definitely be recommending Ben to my friends and family for their weddings and any photoshoot needs!"
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