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Categories: columbus photography Address: 304 Tappan St.
Columbus, OH 43201
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Phone: 419-262-7502

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09/04/2010

I worked with Benjamin through Making the Moment Photography based out of Cleveland. I learned after wards that he has his own company Derks Works in Columbus, OH. No matter what part of the state of Ohio you live in ladies and gentlemen, Benjamin is the photographer for you!

He spent the ENTIRE day with my husband and I on our wedding day. I think it was around 12 or more hours. He took photographs the entire time and never seemed to tire of creating interesting poses and creative shots of the couple to be and our wedding party.

Before meeting Benjamin in person, we spoke on the phone and the thing that stuck out the most to me from this conversation is that he asked me to tell him about my husband and I. What do we do for a living, what type of people are we, how do we feel about the wedding photography. He really wanted to understand our personalities and get a vibe for how he could make our wedding photographs reflect who we are.

The pictures are amazing. It has been over a month since we were given access and I can't stop looking at them. They are not only well shot, but they are also visually interesting and beautifully arranged. Benjamin has an instinctual sense for space, lighting and angles. If you are interested in non-traditional, photo journalistic style wedding photographs, you have found your photographer.

I could rave for hours but I will just say, this man is worth every penny!

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08/28/2010

Benjamin Derkin was nothing but a dream to work with. Not only does he have impeccable taste, fabulous professionalism, and an amazing talent, he makes it a point to get to know the bride and groom on a personal level so that their photos capture their unique personalities.
We are so thankful to have Ben put in photographs all the bliss and perfection of our wedding day. Every tear, every laugh, every sentimental, and unexpected moment will now be shared for a lifetime through our photos.
He was nothing less than amazing!

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07/10/2010

Ben was our wedding photographer for our July wedding and his service, professionalism, and sense of humor through out the whole process was impeccable. Ben fit right into our day as if he was part of our family and made everyone feel very comfortable with him. For weeks after our wedding, our family and friends continued to comment about amazing the photographer was and how willing he was to go out of his way to make the day perfect! The only word i can use to describe the finished product is shear art! We have gotten so many compliments on how stunning the photos are. We would use Ben 100x over and recommend him to everyone! I wish i could give him 6 stars out of 5. You won't be disappointed in anyway!

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05/10/2008

We (capital) L-O-V-E-D working with Ben through our whole wedding process. From our first meeting, to the rehearsal, to our perfect wedding day he captured each moment with love, vision, and a great eye. I felt comfortable with him in every moment and my friends and family agreed.

He had our pictures ready for us almost a month early! We were thrilled to pick up our CD of images and our gorgeous wedding books. We look at our books all the time and I truly think our pictures are gorgeous and timeless.

Ben captured our day perfectly and I would give him my highest recommendation. In fact, I tell all of my engaged friends that they should hire Ben as there photog!

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04/17/2010

Ben was just amazing! He is so professional and so friendly at the same time. He is extremely creative and knows just how to capture the moment, but I didn't feel like he was intrusive at all. And the pictures are just amazing!! I want to frame every single one of them! I 150% recommend Derks Works for any and all your photography needs!

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09/18/2010

My husband and I originally planned a local wedding, but ultimately decided to have a destination wedding, and were thrilled to find out Benjamin was available, after we already negotiated a first contract! By looking at his blog and sample books, I could tell that he was exactly what we were looking for! We were thrilled with the way our engagement pictures turned out and even more thrilled with how our wedding shots turned out! We did a trash the dress session, as well as a local reception the following weekend for what I thought was a fantastic price! The only note: If you're a bride who is a huge planner/needs to get things finished ASAP...have patience :) Benjamin (and Jennifer) are great at what they do, but are also very busy, and aren't always able to get back with you as quick as you might like.

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Derk's Works was a pleasure to work with! Love their creative style, attention to detail and customer service! I greatly look forward to working with them again!

About Derk's Works

Derk's Works is committed to bringing you the best and most creative personalized art there is to offer. With a background in technology and film photography Benjamin is the perfect blend of traditional photographic art and digital advancing style. One of the biggest things that brides and grooms fail to consider when selecting their wedding photographer is, "how will this person's personality fit into my wedding party?" As more and more photographers go journalistic and editorial it is most important to fall in love with an artist, not only for the way they will see your wedding day but also for how comfortable you'll be and smile around them. Shoot us an e-mail, let's meet, we are confident that you'll love us, our style and how we see weddings.

FAQ for Derk's Works

What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Contemporary, Photojournalism, Portraiture
What do your packages include?
Albums, Custom Graphic Design, Digital Files, High Resolution Images, Prints, Thank You Cards
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Yes and no. I think that it's important to not do anything cheesy, if my client wants something cheesy, I'll do everything in my power to show them why they dont want hand coloring and why they DO want awesome custom art.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
I have experience with ALL lighting scenarios. I believe that if an artist is going to specialize in weddings they need to be ready for anything and everything! Photography greats will tell you, "lighting isn't anything, it's EVERYTHING"
Is your media preference film or digital?
On a professional level digital photography is the way to be. It holds amazing potential for post processing and all of the amazing optics of professional film photography. On a personal note, I was trained in and LOVE film. I own a darkroom, loads of film cameras and continually participate in the traditional art of photography. So the real answer to this question is, yes, they are both my preference.
How many photographers do you work with?
Primarily I work as a sole loan photographer. I bring an assistant to all my weddings but rarely work with a second shooter. I teach with an amazing number of photographic professionals and enjoy keeping in the company of photographers.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes I do. Totally.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Sometimes more than one in a weekend, but never more than one event in a day.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Remember a few questions ago when you asked if I worked with other photographers? I know that I could count on them for anything. That's how great photographers roll, they have each other's back.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Everything! I am a Canon man and I love investing in equipment BUT equipment doesn't make a photographer, a photographer makes art.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Always.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Full day only. I believe that by taking the "when am I off work" question out of the senario, I am more at liberty to take better photographs and nobody is worried about when the photographer is leaving.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Reference previous question, full day is a full day.
Do you charge for travel?
Yep. I love to travel and I can't afford to do that without charging extra.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
6 to 8 weeks.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Hard back coffee-table style books. Yours to keep forever.
How long can the client keep the proofs?
FOR.EV.ER.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes I do. You can buy rights to reproduce the photographs for personal use but I take too much pride in my art to give away my intelectual property.
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
They are available for purchase.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yep. Sometimes with out of state/country family this is more than just a necessity.

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