Ben Lariviere Photography

We used Ben for our wedding and engagement photos. He was great to work with and made both of us feel as comfortable as possible in front of the camera. He had fun with our wedding party throughout the wedding day and made sure to get all of the shots that we wanted. He found the perfect spots to take pictures and they turned out beautifully! We could not have been happier with our wedding photo's and were so happy with how easy Ben was to work with and how quickly he always responded to our millions of questions leading up to the wedding. I would definitely recommend him as a photographer!!

My husband and I only have wonderful things to say about our experiences with Ben! Before our own wedding, we had been a part of several family members' weddings that had Ben had photographed. It was a no-brainer when we got engaged on who would be our first vendor call. Before our engagement shoot we were feeling a little awkward which Ben quickly helped us get over. From both viewpoints as a wedding guest and as bride & groom, Ben made everyone feel completely at ease and comfortable throughout the whole process--he's extremely professional and has a great attention to detail. We also leaned on him heavily throughout the wedding to keep us on schedule and to help dictate order of photos, etc. He is knowledgeable, organized, personable, and super accommodating. He is a true artist and you will not regret having him as part of your wedding. The photos he delivered are exceptional and they really showcase our entire day.

Ben did such an amazing job as our wedding photographer, we could not have been happier with how easy he made the process and how beautiful the outcome of our photos were! Ben had flexible packages to choose from ranging in prices. We opted for one of the packages that included engagement photos and we are so glad that we did! Getting our engagement photos done helped us feel more comfortable in front of the camera, which was helpful on our wedding day. And Ben provides such a calming, relaxed, and fun experience with good direction when you're just getting used to having your photo taken. My husband & I went into our engagement photos feeling nervous, but because of Ben's skilled direction and calm presence, we had such a fun time and it all felt very natural - lending to more candid, genuine, and natural photos that capture the nature of our relationship. Throughout the process Ben was so helpful when it came to helping us pick shooting locations, answering any questions that we had in good detail, and was quick to respond to emails. On our wedding day, Ben kept in communication with us, arrived on time despite heavy traffic, and continued to be his calm self which allowed myself, husband, our wedding party, and guests to also relax and enjoy the day. It is obvious working with Ben how experienced and skilled he is with a camera. The photos came out beautifully!! I could not have imagined them better. We also had the package that included a printed photo album. It was beautiful! And all of our finished photos were super easy to access online, print, and share with our friends and family. Our biggest difficulty now is choosing our favourites to display around our house! :)

We heard of Ben through friends of friends. One quick look at his portfolio, and we were sold. His talent and passion is evident in every captured moment, and he has a great eye for detail. His balance of personalism and professionalism was refreshing and he exceeded every one of our expectations. We were one of the many weddings disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Like many, our plans evolved… A LOT! First we decided to postpone, then we decided to go ahead with the wedding but smaller, then days before the wedding we had to move everything outside. The global pandemic added real challenges and stress to our wedding planning - there were so many unknowns and things beyond our control. Through all of our changing plans, Ben was absolutely stoic, consistent, empathetic, and supportive. Knowing that we didn’t have to stress about our photographer and that we could 100% count on Ben to capture photos of our day - was absolutely priceless. Worth. Every. Penny. We are so glad we had Ben on our team! And of course, Ben delivered! He was a great energy to be around on our wedding day and had a way of making us feel comfortable in front of the camera. In looking at the photographs, all the stress of wedding planning and uncertainties of COVID, fall away! And most importantly, it feels like US in the photographs. It is truly magical! Ben is a real talent, a true collaborator and overall, a great person. Our wedding day was one of the best days of our lives together and my husband and I are so glad we chose Ben to capture every single moment, for us to cherish in the years to come! We cannot thank you enough Ben!

Ben was a pleasure to work with! From the second he arrived to the moment he left (which was 15 minutes past when he was supposed to, so thanks for that) there wasn't a moment he rested. A true professional yet so personable! 10/10 recommended for anyone looking for a photographer!

Despite all the hurdles Ben had to jump over (ever-changing regulations, dates, times) he was still able to help make our wedding day an unforgettable event. He was professional and timely before, during, and even after our big day, and the pictures he captured perfectly encapsulate the love, joy, and intimacy we had hoped for with our 'micro' wedding.

We knew of Ben through my now sister-in-law. We were planning a very small wedding, but we were looking for someone to take photos so we could always remember our day. We looked through Ben’s portfolio, and we knew he had to be our guy. Even though our wedding was small, we were still worried about COVID restrictions and our wedding was also planned for outside, so weather was a concern. Ben worked with us through every hurdle, and when it poured rain on our wedding day; he made it work, and he made it work perfectly. I couldn’t imagine anyone else capturing our wedding day the way Ben did. He has a unique gift to capture real moments and emotion, and his ability to tell a story through photos is unmatched. Every time I look at our photos (and we haven’t even seen them all yet), I am blown away how I am transported directly back to that day. That’s all we wanted from our photos, was to be able to remember our day. We got that and so much more. We couldn’t recommend Ben more when looking for someone to take your photos. Not only is he a great guy and super easy to work with; he is professional, he takes great pride in his work, and in our opinion, he is the best! We can’t thank him enough!

We hired Ben to photograph our wedding. Ben worked with us throughout the process. He offered ideas and made suggestions, and he helped incorporate our ideas as well. Ben made the suggestion to do a 'first look', and we were extremely happy that we went with his suggestion! (It left more time to visit with our guests before dinner.) Ben met with us to do an engagement shoot, and it was a super valuable process. We got to learn what it's like to have photography done, and Ben was helpful with his coaching throughout everything. He made us laugh and got us in the right spirit for taking great photos! Hiring Ben was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. He was active and professional, and he communicated with us regularly, before, during, and after the wedding. (Two of our friends have hired Ben for their wedding after seeing his work during our wedding!) Highly, highly recommended!