YOU ARE UNIQUE! And we-- gay men and lesbians-- are at a unique place as well-- in our lives, in our communities, in our families, and in history. WE'RE GETTING MARRIED! Ben Janken Fine Photography, based in Oakland, California, is not just gay friendly, but proudly gay owned. We have served the San Francisco Bay Area LGBT community for over 20 years. Wedding photography-- portraiture, candids and photojournalism, and artistry that captures the romance and love of your day-- is our specialty. Please email us for sample albums.
And as a happily married gay man, I know how special your wedding day is to you, your friends, and families. It will be special to me as well, and I will be honored to be a part of your day. Because your wedding day is so special to you and your families on so many levels, you photography must be far more than merely having someone there to take pictures. My warm, personal, and relaxed manner, my artist's eye, my organization and attention to your needs and your guests', will make the photography a memorable part of your day. And because my very experienced assistant is also my husband, you will have an added bonus: photographers who are family, comfortable and easy with you and your loved ones.
These are my promises to you: The service that I provide before, during, and after you wedding will make the total experience as easy, simple, and painless as possible. You will have a ball at your wedding! And, my photographs will capture that special blend of love and fun, of celebration and solemnity, that will be your wedding day.
You will say: "Working with Ben Janken Fine Photography was the best decision we could have made for our wedding."