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For me, photography is a powerful way to tell stories, express emotion and document moments. While I’m always striving to create unique, beautiful images, telling stories through photographs is what drives my passion to create. I approach every assignment as a challenge to shape a narrative, express genuine feelings and record both large and small details. I get an overwhelming sense of accomplishment and satisfaction, when my clients tell me how much they love their photos and it drives me to continue to grow as an artist.
Your Wedding
To me, wedding photography is more than capturing a few nice photos of a special day. It's about quickly immersing myself into a couple's closest friends and family, being there for the big important moments and the ones in between to authentically represent not only how those moments looked, but how they FELT. I want you to be able to look back on your wedding photos in 50 years and immediately be transported back into those moments and relive the smiles, laughter, and tears. By being calm, quiet, and unobtrusive, I can capture moments as they happen and by interacting with you and your closest humans, I aim to make every "posed" photo a genuine interaction. Put your trust in a photographer with over a decade of experience, who you feel comfortable with, and who aims to create beautiful, timeless, and authentic images for you to cherish for a lifetime. I can't wait to create photo magic with you.
Wedding Photography Packages
All of my wedding packages include a number of individually post-processed, high-resolution, print-ready JPG files, delivered to you within a beautiful, interactive photo gallery. Your gallery is the easiest way for you to view and share your wedding photos with family and friends. This is also where you can easily download web-size and print-size image files, create a list of your favourites, place a print order or submit a selection of your favourite photos to be included in your wedding album design. Most packages also include a complimentary engagement shoot and a custom-designed wedding album, the perfect keepsake to remind you of all the special moments, details, and emotions.
Inquire today to see a list of wedding packages and book early to ensure your date is available. At booking, we will both sign a contract for our mutual protection and a booking fee will be required to hold your date. For more information about packages, pricing, and available dates, connect with me today. Please include possible dates, locations, and any other important information.
Wedding Albums
I recommend photo albums to all of my clients because I believe they're the most beautiful and accessible way to keep, view, and share your wedding photos. Your book layout will be professionally designed to display your photos in a sequence that effectively communicates the story of your wedding day, while only juxtaposing photos that complement each other.
Your album will be professionally printed and bound in a hardcover, with the cover material of your choice. Options include a variety of colours in linen and eco-leather, as well as black genuine leather. Debossed text on the cover is also available as a finishing touch.
Engagement Photos
I always recommend engagement photos to my clients because it is the perfect practice run for those who are not totally comfortable in front of a camera (which, frankly, is most of us). After a short, fun hour of engagement photos, you’ll feel relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera and by the time your wedding day rolls around, your photos will all feel natural and look beautiful because you’ve had practice. Your engagement session also gives me an opportunity to get to know you and your fiancé(e) a little bit better, which allows me to better create photos that more genuinely represent your personalities. Finally, you’ll get to know me and my working style, so that you will feel more comfortable with the whole process when we work together again on your wedding day. Most of my wedding packages include a complimentary 1-hour engagement session.
Second Photographer
Some couples love the idea of having a second photographer along for the wedding day. This will ensure that every moment of your wedding day is captured and that there are even more beautiful photos to choose from to create the perfect wedding album. The second photographer will be a highly skilled photographer, who will look and act in a polite and professional manner for the length of your wedding day. I quality control and post-process all of my second photographers' images to create cohesiveness among your entire set of images.
Values & Inclusivity
Ben Lariviere Photography has always been and will always be an inclusive space for all. In both my business and in my personal life, I'm committed to always being accepting and respectful to others, including clients, subcontractors, and colleagues, no matter their race, religion, how they identify, or who they love. Discrimination of any kind is unacceptable, including unequal treatment based on age, ethnicity, disabilities, or body type. I stand up to injustice & bigotry and I will only support, partner with, and recommend other businesses who share those same values; including my second photographers, businesses with which I share images and creating teams for styled shoots or other projects. Ben Lariviere Photography is a safe space and all are welcome.
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Reviews for Ben Lariviere Photography
Absolutely Magical - I Can't Recommend Ben Enough!
From the beginning we could tell Ben was genuinely invested in making not just our photos, but our day everything we had imagined. He took the time to learn our love story and learn how he could best reflect our relationship in his images. He truly goes above and beyond – he even remembered our dating anniversary and sent us a heartfelt message on the day. It was plainly evident that he cares about the couples he works with, and his attention to every detail we mentioned really set him apart.
Ben was amazing at helping us feel confident in the planning process. He was always happy to answer any questions we had for him – whether about his work or about the day in general. He honestly felt like a 2-in-1 photographer and wedding planner sometimes, answering questions and providing us with expertise in any way he could.
My now-wife and I don’t tend to be overly affectionate around other people – most of the people at our wedding had never even seen us kiss before. The thought of being romantic in front of a photographer had us both very nervous, but Ben put us immediately at ease. I’m honestly shocked at how easily it came to us both when it came to taking these photos, and he and his method get all the credit for that. The photos we’ve gotten back have us both looking completely relaxed and at ease so that the love we feel for each other is all that shines through (rather than the anxiety we were expecting). Everything comes across very natural and not overly posed, while maintaining expert composition.
We aren’t the only ones who felt this way about him either – everyone from our wedding party to our grandparents felt comfortable and relaxed and absolutely glow in their photos. He even expertly wrangled the kids in our wedding party, which considering their young ages (2, 3 and 6) is no easy feat! He blended into the day so well that people were asking us how we knew him, not realising he wasn’t a long-standing friend.
In the end Ben didn’t just capture photographs; he captured the very essence of our ten-year love story, preserving it in breathtaking images that will be treasured for a lifetime. Each time we get back more images from him we are left awe-struck. His undeniable talent, professionalism, and genuine kindness have left us wishing we could give him more than a perfect score. We wholeheartedly recommend Ben to anyone seeking a photographer who not only captures moments, but help create timeless memories filled with love and laughter. We cannot thank him enough.
AMAZING photographer
The BEST photographer!
Glad we had Ben on our team!
We were one of the 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 instantly 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!
Exceptional photographer, very professional
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.
Skilled, calm vibe, beautiful & memorable photos
Great choice
Ben is amazing!
Amazing and Talented!
Love, Kelsee & Taylor Kelly
Incredibly thankful!
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My name is Ben Lariviere. I’m a full-time photographer, currently living in Kitchener, Ontario with my wife Kat, our three adorable, but mischievous cats and our unreasonably cute son, Rylan. I studied Photography at Ryerson University and I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Ryerson University’s School of Image Arts. Raised in the rural Ontario town of Baden, I always had an interest in art and storytelling, but struggled, for many years, to feel like I was good enough or creative enough to call myself an artist. It wasn't until I began to experiment with photography in high school that I felt that I had finally discovered my medium.
While studying fine art and photography at Ryerson, I began freelancing in 2009. Shortly after graduation, I jumped into photography on a full-time basis in 2012, specializing in wedding & lifestyle portrait photography, working primarily in Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo. I’m always looking to grow and gain new experiences within the world of photography. I’ve begun to dip my toes into commercial photography, creating marketing imagery for businesses and I’d love to one day create images for major commercial advertising campaigns.
2018 was a pivotal year. Kat and I welcomed our baby boy, Rylan, to our family. Life. Changed. Drastically. What hasn't changed is my passion of photographing awesome couples, families and authentic moments and relationships. The last 10 years of working in professional portraiture has flown by. I'm always challenging myself to learn and grow my craft because I love that I can tell a story through images that allow couples and families to relive their precious memories.
When I'm not making people go from feeling uncomfortable to having fun in front of my lens, you can find me: drinking all of the coffee, watching garbage (but thoroughly entertaining) TV shows, paying extra for guac, rock climbing (when I can find the time) or sampling craft beers while playing board games with friends.
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