I grew up always admiring the beautiful classic sepia-toned headshots of my grandparents, but it never really dawned on me, until I discovered Ben’s work, that I too could create an amazing heirloom that would be cherished for years to come. I also wanted to have portraits that reflect [...]
Grandma. Great Grandma, Grandma, Mom, Aunt. These are our new roles in life. I love being a Mom. I absolutely loved every grand adventure my daughters and I had together during their childhood and every chapter of parenting but this felt like something more. Being a Grandma felt like [...]
From Heather I’ve been watching my husband grow into his art for years. I’ve seen the stunning portraits he’s created, how beautiful and also how real he makes everyone who gets in front of his camera look. And every time I would look at the newest round of [...]
I’ve always loved art. I’ve always been fascinated by it. I found myself stopping in hallways, hotels, store windows even, admiring the beauty of others. I looked at that, then I looked at myself. I compared myself to the ideal image of beauty for too long. Subconsciously, we do [...]
Ben and I first met on a film set and I quickly discovered he is a talented photographer. When a photographer knows what it is to be in front of the camera, they know how to find the best in those they photograph. After seeing his work, I knew I [...]
Several years ago, in my wine-slinging days working events for Old 502 Winery, I was scheduled to work a bridal event at Midlane Farm in Hikes Point. They set up my table next to a photographer and that photographer was - you guessed it - Ben Marcum. Throughout the evening, [...]
The first thing you need to know is- I am 31, a mom of a 2.5-year-old, I have a full-time job and I live a pretty normal life. Treating myself isn't something I do very often. But I wanted to do something that would give me a boost. For most [...]
[pexyoutube pex_attr_src="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aLGFAreEOQ" pex_attr_width="1920"][/pexyoutube] I've shot Jessica's headshots a couple times and was excited to learn that she had been given a gift of a portrait session with me. Before her session, we spoke about how she wanted to be photographed. That conversation about how stunning portraits can be very powerful for [...]
The idea of stepping in front of a camera for a personal portrait session can be intimidating. It can also be uplifting and empowering. Then seeing your printed images can be an awe-inspiring moment that you would never be prepared for. After DeAdrell's portrait session, then seeing her printed images, [...]
[pexyoutube pex_attr_src="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awsJIv3jahk" pex_attr_width="960"][/pexyoutube] When Bethany came back to the studio for the printed reveal from her portrait session, she brought her husband, Adrien, with her. Later that evening, I received this email from him. See Bethany's portraits below. I wanted to take a minute and write to you to let you know what [...]
