Yana Benjamin | Intimate Weddings + Adventure Elopements


Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $2,999

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $599


About Yana Benjamin | Intimate Weddings + Adventure Elopements

Yana Benjamin | Intimate Weddings + Adventure Elopements

Intimate Wedding and Elopement Photographer

As an expert in Michigan elopements and small weddings I help couples who don’t want a big wedding production plan a meaningful, artfully documented day, with guidance on locations, timelines, and logistics so you don’t have to figure it out alone. I value: Privacy over performance Meaning over tradition Nature over spectacle Flexibility over perfection In the past decade, I have been working through photography to create an inclusive brand that elevates diversity, cherishes unorthodox styles and values experiences over things. Welcome, you've found your place. Please head over to my photography website.

As a Michigan elopement photographer: I’m good with nervous people, I handle awkward moments so you don’t have to, I stay calm when plans change and I know when to step in and when to disappear. Your wedding day should feel lived-in, not documented at the expense of experiencing it. What this really means for you is that you don’t have to: Perform Know what you’re doing Have everything figured out Or be “good” at being photographed You just get to show up as you are and trust that I’ve got the rest.


Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Drone photography
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Online proofing
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery
  • Slideshow
  • Wedding album

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

3 reviews

  • JB

    Jessica and B.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    May 12, 2021

    The best of the best!!

    Our engagement and wedding photos turned out better than we ever could have imagined. Yana is such a pure and genuine soul and she is extremely pleasant to work with. She was so kind and patient with us during our pandemic change of plans and she ended up flying across the country to shoot our microwedding. She and her partner, were two steps ahead of us at every turn on our wedding night, capturing the most important moments. 11/10 would recommend her for any event.

  • T

    Tracy

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Aug 23, 2020

    Beautiful pictures from a total pro

    Yana is amazing! She captures with artistry and sophistication - beautiful images you'll want to have in your home for years. She has a ton of experience to help with guidance and advice. And she's a cool person - a perfect fun, creative, calming energy to share so much time with on your big day.

  • DT

    De'Jana and T.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Jul 23, 2020

    AMAZING!

    We couldn't have picked a better photographer! She was so kind, easygoing, and makes you feel so comfortable. The photos were like something out of a magazine! We loved every photo!!


I book weddings up to 2 years in advance, most typically 10 - 12 months before the wedding date, and adventure sessions based on availability around my wedding and travel schedules. I am flexible and happy to accommodate last minute arrangements if I am available.
Having photographed over 200 weddings in the past 7 years, I am comfortable shooting weddings by myself, but I offer packages with the option to add a 2nd photographer. We can discuss details at your consultation.
I do! Just let me know if your venue requires a certificate of liability, and I’ll send that over to them.
Definitely. All final images will be edited for color, saturation, exposure, and sharpness to ensure they look beautiful. I also offer retouching services like blemish removal and teeth whitening for an additional charge.
My turnaround time varies by season. Typically, you’ll be able to view your photos online about 4-6 weeks after your wedding. Within this time, you can also expect to receive a private gallery with high-resolution image files, so you can share the photos with your loved ones and order prints.
The number of photos delivered can vary based on your timeline, number of locations, hours of coverage, etc., so there isn't a set amount of images I deliver at each wedding. Typically it is around 80 photos per hour booked. At your wedding, I will most likely shoot a couple thousand photos and then hand pick the very best for editing.