Austin Wedding Photographer, Ben Godkin Photo

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February 21, 2010 - 9:38 am

Stephanie Connolly - I like turtles

February 17, 2010 - 9:50 am

Reina Isbell - Totally AwEsOmE!!!

February 17, 2010 - 9:49 am

Reina Isbell - ToTaLlY aWeSoMe!! I am amazed at how wonderful of a photographer you have grown to be

February 16, 2010 - 12:02 pm

Matthew Johnson - Cool stuff. I have been experimenting on landscapes with stop motion, will have to talk shop with you sometimes soon. Looking forward to having you at our wedding.

February 16, 2010 - 10:07 am

Debbie Lott - Thanks so much, from a member of the bride’s family that could not attend. Looks like I missed a great time.

February 16, 2010 - 3:39 am

Gedas - wooow loved it!

February 16, 2010 - 1:36 am

Luis Godinez - Amazing! I think that sums it up nicely. Kudos.

February 16, 2010 - 12:38 am

Nessa K - Everyone else said it already but I have to share my love for for this video to. This really rocks! =)

February 15, 2010 - 5:10 pm

Drew - THat was an awesome 5 mintues of viewing pleasure

February 15, 2010 - 10:58 am

Stefano Choi - Great concept and brilliant execution. I am sure they are going to love this!

February 15, 2010 - 9:50 am

Matt Stanton - That was seriously one of the best things I’ve ever seen. I’d love that at my wedding!

February 15, 2010 - 9:12 am

J. Boswell Stevens - This is INCREDIBLE. Fantastic idea, flawless execution, and a stunning final result. I agree with Kristi, I think this is about to catch fire and be a HUGE trend! I really love the 360º panning shots. Just an amazing video all the way around! WOW!

February 15, 2010 - 7:55 am

craddie - That was rediculously cool.

February 15, 2010 - 7:03 am

Cliff - So cool Ben. Sooo cool.

February 15, 2010 - 1:25 am

ayesha - SWEET.

February 14, 2010 - 11:04 pm

Austin Wedding Photographer - Oh yeah, I also took some real photos at the wedding… which turned out awesome! I will post them soon.

February 14, 2010 - 10:57 pm

William Massey - WOWOWOWOWOW! You just knocked my socks off! That was amazing!

February 14, 2010 - 10:45 pm

Daniel Dunlap - BEST. WEDDING. VIDEO. EVER!

February 14, 2010 - 10:43 pm

Hilary - That’s awesome!!

February 14, 2010 - 10:40 pm

Ned - This is super cool! Well done!

February 14, 2010 - 10:36 pm

Chris Lin - Dude. That is so awesome. Looks like a seriously baller wedding. Congrats Matt and Cori!

February 14, 2010 - 10:05 pm

Kyle - How cool Ben!

February 14, 2010 - 8:18 pm

Photography by K. West - This is great Ben – thank you for sharing so much fantastic info on your blog/site!

February 14, 2010 - 7:33 pm

Austin Wedding Photographer - Glad you like it Matt! I had a blast making it! Congrats on your marriage!

February 14, 2010 - 7:31 pm

Lindsay Buckley - THIS IS THE COOLEST!!

February 14, 2010 - 7:23 pm

Matt Montalvo - That was the coolest video I have ever seen. Thanks for everything Ben!!!!

February 14, 2010 - 6:06 pm

Laura - That was great!

February 14, 2010 - 5:27 pm

Anna Michalska - Awesome!! Excellent execution, job well done.

February 14, 2010 - 5:17 pm

Patricia Marie Photography - Amazing! I bet the bride and groom love that!

February 14, 2010 - 5:00 pm

Jonas Peterson - Kickass

February 14, 2010 - 4:30 pm

Shyann - Great job Ben!! That was awesome!!

February 14, 2010 - 4:15 pm

Alicia Kennison - LOVED IT! My 10 year old son thought I was crazy when I started bopping along too. Lol. But yes, great time lapse/stop motion.

February 14, 2010 - 4:07 pm

Kristi Wright - That is kick ass, Ben. I love the scenes of Caroline dancing w/ those glasses on. Soooo cool. I see a trend about to explodddde.

February 14, 2010 - 3:59 pm

Phill - That was crazy good Ben! Had me smiling throughout. It was great fun to watch.

February 21, 2010 - 11:16 pm

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Feb 12 2010

San Marcos Engagement Photos: Ginger + James

Posted in Engagement Portraits 12 comments

Last Sunday, while most people in Austin were watching the Super Bowl, I was in San Marcos shooting an engagement session with two of my clients. Ginger & James are getting married on March 28th 2010 at the Texas Federation of Women’s Club Mansion in Austin Texas. Despite cold and muggy weather we had a great time roaming around the abandoned parks on the TX State Campus. Some of you might remember, that I graduated from TX State last December with a BFA in Photography, so I was completely at home. Ginger currently works at the university, and James and her frequently hang out in the beautiful parks on campus. James actually made and fashioned the large wooden swing featured in the photos below which was tons of fun and added a personal touch to their engagement portraits. I had a blast hanging out with Ginger & James and I can’t wait till the wedding! And trough the power of DVR, I didn’t miss any of the Superbowl commercials!

Ginger and James swinging emgagement session in Sewell park in San Marcos.

Engagement pictures of Ginger and James in San Marcos.

San Marcos Engagement photography in Sewell park.

Couple sitting on the bridge in Sewell park in San Marcos, Texas

Couple kissing on the Bridge in San Marcos

Bride and groom to be looking at eachother on the Bridge in Sewell park at Tx State university.

Engagement photos at TX State university in San Marcos Texas.

Close-up engagement photo of Ginger and James

Ginger and James engagement session in San Marcos

Black and White engagement pictures on the San Marcos River

Tili-shift engagement photo on the boat dock on the San Marcos river.

Ginger and James Engagement Portrait in San Marcos.

San Marcos Engagement photography at Aquarena Springs at Tx State University.
Creepy engagement photo at Aquarena Springs abandoned building in San Marcos, Texas

Tags: san marcos, San Marcos Engagement Photography, Sewell Park, Texas State Engagement Photos, TX State University

12 comments

February 21, 2010 - 3:59 pm

Dave - WOW, just stumbled onto your blog and these are fantastic. Love the tilt and shift stuff

February 14, 2010 - 1:05 pm

Kristi Wright - Stunning work, Ben. That shot of them on the dock (color) is so beautiful.

February 14, 2010 - 12:11 pm

Katie Beach - You know the hardest part about you pics is picking a favorite – they’re all so great! Absolutely wonderful work.

February 13, 2010 - 2:04 pm

David McNeil - There’s some very creative use of light here – and the couple look very relaxed and comfortable with you shooting them. Well done

February 13, 2010 - 1:12 pm

Teresa K - Gorgeous images…you really have a talent. How cool that you had some alone time with the couple while the Superbowl was going on…they should have more Superbowls if not to clear out the streets now and again more often!!

February 13, 2010 - 1:03 pm

Daniel Dunlap - Great set Ben! The shot of them in the covered walkway is superb!

February 13, 2010 - 9:17 am

Drew - I’m with Paul. Those tilt shift shots are awesome. Also the tones in your black and whites is perfect. Nice work Ben.

February 13, 2010 - 7:44 am

Paul Rowland - Great series of pictures–I love your use of tilt-shift here

February 13, 2010 - 12:18 am

Nigeria wedding photographer - Lovely pictures as always, well done

February 12, 2010 - 9:35 pm

Hilary - That is such a sweet swing! I love the off camera here. They are gorgeous!

February 12, 2010 - 8:50 pm

seth - Very nice use of off camera flash. I really the photo with the flair.

February 12, 2010 - 8:27 pm

Leo Druker - Such a gorgeous series. Very well done! I really like the one with them on the end of the pier – the deep green of the water really adds to the mood here. Beautiful work.

Feb 08 2010

Austin Wedding Photography: Vista on Seward Hill

Posted in Wedding Photography 25 comments

Last week I had the chance to shoot another Austin wedding with Caroline at Vista on Seward Hill. This is one of my favorite outdoor wedding venues in the Austin area. I love the “stone courtyard, complete with European statues. It’s a very romantic and elegant location to exchange your wedding vows. Its three-tiered fountain and four columns of fire contribute to the Old World Tuscany Charm.” You may recognize the setting from a wedding I photographed a couple months ago. See Josh and Tatiana’s Wedding at Vista on Seward Hill Below are some of my favorite images from this wedding. Enjoy!

The stone courtyard at Vista on Seward hill in Austin, Texas

Angel Statue at the wedding venue, Vista on Seward Hill.

Kid during a wedding at Vista on Seward Hill in Austin.

Ring Bearers walking down the stone pathway at Vista on Seward Hill.

Mother of the bride giving a speech during the wedding at Vista on Seward Hill

Bride and her brides maids at Vista on Seward hill

Bride and Groom laughing on the Stone Courtyard at Vista on Seward Hill in Austin, texas.

Bride and Groom under the iron archway at Vista on Seward hill

Bride and Groom kissing under the iron archway at Vista on Seward hill

Reception at Vista on Seward Hill in Austin

Bride and Groom doing the Robot at the reception inside Vista on Seward Hill.

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Your Austin Wedding Photographer Ben Godkin

Tags: Austin wedding photographer, Austin Wedding Photography, Vista on Seward Hill

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February 19, 2010 - 4:32 pm

Amanda Basteen - Great set! I love the colors in the flowers and the little boys are adorable! I want to rent a TS and check out what all the fuss is about! You did great!

February 15, 2010 - 2:43 pm

Jessica - those ring shots are to die for! I’m such a fan of bling, and fun colors!

February 12, 2010 - 3:24 pm

Mariana Maya Photography - Great shots! The location is gorgeous! I especially love your reception shots they are super fun.

February 11, 2010 - 7:32 am

Cliff - Dude. I hate to jump on the bandwagon… but first time using a TS? Really? Great job man.

February 11, 2010 - 4:24 am

Monika Szczepaniak - You got some amazing results with the lens. And absolutely love the 3rd image.

February 10, 2010 - 5:50 pm

Milena Dekic - Absolutely LOVE these photos. The TS is perfect, and you’ve captured the day so brilliantly. Really looks like it was a blast.

February 10, 2010 - 12:18 pm

Jamie M Swanson - Love the TS stuff…you did a great job with it! I want one SO bad…

February 10, 2010 - 7:47 am

Matt Stanton - You did that t/s lens real justice! Great captures and processing.

February 10, 2010 - 7:42 am

Laura Thomas - Amazing shots!

February 9, 2010 - 11:46 pm

Alicia Kennison - Is the bride doing Mr Roboto in the last photo? Lol. Love all these, they look great. Makes me want to buy a tilt shift lens. Beautiful stuff.

February 9, 2010 - 10:12 pm

Chris Lin - Aww snap on the TS-E lens! I like the one of them kissing right above the ring shots. Those are also some seriously awesome ring shots.

February 9, 2010 - 9:36 pm

Kyle - Yeeees. T/S. Nice work! My fave is the groomsmen shot with their hands all crossed. I am never able to get that many people to pose exactly the same. That in itself is a talent!

February 9, 2010 - 8:31 pm

Austin Wedding Photographer - Tilt-Shift is a hard thing to master… being ALL manual, focus and exposure… you should see how many shots didn’t turn out… It takes a lot of practice! Thanks Everyone!

February 9, 2010 - 8:02 pm

Lisa Novakowski - Love this series! The photo in front of the wall is amazing, great light, great background, great sky!! And the tilt-shift really accentuates how wonderful your work is!

February 9, 2010 - 7:53 pm

Mark - Great work mate. You totally nailed the T/S!!

February 9, 2010 - 6:59 pm

Kat Braman - wow! awesome stuff Ben. loving the t/s work and that second ring shot is sick!

February 9, 2010 - 6:33 pm

Katie Beach - Wow! I definitely have to try the tilt shift!! You did an amazing job!

February 9, 2010 - 12:39 pm

Lindsay Buckley - i love what you do with that tilt-shift! the bridesmaids/groomsmen shots are fantastic.

also in love with the rings on the purple flower, as well as the b&w of the two little boys

February 9, 2010 - 11:40 am

Nana Aikins - The TS shot of the speaker at the podium is really kool, very creative use of the lens and nice color post processing. Nicely done!

February 9, 2010 - 10:04 am

seth - Great stuff! I love the color and dof on the ring shot on the gate and the tilt shift stuff is great.

February 9, 2010 - 9:25 am

Alan Hutchison - Love the colour processing on these Ben.

February 9, 2010 - 9:19 am

Alan Hutchison - Some killer stuff there!

February 9, 2010 - 2:44 am

Rima - amazing shots, you rocked that tilt shift, I want one too!!

February 9, 2010 - 2:30 am

ayesha - ben! LOVE the t/s! not just that, though – fantastic color/processing, great emotion/moment captures. i think my favorite is the shot of the couple in front of the evening-darkened stone wall, with the off-camera flash on them – that contrast is gorgeous, as are their smiles. awesome!

February 8, 2010 - 11:54 pm

Vida Carson - Whoa you rocked this wedding! I’m loving the bright colors and OF COURSE the tilt shift

Feb 06 2010

Create your own personal Wedding Website: MyWedding.com

Posted in Vendors 1 comment

Planning an Austin wedding can be a full time job. There are so many things to do and not enough time to get them all done. One way to save time is to have everything organized on a wedding website on MyWedding.com. They have a ton of templates and colors to fit your wedding style plus you get a cool url like www.mywedding.com/awesomecouple. Don’t forget to keep your friends and family up to date with the blog feature, and of course, I would love you to show off your engagement or wedding photos with everyone!

FREE Austin Wedding Website from MyWedding.com

Some of my favorite features

Photo Galleries: allow you to upload a limitless amount of images! Upload pictures of you and your sweetie’s history as a couple! Or share photos from pre-wedding events, like the engagement party and the bridal shower!

Guestbook and Contact: Know who’s stopped by your website when they sign your guestbook with well wishes and excitement! Sending you a private note is easily done through the messages feature!

Personal Wedding Blog: What better way to share your wedding journey than through your very own wedding blog! When you’re stressed, write. When you’re excited, write. Let your guests experience this wedding planning adventure with you to the fullest!

Multiple RSVPs: Manage each one of your guest lists for all of your wedding events from your website. Your guests can use this feature to rsvp to the invites they receive by mail and online. You can also use these lists to ask for meal preferences and any special requests for the event and then export the information to a spreadsheet.

Tags: MyWedding.com, Wedding Website

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February 9, 2010 - 4:32 pm

Jessica - I loved using mywedding.com for my wedding website. Cute layouts, easy to use, organized the guest list, and not lots of ads, etc. VERY user friendly.

Feb 04 2010

DIY Fall Wedding in Huntsville

Posted in Wedding Photography 3 comments

January and February are typically dead months for weddings, but it gives me a chance to catch up on some old wedding that I never posted. This one took place back in November of 2009. I had the opportunity to second shoot for my girlfriend Caroline in Huntsville, Texas. The wedding was held at the Huntsville State Park a couple hrs from Houston. The whole family pitched in to help decorate and make this wedding special. Everything from the pumpkin decor to the delicious horchata was crafted by family and friends in attendance of the wedding. It turned out great and, as you can see, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to make your wedding special. All you need is a creative eye and a lot of helping hands. Check out this helpful online resource if you are thinking about doing it yourself. DIY Bride

Shy ring bearer hiding between the grroms legs.

Ben Godkin getting an overhead shot of the wedding venue.

* No cameras were harmed in the creation of this photo.

Bride and groom portraits with the bridal party.

Flower girl playing with the dog at the wedding

Tags: DIY, Do it Yourself, Fall, houston, huntsville, Huntsville Wedding Photography

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