Top 10 I started photographing weddings in 2003 and eventually left my day job as a graphic designer to do photography full-time. In addition to photos, I create a few animated gifs from every session. My style is influenced by design principles, architecture, Edward Hopper paintings, plus films by Stanley Kubrick, Denis Villeneuve, and Wes Anderson. I try to put as much attention into the scene as the subjects. I prefer to cover events solo and do my own editing, posting teasers the next day. I’m based in the Detroit area but cover weddings all over America. I'm LGBT friendly.
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JLB Photographer
Photographer JLB (Jeffrey Lewis Bennett) provides cinematic, art-directed photos, unique color processing, and animated gifs. LGBT friendly.
5(17)
$6 500 
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17 Reviews for JLB
5 
JLB was the perfect choice for our wedding. In the early stages of our wedding planning, we looked at so many wedding photographers and none of them spoke to us... until we found JLB. His artistic style is so unique and expressive, and it fit the vision for our wedding so well. From the moment we started working with him, we felt assured that we had made the right choice. JLB was incredibly professional, organized, and knowledgable. He had a confident answer for every specific question we had (e.g., how do you take photos of people with darker skin tones).
Things got even better once we met in person for a pre-wedding/engagement shoot. We were so nervous about taking professional photographs, but JLB made us feel instantly comfortable. Within minutes, we were having so much fun running around town, listening to JLB's instructions, and taking museum-worthy photos.
Fast-forward to the wedding, and his approach was no different: he captured all of the right moments in picture-perfect fashion, all while being super organized and super friendly.
We can't wait to look back at these photos again and again in the years to come. We can't recommend JLB enough!
Things got even better once we met in person for a pre-wedding/engagement shoot. We were so nervous about taking professional photographs, but JLB made us feel instantly comfortable. Within minutes, we were having so much fun running around town, listening to JLB's instructions, and taking museum-worthy photos.
Fast-forward to the wedding, and his approach was no different: he captured all of the right moments in picture-perfect fashion, all while being super organized and super friendly.
We can't wait to look back at these photos again and again in the years to come. We can't recommend JLB enough!
Jeffrey is the kindest, most creative, talented and lovely person to have worked with. He perfectly captured our wedding day and the ✨ vibe✨ we wanted to create. He was patient with our guests and gave us the most beautiful memories from our day. He is worth every penny. Our only regret about hiring JLB was that we only have one wedding day!
Where do i even begin? Jeffery was just incredible. I’m ashamed to admit how many Instagram pages I scrolled through to try to find a photography style I appreciated. And then lo and behold I came across JLB and I was instantly captivated. His style of photography is unlike any I had ever seen before. We were so fortunate he had our wedding date available and he was an absolute pleasure to spend our day with. He even helped my mom zip up my dress, I mean how many people can say that about their photographer? He was so kind, an amazing communicator, made everyone feel so comfortable and the whole day just felt effortless with him. We had some big personalities in our group and he just laughed along amongst the chaos of it all. I had expectations of our wedding photos based off my love for his work already but he completely exceeded them. They came out so beautiful, I can’t tell you how many people asked me where I found him. He was a joy to work with and was timely with getting photos done and understanding family dynamics considering my husband and I come from divorced parents. I could go on and on. I cannot recommend him enough. His work speaks for itself. Absolutely stunning. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!!
Jeffrey was more than we could have asked for. He was wonderful to work with and made everyone feel so comfortable in front of the camera. His work speaks for itself! He was a joy to work with and he made my wedding dreams come true with every picture he captured! He is the best! Trust me-you want him as your photographer.
JLB Photography was the first vendor my husband and I booked for our wedding. His eye for light, structure, and how to place subjects in a frame is impeccable! He is an expert in his field Our photos turned out incredible! We were so delighted by the time he took to take unique portraits of our guests, all in different locations at our venue. I will continue to recommend his services for years to come!
Can't recommend highly enough! We had a small, fairly non-traditional wedding and Jeffrey was really flexible and attentive to what we needed. He also has amazing knowledge of Detroit-area venues and he already knew all the perfect spots to shoot at our hotel and ceremony spot.
He really cares about his art and his effort showed. We've received nothing but glowing complements about our wedding photos - Jeffrey goes above and beyond to find unique shots. The gifs were fun and his custom color processing was great, too; it let us choose which mood we liked best for each photo.
He really cares about his art and his effort showed. We've received nothing but glowing complements about our wedding photos - Jeffrey goes above and beyond to find unique shots. The gifs were fun and his custom color processing was great, too; it let us choose which mood we liked best for each photo.
Congratulations, you can stop scrolling and looking for a photographer--you found the best one. Working with Jeffrey was the best experience my wife and I could have asked for. Jeffrey's vision, work ethic, and ability to capture the best moments of our wedding were absolutely unparalleled. I'm the shy husband who doesn't like to be in photos and Jeffery made both our engagement photo shoot and wedding a fun and engaging experience that showed through in our photos. The photos were incredible, the vibes were immaculate, and yours will be too!
JLB was PHENOMENAL. Our entire bridal party and guests at our wedding complimented him and thought he was incredible. My husband is very shy with photos and he said he made him feel SO confident. We are in LOVE with our photos. We wanted someone who captured the essence of detroit and he went above and beyond. Book him!!! You will NOT regret it. Next day we had multiple photos, a reel, and animated GIFs.He was there every second capturing everything and had the best ideas. Best decision of our wedding hands down!! Our guests and party are STILL talking about him months later! Best money ever spent!
TLDR; work with him, work with him, work with him. He’s completely queer and trans inclusive and celebratory, and felt like our brother by the end of our wedding day. Our friends and family adored him. We are obsessed with our photos.
Working with Jeffrey was the best decision we made when planning our wedding. He literally helped me bustle my dress, you guys. Our photos are ancestor worthy, and that was the goal. One day our great grandchildren will be able to look at these photos and have a precise understanding of what our day FELT like. Our family and friends were immediately put at ease and he captured the most perfect pictures of our dear ones. They loved him, too.
A friend of ours is a photographer, and said that they learned as much as taking a master class just by watching him work throughout the day. He was everywhere and also a fly on the wall. My very shy wife felt completely comfortable working with him and now I have the best pictures of her that I will treasure for the rest of my life.
The logistics of working with JLB are made so simple, and making plans with Jeffrey is so easy. Truly, our photography ended up being the easiest part of planning and we were able to just enjoy our day without worrying about getting this or that shot. He had it in the bag. Our day was joy-filled and easygoing, and Jeffrey was a big part of that. We look forward to working with him again throughout the milestones of our lives, and are so grateful that our paths crossed.
Working with Jeffrey was the best decision we made when planning our wedding. He literally helped me bustle my dress, you guys. Our photos are ancestor worthy, and that was the goal. One day our great grandchildren will be able to look at these photos and have a precise understanding of what our day FELT like. Our family and friends were immediately put at ease and he captured the most perfect pictures of our dear ones. They loved him, too.
A friend of ours is a photographer, and said that they learned as much as taking a master class just by watching him work throughout the day. He was everywhere and also a fly on the wall. My very shy wife felt completely comfortable working with him and now I have the best pictures of her that I will treasure for the rest of my life.
The logistics of working with JLB are made so simple, and making plans with Jeffrey is so easy. Truly, our photography ended up being the easiest part of planning and we were able to just enjoy our day without worrying about getting this or that shot. He had it in the bag. Our day was joy-filled and easygoing, and Jeffrey was a big part of that. We look forward to working with him again throughout the milestones of our lives, and are so grateful that our paths crossed.
Hiring JLB will be the easiest part of planning your wedding and one of the BEST decision you will make.
He did our engagement photo shoot in November in Ann Arbor, and most recently our wedding in June in Puerto Rico. We are beyond grateful for the beautiful memories he has given us.
If you are looking for a wedding photographer who will deliver extraordinary, lifelong memories, look no further!
I appreciated his professionalism, but also that he kept the vibes at a 10/10! Our engagement photos were quite cold in Ann Arbor and sweaty, hot and humid in Puerto Rico, but you would never know it because his positive attitude and enthusiasm is seriously infectious! Even our friends and family were raving about him during and after our wedding.
His background in graphic design make his photographs stand above all the rest. He has such a keen and sharp eye for making the shot perfect!
Seriously, hire this man. You'll be so happy you did!
He did our engagement photo shoot in November in Ann Arbor, and most recently our wedding in June in Puerto Rico. We are beyond grateful for the beautiful memories he has given us.
If you are looking for a wedding photographer who will deliver extraordinary, lifelong memories, look no further!
I appreciated his professionalism, but also that he kept the vibes at a 10/10! Our engagement photos were quite cold in Ann Arbor and sweaty, hot and humid in Puerto Rico, but you would never know it because his positive attitude and enthusiasm is seriously infectious! Even our friends and family were raving about him during and after our wedding.
His background in graphic design make his photographs stand above all the rest. He has such a keen and sharp eye for making the shot perfect!
Seriously, hire this man. You'll be so happy you did!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average price for JLB wedding photography services?
$6500
What avaliable photography services that can be provided by JLB?
JLB offers the following photography services: Additional Hours, Post-wedding Photoshoot, Destination / Travel, Rehearsal Dinner, Engagement Parties, High-Res Images, Wedding Portraits, Wedding Albums, Proposals, Engagement Session, Elopement, Bride-only Session, Online Proofing, Printing Rights, Fast Editing
What primary photography style does JLB identify with?
JLB works in the following photography styles: Fine Art, Natural, Editorial, Film, Photojournalistic, Traditional / Classic, Fashion, Vintage, Artistic, Documentary, Dramatic, Lifestyle, Modern, Black and White, Night, Dark & Moody, Landscape, Illustrative, Underwater
What photography materials does JLB provide for wedding events?
JLB provides the following photography materials: Digital files, Digital rights, Online gallery, Photo box, Printed enlargements, Same/next-day sneak-peek images, Slideshow, Wedding Album, Parents' Albums
Which wedding events does JLB service?
JLB provides photography services for the following events: Wedding, Wedding Shower, Rehearsal Dinner, Bachelor / Bachelorette Party, Engagement Party, Fundraiser, Gala, Luncheon, Bat Mitzvah, Bar Mitzvah, Kids Birthday, Cocktail Party, Dinner Party, Holiday Party, Anniversary Party, Graduation Party, Corporate Event, Corporate Holiday Party, Conference & Summit, Awards Show, Fashion Show, Product Launch, Experiential Activation, Pop-Up & Installation, Festival, Premiere, Employee Event, Opening Party, Sporting Event, Mehndi, Sangeet
What percentage of users recommend JLB and which are the most valued aspects of their wedding services?
JLB is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
Vendor Insight
Jeffrey Lewis Bennett of Detroit emerges as a photographic maestro among Wezoree community vendors, specializing in capturing the essence and elegance of your utmost cherished moments. His expertise, widely recognized with two Wezoree Awards, reflects an unwavering commitment to excellence in the craft of photography.
With a suite of photography services encompassing everything from the anticipation of engagement parties to the charm of post-wedding shoots, Jeffrey's versatility is on full display. His proficiency in crafting wedding portraits, elevating proposal memories, and offering fast editing without sacrificing quality puts him in a class of his own.
Jeffrey’s photographic style embodies a rich tapestry of fine art, documentary, and dramatic tones. Whether opting for vintage elegance or the nuanced shades of black and white, his clients are treated to a visual feast, ensuring every captured moment is steeped in authenticity and splendor.
What sets Jeffrey's work apart is not just the extensive palette of events he caters to—ranging from the intimate Mehndi to grand galas—but also the tangible memories he provides. His output includes everything from high-resolution online galleries to meticulously curated wedding albums, allowing his art to be cherished for generations.
His lens is adept at celebrating a multicultural world, navigating the nuances of American to South Asian traditions, with a respectful and inclusive lens. This, combined with his digital finesse and physical mementos, offers a complete, culturally-rich experience unparalleled in the realm of event photography.
Client testimonials like Meredith Mannino's portray Jeffrey as an artist who transcends the traditional scope of wedding photography, elevating it to the realm of the extraordinary. The unanimous adoration and deep appreciation from clients such as Kate Manipon signify Jeffrey’s exceptional ability to encapsulate not only images but the very soul of celebratory events.
