JLB Photographer

JLB Photographer

crown Top 10 in Detroit
crown 532 on Wezoree

Photographer JLB (Jeffrey Lewis Bennett) provides cinematic, art-directed photos, unique color processing, and animated gifs. LGBT friendly.

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15 Reviews for JLB

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out of 5. Recommended by 100% of couples
Ramis Wadood Married couple on 26 Oct 2024
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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!
Samantha Schlaud Married couple on 28 Jun 2024
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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!
Celeste Pesci Married couple on 21 Mar 2020
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JLB is iconic. His creative process and eye for detail is incredible. Our (250 person) wedding was originally planned for March 28, 2020. We eloped a week early with him and 20 people and had no anticipation for him to work with us on the unused time. He made the most gracious offer and we still got to use those hours for another shoot with him. We actually feel speechless with the level of professionalism we received. On top of unique design driven photos, JLB is very kind, courteous and calm - the type of energy you need on your wedding day! We *often* look at our beautiful photos and are so relieved we hired him!
Lesley Russell-Wohlfeill Married couple on 21 Sep 2024
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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!
Kristopher Faraon Married couple on 11 Nov 2022
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When my husband and I got engaged, the first thing we agreed on was a photographer. We knew we wanted JLB because we loved his style and were so thrilled that he was available.

He was absolutely professional and someone we completely trusted. He took us to the most unique places in Detroit and really captured our spirit, as a couple.  People still talk about the pride smoke bomb pic to this day!

He even handled our big family portraits! He captured every single moment perfectly. Words cannot express how happy we are to have had JLB part of our journey! 10/10
Rebekah Hudson Married couple on 29 Apr 2023
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Hiring JLB as our wedding photographer was the best decision we made! Apart from his amazing artistic skills, he is also charismatic, easy to work with, and always a professional. He has such an eye for light and line that makes his images unique. He also captured gorgeous details and special moments from our wedding day that were even more beautiful than we could have imagined. We have keepsake photographs from our wedding that look like they belong in a magazine! We will cherish these photos, and our memories of working with JLB, forever :)
Sean McCarthy Married couple on 08 Jun 2024
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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.
Emily Sommer Married couple on 15 Jun 2024
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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!
Sean McCarthy Married couple on 06 Jul 2024
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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!
Daniel Horwitz Married couple on 20 Jul 2024
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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.
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About

Jeffrey Lewis Bennett
Photographer Jeffrey Lewis Bennett About me

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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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.