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Award Winning Photography by Ben Godkin

Austin Wedding Photographer — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:19:01 +0000

It is so exciting getting recognition for all the hard work I have done with my wedding photography. Back when I was in art school at Texas State, I used to enter many art competitions. It was always an exciting experience and it always felt nice to be recognized amongst other great artist who inspire me. 4 of my wedding images recently placed in the International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers summer photo contest. The competition is open to wedding photographers from around the world and I placed 12th overall! Here are the images that placed in the different categories including FIRST place in the “Pure Art” category!
1st in “PURE ART”

7th in the “ALL ABOUT LIGHT”

9th in “THE WEDDING DRESS”

20th in “ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY”

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Annagrace + Steven: Wedding at Vintage Villas

Austin Wedding Photographer — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:59:05 +0000

Annagrace and Steven had a very cute wedding at Vintage Villas in Austin, Texas. It was such a lovely morning wedding looking over Lake Travis. My favorite part of the wedding ceremony was when the bride & groom added soil to the plant. I thought it was such a unique and beautiful way to express their love. Hopefully it grow and flourish as they grow together.

Payton + Travis: Wedding Video at Barr Mansion

Austin Wedding Photographer — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:34:41 +0000

Many of you might not know… but I started my college career studying 3d Animation and Video production. It was only natural to transition into shooting more films as digital cameras started incorporating HD video capabilities. Payton & Travis got married at The Barr Mansion (one of my favorite venues) this month and I had the pleasure to create this wonderful wedding film for them. After you watch the video head on over to Caroline’s website to see the wedding photos. Enjoy!

Music by Sigur Ros: Hoppipolla

Sam + Colleen: Bastrop Carnival Engagement Photos

Austin Wedding Photographer — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:59:45 +0000

I have always called Bastrop my home… every now and again I get to go back and re-live those fond memories I had growing up in the small town. Ever year, Bastrop has a Rodeo/Carnival… in when I was in 10th grade I won a t-shirt design contest for the carnival and my drawing was printed on hundreds of shirts that where sold at the carnival to help raise money for the Bastrop Association For the Arts Scholarship… which I happen to be awarded upon graduation. Sam & Colleen wanted something a little different and fun for their engagement photos so when the Carnival came to town… we jumped on the opportunity. Sam went to school at Bastrop High and I have known him for many years. I am so happy they choose me to photograph their wedding coming next April at Star Hill Ranch!