Ben Sandness Photography

hello, my name is ben and i’m a photographer, amateur woodworker, artist, road-trip enthusiast, trophy husband, and dad to a fiery ginger daughter. i live in ames, ia with my amazing wife nichole, daughter nora, and dog layla. i love light, shadows, and telling beautiful stories with images. my approach to photography is collaborative, creative, and authentic. i work to create a comfortable, relaxed, positive experience where you can be yourself. what is important to me are stories. when i’m documenting your wedding or event, i want to produce images that portray the narrative that is taking place, as well as the mood, feeling, and other intangible elements. when i am shooting portraits, my approach is similar–but with the added luxury of directing more of the lighting, environment, and subjects. well, that is enough of me talking about me. feel free to browse through my images. better still, contact me so we can talk about working together!