Ben is an amazing photographer he know what he's doing he know how to make things less awkward I would 100% recommend him to do any kind of photography because it great at it read more

Ben did a terrific job of helping me get settled into the shoot and confident in the process. His relaxed and encouraging style made it easy and a very fun experience. His touch ups were wonderful and really make the photos pop. Would definitely recommend. read more

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Working with Ben was the best experience I've ever had with a photographer. From the moment I met Ben, he was very welcoming and did a great job explaining the ins and outs of the shoot. Ben's techniques really relaxed me and helped us capture amazing shots. My headshots came out fantastic, and I've been able to book several jobs off of them alone! I will definitely be back when it's time to update my shots. Thanks Ben! read more

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Incredible experience working with Ben! My wife and I hired him to photograph our newly-renovated dental office, including photos of the space, my wife (the dentist), and my wife and me (the business owners). He's the rare photographer who's talented on both the technical and non-technical sides: setup, shots, and editing were fantastic, and he made us feel at ease throughout the process, which led to natural body language, genuine smiles, and great photos. He made the entire experience fun and enjoyable, and we left feeling like we'd just spent a few hours with an old friend. His work product is top-notch and we can't wait to share the photos. We'd jump at the chance to work with him again for any future photography needs. Highly recommend! read more

Amazing photographer! My professional headshots look amazing. I look forward to working with Ben again.

My experience with Ben was simply amazing. He has a process for helping you with your photographic needs that is quick, fun and produces tremendous results. The head shot he provided for me is the best photo of myself that I have received in my entire life. I cannot recommend him more highly. He is also an exceptional, small business owner. He is incredibly responsive to his customers which was extraordinarily helpful for me because I needed a rapid turnaround. I am consistently getting compliments on the quality of the photo that he took for me. If you need help with your photographic needs, I don't think you'll be able to find anyone better. read more

Ben is truly gifted. He has a wonderful eye and was able - somehow - to put me at ease. He is flexible, personable, highly collaborative and so talented at bringing out your most photogenic self. I am absolutely thrilled with the pictures he was able to capture. Can't say enough great things about him. Ben made what I feared would be a trying experience pretty awesome. Highly, highly recommend. read more

Working with Ben was a great experience for me! He asked about goals and the kind of energy that I wanted my pictures to express. I felt he wanted to get to know me, not just take some pictures and call it a day. He is also very good technically - he found great places to shoot near his studio. Ben's photo retouching after the shoot was first rate. Thanks Ben! read more

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Such a great experience working with Ben on my new headshots! I was thrilled with the shots, but even more importantly, I've been getting a great response to them. I just used my new shots at two auditions, and not only did I get compliments from one of the directors on them, I also booked roles in BOTH shows! Ben turned around the shots in only a week to make it possible for me to use them so quickly, and made the whole process very easy. read more

Ben is an excellent and professional photographer. He shot a group of head shots for me a few years ago. They were amazing to say the least. I felt so beautiful. Not only is he an amazing photographer, he also can adjust or fix images. I remember in one of my images he felt my hair didn't look even or full enough so he added hair! I didn't even notice. He had to tell me. That is how natural it looked! I've seen Ben's work through the years and everything he shoots is quality. I would trust him for your head shots, wedding, theatre production, ANYTHING! Photographs are an investment, and Ben is worth it. read more

Ben Krantz Studios is awesome. I recently had my headshots done by Mr Krantz at and around his studio. He provided me with so many options it was too hard to pick the ones I really wanted... Ben has a wonderful eye, and an ease about him that makes the process go flawlessly. I absolutely love the work that he did and have been recommending him to everyone. Big Kudos Ben, JR read more

The best of the best! Ben is my absolute favorite headshot photographer I have ever worked with, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. He makes you feel very comfortable in front of the camera, capturing your personality and making the whole experience fun and enjoyable. And you end up with fantastic photos that you can't wait to share! read more

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I had just had some headshots taken in San Francisco when my friend showed me HER new hadshots by Ben Krantz... they were unbelievable. I had a huge audition coming up and so I went to Ben and was absolutely blown away by his studio, his professionalism, his equipment, and mostly, his talent. Not only did I get the job, but the casting director took my headshot to the class he taught the next day as an example of a "perfect commercial headshot". Now, whenever you look over a theatre program in the East Bay, it's easy to tell which actors went to Ben Krantz. Thanks Ben! read more

Ben is the real deal. He is an artist with a lens Ann he is able to capture the emotions that is so important to great photos Ben has taken photos for years at events at the Lesher Center for the Arts. His recent pictures of our Young REP showcases are outstanding Thank you Ben!!! read more

As professional as one could possibly imagine. Mr. Krantz puts you absolutely at ease before, during and after the shoot. His natural eye is one that some study their entire lives to achieve. He was simply born with it. The amount of compliments I got on my headshots (and still get) boggle me. I'd work with him anytime and twice on Sundays. The best value in the Bay Area. read more

Words cannot even describe this man's talent. We hired Ben for our wedding this past summer, and couldn't have been happier with him. He provided a relaxed vibe when taking photos - he made me (the nervous bride) feel comfortable! The final product was SUPERB! We had so many great photos to choose from, we still have yet to narrow down our final selections. Bottom line, Ben Krantz is GENUINE. He is personable and makes you feel SO at ease. He sees the true beauty in you, and knows just how to enhance it. We were so lucky to have him with us on our special day. He played a huge part in the success of our wedding, and we couldn't have asked for a more talented photographer. There is a reason why everyone gave him 5 stars! He is OUTSTANDING!!! read more

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I've had many opportunities to see Ben's work on theatrical productions, for headshots and even a wedding I helped coordinate. Most recently Ben took some amazing pictures for my son's first birthday. At the wedding I worked on, Ben was a very calming presence, unlike some wedding photographers I've seen. He was never domineering and never ordered anyone around, in fact, a good portion of the time you wouldn't have known he was there. His great rapport with the bridal party made it so he was able to capture many wonderful shots of them quickly, and they were soon free to interact with the guests. Ben is known for personalizing the experience to give his customers exactly what they are looking for. But if you are someone like me, who is not really used to getting pictures taken or you don't have a lot of time to plan out the specifics, rest assured that you can trust Ben to deliver something really beautiful with very little micro management from you. It truly is catered to you. With almost no direction from me beforehand, Ben came in and got some pictures of my son that I will cherish for lifetime and would never have been able to get without him. One more plus about Ben-he is excellent at responding to phone calls and email questions. I can't recommend him highly enough! read more

I needed a professional headshot in short order and Ben was able to see me promptly and turned around retouched photos really quickly. He was a lifesaver. I was super pleased with my photos - great lighting and the perfect mix of professional and casual. I enjoyed working with Ben. He put me at ease and it was all pretty fun! read more

After searching for a photographer to take professional headshots , I finally found Ben. He took photos of my wife and I individually and together. Ben is great - we felt comfortable and the pictures came out great. It was quite hard to pick just a few for post-processing, there were hundreds to choose from. Great job Ben! read more

Ben is the man! Top-notch professional. He has a way of putting you at ease (I was stressed out that day) and extracting the very best shots of you.... and you end up with pictures you never thought you were capable of taking. I would definitely recommend him to anyone needing some professional shots taken!! Awesome work, thanks Ben! read more

The proof is in the booking. Just got my first commercial extra gig based on Ben's work! Thanks Ben! read more

Ben (of Ben Krantz Studios/Photography) didn't just "shoot" out wedding pictures. Ben didn't just take AMAZING pictures, touch them up so that every detail was just right, and deliver them to us, COPYRIGHT-FREE, on a CD ROM so that we could share them instantly with family and friends via email across the world, for no additional charge. No, Ben also helped organize our wedding flow (after all, he's done countless weddings already!) so that we could get the best pictures in the shortest amount of time, which left us free to enjoy our wedding! And Ben wasn't just a photographer- Ben was a magician, a comedian, and a charmer- in other words, he didn't just take pictures- he got the nephews to pay attention and look at the camera. He got all 40 family members to get along and look happy together in the pictures. We met with Ben and discussed what WE wanted in our pictures. Ben also offered advice as to what would help get what we wanted, and let us know if something wasn't realistic (did we really need 36 different combinations of family members?). Then, as we were caught up in the wonderful chaos that was our wedding, Ben calmly and professionally arranged all the various people at all the right times to get the pictures WE wanted taken. Of course, Ben's photo-journalistic style comes in to play as well- his pictures tell the story of our wedding in a way video could never compare to. Ben can blend in to the background and capture the most intimate moments, between both the couple and family. Never was he in the way or obtrusive- rather, he flowed with the vibe and life of the wedding. Our wedding was a modest back-yard affair, with a budget less than that of a designer gown! Ben's pricing is well below what his talent level is and very fair in comparison to his colleagues. The custom made coffee table album is just so fun- you have to see one of his finished works to truly appreciate how they preserve the pictures in a unique way for years to come. Thank You Ben! read more

Ben Krantz is truly an amazing photographer! I have used his services for events for the past 2 years and I am always thrilled with his work. It is tough to find a great photographer that can capture all of the excitement and emotions at events as well as the more "artsy" type of shots. He is very professional, easy to work with, and most importantly has the artistic eye for great photos. If you are in need of a photographer, I highly recommend Ben! read more

Ben is the best! I have always hated getting headshots because I never felt they actually looked like me. Ben totally nailed it! I LOVE my new headshots and get so many compliments on them :] read more

My headshot photo session with Ben was amazing! He makes the sessions fun and relaxing, and his final product is outstanding. The process is very easy, and you are able to see the proofs instantly. He helps to make sure you look your best while not making you look over-processed. I highly recommend Ben! read more

This was exactly what we were looking for. Ben is a great guy and made us feel very comfortable. We'll be back when we age a bit.

Ben took pictures for our wedding and did an amazing job! The pictures turned out great! He was wonderful to work with and gave a lot of helpful advice. Thank you Ben! read more

My wife and I recently had a photo session done with Ben around his Oakland studio for our wedding anniversary. We wanted a romantic, warm, and casual setting and look to the photos. Our goal was to get photos of regular life, and to create a lifetime memory. Ben was extremely nice to us right from the first phone call I made to him. He took time to understand my needs, and recommend a good package. He also took time to explain how we should prepare for the day. On the day of the shoot, he took time to sit down and talk with us to understand what we wanted out of the shoot. And he took great shots of us all around the warehouse district where his studio is located. We got our finished pictures from him 1.5 weeks after the shoot, and I can't believe the results. They look absolutely fantastic. We have shown them around in our family/friends circle and the raves are still pouring in. I would highly recommend Ben for all your photography needs. He is a professional and a great artist. read more

Fully recommend! Ben took my corporate headshots and was well worth the drive up from the South Bay. He makes the shoot easy, and his work is exceptional. Would definitely go with him again! read more

We were referred to Ben by friends and I am SO glad we took their recommendation! My son needed new head shots that I hoped would get him through the rest of his college years. I'm certain these are the best head shots, BY FAR, he has ever had. They are authentic, true to my son's personality and positively gorgeous! Ben was fabulous to work with. He is quite knowledgeable about the musical theatre business and was able to make great suggestions about clothing choices and what kind of shots would be appropriate. He was very kind and relaxed, and he made my son feel extremely comfortable. He also works surprisingly quickly so he was able to take over 600 shots in a very short time. When he finished taking the photos, we got to sit down at his computer and look through all the various shots to choose the ones we wanted. I have to say this process was difficult because almost every shot was wonderful and I wish we could have just had all of them!! But Ben has a great eye and made great suggestions to help us decide. He sent us our shots in a very timely manner, even sooner than he had promised. This was an incredibly positive experience and we are ecstatic with the results. We will definitely refer friends to Ben and I'm sure my son will go back to him when it's time to update his head shots again. read more

My son went to take shots with Ben for modeling. Ben is the most amazing photographer and knows how to bring out the best in his clients. My son will most likely be very successful and this has a lot to do with his portfolio. Great studio and very professional. Ben sat down to get to know my son before he took any pictures. Incredible work! Thanks Ben! read more

Ben was great. I hate having my photo taken but needed some shots for a new job. He was overwhelmingly positive, made it as painless as possible and took a bunch of great shots. When I sent them to my new employer for the press release, they wrote back right away and said how great the photos were! Doesn't get better than that. In terms of setting up appointment, approving shots and getting final images, it could not have been easier. The turnaround was faster than promised. I absolutely recommend Ben and will call him again when I need photos in the future. read more

Ben Krantz is amazing! My husband and I hired Ben to shoot our Wedding (which took place this past September). We also had him do our engagement photos. I had seen much of Ben's work before we even went to sit down and book him, and have always been impressed with how well he captures the personalities of the people that he is photographing. We shot our engagement photos in December and when the day of the shoot came it was pouring down rain. We had hoped for an outside shoot, but I was a little nervous walking around and taking pictures in the rain. Ben encouraged us to go with it, and see what we could come up with. I am so glad that we listened to him...our engagement photos were AMAZING. He was fun, professional, and encouraging ( even when I started to get a little grumpy in the rain). He caught so many good moments that we had a hard time narrowing down the photos that we wanted to actually take home with us. In our consultation the week before our wedding he sat down with us and let us lay out all of the 'must have' shots, took down all family members names that were going to be in our photos, and basically told us to relax and have fun and that he would take care of the rest. On the day of the wedding he was professional, easy to work with, and super super organized. He called everyone by name, and was very personable...even with my three young nephews who were running in and out of his shots, hahaha! I had multiple family members approach me and tell me how wonderful they thought he was doing. When it came time to get our pictures, we were absolutely blown away. I sat in his studio and cried as our Wedding day was so perfectly displayed before me in the pictures that he had taken. I really can not say enough good things about Ben Krantz. He is outstanding! read more

Ben's photographs are stellar! He has a talent for making a person look great without looking fake. I wouldn't go anywhere else. Thanks, Ben for giving me a professional head shot I can use promotionally with confidence. read more

I'm hard to photograph. I have a hard time looking natural and a hard time getting a good smile for the camera. Ben is great. He has several techniques to get you to relax and stop thinking about the photos. He "unlocks" photo poses so you look "caught" in a moment. Our shoot was both indoors and out and his eye for lighting and framing are excellent. He took about 600 pictures in less than two hours. Many many came really really good. His post processing work is also very high end. The final products were really really good. I highly recommend Ben. read more

My girlfriend and I went to Ben Krantz to get some portraits done as a gift for our families. We were treated with professionalism and respect from the moment we made our reservations to the moment that we picked up our prints. The session went quickly and smoothly and we were even able to make our dinner reservations. From my experience, I would say that Mr. Krantz has streamlined his work-flow to be both efficient and effective. The whole experience was enjoyable, even for someone like me who generally dislikes having his picture taken. I would have to recommend Ben Krantz to anyone in the Bay Area who requires the services of a truly professional photographer. read more

I have never modeled before, so I was a bit nervous at the beginning, but Ben was so easy to work with. He made it really easy, and he is an excellent photographer. I loved how relaxed it all was, and how you aren't kept in a studio, but you can walk around the really great neighborhood he lives in. Around the studio, there are so many cool places to shoot which make Ben's location very unique. Overall it was a great experience and I highly recommend Ben Krantz! read more

I've just received back headshots of my daughter that she needed for college admissions auditions. Ben did a wonderful job. The pictures are beautiful! When we first arrived, Ben sat down with us and spoke with my daughter for a little while trying to ascertain what she hoped to express in her photos. He then went around the neighborhood with her taking over 600 shots in various outfits and in various locations. He showed us the photos on his computer and allowed us to select the ones we liked best, which he then "cleaned up" and had ready for us very quickly. I highly recommend Ben for headshots! read more

Ben's professionalism and expertise surpassed my expectations! I couldn't have anticipated the level of positive feedback my headshot would receive. The experience was easy, professional yet casual, quick and to the point. Fast turnaround. The process of elimination was a breeze, and his expert advice was spot on. He made the areas of concern for me a non issue, instilling relaxation and trust I wouldn't regret. read more

Ben made the whole process a ton of fun and really put me at ease. He takes the time to figure out exactly what you are looking for and then over delivers with the shots and the amount of time he will dedicate to filtering out your favorites and retouching them to make them look amazing. Thank you Ben! read more