Monday, April 28, 2008

American Photo Magazine's Top 10

Over the weekend, American Photo Magazine came out with this year's list of their Top 10 wedding photographers in the world. Somehow, I am on it, along with several other fanstastic photographers I really love. And even though my first instinct is to say 'awards don't matter', I know when I am an old guy I'll be telling anyone who will listen about when this happened to me. So whoever had anything to do with putting me on a list with such talented photographers, thank you. It means a lot to me now, but will only mean more as the years pass.

You can read the article here: American Photo Magazine

31 comments:

Lindsay Pierce said...

Congratulations Ben!! I read that article a couple of days ago and have been thinking of you. You belong on that list and I'm so happy for you. Hope you are having fun amid all that outstanding work you are doing all over the world. I love checking in with your blog.

wrecklessgirl said...

you are amazing.
<3k.

Craig Wolfrom said...

I wish I was there to buy you a few rounds!
Congrats to an aptly given award.
Cheers,
-CW

oscar+kartika said...

congrats Ben!!!! Very well deserved!

Michael Andrews said...

I didn't even know about the Am Photo thing until I checked your blog and saw it, so a little serendipity (sp?). I just posted about my <3 for you on my own tiny little outpost of cyberspace.
I honestly cannot think of anyone more deserving of professional recognition than you, man.
I just wish I could by you a beer in paradise :-)

Kay said...

When I'm old, I'm still going to be telling people I know the best wedding photographer in the world! Congrats, Ben. You rock.

Caroline said...

So thrilled for you -- so well-deserved!

Marc F. Henning said...

Awesome man. I also saw your website plugged in this month's PDN. When is Ben Chrisman Photography going public?

Matt Adcock said...

well, thats rather sweet! good to see you at the top amigo.

can't wait to hang with you manana en mexico :)

cheers!
mateo

Anonymous said...

Ben - Your images are incredible! Congrats and enjoy it.

Anonymous said...

Ben--very well deserved. Keep up the great work!

Garrett said...

I knew it...congrats!!

Anonymous said...

I said it in January and I'll will say it again...2008 is the year to be doing what you love. Keep up the excellent work.

Peace,
Parris Whittingham

P.S. I know how you feel about awards, but hey if nobody said anything...than that would be a bit odd.

Anonymous said...

A very well deserved award,congratulations

James Walker said...

ben you'll always be in my top ten.

Anonymous said...

congrats ben! what an amazing honor! we so enjoyed our time with you at matt & sol's wedding in playa & hope to see you again!
patrick & angel
pwp studio

Cameron Clark | baby business blog said...

you deserve it but why did American Photo make that little jpg thingy so ugly? what is that supposed to be a chic table setting?

Anonymous said...

Hi Ben!!!!

We all already know that U are the BEST!!!!

Take care!

Miguel

Anonymous said...

very well deserved, ben,

Anonymous said...

Congrats Ben, what a terrific and fitting recognition of your incredible art.

Anonymous said...

Ben,
I'm not surprised in the least. Well deserved. KUDOS!!!
Pascale

Mary Gardella said...

Ben,
You are an amazing photographer with an incredible eye on the world. This recognition is well deserved. You truly have a gift. congratulations!

Anonymous said...

Always #1 in my book (or magazine). I'll let you know when one of these awards you win actually surprises me.

Unknown said...

Words well chosen. Your humility is clear, but most people don't know that you are also one of the most compassionate and generous people that I know - and these are the people that truly deserve awards (or great things to happen to them). let's party!

-brett

malia said...

hmm... top ten is great, but you are in my top 2):

Anonymous said...

DANGER - "TOP GUN" REFERENCE #2 APPROACHING...

Iceman: You can be my wingman any time.

Maverick: Bullshit! You can be mine.

(Male bonding hug ensues)

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Bravo, Ben!

-Joey

Sergio said...

Super congratulations to you Ben!! I have always known that you were among the best in the world! I am so glad that you got the recognition that you deserve.

Sergio

Shane Snider said...

congrats, man!

Airika Pope said...

Ben, this is a recognition that is well-deserved. Way to go!

megan said...

winning an award like this isn't like winning a race. it's not like you trained to make a 5 minute mile... it's based on the opinion of a few, so some may question its importance. but it's still such an honor & you should live this up because it's echoed pretty far. you definitely deserve this ben! congrats!!

kevin chapman said...

Wow - !Salud Ben! Congrats on the award, and very deserved. I am proud to share the first two and last three letters of your last name with you. And also the rash. Peace lova!