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Creative portrait sessions in Salem

Dark & cinematic
photography.

I’m Ben Rekemeyer, a photographer based in New York’s Capital Region, frequently photographing in Salem, Massachusetts. I photograph creative portraits, concerts, professional wrestling and events, with travel available by arrangement.

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Portraits from $350 · Salem sessions from $600.
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A person in floral clothing is framed by dark tree trunks, with one hand resting on a branch.
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Portfolio

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A long-haired person in a dark coat and white lace cravat, with yellow theatrical eyes.

Portraits

A vocalist leans over a stage monitor as the band performs in blue-white haze.

Concerts

A performer moves a fire staff through a sweeping circle of flame outdoors.

Events

The Witch House sign, dark gables and pumpkins under an orange autumn sky.

Salem

A smiling wrestler raises a championship belt and gives a thumbs-up from the ring corner.

Wrestling

A little Salem magicThe Witch House, Old Town Hall and Salem Witch Museum stand evenly spaced along one street beneath a softly cratered moon. A rounded, three-dimensional BORAH, inspired by the real performer’s long hooked nose, pronounced chin, burgundy eye makeup and curls, gives a gentle wave in a purple patchwork coat beside a broom.SALEM WITCH MUSEUM

Places to photograph

Explore Salem.

Find your setting among Salem’s streets, stories and favorite haunts.

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October ’98 Complete Collection artwork

Lightroom editing workflow

October ’98.

24 signature looks, 75 workflow tools and 14 creative profiles.

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Client reviews

What clients say.

★★★★★

“Professional and fantastic to work with. Ben’s unique view of the world and skillful eye has drastically elevated our brand image!”
Kayla Ek · Nightmare Market · Google review ↗

★★★★★

“Ben did our wedding photos in Salem and he absolutely ROCKED! He is very good with posing instructions and made us feel comfortable and confident throughout the whole process.”
Angie K · Google review ↗

★★★★★

“My husband usually hates taking pictures, but Ben made the whole experience feel relaxed and natural. The photos came out amazing warm, real, and full of personality.”
Kristen Dumont · Google review ↗

★★★★★

“Absolutely incredible and talented photographer. He made me feel safe and comfortable, and was so much fun to work with!”
Luna Faun · Google review ↗

★★★★★

“We had a wonderful experience in Salem in our witch costumes. He knew all the great places to go.”
Rebecca Roberts · Google review ↗

★★★★★

“Ben got our photos back to us before we even made it back to Chicago. I was beyond happy with our photos! They’re beautiful and they were exactly what I was hoping for!”
Myrna Hartwell · Google review ↗

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