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Hey, I'm Dave! Originally from the Virginia/DC area, I've traded the east coast hustle for the stunning landscapes of Arizona, and I couldn't be happier about it. I'm a Phoenix-based wedding photographer specializing in weddings, micro weddings, and elopements, and I'm always ready to pack my bags for wherever your love story takes us.

My approach is rooted in documentary-style photography, which is just a fancy way of saying I let your day unfold naturally and capture it as it happens. No stiff posing, no interrupting the moment. Just real, authentic storytelling. And the details? That's where I really geek out. The flowers on the table, the note tucked in a pocket, the look exchanged when no one else is watching, those little things tell the whole story, and they're usually the ones you never even got to see on your big day. I've got you covered.

Whether you're celebrating in the Phoenix valley, exchanging vows among Sedona's red rocks, eloping in the gorgeous high country of Northern Arizona, or dreaming of a destination wedding somewhere far-flung, I'd love to be your photographer. I offer packages starting at 4 hours of coverage up to a full day, with complimentary engagement sessions and prints included in select packages.

Finding the right photographer can feel overwhelming, so let's just chat. No pressure, just a conversation about your day and how I can help make it unforgettable.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints

Reviews of Dave Bentley Photography

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Travis Sent on 12/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome & Professional!

Dave did an awesome job at our wedding! We were fighting the daylight & it was a challenge to get good lighting but Dave made sure we got the shots we needed. His communication was always timely & pleasant as well. Would definitely recommend!
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Katie Sent on 12/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent photographer - highly recommend!

We loved working with Dave! His flexibility in working with us before the wedding and especially during the wedding allowed for an stress-free experience. It unexpectedly poured rain on our wedding day and we appreciated Dave’s flexibility. Our pictures turned out beautifully!
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Katelynn Sent on 03/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, Kind and Talented

Dave was amazing! We eloped at the Grand Canyon and he did an amazing job shooting our wedding. We struggled with the sun with the time of day we chose and he was still able to get unbelievably beautiful pictures! We are so happy with our choice to use him and would pick him again if we did it all over. He was super easy to communicate with, had a great personality, and was just so sweet and talented. I also REALLY appreciated how quickly he got us our photos back. We had them back to us within a week and had a sneak preview the next day. He even helped us recreate a picture in the same pose as my grandparents since I wore my Grandma's dress from 1940. We are so grateful for him and everything he did for us! 10/10 recommend :)
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Lizdacely Sent on 09/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Hubert & Lizdacely

Dave did an amazing job with the photos, he was more then happy to tale what ever photos we wanted an he did an amazing job capturing the photo where we fell backwords into the pool! He got our photos back to us in a timely maner. We would highly recommend Dave
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Jackelyn Sent on 10/10/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Dave was great to work with. He is very responsive and professional.
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Nandi Sent on 08/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Dave was a wonderful photographer for our civil ceremony. We had the bright idea to get married outside in DC in February, but Dave was a trooper and he arrived at the ceremony site before we did. He took the most amazing shots and never once complained about the cold :).
We now have the most beautiful memories of the day, thanks to him!
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Dave Bentley Photography frequently asked questions

Dave Bentley Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Dave Bentley Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Dave Bentley Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Dave Bentley Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Dave Bentley Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
Dave Bentley Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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