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Wedding Photography is too important to leave to chance.
Wedding Photography is too important to leave to chance.
Every wedding is singular and unique. Its story should be told authentically and artfully. And you deserve a lasting heirloom made from the finest materials. Quality matters.
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Quality Matters
You don't have to do it alone.
The team at Benfield Photography has photographed weddings in most of the 50 states and internationally. Our expertise doesn't end with shutter speeds and f-stops.
And as soon as you book us for your wedding, we set you up with the finest and best wedding vendors in the country, depending on your location. We walk through this planning process with you and can offer as much or as little assistance as you want.
The reason we only accept 12 weddings per year is so we can dedicate our focus and attention to the things that matter: you.
It's time you finally booked the photographer you've always wanted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Every wedding gets Dale as the primary photographer. We have talented team who serve as a 2nd or 3rd photographers.
We thrive in efficiency. Your wedding portfolio will be delivered to you within 2 weeks of your wedding date, and often sooner. If your event will run in a magazine or online, we offer 24 hour processing.
We understand concerns with privacy and exclusivity. We provide an encrypted portfolio of images, and have the ability to hand-deliver final photographs, albums, and more. Additionally, we never post images without a release from the couple.
"I had the pleasure of working with Benfield Photography this weekend (Saturday) and I already received the photos back today (Tuesday). EXTREMELY impressed that they already have pictures out to everyone and they are beautiful!! Highly recommend!
— Austin Smith Events
You Need
While Dale and his team have been described as "fun," we actually pride ourselves on our professionalism. We dress like your guests and will blend in perfectly (nobody likes a sore thumb). We approach familial dynamics with finesse. And we show kindness and respect to the families, guests, and vendors.
Moments are captured thoughtfully and beautifully. We want our artwork to be timeless, allowing it to hang in your home for decades.
Dale is an enneagram #2 (the helper), and lives his life in a way that lifts and empowers others. His motto is "leave people better than you found them." Also, he is excellent at tying bow-ties.
Are albums included?
Bespoke Wedding Albums
Yes, each wedding includes a bespoke wedding album. Our hand-crafted wedding albums are custom designed for your unique story. Every wedding is special in its own way, and our custom-designed wedding albums are a beautiful way to show and share that with friends, family, and future generations.
What else is included?
All Day Coverage
While most photographers charge by the hour, we want to tell the complete story. As a result, we include 9 hours on the wedding day. Say goodbye to cramming 9 hours of wedding into 6 hours of coverage time.
Two Photographers
For all weddings with a guest count of 250+ we have additional photographers available. The 2nd photographer is included at no additional cost. Beyond that, we have 3rd and 4th photographers available for a fee.
YOU NEVER THINK IT WILL HAPPEN TO YOU
I'VE HEARD STORIES
Brides never think this will happen to them. Despite warnings, they choose a photographer who doesn't have sound business practices, technical skills, and/or editing workflow. And it happens, the photographer loses images or doesn't get the shot. While it hurts my heart to hear stories like this, it's important for me to share these with you.
I've been asked to shoot wedding "re-dos" because their original photographer lost images. I've been asked to "fix" and "edit" poorly exposed indoor photos by other photographers. And I've been asked to shoot wedding portraits after the the original photographer didn't shoot the same quality of images on their website. I've seen it all, I've heard it all, and you deserve better. Actually, you deserve the best.
While I don't love sharing negative stories, I respect the industry and my profession too much to not be transparent.
You don't invest in a handbag that frays or falls apart after a year. You invest in quality, lifetime pieces. The old adage is true: you get what you pay for.
HOW WE WORK
no. 01
Our Backups Have Backups
I've trained photographers all over the country on how to properly backup and store files so there is never a photo loss.
no. 02
WYSIWYG
What you see is what you get. Our website is an accurate representation of the images you can expect to receive in your wedding portfolio.
no. 03
Any Light Will Do
We are comfortable creating beautiful images in any lighting conditions. Power goes out at your reception? (it's happened!) No worries! We love natural light, but also play well with artifical and available lighting.
from Morgan:
Dale and Tyler were a dream to work with. Dale was very responsive even on an international vacation!
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A year from now you
will look back and be grateful you trusted Benfield Photography....
Just trust me on this one.
We take care of everything you need for timeless photographs
we take care of
We can help you style your engagements, create wedding day timelines, and refer you the best hair and makeup stylists. Just ask! We also approach our portraits sessions in a way that is authentic and relaxed. Our goal is to help you look and feel your best!
everything
you need
for timeless photographs
i can help because i've been there
Five years ago, I was planning my own wedding.
I didn't want to settle on a photographer who was great at portraits but didn't specialize in indoor lighting. Because our reception was inside, it was important to find someone who matched my level of perfection when it comes to lighting.
The bottom line is this: You deserve to have timeless photographs from a photographer who anticipates moments, knows how to authentically capture portraits (no cheesy prompts or awkward "whispering" here), and loves love.
but nowI know how to help!
We for you if:
are
you value art
you invest in quality
You enjoy an experience
We're probably for you if...
not
Experience doesn't really matter to you
you're looking for the lowest price
you value trends over timelessness
but first
let's connect
If you're on the fence about hiring Benfield Photography for your wedding, I would love to meet in person (or over zoom or facetime) to see if we vibe well. It's important to feel so comfortable with the photographer who will be there on your wedding day, so let's set up a time to chat.
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