{"id":1383,"date":"2019-11-12T13:10:34","date_gmt":"2019-11-12T20:10:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/?p=1383"},"modified":"2020-11-09T13:45:53","modified_gmt":"2020-11-09T20:45:53","slug":"wedding-engagement-photographer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/index.php\/wedding-engagement-photographer\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding & Engagement Photographer"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Profile\"<\/p>\n

I had resisted doing Wedding & Engagement Photography for years.   The reason had been that, in a former life – decades ago, I had a career in the hospitality industry, including a stint as a Banquets Manager for a snazzy resort in the mountains of Colorado.<\/p>\n

I spent my life around weddings, brides-to-be, mother-in-laws, chafing dishes full of fancy foods, and getting home at 2 in the morning after the big event.   <\/p>\n

That life wore me out.  I was not meant to roll tables and clean up broken wine glasses for a living.   <\/p>\n

I wrote about transitioning away from this unfulfilling life, and was published in the Huffington Post<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Now I take pictures for a living. <\/strong><\/p>\n

I take all kinds of photos – from Real Estate Photography<\/a>, to Sports<\/a>, to Events, and anything in-between.  I am also an FAA Certified Drone Pilot<\/a>, and Videographer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Weddings & Engagements<\/h3>\n

I’ve started doing Weddings and Engagements – a little late to the party, but I am being asked to do them more nowadays as people who know me or have worked with me know that I will put my all into it.    I am reliable, easy-going and love capturing moments.  <\/p>\n

Weddings and events also take a fair amount of technical skills, and special equipment (at times) which I’ll get into in a moment.<\/p>\n

Some recent Wedding\/Engagement Photos – Click on an image to view a larger version:<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n

Pricing:<\/h3>\n

Engagement shoots starting at $400<\/strong><\/p>\n

90 minutes on-site and 30 photos minimum guaranteed.    <\/p>\n

Wedding Shoots<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please contact me<\/a><\/strong> for a customized quote.  Pricing varies based on wedding size, duration, location etc.   I try to be very competitive with my pricing. <\/p>\n

Equipment<\/h4>\n

I always shoot with two camera bodies.    Always have a backup, especially at an event that is “Once in a Lifetime.”<\/p>\n

Canon 5DSR<\/a> – This is a 50 megapixel beast of a camera.  <\/strong><\/p>\n

\"5dsr\"<\/p>\n

This is one of the highest megapixel cameras you can buy.  This camera is great for pulling in incredible detail.   I use it for portraits, close-up ring shots, and general all-purpose.<\/p>\n

Canon 1DX Mark 2<\/a>  – This is the workhorse.  <\/strong><\/p>\n

\"1dx<\/p>\n

This camera does it all.  16 frames per second shooting (so I don’t miss the magical moments).   4k video, and does extremely well in low light. <\/p>\n

EACH of these cameras have dual memory cards, so if one fails, there is an automatic backup.    <\/p>\n

LENSES<\/strong> – I have lenses for every occasion and situation.   70-200, 50mm, 24-70, 28-135, 100mm macro, 100-400mm.<\/p>\n

Technical Skills<\/h3>\n

There is a lot of skill that goes into being able to shoot in so many different situations, and lighting.   <\/p>\n

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  1. Shooting in low light.  This requires ‘fast’ lenses (lenses that have an extremely wide Aperture), and also being able to use lighting \/ flash when necessary.   Shooting on any “auto” mode risks photos that are blurry or grainy.   Knowing how to shoot on manual is a must<\/li>\n
  2. Getting sharp photos.   Knowing how to adjust the camera to get the right amount of “bokeh” but sharp faces and eyes takes knowing your cameras and lenses inside and out.<\/li>\n
  3. Being able to adjust quickly which takes muscle memory and experience.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    I had resisted doing Wedding & Engagement Photography for years.   The reason had been that, in a former life – decades ago, I had a career in the hospitality industry, including a stint as a Banquets Manager for a snazzy resort in the mountains of Colorado. I spent my life around weddings, brides-to-be, mother-in-laws, chafing dishes full of fancy foods, and getting home at 2 in the morning after the big event.  … <\/p>\n

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