Albuquerque Wedding Photographer, William Benton
After photographing my first wedding in Albuquerque, New Mexico way back in 2005, it felt like my lifelong passion for photography had finally culminated into an experience that tied everything I loved to photograph together: raw emotional moments, vivid landscapes, closeup details, and fast action all wrapped into one beautiful day. It was (and still is) a thrill and an honor to be given the opportunity to practice my art while providing couples with images their family will treasure for generations to come. Now, with 20 wedding seasons and over 600 weddings under my belt, wedding photography is second nature to me. There isn't a mishap I can't roll with or a moment I'm not ready for, allowing me to bring the kind of calm, confident, creative energy to your wedding that only comes from experience.
At most weddings, I use a combination of modern digital cameras and vintage film cameras, blending the clean, crisp feel of digital photography with the warm, classic charm of analog film photography. Over the years, my style of wedding photography has evolved into a primarily photojournalistic/documentary approach. While I enjoy taking creative posed portraits, what thrills me the most is capturing those unposed, fleeting moments when light, emotion, and action come together to tell a story because I believe those are the images that will take my couples back to how they really felt on their wedding day. When editing, I take a similar true-to-life approach. Color, contrast, and brightness are all corrected to look as close to reality as possible. I don't use stylistic presets, filters, or Ai.
Over the years I've had the privilege of shooting at some of New Mexico's most stunning venues — from the sweeping mountain views at Sandia Resort and Tanoan Country Club, to the lush organic beauty of Los Poblanos and Casa Rondeña Winery in the North Valley, the historic charm of Hotel Albuquerque and Casas de Sueños in Old Town, the rustic elegance of Old Town Farm, and the world-class settings of Tamaya Resort, La Fonda on the Plaza, and the Four Seasons Santa Fe. No matter where you're getting married in New Mexico, chances are I've shot there or somewhere similar. If you would like to see a gallery of images from your venue, just ask.
Think I might be a good fit for your wedding? Tell me a bit about your plans and we'll schedule a relaxed chat!
Cheers,
-William
