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About Dave Bentley Photography
Couples planning a Phoenix wedding will find Dave Bentley Photography among the Tempe area's wedding photographers. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Arizona's Finest Wedding Sites and Aldea Weddings at The Landmark. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Phoenix
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Phoenix?
Most couples in Phoenix budget between $1,500 and $3,500 for wedding photography. Packages at the lower end typically cover 6–8 hours with one shooter; higher tiers add a second shooter, engagement sessions, and albums. Always confirm exactly how many hours and edited images are included.
When should we book our wedding photographer?
Photographers with strong reputations are commonly booked 9–14 months ahead — earlier for peak-season Saturdays. If your date is inside six months, ask about waitlists and cancellations; openings do appear.
What should we ask before booking?
Ask to see two full galleries from real weddings (not highlight reels), confirm who will actually shoot your wedding, and get delivery timelines and image counts in the contract.
How does Lazo rank wedding photographers in Phoenix?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Dave Bentley Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Arizona's Finest Wedding Sites | 1.9 mi |
| Aldea Weddings at The Landmark | 2.5 mi |
| The Wright House | 2.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from Dave Bentley Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Phoenix weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in January, February, March, November, December. The driest months are April, May, June.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68° | 46° | 7% | 5:06 PM | 5:43 PM |
| Feb | 71° | 49° | 8% | 5:38 PM | 6:13 PM |
| Mar | 78° | 54° | 5% | 6:03 PM | 6:36 PM |
| Apr | 86° | 61° | 2% | 6:25 PM | 6:59 PM |
| May | 94° | 70° | 1% | 6:46 PM | 7:21 PM |
| Jun | 104° | 79° | 0% | 7:03 PM | 7:39 PM |
| Jul | 106° | 84° | 6% | 7:02 PM | 7:38 PM |
| Aug | 105° | 84° | 8% | 6:40 PM | 7:14 PM |
| Sep | 100° | 78° | 4% | 6:01 PM | 6:34 PM |
| Oct | 89° | 66° | 4% | 5:20 PM | 5:54 PM |
| Nov | 76° | 54° | 4% | 4:49 PM | 5:25 PM |
| Dec | 66° | 45° | 7% | 4:44 PM | 5:22 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (4.3 mi from Phoenix). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Phoenix.
Photo spots around Phoenix
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Encanto Parkpark | Phoenix | 2.0 mi |
| Dobbins Lookouttourist attraction | Phoenix | 7.2 mi |
| Papago Parkpark | Phoenix | 7.2 mi |
| Arizona Fallstourist attraction | Phoenix | 7.2 mi |
| Buena Vista Lookouttourist attraction | Phoenix | 7.4 mi |
| Hole in the Rockhiking area | Phoenix | 7.4 mi |
| Gila Valley Lookouttourist attraction | Phoenix | 8.1 mi |
| Lookout Mountain Parkpark | Phoenix | 11.8 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central Phoenix first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to Phoenix
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| AZA Mesa Gateway Airport | 26 mi | 40 min |
| PRC Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field | 86 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 256 mi | 5 hr 20 min |
| San Diego | 299 mi | 6 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Phoenix; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 2325 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85288, USA
- Where
- Tempe · 11 miles east of central Phoenix
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Phoenix
- One of 144 wedding photographers we list · 3 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (480) 253-9695
- Website
- Visit site
From Dave Bentley Photography's website
“Phoenix portrait photographer offering family photos, seniors, couples, & engagement photography in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and Tempe.”davebentleyphotography.com
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions, Film photography, Online gallery, Elopements
- Style, in their words
- Documentary, Fine art
Read from davebentleyphotography.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Dave Bentley Photography before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Tempe
- Nearest venue
- Arizona's Finest Wedding Sites, 1.9 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 54 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 3 within 3 mi, 54 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 84 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Mesa, Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert
Distances are straight-line from Dave Bentley Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Phoenix.
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