Bentz Photography is one of the biggest studios in the Fort Wayne area. Located just minutes from Dupont Road in Leo, on three acres of great shooting spaces inside and out! Enjoy the pond, beach, forest, firepit, swing, hammock and many other beautifully landscaped areas as well as the nearly 2,000 sq foot studio.
Wedding Packages range from $950.00 to $2,300.00
Senior Packages range from $300.00 to $700.00
Family Sitting Fees - $35.00 and $50.00
Steve + Sara
Steve's first love of photography came while taking a photography course at St. Francis College. During this time, Steve bought his first professional camera and began taking pictures of downtown Fort Wayne for class projects. At St. Francis, Steve quickly realized that he preferred seeing the world through a viewfinder instead of being in the lab.
Since 2001, he has photographed over 150 weddings in addition to hundreds of family and senior portraits. Steve continues to develop his love of photography with ongoing training and seminars including studying with specific photography studios such as McIntosh Studio and Gregory Photography both of Ohio, Patken Photographer in Long Island New York, as well as the premier photographers at the WPPI convention every year.
Alongside Steve, you will find his wife and assistant Sara who takes care of all the details of the day. Sara doesn't miss a beat when it comes to posing, arranging flowers, fixing hair and straightening hemlines. Her attention to detail is unmatched as she keeps everyone in good spirits with an outgoing personality that often eases wedding day jitters. Sara also picks up a camera during the ceremony and reception on the wedding day to photograph different perspectives that would be impossible for just one photographer to accomplish.
In 2004, Steve joined the Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) Association. This is a professional Association for photographers worldwide to join in order to gain knowledge and expertise from the best in the industry. In early spring of most years, Steve and Sara participate in the largest WPPI conference for wedding and portrait photographers. The conference is held in Las Vegas and offers a variety of speakers, classes, print and album judging and the biggest Trade Show of the year. During this time, we divide and conquer to maximize all the conference has to offer and come back to Indiana armed with new poses, backgrounds and tons of ideas to put into place throughout the year.
In 2005, Steve and Sara moved themselves and their business to Leo and transformed a building on their property into a photography studio that is unique to this area (see studio page of the website). Since that time, the studio and surrounding property has evolved and developed into the shooting space that yields the best possible pictures. Steve has often said the intention of the property is that “everywhere you look is a new background or setting to shoot in front of” and it has fast become that way! They are one of the most successful husband and wife teams in the greater Fort Wayne area as evidenced by the amazing amount of referrals received for wedding, senior and family portraits. Their style of photography is youthful, creative and fun! Together, they create a dynamic team to capture the images you will cherish forever.
Steve and Sara reside in Northeast Allen County along with their cat/dog Marvin and Harrison.
(read less)Bentz Photography is one of the biggest studios in the Fort Wayne area. Located just minutes from Dupont Road in Leo, on three acres of great shooting spaces inside and out! Enjoy the pond, beach, forest, firepit, swing, hammock and many other beautifully landscaped areas as well as the nearly 2,000 sq foot studio.
Wedding Packages range from $950.00 to $2,300.00
Senior Packages range from $300.00 to $700.00
Family Sitting Fees - $35.00 and $50.00
Steve + Sara
Steve's first love of...
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