Our Team
Peter.
Hey everyone, my name is Peter Bendevis and I am an accountant by training and a professional photographer by passion. I once read a happy life is had by loving your job, loving your creative hobby and the love of family; photography is one part of that for me. My team and I specialize in wedding photography and videography. We cover the GTA, Hamilton, Kitchener, Cambridge, London, Barrie, Collingwood and anything within an hour or two of those locations. Take a look around and if you like my style let’s chat!
My Philosophy
I personally shoot over 60 weddings a year which has allowed me to see it all and yet I still yearn to keep pushing the boundaries. My experience allows me to anticipate things, give you the best possible advice and most importantly capture all of your stunning moments. I blend into the background for most of your day to capture it unfolding with the magic candid moments shining through. The shots I do set up, barely feel posed and will give you the most epic, dreamy wedding photos possible.
I don’t adhere to any sort of photographic style or technique; I try to go with what feels right for the situation and what my client wants; this is art after all. You will see in my portfolios that I have images that are surreal, images that capture candid laughs and tender moments, and images that are contrasty and give you a life like representation of the event. I’m always open to suggestions from my clients and can mimic almost any shooting style; ultimately I’m not happy if you’re not happy.
Kyle
Hi Everyone. My name is Kyle and I absolutely love photography. I studied photography at Sheridan College and have shot countless weddings now with Peter B Photography. I enjoy getting all the natural candid moments with all of their emotion while still incorporating unique lighting and other technical aspects that make for really interesting photos with lots of depth.
My Personal Touches
I grew up in a small town near Barrie, Ontario and as a result love to spend time outdoors in my down time. I love to hunt, fish and spend time at the cottage when time allows. This love of nature works its way into my photography as I spend a lot of time doing landscape photography in my free time as well.
I am very easy going and recognize that each wedding is unique and is a celebration of the couple foremost so I am happy to take pictures of anything you want me to and focus on the moments and people who are most important to you. I also do enjoy getting some spectacular sunset, and night time photos for my couples. I look forward to hopefully meeting you and playing a part of your biggest day.
Dawson
I don’t mind being in front of the camera either
Hey there! If you haven’t figured it out yet – my name is Dawson and I frequently respond to “hey you” or “hey photographer” as well. I am a full-time wedding and commercial photographer based out of Kitchener, Ontario as an associate wedding photographer for the wonderful Peter B Photography!
My Personal Touches
I’m a graduate of Wilfred Laurier majoring in English. Ever since I was young, I’ve loved photography. Specifically, my passion for portraiture shots has brought me to shooting countless weddings for Peter B Photography. I love everything that comes with wedding photography, from capturing truly special moments to grabbing natural candids of everyone partying on the dance floor! When we attend a wedding, we make sure to go above and beyond expectations and your satisfaction is my number one priority.
I love having the ability to make visions come to life through the art I create. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but I believe they’re priceless. I love shooting creative and dreamy shots, which capture the magical moments of your special day. I love being able to capture the priceless candid photos throughout the day to truly capture the story and the essence of the day. I have My favourite photography quote is one I live by daily, “capturing life, creating art.” I look forward to meeting you and helping your vision come to life.
Hayden
Hey There!
Hey! I’m Hayden, and my passion for photography and digital media came to me at a very young age. My parents bought our family’s first “big camera” when I was 10 years old. Needless to say, their camera soon became my camera. As a photographer, I love pushing my creative limits and capturing angles of moments from the most obscure locations- ducking through bushes is probably the most common!
My Personal Touches
A little more about me aside from my photography! I come from a (very) small farming town outside of Waterloo Ontario, which has bred my passion for adventure and the outdoors. I love to spend time with my family and friends around my pool, and play with my dog Koda. Listening to music, and having a bonfire is a perfect end to my summer nights. I am a recent graduate from Wilfrid Laurier University’s Communication Studies Program with a specialty in Digital Media. I am currently working towards establishing my career in Digital Marketing and Communications. I love to travel, and I wish to sometime backpack Europe as I enjoy learning about different cultures, and history, and the obviously the photo opps…duh!
I am a very creative individual who is passionate about the photography world. I am motivated to constantly develop my skills as a photographer, and ultimately a creative. I hope that I get the honour to be a part of your special day, I can’t wait to meet you! Working for Peter B Photography has been an amazing experience. Peter’s technical skills in photography is astonishing, and as a result I strive to photograph all weddings to the same quality as he does. I have had the opportunity to shoot countless weddings with Peter and for Peter. I also help to edit wedding videos for the company too, which is a great way to re-live to most precious moments from the day!
Chelsea
My hat of the day
Hey there! If you haven’t figured it out yet – my name is Chelsea, you can call me Chels if you want, and I frequently respond to “hey you” or “hey photographer lady” as well. I am a full-time international wedding and lifestyle photographer based out of the beautiful town of Elora, Ontario and am an associate wedding photographer for the wonderful Peter B Photography!
My Personal Touches
Some of the things you can probably find me doing: Hanging out with my dog – Oakley, my cat – Earl, and I saved the best for last – my boo, Jordan! You can find us going out for good eats, going to music concerts, heading to Blue Mountain to shred some pow (aka. snowboarding), playing soccer, or just cozying up on the couch – most definitely to watch Friends, some comedy, or to just listen to music and chat with our favorite beer or a glass of wine in hand. You can always find me singing in the car – but things will get especially dramatic if Macklemore or my girl T-Swift comes on! You might find me at Starbucks drinking my favorite latte while having an editing sesh or catching up with friends.
You might also see me traveling the world or dreaming up my next travel destination! I love to travel and will go just about anywhere to take photos of your love! What an amazing job to be able to capture the essence of a moment or even a day in a photograph. In a wedding or a session with me you can expect to feel relaxed and comfortable, have fun and laugh a lot, be a little mushy and romantic, and trust that I will create moments that show genuine emotion and give you not just photos but memories to cherish. I can honestly say that I love what I do, I think I have the best job ever, and I can’t wait to meet you, friends!
David
Oh hey there!
Hello! I’m David, and I shoot for Peter part time whenever I have the chance. Although I’m a graduate student at the University of Waterloo, I enjoy doing photography in my spare time. This includes shooting weddings! I love pushing the envelope and getting really unique and creative photos including beautiful skies, awesome night photos, and amazing tender moments during the wedding. I hope I get the chance to meet you and be part of your special day!
Pete
My Happy Face
Oh hi! My name is Pete and I am NOT the same guy as the photographer from the title on the website (inside joke). I’m one of many photographers who took “the leap” into weddings and have enjoyed some success over the years as a full-time wedding photographer. With Peter B, I get to bring this experience to you and continue this journey in wedding photography.
My Personal Touches
I grew up in a small handful of cities across Ontario: Peterborough, Oshawa, Exeter, London, and eventually Kitchener which is where I currently call home. When I first moved here, my weekends were spent with a camera in my hand, chasing light and special events going on in my community. Somehow that landed my first booking: a destination wedding in Punta Cana (not bad for a newbie). Now I shoot one destination wedding per year, on top of the 30-40 bookings I do when I’m on home soil. When I’m not shooting weddings, I like being active: in the gym or on a volleyball court with my friends.
When I have downtime, I like to relax my dog and read whatever I can get my hands on. As a wedding photographer, I’m always looking for meaningful details. I love getting to know my couples, their families, and the vendors who are also part of their special day. When people ask me about my approach to shooting weddings, I believe it’s important to be very personal and intimate while sticking to a traditional style, but allowing some room for creativity. Most importantly, your wedding is a celebration – so let’s treat it that way and have some fun!