About Benjamin David

I believe every moment we’re given is held together by the love of God—steady, tender, and more present than we often realize. That belief sits at the center of my life and my work. Photography, for me, isn’t just an art form. It’s a way of paying attention. It’s a way of honoring the beauty, the truth, and the divine fingerprints hidden in the small and sacred moments that make up a life.

I’m a beloved son, husband and a father before I’m anything else. My family has shaped the way I see the world—through gratitude, through wonder, through the ache and joy of loving deeply. They remind me daily that the best stories are the ones lived, not staged. And when I step behind the camera, I carry that same posture: to witness, to cherish, to tell the truth with gentleness and honesty.

Creativity has always been one of the ways God speaks to me. Light, shadow, color, gesture—they’re a language of Spirit. They help me see people as they truly are: beloved, complex, brave, and full of quiet glory. Whether I’m photographing a wedding, a family, or a single portrait, my goal is always the same—to create images that feel lived-in and honest, images that hold emotion, connection, and the quiet holiness of being human.

I don’t believe in forcing moments. I believe in earning trust, in paying attention, in showing up with humility. I believe the camera can be a bridge—between people, between stories, between the seen and the unseen. And I believe art at its best is an act of love.

If we work together, I hope you walk away with more than photographs. I hope you walk away feeling seen, remembered, and reminded of the beauty God has woven into your story.

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A smiling man with glasses and a beard, wearing a hoodie and jacket, sitting in a dimly lit room.
Family photo of seven people standing outdoors on grass with trees and cloudy sky in background.
A man in a gray hoodie and red cap is taking photographs with a camera in a wooded outdoor area during sunset or sunrise.
A man with glasses and a beard taking a selfie, wearing a red cap with 'CHW UP' written on it and holding a camera.

My wife and I have been married 21 years, and we have 5 children. In addition to photography, my other passions include music, mountain biking, travel, good food and really good black coffee.

I enjoy traveling for photography and have had the privilege to visit:

USA Cities/States:
All over Michigan, NYC, Chicago, California, Colorado, Atlanta, Dallas, West Virginia, New Orleans, Alaska, Florida, Wisconsin, Minnesota, etc…

Internationally:
Italy, Zambia, Kenya, Guatemala, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Montreal