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Welcome!

I shoot weddings and events using a variety of formats, from super8 and 16mm film to stunning HD with the Canon 5D Mark II.

It's a combination of both traditional styles of wedding moviemaking:  part documentary, part art-house.

Let me show you... 


Rosecliff on 6.5.10

Here’s just a few of my favorite shots from the wedding at Rosecliff in Newport, Rhode Island, this past weekend with Lisa & Matthew.
Kevin and I shot alongside two great photographers, Kristin & Jared Spencer, and we had an awesome time gathering motion pictures with two DSLR’s, a Panasonic HVX-200, and a small HD Sony camcorder.

As usual, Kristin got a shot of me shooting video from an absolutely ridiculous position. Let’s see if we can’t get her to send it on over!
By the way, those rocks were Brenton Point. If you haven’t been, go!

And, finally, I’m not sure if I mentioned here or not, but I was recently nominated for an Emmy for Best Documentary. The film I directed, On the Lake, didn’t win…but it was an honor to be nominated!

Stay tuned for some cool clips from Ocean Cliff on 6.6.10, with a beautiful sunset, handmade ice cream, and hand-rolled cigars.

Just a few of my favorite shots… from David Bettencourt on Vimeo.

The First Wedding of the Season!

Truly a busy yet awesome weekend!  Friday night was the premiere of my new documentary, It’s a Bash!, at Lupo’s in Providence.  Close to 700 people showed up for the film and live show, and it was an absolute blast.  One of the greatest nights of my life.  To learn more about that film:  BASH!

On Saturday, Jeff and I traveled to Watertown, Massachusetts for the first wedding of the season with Ricky & Sylvia.  Here’s a little clip…as they see each other for the first time that day.

Sylvia & Ricky from David Bettencourt on Vimeo.

Wedding Short Films!

Okay.  I’ve got an idea that I want to share.

I’m thinking about doing a package that is simple and affordable, yet really beautiful and awesome.  And I’ve been shooting a lot lately with the Canon family of still cameras that are delivering just amazing images in stunning full-frame HD.  So how about a few wedding short films?

I’ll cover the major portions of the day and deliver a simple, yet amazing short movie of your wedding day, complete with music and credits.

I have a few dates still available in 2010 and early 2011.  Call me and let’s talk.  You get an inexpensive, unbelievable wedding video and I get a new demo reel for a new idea.  Everyone wins!

Sept. 2009 at Glen Manor in Portsmouth.
This camera is so cool.

Liz & Jason

Motion photography highlight for Liz & Jason, who had their wedding at Bittersweet Farm in Westport, Massachusetts.
They had the best cupcakes ever.

Liz & Jason from David Bettencourt on Vimeo.

Rachael & Robert

Rachael & Robert from David Bettencourt on Vimeo.

Jeri-Lyn & Michael

I’m working…more and more highlights will be finished soon and full discs are coming.  Thank you so much for your patience, my 2009 brides, but I promise it will be worth the wait.

Jeri-Lyn & Michael from David Bettencourt on Vimeo.

Lauren & Dan

Super-8 film at Glen Manor in Portsmouth…

Lauren & Dan from David Bettencourt on Vimeo.

Kind words!

Dear David,
Thank you so much for the video.
It is amazing.
You are very gifted.
I am SO happy you were my videographer.
I can’t wait to watch it again and again!!!!
Alissa



Alissa & Aaron from David Bettencourt on Vimeo.

Capturing on Film

October 11, 2009. Shooting super-8 at the Biltmore, shooting 16mm at Aldrich Mansion in Warwick. Hey, that’s Rocky Point Park in the background!

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Snap & Chat

Here’s a link to my chat with the fine photographers at Snap!  They took the cool shot of me on the home page, holding the Super-8 camera.

http://snapweddings.blogspot.com/2009/01/snap-and-chat-with-videographer-dave.html