EDITORIAL LOOK MEETS DOCUMENTARY EMOTION
Capturing the depth of your most honest love
Most photographers are “chasing light,” but I’m chasing the depth of your connections.
The moments that really showcase your connection are the ones that often go unnoticed.
My goal is to approach your day with zero expectations so I can respond to what might happen on your day that would never happen on anyone else’s.
You deserve more than a wedding day template of photos.
You didn’t fall in love like this for it to fly right by without capturing it so you can feel it forever... did you?
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tangible & truthful documentation of your honest connections
archiving your personal moments
if you want warm, truthful photos that honor your actual connection, you’re in the right place.
you might wonder: are we photogenic enough? what if my “truth” isn’t actually art-worthy?
well, trust me. it is. but I have a secret.
I have a knack for dropping into a wedding day and feeling what each moment means to you. I find myself going through the day saying, “This would feel really important to me.”
And then I swoop in to capture it.
The moment you go to greet Grandma. Your partner reaching for your hand during the speeches. Flower girls eyeing the cake before the reception even starts. The way your brothers hug you tight during family portraits.
It may seem like it all unfolds far too quickly to capture.
But that’s actually what I’m best at.
rooted in honesty and driven by anticipation
understanding the depth of YOUR moments is the secret to getting the good stuff
love, personality, connection, family, your people, aesthetic, intention
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Maneuvering my way into the middle of the dance floor
Protecting the emotion of your day
Giving you space to feel it all
other skills include:
With all of this (and more) in my tool belt, I’ll eagerly capture more than you and your love on your wedding day in posed portraits.
We’ll get every layer of your wedding day on the camera roll, without you having to step out of your joyous bubble the entire day.
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Capturing your story’s hidden texture
You had to become exactly you, in the right timeline to line up with this life-altering love with your partner.
What a disservice it would be to look back on your wedding day and miss everybody who’s been a part of your story up until this point, and will be for long after this special day. Because I am focused on you, I am also focused on them.
I make it my mission to get all of it, and turn it into art you can hold on to for life.
MOMENTS THAT ALSO MATTER
Maybe the wedding industry will send me straight to jail for saying this, but I’m a firm believer that your wedding day isn’t only about you.
Sure, your wedding day is about your love. But that doesn’t mean it’s only about you as a couple.
Love stories are robust and intricately woven into the fabric of...
your family, near and far
the community that helped mold you
YOUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH CLOSE FRIENDS
IT'S THE
IN-BETWEEN MOMENTS LIKE THESE
HEY, I’M BAILEE
your rooted-in-honesty wedding photographer
Oddly enough, I think my photography style comes less from my love for the camera and more from my love for my own family.
Since 2017, I’ve shot somewhere around 200 weddings and I’ve developed a signature style that marries the realness of documentary photography with the feel of editorial.
The first time I was told my photos were “freaking art,” I thought I could die happy right there.
In addition to my love for love, I’m unashamedly passionate about those tiny moments that add real meaning to it all. I think life is told in accomplishments and arrivals, but I think life is shown, remembered, and felt in the in-between.
the in-between in my daily life looks like:
You know, prioritizing the things that really make everyday life so very fun.
And I can’t wait to capture the truth of this season in a way that honors your story and the loved ones who have brought you this far.
Reading predictable rom-com novels
Turning our new house into a cozy home
FaceTiming my family, just to say hi
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FORT WORTH, AUSTIN AND select destinations
will travel to document the truth of your story
My home base for weddings is split between Fort Worth, Austin, and occasionally NYC. I’m also eager to travel for the right-fit couple to select destinations like Europe or out West.
I believe art can unfold anywhere love is found.
Whether your wedding is in my favorite city in the world (Florence, Italy) or on your own personal slice of heaven (like my family’s house on Lake Travis), it would be my joy to document your story in a way that’s completely you.
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if you find yourself wondering: "is there a photographer out there who balances structure and freedom?"
Listen, I know you probably don’t want total freedom in front of the camera on your wedding day. You want your honest connection captured, but you might be worried that you won’t know how to stand or what to do that will make your photos all things honest, artful, and truly you..
All you have to do is feel your feelings in front of my camera, and I will find the art that’s intricately woven into your story.
I won’t drop you in a field and simply say "okay, go!"
I’ll prompt you in a way that’s simple and honest, and then I’ll capture what unfolds naturally.
COMPLETELY. AND I'D BE HONORED TO CAPTURE THE DEPTH OF YOUR STORY THROUGH ART THAT IS COMPLETELY YOU.
SO, IS THERE A PHOTOGRAPHER OUT THERE WHO DOES IT?
WORDS OF AFFIRMATION FROM MY COUPLES
WORDS OF AFFIRMATION FROM MY COUPLES
"Bailee, we have no words! WE both sat with tears in our eyes wondering how we got so lucky with you. Truly, thank you. You captured the best day of our lives better than we could have imagined! You are so freaking talented, it’s unreal!"
So freaking talented, it's unreal.
"You know exactly how to capture THE MOMENTS of the evening. I feel like pictures can often just feel like “documenting the event” but you didn’t just capture the event, you captured the emotion in it all... you are AMAZING."
You captured the emotion of it all.
"Holy shit, we’re crying at breakfast!"
your photos
turn it into tangible memories you
can feel.
YOUR WEDDING IS SOMETHING YOU LIVE
It would be a true joy to archive your personal moments in a way that makes you proud, and probably teary, to tell stories about your wedding season for generations to come.
Let me do that for you?
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Ask away, I’m here to make it easy
FREQUENT WONDERINGS
I usually book about 6 months to 1 year out for weddings. I like to leave plenty of dates available for any of your "last minute" celebrations! Those are some of my favorites.
Don't feel the pressure to book up vendors before you get engaged. Your creative team will come together, whether it's 12 months out or 3 months out!
How far in advance do you typically book out for weddings?
Great question! The first step to finding out more is reaching out via the contact form on this website. From there, we will schedule a call where we will get to know each other and talk through any questions you have once looking over my investment guide! On average, my clients invest around 11,000 USD (give or take) on 2024 wedding season photography. I use the word 'invest' because this really is an investment. You're investing in your legacy being documented in a truthful way, for yourself and for your families for 10, 20, 50+ years in the future. Invest in someone you feel deeply confident about.
How do we find out about the investment rate? Do you offer packages?
I shoot digital and I also work film into the flow of the wedding day. Film is something I’ve recently fallen in love with. It reminds me to slow down and helps me tune into the art of it all. I intuitively work it into my flow, and choose to bring it out whenever I feel it will add to the experience and feel of your final gallery. If you have a specific desire for film, let’s talk! I want you to trust my approach and feel confident about how I choose to document your season.
You’re a film photographer, right? Is there anything we need to know about that?
Yes! While my home is in Fort Worth, I’m open to traveling to select destinations. Primarily Austin, NYC, Europe and out West, but feel free to reach out if you have your heart set on working together and a destination in mind.
I'm eager to document a celebration in Wyoming, Lake Como, Vegas, San Miguel de Allende, Palm Springs, and at any Auberge or Aman resort!
