Business Details
25 Years
experience
Professional Wedding & Event Photographer in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara
Laurie Bailey Photography has been dedicated to capturing life's most significant moments since 2001. As a seasoned photographer with expertise in weddings, portraits, and events, I relocated my practice from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara to better serve clients across Southern and Central California. My approach combines timeless documentary-style imagery with editorial techniques to create emotionally resonant photographs that preserve every detail of your special day. With experience photographing hundreds of events at diverse venuesfrom beach weddings to vineyard celebrationsI prioritize full-day coverage to document every meaningful interaction from preparation to reception.My commitment to finding optimal lighting and natural candid moments ensures clients receive a comprehensive gallery that authentically reflects their celebration. Affiliated with industry-leading wedding planners and featured in prominent publications like The Knot and Style Me Pretty, I maintain rigorous professional standards while delivering personalized service. Whether documenting intimate local ceremonies or international destination weddings, my focus remains on creating artful, lasting memories through a blend of classic and contemporary photographic techniques.
Services
Wedding Photography
Portrait Photography
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Photography
Destination Weddings
Lifestyle Branding
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of experience photographing weddings and events since 2001
- Full-day coverage from preparation to reception's end
- Balances candid documentary style with editorial portraiture
- Experienced in destination weddings worldwide
- Featured in top wedding publications including The Knot and Style Me Pretty
What people say
Timeless imagery
Emotional storytelling
Professional reliability
Artistic vision
Candid moments
Services
Wedding Photography
Documenting weddings with a blend of documentary and editorial styles. Full-day coverage captures preparation, ceremonies, and receptions. Specializes in timeless imagery that preserves emotional moments and candid interactions. Offers multi-volume albums for destination weddings.
Portrait Photography
Creating classic and contemporary portraits with attention to lighting and composition. Services include family portraits, individual sessions, and editorial-style photography. Focuses on capturing authentic expressions and natural interactions.
Destination Weddings
Global wedding coverage with customized packages for multi-day events. Experienced in documenting international celebrations from rehearsal dinners to farewell brunches. Adapts to diverse cultural traditions and venue types worldwide.
Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Specialized coverage of Jewish coming-of-age ceremonies. Documents both formal portraits and candid moments during celebrations. Combines traditional documentation with modern storytelling techniques.
Lifestyle Branding
Creating authentic visual narratives for personal and corporate branding. Captures subjects in natural environments with documentary-style photography. Focuses on storytelling through candid moments and environmental portraits.
People
Laurie Bailey
Founder/Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer with 20+ years experience in weddings, portraits, and events. Featured in top wedding publications and known for timeless, emotionally rich imagery combining documentary and editorial styles.
Questions
What areas do you service for weddings?
I primarily serve Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and surrounding areas including Montecito, Ojai, and Santa Ynez Valley. I also travel for destination weddings worldwide.
Do you offer full-day wedding coverage?
Yes, I specialize in full-day coverage from preparation through reception, ensuring every important moment is documented with both candid and formal photography.
What photography styles do you use?
I combine documentary-style candid photography with editorial portraiture to create a balanced collection that captures both spontaneous moments and classic compositions.
Can you photograph destination weddings?
I offer customized packages for destination weddings, including multi-day events with coverage of rehearsals, ceremonies, and post-wedding celebrations.
How many weddings have you photographed?
With over two decades of experience since 2001, I've photographed hundreds of weddings and events at diverse venues ranging from beach ceremonies to vineyard celebrations.
Are albums included in your packages?
Yes, I offer multi-volume album sets as part of my premium packages, particularly popular for destination weddings with multiple events to document.
