Des Moines Based~ Iowa Traveler
$2,800 starting price
IA
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Bailey Johnston
OWNER
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Bailey J. Photography is a studio based out of Des Moines, IA, specializing in weddings and other events. Owner and lead photographer Bailey finds joy in meeting new people, making connections, and capturing her clients’ love stories through a series of images on her camera. Her patient and dedicated approach to photography instills a sense of trust within his clients and allows them to relax and enjoy their day. She is honored to be a part of her clients’ milestone moments and takes pride in documenting each event with a fresh and unique style.
An adventurous soul, Bailey spends a lot of her free time traveling and finding creative outlets for her artistic and imaginative mind. She strives to get to know the couples she works with on a personal level and hopes to form authentic connections that will last for years. When she covers wedding events, she aims to preserve the emotion felt at each special moment by capturing every smile, laugh, and tear. Her colorful outlook on life combines with her eye for detail, resulting in vivid, illustrative photographs.
Bailey J. Photography offers services and packages to suit a variety of needs and budget requirements. The wedding package offers photo coverage for up to 12 hours, a digital gallery of full-resolution, edited photos, and a free engagement session. This photographer supports her couples throughout their engagement sessions and wedding portraits, gently dropping hints and encouraging effortless poses. Bailey loves capturing the power of life’s greatest moments through a series of unforgettable images.
Prices & packages
Photography Package
$2,800 starting price
Photography Package
$2,800 starting price
6 hours
6 hours
6-hour day of photo coverage
6-hour day of photo coverage
Full-rights digital gallery
Full-rights digital gallery
Free engagement session
Free engagement session
Photography Package
$3,600 starting price
Photography Package
$3,600 starting price
8 hours
8 hours
8-hour day of photo coverage
8-hour day of photo coverage
Full-rights digital gallery
Full-rights digital gallery
Free engagement session
Free engagement session
Photography Package
$4,600 starting price
Photography Package
$4,600 starting price
12 hours
12 hours
12-hour day of photo coverage
12-hour day of photo coverage
Full-rights digital gallery
Full-rights digital gallery
Free engagement session
Free engagement session
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Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge. Contact the photographer for customized services and quotes.
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Bridal Portraits
Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Photo
Same-Day Edits
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Classic
Documentary
Lifestyle
Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
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Meet the team
Bailey Johnston
Owner
Hi, my loves! I'm Bailey. I am a photographer from Des Moines who is always looking to further my passion by meeting new people, making connections, and capturing a little bit of your life through my photos. When I am not taking pictures, I am teaching, hanging out with my husband and son, Jack, or finding ways to stay active! I like to think of myself as an adventurous person and would love to travel my whole life if I could! I have always loved being creative and photography allows me to use that creativity in my own way. Let's connect soon!
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.015 reviews
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Bailey received glowing reviews for her photography services at weddings. Reviewers praised her professionalism, calming presence, and ability to capture beautiful moments. She was commended for advocating for brides, being personable, and delivering stunning photos promptly. Bailey's attention to detail, ability to keep events on track, and positive energy were highlighted, making her a highly recommended photographer for weddings.Review photos
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Molly P
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5.0
1/03/2023
110% OBSESSED WITH BAILEY!!! She exceeded our expectations with our wedding photos! We couldn’t recommend Bailey enough to anyone looking for a photographer. She is so easy to get along with..honestly felt like one of our friends just hanging out with us on our wedding day! The pictures speak for themselves. She has a true talent and it shows in her photos. Bailey gets a 10/10 on communication. From our first time reaching out she has always been easy to contact and very quick to respond!
Lindsay L
5.0
1/07/2025
Bailey was amazing to work with. She picked up on our style right away and made us feel comfortable (photos aren't our strong suit!). She was always professional, and was able to quickly pick locations that suited us. We received our wedding photos way before we were expecting them and loved looking through them. They were beautiful and we would absolutely recommend her!
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Mary M
5.0
11/26/2023
I cannot put into words how awesome Bailey was. There were plenty of things that didn’t go my way leading up to the wedding and when Bailey walked in to get to work she immediately checked in on me. I explained how I had some other vendors cancel and I was pretty upset. She immediately put me at ease and told me not to worry and gave me a great pep talk!
During the day Bailey took the time to get all the photos I wanted and even re took family photos when my dad arrived 2.5 hours late. She even made sure I had a moment alone with my spouse before we walked down the aisle just to calm those nerves. All those little things added up to be big things that I reflect on now and am so thankful for.
Bailey was so sweet and so kind, she stood up for me multiple times during the day so I could have the photos/ wedding of my dreams. She also was so quick to turn around all the photos! The photos turned out great and I can’t wait to share them with my family and the future generations to come!!
Paige G
5.0
11/01/2023
Bailey was absolutely incredible. Not only are the pictures she took absolutely stunning, she kept us on schedule, and she advocated for me as a bride and what I wanted. She's awesome to work with! She is one of the best decisions I made for our wedding. She's the best!
Vendor response 11/01/2023
Thank you for all of the kind words Paige! I was so honored to work with you and Aaron!
Jadelyn W
5.0
6/05/2023
Bailey was absolutely amazing. We were a crazy bunch, and she got right in & got all of the pictures that we wanted. She was on time, worked with our wants & needs, and made sure we were happy the whole way through. Recommend her to any & all people!
Alyssa M
5.0
1/06/2023
Bailey was the most amazing photographer to work with!! She helped keep us on track the day of the wedding and was so quick at getting our photos back to us and they were amazing! She has become our go to photographer for everything we need now! She is the sweetest and most laid back photographer ever!
Kelly S
5.0
4/21/2022
Bailey was absolutely wonderful from engagement pictures to our wedding day! My husband and I do not normally enjoy taking pictures but Bailey did such an amazing job working with us and we LOVED how they turned out. Bailey kept our schedule on track for the night and made sure we snuck away to do some sunset pictures, which were some of our favorites! Thank you Bailey!!!
Vendor response 04/21/2022
Thank you so much for the kind words Kelly!! It was so fun to work with you and Zach on yo...
ur special day :)
Molly V
5.0
12/31/2021
Bailey is absolutely amazing!!! She knows exactly what she is doing and it shows in her work. We are obsessed with our engagement pictures and can’t wait for wedding day to see the amazing pictures she will take. Not only is her work phenomenal but her personality is even better!! She is super easy to work and get along with. Getting your picture taken can be awkward and nerve racking but Bailey makes you feel so comfortable the entire time. I 100% recommend Bailey!!
Breanna H
5.0
12/30/2021
Bailey is the best! My fiancé and I had a blast doing a sunrise engagement session with her. She made our experience so much fun despite the early morning and cold weather, we felt very comfortable being yourselves during our session. We are so excited for our wedding and for her to capture the special moments of our day!
Tara P
5.0
12/30/2021
Bailey went above and beyond and was a great photographer and so much more!! From helping with other vendors to helping everyone in the bridal suite, I don’t know what I would have done without her that day. I would highly recommend her for your wedding day. She is the BEST!!!
Kristen B
5.0
12/30/2021
Bailey did such an amazing job with our family pictures!! It’s not an easy job trying to wrangle a toddler plus a newborn, but Bailey did it! She made my shy 2 year old laugh and smile for pictures, which is definitely not an easy task. I also had to reschedule once because of an issue that popped up with my newborn, and Bailey was so accommodating and was so helpful while rescheduling. I would recommend Bailey to everyone!
Robin D
5.0
11/04/2021
Bailey is amazing! We used her for our engagement pictures and our wedding day pictures. She is very easy to work with and makes you feel very comfortable! She is quick & efficient as well which was really appreciated. She knows what she's doing and it shows in her work. We will definitely be using her in the future!
Spencer B
5.0
7/29/2021
Bailey did an outstanding job for both our engagement photos and wedding photos. She made us feel comfortable and relaxed the entire time. The pictures were returned to us so quickly which is a major win in my book. She captured our day perfectly and the pictures turned out better than I imagined :)
Hailey F
5.0
7/27/2021
Working with Bailey was the best experience. There was never an absence of laughter and comfort while taking pictures which helped to make our pictures beautiful. She had the perfect angles and lighting to really make the pictures spectacular. She captured our relationship perfectly. She truly helped to make our experience unforgettable and our day beyond special.
Haley B
5.0
7/26/2021
Bailey does an outstanding job of making you feel comfortable on your special day and capturing everything you had imagined for your day. She was very easy to work with and super flexible too!
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