Trent Bailey Photography

I could not recommend Trent and Dara more. From instagram stalking I knew their work would be classic and beautiful, but from the first interview with Trent we knew it would be a perfect fit. You actually spend a significant amount of time with your photographers on your wedding day (relative to say your grandparents), so we feel really lucky that we found photographers that not only made us feel comfortable being in front of the cameras, but were also just generally great to be around. Every step of the process, from logistics to the engagement shoot to getting over an incredible "preview" of a ton of edited shots before the weekend was over, Trent and Dara truly exceeded our expectations in every way. We interviewed photographers who were twice as expensive and I think we found the best!

We could not have been happier working with Trent and Dara on our wedding day! Every meeting with Trent leading up to the wedding was so enjoyable, and he really kept us organized and on track with a schedule to ensure we captured all of the special moments, and so many more. Looking back on the day it is so hard to envision where Trent & Dara were capturing all these amazing photos, they really blended right into the party! They were so organized and just two incredibly nice and genuine humans. We never had to worry about any “diva personalities” you sometimes encounter when searching for the right wedding vendors! We were so happy with how everything turned out, and constantly look back at the beautiful album that reminds us of such a special day. Thank you Trent & Dara!

My husband and I were married in November 2020 (during the height of the pandemic) in upstate New York. One of the best choices we made was picking Trent as our photographer! From the initial consultation with Trent his depth of experience was immediately evident. We had a lot of thoughts about our day, how we wanted it to look and all the things we wanted to do. Trent helped us come up with a realistic plan, and execute it flawlessly on our big day. Trent is the perfect mix of southern charm (he is a total gentleman) and urban artist. Trent is an artist in the truest sense of the word, and has an eye for incorporating the surrounding environment. Each shot looks organic while being unique and inventive. Trent’s eye for the detail and ability to get “the shot” without ever making us feel anything other than relaxed, really confirmed for us that we had made the right choice in partnering with him. Trent was very willing to work with us on everything we were trying to accomplish, within our budget and effectively collaborating, providing his great ideas and feedback throughout the entire process. We could not more highly recommend Trent!

Working with Trent and Dara on my wedding day (twice - Covid wedding and big wedding the next year!) was truly incredibly. Not only are they the absolutely best at what they do, they are your therapists, zen buddhas, and pump you up the entire day. Trent and Dara are so calming and made the day so fun, enjoyable, and smooth. They are unlike other photographers in SO many ways, and by the end of the weekend, they are truly family. Trent and Dara will also be the best dressed guests at your wedding. They made our family, friends and wedding party feel so included in the most special way. Most importantly, they truly take the best photos you have ever seen. Friends and family we shared our gallery with were BLOWN away and literally told us they have never seen such incredible wedding photos. They use 5+ different cameras that get the most beautiful and unique shots, while also capturing the classic wedding look you want. Trent’s eye is unlike anything I’ve ever seen, and he captures the most special moments that no other photographer would think to shoot. He will go to your venue and seek out the best and most beautiful spots to take photos, and while he truly knows best, he will listen to what YOU want and lets you run the show. You have never seen wedding photos like Trent’s. I tell my friends who are getting married that there is no other option for photographers than Trent and Dara. I would choose them over and over again - nobody compares. Trent and Dara are the COOLEST, most professional, organized, and talented photographers you will find and it’s truly a waste of time looking elsewhere. They work seamlessly and easily with other vendors and they make the entire process so easy. There are no words to explain how incredible they are and I will always appreciate working with them so much.

From our very first meeting with Trent, he made us feel comfortable. He is easygoing, warm, and professional. On the day of our engagement shoot, it rained all morning and he kindly rescheduled it for a few days later, when we ended up having the most beautiful morning light. Neither of us are usually very comfortable in front of a camera, but Trent made the whole process feel natural and fun. We had an intimate civil ceremony on our rooftop in Brooklyn and Trent framed those shots beautifully and made creative suggestions without being pushy. We were thrilled with the photos, which captured the emotions of our special day and surpassed our expectations!

Trent and his wife Dara were wonderful to work with. They did our engagement pictures, Holud pictures, and wedding pictures all of which turned out beautifully. I was looking for a photographer that could capture some nice candids as well as some artistic moments while still having an elegant look and feel. Trent was also great about recommending locations and keeping us to a schedule which was super helpful.

Working with both Trent and Dara for my July wedding was one of the best decisions I could've made! They are both super laid back and easy going, which is exactly what I needed on my wedding day! It was clear when I received our wedding pictures that they listened to exactly what we were looking for. They got all of the shots we requested, and sent us around 1300 pictures. I will definitely work with Trent Bailey in the future!

Trent is an absolute dream to work with for so many reasons. While finding photos that perfectly captured the spirit of our wedding day was a priority, I equally looked for someone with an amazing personality. After all, you spend 8+ hours with the photographer on your big day and need to enjoy being around them. Trent's positive energy is contagious and his laid-back but get-it-done demeanor was exactly what I was looking for. My 11 person bridal party raved about Trent & his assistant (and wife) Dara's energy together. And the final product shows. They captured every detail beautifully and their eye for light is unrivaled. He was super collaborative and responsive throughout the entire 1+ years of wedding planning, and worked closely with me to ensure no detail was left undocumented. We have received SO many compliments and inquiries about our engagement and wedding photographs, and I could not be more thrilled with our decision to book Trent for our big day. Wedding photos last forever, and we are so grateful we now have pieces of art to look back on for the rest of our lives.

One of my bridesmaid's cousins had used Trent Bailey for her wedding, and they were highly recommended. Based on having a lower budget for my own wedding, we went with the other photographer who works for Trent and Dara, named Mark. I loved how Dara was very responsive to emails when we first started talking and trying to decide on a photographer and she was super friendly and helpful and wanted to know all the details and seemed so excited about my wedding, even when this is what she does all the time, she was still excited about my wedding. Mark was a great photographer, he got all the pictures I wanted of certain people, the flowers, setup of everything, etc, but then he was great at getting the candid pictures where you don't look posed. I personally hate posing for pictures and always think I look awkward in those ones so he was great at getting some amazing pictures while I was just hanging out with my husband or my bridesmaids, etc. We got the pictures back pretty quickly and there were so many it was hard to go through them and pick favorites but I like having the options. Also we were able to download all of the pictures so we can go back to them at any time and do what we want with them. Highly recommend Mark and Trent Bailey!

Trent and Dara were such an amazing, positive addition to our special day. It felt like they were just part of the family. Not pushy at all but got any shot needed or wanted. They did not boss anyone around, were very comfortable blending in and just somehow magically getting the best shots imaginable. I called this post magazine perfect, because every time someone looks at the photos they exclaim that it looks like my husband and I were in a magazine photo shoot - they're so amazing. Truly perfect. There are too many great shots to choose from, every photo frame we have is now filled with different shots from the wedding. Their demeanor and professional attitude and laid-back personalities and approach were such a positive addition on our big day. They really made me (and my husband who's not usually comfortable in front of a camera) so at ease and so comfortable. We had such a blast with them. Honestly could not recommend them more!