Chris Bailey Photography

Chris Bailey Photography is a Houston-based fine art wedding photography studio led by owner and principal photographer Chris Bailey, working alongside a team of photographers including David Bates, Sarah Austin, and Candace Moore. The studio is known for documentary-style and editorial portrait work, blending candid unguarded moments with fine art imagery; team member David Bates has photographed more than 500 weddings, and the team's style has been described as traditional and classic while being bright and fresh. Chris Bailey opened his studio in 2008 after earning a degree in Studio Art from the University of Texas; David Bates earned a degree in photography from the Art Institute of Houston in 1986. Based in Houston, serving Texas. Planners and couples note the team's calm presence, professionalism, timely communication, and ability to capture candid and formal moments; one planner described the team as consummate professionals who are on time, kind, and respectful in coaching guests through formal photos.