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Brady Bates is a wedding photographer based in Palm Springs, California. With expertise in digital and analog mediums, Brady strives to photograph weddings in a documentary way that will tell a story revolving around the human connection for years to come. With seven years of wedding photography experience, Brady brings an emotive, fine art-focused approach to each photograph. All are welcomed and encouraged to celebrate vulnerability and honesty.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$6,200

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Slideshow
Digital Files
Proofs

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$8,000

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
Multi. Locations
Slideshow
Digital Files
Negatives
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Film
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
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Reviews of Brady Bates Photography

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Lauren W. Sent on 06/17/2022
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Highly recommend!

Brady is an angel - he stuck with us through a few postponements during the pandemic, and was an absolute dream to work with. We sobbed when we got our photos back - he captured our big day so perfectly, and the day after session was such a special add on. Highly recommend hiring Brady!
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Abby C. Sent on 06/17/2022
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Brady provided the most amazing experience and photos that will be cherished until the end of time!

My husband & I reached out to Brady for an all-film anniversary session in Cannon Beach and I’m forever grateful that we did! His communication was consistent, clear, and professional, but always felt like we were speaking with an old friend who knew our love story and wanted to honor & capture it accurately. Our session just felt like a big hangout— we never felt like there was an awkward or forced moment to pose, which made our photos turn out so much more authentic to us. Brady was so knowledgeable on locations to shoot and he brought multiple cameras to the session for a variety of vibes we wanted & he killed it! The gallery we received blew our minds. We will cherish these pictures forever and hope our great- grandchildren one day will cherish them too! Can’t wait to have Brady take our photos again someday soon!
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Justine P. Sent on 05/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

An absolute dream to work with!

Working with Brady is beyond any words out there! I will truly go out of my way to recommend him to anyone. He made our engagement session so much fun and such an adventure. He made us feel extremely comfortable in front of the camera and is such a professional.
Brady came to the shoot extremely organized and prepared for our session. We had wanted a Super 8 film video as well as digital photos, and Brady went above and beyond what we expected. The minute you meet Brady, you know your time with him will be memorable.
All while doing this, he is able to make it feel like you are just hanging out with a lifelong friend- not just your typical photo shoot. His photos are truly art that my fiancé and I will have for the rest of our lives. We love Brady!!!
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Brady Bates
Brady Bates
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For the past seven years I have had the pleasure of photographing special couples, as they celebrate their love for each other with their closest friends and families.

My photography style has a photojournalistic approach where I mesh intimate moments full of emotion with light and beauty. I care about the real moments and want to photograph your story from the outside inwards so that you can relive these moments forever.

With a fine-art focused approach, each photograph is taken with future generations in mind.

Creating a delightful experience for you is just as important to me as making art. Above all, I want us to build trust and a safe environment where all are welcomed and encouraged to celebrate vulnerability and honesty. I have a passion for architecture, fashion and storytelling, I cannot wait to combine all three things to make magic with you on the most special day of your life.

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