by Trent Bailey

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by Trent Bailey is a husband-and-wife team based in New York City and the Hamptons, with nearly two decades of documenting weddings behind them. Their honest approach to capturing soulful moments, captivating candids, and what they call future nostalgia — images that endure long after the last dance — is what couples seek them out for. Trent shoots on film and digital, including a hand-wound Rolleiflex. Dara shoots exclusively on 35mm. They have been recognized by Brides Magazine as one of the Top 50 Wedding Photographers in the country, named among Rangefinder's 30 Rising Stars of Wedding Photography early in their career, and featured on Over the Moon's list of top photographers.

But the recognition they're most proud of is a little simpler: couples who come back to them, year after year, to photograph the next chapter of their lives.

They grew up in south Louisiana. They've called New York home for nearly twenty years. They know how to be in a room with people, how to settle a nervous morning, how to find the light, and how to make a photograph worth keeping forever.

If you're looking for images that feel classic without being stiff, joyful without being performative, and honest without losing any of the beauty, they'd love to hear from you.

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Location
Based in: New York, USA
Available for travel: Worldwide
Languages spoken: English
Awards & Recognition
19 Best Photographers in NYC
Top 50 Photographers in the World by Brides
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Augusta Cole
Planner | | 13 Mar
To work with Trent is to know you are in the hands of a patient, thoughtful and reliable artist who is equal parts charismatic and calming. His preparedness on the front end is reflected in the layered, detailed, and emotional end result. He is a magnet for capturing the most beautiful and meaningful moments.
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Ashley Douglass
Planner | | 7 Nov 2025
Working with By Trent Bailey is a dream. Their photos have an array of beautiful portraits and their candids are exceptional. They evoke the feeling of the moment and their play with light is something I love. As a planner, I greatly value their acute awareness moment to moment on the day of the wedding. He and Dara pick up on the subtle shifts in energy and timing, and adapt. They feel like an extension of our planning team.
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Amanda Savory
Planner | | 22 Sep 2025
Trent & Dara’s talent behind the lens is undeniable, capturing moments with an artistry that feels both effortless and intentional. Their keen eye for composition, lighting, and emotion allows them to document events in a way that tells a beautiful and cohesive story.
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