Ballarat Wedding Photography | David Bailey Photography
Natural, Candid Wedding Photography in Ballarat

Choose from 3 packages in Ballarat for your Wedding!
Ballarat Wedding Photography – Natural, Candid & Story-Driven
At David Bailey Photography, my style is natural and unobtrusive. I focus on capturing the real essence of your wedding day, the fleeting laugh, the tear, the nervous smile. The moments that pass in a flash but stay priceless for years to come.
Every couple and every wedding is unique. My job is to seek out the hidden gems and let your day unfold naturally, rather than over-directing. While I’ll give light guidance for portraits, I believe the most powerful wedding images come when the story flows freely.
Your wedding gallery is delivered with a secure online album, ready to download, share with friends and family, or post straight to social media. Couples also choose to turn their favourite images into beautiful keepsakes – albums, framed prints, or even art pieces. All crafted with care at Obscura Cameras in Ballarat.
Do you need a stress free Wedding?
In 2020, local Celebrant Kate Ritchie created the Ballarat Marriage Registry. It’s designed to offer stress free, memorable & elegant elopements & micro wedding marriage ceremonies
David Bailey Photography is trusted by 160+ couples and clients, with a 4.7★ Google rating.




The Collections below are guides and can be completely personalised for your Big Day. You might prefer something a little more simple – maybe the following with 1 photographer will be perfect:
1hr – $770
2hrs – $1430
3hrs – $1980
4hrs – $2420
Film Photography: For something timeless, you can add film photography to your wedding package. Captured on my 1960’s Hasselblad and developed locally at Obscura Cameras.
1x Roll – $98
3x Rolls – $294
5x Rolls – $490
*Film is an art form. Not every frame is perfect, which is part of its charm.
Ceremony only
- 1 Hour Coverage
- 1 Photographer
- High Resolution Images
- Online Password protected Gallery
- Engagement Session
- 16*20 Canvas of Chosen Design
- 2 Parent Books
- Save the Date & Thank You Card
- 8*6 Custom Book
- 8*10 Matte Print Ready to Frame
Classic
- 5 Hours Coverage
- 2 Photographers
- High Resolution Images
- Online Password protected Gallery
- Engagement Session
- 16*20 Canvas of Chosen Design
- 2 Parent Books
- Save the Date & Thank You Card
- 8*6 Custom Book
- 8*10 Matte Print Ready to Frame
Deluxe
- 8 Hours Coverage
- 2 Photographers
- High Resolution Images
- Online Password protected Gallery
- Engagement Session
- 16*20 Canvas of Chosen Design
- 2 Parent Books
- 8*6 Custom Book
- 8*10 Matte Print Ready to Frame
Premium
- Complete coverage
- 2 Photographers
- High Resolution Images
- Online Password protected Gallery
- Engagement Session
- 16*20 Canvas of Chosen Design
- 2 Parent Books
- Save the Date & Thank You Card
- 8*6 Custom Book
- 8*10 Matte Print Ready to Frame
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best wedding photographer in Ballarat?
Who’s the BEST Wedding Photographer in Ballarat? I’ve been recognised for 6 years in a row on ThreeBestRated as one of Ballarat’s top photographers. Combined with 105 Google reviews at 4.7★, couples systematically describe my photography as natural, candid and stress free. The faultless mix for a wedding day.
How much does wedding photography cost in Ballarat?
I’ve got packages starting from $770 (for ceremony only coverage), ranging up to $6000 for full-day collections with extras like engagement sessions, albums and canvases.
Do you shoot film as well as digital?
Yes. I LOVE Film Photography! My Hasselblad is an exceptional camera & my favourite. In addition to digital coverage, I offer film photography as an optional add-on, developed locally at Obscura Cameras in Ballarat.
How soon will we receive our wedding photos?
You’ll receive a preview within a week. Depending on time of year, your full gallery is delivered securely within 10-12 weeks (often much sooner).
Have you photographed at our venue before?
I’ve worked at most Ballarat and Western Victoria venues. If I haven’t photographed yours, I’m happy to arrange a site visit beforehand to plan the best light and locations.