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July 14, 2011
The minute I got engaged Crissy was HIGHLY recommended to us from a friend. My friend said Crissy was by far the best vendor she used for her wedding and she continues to use her for family photos. We researched and decided to go with Crissy. From the moment we met her at our engagement shoot until the present (as we are picking pictures for our albums) she has been so flexible, easy to work with, and very friendly. Our engagement and wedding pictures were exactly what we wanted! I would highly recommend Crissy to anybody for any occassion!
Loni J
March 19, 2011
Crissy is an amazing photographer and asset to your wedding “team”! She took advantage of our engagement photo session both to get to know us as a couple and take wonderful photographs!
Then, as we planned for the wedding, she was in contact and offered suggestions and pointers for the big day. On the day of our wedding, Crissy and her team made us feel at ease as we took the planned group pictures and faded into the background to memorialize our special day!
I would recommend Bayless Photography to anyone who is looking for reliability, good communication and a personalized relationship because working with Crissy and her team makes special events even more extraordinary!
Jennifer & Greg Spick
September 27, 2010
Bayless Photography was phenomenal! I've heard of friends who were so disappointed in their wedding pictures, and it's something you can’t re-do, but you can count on Crissy!
She was so professional and easy to work with, and most importantly our pictures turned out fabulously!!! The turnaround was so quick, and she had a great variety of packages/prices to choose from. I would definitely recommend Crissy for your wedding or any special occasion!
Kim & Adam
June 7, 2010
Bayless Photography was amazing! I tried another vendor first and didn't like the outcome, at all.. Then I did a session with Bayless and all of the photos were AWESOME. We both felt so comfortable working with the photographer that it was easy to take AMAZING photos, even though I usually don't photograph well, these turned out PERFECT.
So I had high expectations for my wedding, and when we received the photos back (well over a thousand) just 2 weeks after our wedding, not only was I HIGHLY IMPRESSED with the quick turnaround, but also the professional editing. And the photos were SPECTACULAR. I love so many of them!
The wedding photography package is very reasonably priced, and the quality is unbeatable. We are SO HAPPY with every experience we've had with Bayless Photography. They are professional and reliable, and probably the most important to me: really fun and easy to work with. I was glad to have Bayless Photography at my wedding, they took away my stress about getting the perfect pictures because I knew they would do a great job and I felt so comfortable with them around.
Stop looking, you found your photographer!
Shelley and Ashton Williams
June 6, 2009
The moment I discovered the "Trash the Dress" shoot I approached Crissy about doing it. She was my wedding photographer, so I knew she would do a fantastic job. And man I was right! She took the time to go find the perfect waterfall for our photo shoot. The minute we got there for the shoot I was at ease because I knew Crissy and her other photographer Sarah had put a lot of thought into the shoot and that my pictures would be amazing! I had so much fun getting in the water with my dress, felt so relaxed, and so pretty. I knew that I was in capable hands and I felt so beautiful sitting there in the water. Crissy and Sarah knew exactly how they wanted me to pose. I had the best time! I got the pictures a few days later and they are so fantastic! I am proud to show them off to everyone. I will always recommend Crissy Bayless to anyone who needs a photographer.
Thank you so much!!
Laura English
May 2009
Crissy was the one and only photographer that I talked to when I got engaged. I instantly loved her work, her prices, and her. She was always prompt in responding to my emails and many questions. When she took our engagement photos she was very flexible with the location and the amount of time she spent taking them.
She quickly got these pictures back to us. When I had trouble with the DVD, she immediately sent me another. When it came time for the wedding day, she and her assistant were amazing. I, of course, wasn't’t ready when they got there, so they immediately started taking pictures of other things. They moved on to taking pictures of the guys and then when I was ready, taking pictures of me. She always reassured me that it was okay and that we had plenty of time to get these pictures taken.
The wedding pictures were waiting for us when we got back from our honeymoon. I fell in love with every single picture (yes, all 678 of them). Anytime you are around her, you always feel like you are around an old friend and feel comfortable with her taking the photos. Anytime I need professional pictures, I will always go back to Bayless Photography. I will also recommend them to anyone else looking for a photographer.
Kayla & Matt Coburn
March 2009
Crissy,
I would just like to express my appreciation to you for doing such a beautiful job on my family portraits. You did an excellent job and looking back at your other photos that you have taken of my family through the years, I understand why I keep coming back to Bayless Photography.
You are so fun to work with and we received our prints lightning fast! Just wanted to say thanks again and keep up the good work. I'll be contacting you again soon for more family portraits!
Thanks,
Candi Burdett
March 2009
Hey Crissy just wanted to say thanks for the patience shown during our photo session. Photographing a baby is no small feat!! The photos came out great!!! You and your assistant are the BEST!! I am recommending taking portraits to all of my friends, coworkers and family. Thanks again and I look forward to our annual sessions.
Love
the "Meet the" Brown Family
February 2009
Crissy, I can't put it into words but thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your work is Excellentttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt!!!!!!! We are both so happy with the book!
Pam & Troy
November 2008
Crissy words cannot express our gratitude for your services, as well as
Lisa's, throughout our wedding day. We were already so impressed with
Bayless Photography's professionalism and attention to detail from my
cousin's wedding. I served as a bridesmaid, and Tom was my date, for her wedding and as such we were able to witness how easy and fun you made taking the bridal party pictures prior to the wedding and post ceremony. Due to this pleasant experience we knew once we became engaged we wanted your services for our wedding!
Needless to say, you and Lisa were lovely to work with again! My family,
once again, as well our friends and Tom's family were so impressed with
Bayless Photography and had nothing but praise to say. Your ability to
encapsulate the mood of our ceremony and reception through photos is
invaluable. We cannot thank you enough for capturing so many precious
moments throughout our wedding and reception. In addition, the speed in
which you provided the pictures for review further exemplifies Bayless
Photography's professionalism. We are eagerly awaiting the proof book and then our album!
Thank you,
Katie and Tom Carroll
October 2008
Bayless Photography photographed my engagement session and wedding. What I liked most about working with Crissy was her responsiveness! She was quick to respond to my countless emails and questions leading up to the big day.
She was also easy to work with. I was also impressed with the fast
turn-around of both my engagement and wedding photos on her online gallery. Ordering prints was also easy and the prints looked great! At the wedding she handed out cards she had made that had a picture of myself and husband that included the web address of our online gallery for our guests to access pictures after the wedding, cute!
Overall, the pictures turned out really well for our engagement session and wedding. Crissy provided the pictures in both color and black and white so we had a variety of pictures to choose from. I would definitely recommend Bayless Photography for engagements and weddings!
Danielle & Ryan Carroll
September 2008
Hi Crissy,
Crissy (and her assistant Sarah) recently did our wedding photography. We were so impressed with Crissy and how she was not only an excellent photographer but helped us throughout the wedding day. She took all the pictures we requested and more, and they came out so beautifully! We also got them back so quickly, which was so exciting for us. We would highly recommend Crissy.
Thanks,
Allison and Josh Sofsky
July 2008
Crissy Bayless was a absolute godsend to my husband and I. After speaking to at least 5 photographers, I spoke with her, and my mind was immediately put at ease. Just speaking with her made me so excited about what was to come. Crissy and her staff were absolutely wonderful with ensuring that every picture that I asked for was taken. Looking at my beautiful pictures allows me to relive our wedding day over and over from start to finish. I can't thank Crissy enough for all of her hard work and dedication.
Tamarra S. Williams
May 2008
When we met Crissy, we knew she would be great. She was very professional, but down to earth and genuine at the same time – we felt like we were meeting with an old friend. Crissy patiently answered all our questions in detail and brought several examples of her work to show us. I was very particular about what I wanted and how I wanted it and Crissy was very honest and addressed all of our concerns. Leading up to the wedding Crissy was great about keeping in touch, even when she was traveling for other photo jobs. She really put our minds at ease and helped keep us calm leading up to the big day – we knew what to expect. On the big day Crissy and her partner arrived on time and went right to work. They were both so friendly and just seemed to fit right into the picture. They did a great job with coordinating different groups for different photos and they made wonderful suggestions along the way for poses. I can’t say enough how relieving it was to not have to worry about the photographers and what they were doing. They had a checklist of all our ‘must-have’ photos and just made it happen. It was really nice that they also just sort of blended into the scene and didn’t stick out like a sore thumb.
Everything became a blur once the ceremony started and I didn’t notice them again until we took photos afterwards. Then it was a blur again and I saw them again at the end of the night when they checked in to get any final shots before they left. I was so satisfied with their performance – I feel that we were very fortunate to have connected so well with Crissy and it made all the difference. Well, that is simply the beginning! Crissy was prompt in going through our photos and creating a couple of copies with various ‘photography magic’ and got the photo website and proofs out to us quickly. My husband and I were absolutely floored when we went through the 660+ photos! They managed to capture so many exquisite details and moments that we missed! And all the perfect little memories they captured for us – it actually still makes me tear.
It is difficult to put a price tag on what Crissy gave to us in putting our special memories into a tangible, visual masterpiece. When we finally managed to narrow down the photos we wanted to use in our album, again Crissy was prompt in working on a draft for our approval. And again, we were absolutely blown away! The album was so well organized and really conveyed the exact feel of our special day. She even managed to squeeze in many of the additional photos we did not think would make it in the album. The album was creative, classic and quite perfect. I have heard so many horror stories and I am so thankful that our story had a happy ending (or beginning!). We have started talking about having a family and will definitely be calling Crissy to find out if she’ll do baby photos! Thanks so much for capturing our dream day!
Regina & Chris
Decker/Macrenaris Wedding, May 2008
There are many ways to cut costs while planning a wedding; photography is NOT an area you should go with the lowest bidder! I found Crissy through an online search of local photographers. We met with her and then immediately cancelled all of our other photographer interviews – we had an instant connection with her personality, passion, and of course examples of her work. We chose to go with the Royal Wedding package, which included an engagement session, ceremony rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, pre-wedding at our hotel, formals before and after the ceremony, and the duration of the reception. Best of all it included all rights to our pictures. We can print them wherever and whenever we want. The whole experience was worth every penny!!!
Crissy is the perfect mix of professionalism and fun and by far the best wedding vendor I dealt with during the stressful time of planning. She was so quick to respond to my many many questions and paid great attention to my special photography requests. She is also very fast with her picture turnaround. We got back from our honeymoon and were looking at our Wedding pictures 3 days later!!! I couldn’t believe it! I will be able to relive every moment of that day for the rest of my life and we owe it all to Crissy. I would recommend her to anyone! We all just loved her and her work!
With Sincere Thanks,
Laura & Jason Macrenaris
March 2008
Crissy,
My husband and I can’t thank you enough for the AWESOME work that you did with our photos! Both the engagement and wedding pictures were breathtaking!!!
You and your staff made my family and friends feel very comfortable with the sessions and everyone is still talking about your professionalism.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU to future clients and wish you much success in your business!!!
See you soon for our family photos!!
We Love You!
Gustaniumn & Jacquelyn
Dear Crissy & Staff,
We really cannot thank you enough for documenting our wedding day! You did such a beautiful job and we've had so much fun reliving the day through your photographs! Great job! You helped make this day less stressful too! You were so much fun to work with and your calming nature made all the difference. Thank you so much. Please add us to your list of references!
Sincerely,
Christen & Greg Barrett
January 3, 2008
Crissy is an amazing photographer! She, by far, was my favorite vendor to work with during the hectic stress of my wedding! She took the time to capture the precious moments of the day, and I cherish those moments in my memory and in my wedding album! Crissy was very quick to send all of our albums and pictures, and was very responsive to the many questions I had for her. I feel like she went above and beyond her call of duty, and I cannot thank her enough! She is so easy going and really easy to work with! I have and will continue to highly recommend her! I feel like I can honestly call her a friend, because she was there when I needed her! She is amazing!
Thank you SO much, Crissy!!!
Chris and Kara Elliott
December 18, 2007
I have been working with Crissy for well over a year now. We started with engagement pictures and have continued from there. From beginning to end she has been fantastic! She is always quickly responsive, which is important for busy brides, and extremely accommodating. Most importantly, we love our pictures! Our album in full of those beautiful shots that every bride dreams of.
The day of our wedding Crissy was on point. She is easy going and polite to everyone but also has no trouble wrangling a crowd! She took charge and directed everyone perfectly. Much later, I found out that Crissy actually went back to our church days after the wedding to get improved shots of the building due to the weather. She really went above and beyond to get the perfect shot every time. A true professional- she prides herself on excellent work. Bayless Photography is probably the best decision I made for my wedding... aside from the groom! :)
Jennifer Leblang
June 9, 2007
Crissy Bayless is fabulous! We had first seen her in action at a friend's wedding in March 2006 where I was a bridesmaid. She and another photographer, Lisa were so friendly and everywhere taking pictures during the ceremony and reception. We immediately contacted her to ask prices and availability. We were so pleased to find out the reasonable prices for each package. We immediately booked her for our June 9, 2007 wedding. We had booked her way in advance but we knew we had nothing to worry about when it came to details.
Crissy and Lisa arrived on time and the minute they walked through the door they were taking pictures. Our family and friends raved about them because they were so friendly and when our family had us posing with them to take a picture Crissy or Lisa were right there to take the picture too! They took over 500 pictures at our wedding and they were fantastic. They have a wonderful artistic album that is very unique and everyone was amazed with the photos and the album! We have nothing but praise for Crissy and her staff! We are always recommending Bayless Photography to anyone we know that needs a fantastic photographer!
Thanks so much!
Laura and Andy English
February 15, 2007
Crissy was great to work with! She was open to meeting at anytime and was very patient and thorough when meeting with my fiancé and I the first time. We allowed her the freedom to choose her shots, but she made it a point to make sure we got the shots we wanted too. Her prices are very reasonable and she will go above and beyond. She was perfect for us and I will definitely recommend her to anyone I know looking for a photographer! Thanks Crissy!
Amy and Brett Rakestraw
February 8, 2007
Thank you so much Crissy! You helped make our special day perfect. You were very helpful, accommodating, and creative. You and Nicole were so patient and efficient and we couldn't have worked with a better team. We are so lucky to have found you and we will recommend you to everyone. We appreciate you being so quick with all of our albums and pictures as well as responding to any and all questions we had. Thank you again.
Nicole and Eric Amsrud
February 1, 2007
Bayless Photography was everything we expected and then some! From the beginning Crissy was helpful in coordinating the photography around the weekend activities (rehearsal, ceremony, reception, etc.). And on the wedding day Crissy was on time, cordial and attentive to all our requests. We just had the feeling all weekend long that Crissy had everything under control and there was nothing to worry about. We were clearly Bayless Photography's number one priority. And most of all, our photos are absolutely beautiful! Crissy captured moments of us that will last forever! We highly recommend Bayless Photography for a wedding or any major event. Trust us you will not be disappointed.
Maggie and Bryan Carter
January 28, 2007
Crissy was a great photographer. She was so easy to work with and always was EASY to get in touch with! My engagement pictures and my wedding pictures are amazing. Friends told me that the photographer would be in your way and be a hassle, but not Crissy.....everyone at my reception loved her and loved posing for the pictures. My wedding album is beautiful and it TOTALLY takes me back to the actual day. I would advise everyone to use her! Thanks for everything Crissy!
Allison Esary
July 20, 2006
We knew we liked Crissy from the moment we met. We interviewed 3 photographers for our wedding (knowing nothing about photography ourselves) and Crissy was our first interview. It’s still a mystery why we even went on to the other 2 interviews because we knew we wanted Crissy. Sure enough – we asked her to shoot our wedding (and engagement and bridal portrait sessions). Crissy was amazing all around! Of course, our pictures are fabulous, but working with Crissy was the best! She is professional, quick to respond, pays attention to details, creative, and VERY likable! Not only do we like Crissy, but our entire wedding party and families like her as well. It wasinvaluable to have a photographer that was so well liked by everyone attend our most special day! Further, we have the most beautiful pictures that captured moments that we will treasure forever.
Believe us brides (and grooms) – if you want to work with the BEST, hire Crissy!
Our sincerest gratitude,
Melissa and Andrew Zbeeb
March 11, 2006
Asking Crissy to photograph our wedding was honestly the easiest decision we had to make in the entire wedding planning process!!! Just by corresponding with her before we set up our meeting to discuss packages, we already knew she would be perfect and when we met with her it was confirmed instantly! She is so friendly, easy to talk to and work with, and we were amazed by her talent after looking at her work! She takes such beautiful pictures and we feel honored that she and Lisa have captured our wedding day for us to remember forever! Working together since the engagement, she has gotten to know us and really know our style and our personalities and brought that to life in our pictures.
She has a really good eye for taking such wonderful pictures and was so great with our family, friends and guests and was able to make everyone relax, feel comfortable and happy and that shows in our pictures! Every bride works so hard to make sure she has the most beautiful flowers, cake, dress, etc so it is extremely important to make sure the pictures are perfect to capture it all because the wedding is only one day and the pictures will last a lifetime!
We've already referred Crissy to a friend getting married next year and without a doubt will ask her to be a part of our next special occasion!!
Anita and Chris Jupin
February 1, 2006
I don't know where to begin!! I just want EVERYONE I know (and don't know for that matter) to use Crissy! I still remember the night that Stacy, our moms, and I met with her at Barnes and Noble. After we sat and talked with Crissy and our meeting was over the four of us sat there and talked about how we loved her and didn't want to meet with anyone else! Crissy truly offers some of the best prices around, especially for the quality product and attention you receive! She made me feel important and genuinely wanted me to be happy with every aspect of my wedding, not just the photography!
Crissy goes WAY beyond the call of duty and gives you the personalized attention every bride wants! She came to our rehearsal, met me at another location the DAY of the wedding to take pictures of me in my dress, helped me at the reception by getting plates when it was time for the cake cutting because we couldn't find the head caterer, and worked on our wedding photos during Christmas so I could show my relatives our photos before they left town! How many vendors offer this kind of service? She even offered after the wedding to come take pictures of me in my dress with my grandparents, whom due to sudden illness missed the wedding! Our pictures are fabulous and everyone who has seen them wants to know who our photographer was. My sister has already said she knows who her photographer will be for her wedding one day~Crissy Bayless!
Jayme and Stacy Fowler
January 25, 2006
Crissy,
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! You have been such a pleasure to work with! From the moment Dean and I sat down with you to discuss our wedding we knew you were the perfect fit for us. Our engagement photos were amazing, and you were so easy and fun to work with. We really appreciate your coming to the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner, too. Most of all, though, we want to say thank you for the beautiful job you did photographing our special day. You got all the shots we asked for and many, many more creative and imaginative shots than we could have thought of. We are proud of our pics and are beyond satisfied with your work and professionalism. We definitely plan on calling on you in the future when it comes time to document our growing family. Crissy, you are a sweetheart who helped make our wedding the huge success it was! Thank you for doing such a wonderful job.
Allison & Dean Thomas
January 21, 2006
Wow! What can I say? Our wedding pictures are absolutely amazing.
I had met with so many photographers and always left feeling unsure. I was looking for someone who was willing to work my ideas into theirs. When we met Crissy my mother and I knew that second she was the perfect Photographer for us. Not only is her work fabulous but she is also a dream to work with. She is so nice and willing to go above and beyond the call of duty. She drove all the way to Rome (2 hours) to shoot our engagement pictures. She even came to our rehearsal so that she could see where she needed to be to get the perfect shot. I could not have asked for more. Everyone raves about how wonderful our pictures are.
Most importantly, after having the opportunity to work with Crissy, I now consider her my friend not just my wedding photographer. She is such pleasure to work with and I would recommend her to any one who is getting married.
Sara Bright
January 2006
Crissy did a fabulous job for us and I can't recommend her enough. We were very pleased with her style of photography and she did a great job capturing the entire event. She was not intrusive and made us feel at ease when times were chaotic.
Additionally, Crissy is extremely professional and our photos were given to us in an expediting manner. We have shared our album with many of our friends and family and we ALWAYS get many compliments. In result to her great work, my sister and good friend are now using her for their weddings this Spring.
Crissy was one of my favorite people that we hired for our wedding services and I'm glad we used her!
Michelle-Fernandez-Sills
September 9, 2005
Crissy's photographs captured exactly what we wanted from our Big Event. We wanted primarily candid shots that captured the look and feel of the wedding and reception, and she did that beautifully, without being intrusive. She took time prior to the wedding to get to know us and make sure she understood the flow of the event and what moments to capture that we knew ahead of time what would be important. She also took the time to review all the proofs with us so that our album came out even better than we'd imagined.
The results were spectacular! We got many great comments on how well she interacted with our family and guests. The timely, almost immediate, responses from her (unlike many other photographers I'd contacted) were wonderful!
She was always positive, and is someone I'd now call a friend.
Kathryn Bryant
September 5, 2005
Miss Bayless,
This letter is just a small token of our great appreciation for the photographs taken at our wedding, July 2, 2005. The pictures are truly priceless and will be cherished forever. You are not only a spectacular photographer but also a wonderful person. You handled our memorable occasion with professionalism and patience. We know there could not have been a soul to take your place. Our appreciation begins from the first email to today's. Your prompt responses to our questions, your ability to work out our special needs, your understanding of specific requests that we thought would only be possible if we did them ourselves, your timeliness and attitude, all contributed to making our wedding and experience with you a treasure. We want you to know that to us you are no longer just a photographer but a family friend. We want to thank you once again and look forward to working with you with our daughter Isabella and any future family events.
Sincerely,
Carlos and Deisi Valdez
January 10, 2005
Dear Crissy:
I just want you to know how much I appreciate your work during my tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives and my campaign for the U.S. Senate last year. You have a remarkable gift for capturing the moment with your camera. Whenever you were with me, I knew your keen eye and instinctive sense of timing would get us just the right shots to tell the story and preserve history in the making.
Whether it was the look of excitement and wonder in a little boy’s eyes at the Barnesville Buggy Days parade, the feelings and moods of the crowd at rallies and town hall meetings, the joy reflected in the faces of my family and friends on primary and runoff election nights at Manuel’s Tavern, or their great disappointment on that cold November evening after the polls closed—you always got the shots without getting in the way.
Crissy, you are an extraordinary photographer—a talented artist with a steady hand and a clear vision of how to use your camera to bring out the best in your subjects. You have blessed me in more ways than I can say. Thank you for sharing your talent with me.
Sincerely,
Denise L. Majette
Former Member of Congress
Denise Majette
September 28, 2004
Using her camera like a paintbrush, Crissy Bayless is able to capture and interpret moments in time perfectly. Whether she's photographing phenomenal sports moments, or a quiet moment on a beach, her photographs grab the essence of the moment. Viewing the photos, you can hear the soft purr of the waves on the beach or the collective gasp of fans at the ballpark. Framing swatches of life with such clarity is a rare talent and Crissy Bayless has the stuff of greatness.
Kara A. O’Brien
CEO
Laughing Sun Renovations, LLC
Putting a website together takes a lot of time, ideas, and people. We subscribe to the theory that “A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words” and with that in mind the most valuable contribution to our website was from the very talented services of our photographer, Crissy Bayless. Her talent and professionalism not only gave us a great finished product, but also made the entire process run much smoother than anticipated. Thanks Crissy for all of your help.
Michael P. Wrigley
Vice President
Label Source, Inc.
It is obvious through every step of the process how much Crissy Bayless enjoys what she does and how much pride she takes in doing it well. Her eye for a good photograph and her patience when searching for the perfect expression or moment combine to create not just pictures, but captured memories. I am honored to have many of Crissy's photographs in my home, and I will continue to rely on her to provide the visual remembrances of various moments in my life
Paula Rose