About

Overview & Vibe

David Bailey has photographed for nearly two decades and owns Obscura Cameras, the only dedicated camera store in Ballarat, where film developing, printmaking and teaching happen under one roof. That shop shapes the wedding work: he shoots digital, offers real film on a 1960s Hasselblad developed locally, and prints and binds the albums himself. Coverage runs from a one-hour ceremony through to a full day.

Style & Approach

In his own words the photography is natural, candid and stress free, and he keeps things relaxed and genuine because it should never feel forced. He spends time understanding the people in front of him before lifting the camera, and describes the aim as images that feel effortless yet deeply personal. The same calm carries across whether he is photographing a wedding or a portrait.

Ideal For

Couples marrying in and around Ballarat, at any scale. A ceremony-only hour suits a registry wedding or a small gathering; the larger collections bring a second photographer, an engagement session and printed work. Couples who want something on actual film can add rolls to any collection, which is unusual and comes from the darkroom he runs.

The Need-to-Knows

Hourly coverage with one photographer runs $770 for an hour up to $2,420 for four. The collections take two photographers: $770 for a ceremony, $3,415 for five hours, $4,950 for eight and $6,000 for complete coverage, with engagement sessions, canvases, parent books and prints included at the upper tiers. Film is $98 a roll, $294 for three and $490 for five.

Standout Feature

The film option, and the shop behind it. Very few wedding photographers still shoot medium-format film, fewer develop it themselves, and he does both a few doors from where the prints are made — so a couple can have digital coverage and a handful of Hasselblad frames from the same day.

Albums & Prints

8x6 custom book. Description: Included with the Classic, Deluxe and Premium collections.
Two parent books. Description: Included with the Classic, Deluxe and Premium collections.
16x20 canvas of a chosen design. Description: Included with the Classic, Deluxe and Premium collections.
8x10 matte print. Description: Supplied ready to frame with the larger collections.
Save the date and thank you cards. Description: Included with the Classic and Premium collections.

Appointment Policy

Choose a collection or an hourly block and book it directly.
Get in touch through the enquiry form to talk through the day first.

Areas Serviced

Ballarat, where the camera shop is.
The surrounding Central Highlands of Victoria.

Hours of Coverage

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Nearby Landmarks

Ballarat's gardens and heritage streetscapes.
The Ballarat private marriage registry, for small ceremonies.
Rural properties and reception venues across the Central Highlands.

Photography Packages

Ceremony only. Price: $770. Description: One hour of coverage with one photographer, high-resolution images and an online password-protected gallery.
Classic. Price: $3,415. Description: Five hours with two photographers, an engagement session, a 16x20 canvas, two parent books, a save the date and thank you card, an 8x6 custom book and an 8x10 matte print ready to frame.
Deluxe. Price: $4,950. Description: Eight hours with two photographers, an engagement session, a 16x20 canvas, two parent books, an 8x6 custom book and an 8x10 matte print.
Premium. Price: $6,000. Description: Complete coverage with two photographers and the full set of printed work.
Hourly coverage. Price: From $770. Description: One photographer, charged by the hour. One hour $770, two hours $1,430, three hours $1,980, four hours $2,420.
Film photography. Price: From $98. Description: Shot on a 1960s Hasselblad and developed locally. One roll $98, three rolls $294, five rolls $490.

Photography Style

natural
candid
relaxed
film

Price Notes

Hourly coverage uses one photographer; the collections bring two.
Film can be added to any wedding package.
The published collections are described as guides and can be personalised.

Services Offered

Wedding Photography
Elopement Photography
Engagement Sessions
Film Photography
Corporate Portraits
Photography Courses And Workshops

Starting Price

From $770

Turnaround Time

No details available.

What You Receive

High-resolution images
An online password-protected gallery
An engagement session with the larger collections
A second photographer on every collection above ceremony only

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Contact

Website: dbphoto.com.au

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