On the day that goes by too fast, photos are meant to slow it down, to capture the fleeting and beautiful moments. My hope is that you relive your day in a light of timelessness, joy, stillness, and art.
Art isn't created. It's witnessed.
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A Santa Barbara based photographer, capturing love locally and beyond since 2021. I strive to photograph with curiosity, anticipating the small, in-between moments that encapsulate how the day felt.
Weddings should be treated as more than a one day celebration; from our first call to the final gallery, I’m present, supportive, and invested in your experience. The result is a collection of photographs that slow time without losing its honesty. If you value artful presence, building a relationship, and timeless imagery, that makes two of us.
Bella
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Client's words
— catalina mcguire
"Bella was an absolute dream to work with! She was extremely professional but still blended seamlessly into our special day. Her communication was flawless and very much appreciated especially when trying to coordinate a day with so many moving parts. She was happy to answer any and all questions prior to my wedding day and went above and beyond to make sure she understood our vision. My husband and I wanted the whole day to be captured candidly so we could look back and see what our special moments were actually like, from our guests to feelings and emotions and she perfectly executed. She was patient and remained calm throughout the whole day and effortlessly pivoted if things didn’t go perfectly to plan. She was flexible and made adjustments to get the perfect shots. I knew when I booked with her that she had an impeccable eye and she absolutely delivered! We were also so happy to find someone who photographed with both film and digital cameras because we wanted both vibes and all of our photos turned out beautifully! Thank you thank you thank you!!"
— joelle demello
"Bella took the photos for my wedding and was so incredibly wonderful to work with! She put so much care and energy into capturing the day. The photos turned out incredible and I couldn’t have asked for anything more perfect. I’m so grateful to have had her for our special day!!"
— eden lawson
"Bella Hall was fantastic to work with. My wife and I had her do photos for our proposal, engagement, and wedding and the photos from each shoot were STUNNING. She knew exactly what we wanted and was SO intentional about making sure we got the angles and shots we were hoping for. Her talent for shooting film is unmatched and is only outdone by her personable, charming, and casual presence while taking photos. My wife and I felt so comfortable to be ourselves. Bella really helped us ease into being the couple we are at heart so that we would have photos that captured US. (Also her turnaround time to get photos back to you is ridiculously fast so you can enjoy those moments as soon as possible)
On our wedding day Bella was the BEST. She cruises the photos and somehow made time for our LONG list of photo demands haha. If you’re looking for a photographer that is not just talented, but going to make your experience fun and life giving she is the way to go!"
What feelings do you want to return to, again and again? Let's document them.
Santa barbara and Beyond