WHO IS ARRIE BATES?


I am a 26 years old based out of Dayton, Ohio. A wife to the best guy in the world and now a first time mama to a beautiful girl! Jesus and coffee are my jam.


First time I picked up a camera was almost 8 years ago for fun in a yearbook class. I knew this was something I really enjoyed but didn't see myself doing anything with it outside of high school. Fast forward to years later, I found myself playing with an old nikon and I was hooked all over again.


This passion has lead me to meet so many wonderful people and experience all kinds of things. You sometimes hear the quote "it's just business" and my desire has been to make my business the complete opposite of that.


I am about making things personal and getting to celebrate life with you during our time together and beyond! From weddings, to babies, to your annual family photos - my goal is to be present for the big and the small moments. My goal is the create real authentic moments in the midst of the chaos of life.


I hope to get to meet you soon! :)


because photos are supposed to be fun

my shooting style & approach

So often I feel like investing in photos can be a stressful time. Whether it is worrying about your outfit or feeling like you are no good in front of a camera, they can feel like more of a burden than an exciting thing. My goal is to take all that stress and worry away from you as we work together. My focus in every session I go into is to just have fun and make you feel as comfortable as possible.


I've never been one to go half in on anything so when you book with me, you're getting a bestie right away. I want each person to know I truly am here for it all. Need a chaos coordinator, a personal shopper for the right clothing, a wedding planner, a professional tag player for your kids or just a person to lean on?


I am your gal!


My hope is that at the end of our time together, you feel the joy, excitement, and every emotion of the session we captured together!

the why behind absolutely everything i do.

fun facts:


FOOD I LOVE: ITALIAN

FAVORITE SONG: JUST ABOUT ANYTHING

FAVORITE MOVE: HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS

FAVORITE DRINK: COFFEE, COFFEE, AND MORE COFFEE


DREAM PLACES TO TRAVEL FOR PHOTOGRAPHY

UTAH

GREECE

COLORADO

ITALY