Crescent Peak Photography

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$300

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About

Hello! My name is Alex, and I'm a full-time photographer based in Chicago, specializing in portraits, engagements, and intimate weddings. After years in the finance industry, I decided to pursue my true passion and left that world behind to focus entirely on capturing life's special moments through my lens. I shoot with a Sony A7V that has a dual slot memory card, so if one fails, I have a backup! I do not set caps on the amount of photos you will receive. If there are good ones, you can have them! All edited photos will be uploaded to an online gallery for you to download and print for your own use. I do not have a studio and prefer in customer home photos or outside.

Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 47 times

Serves Chicago, IL

Background checked

1 employee

9 years in business

Business hours

Sun1:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Facebook, Instagram

Top Pro status

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2019

Services offered

Photoshoot type

Photo style

Traditional posed

Candid

Artful composition and lighting

Natural or environmental

Wedding photographer also needed

Yes

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.

Excellent 4.9

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Amari B.

Apr 2, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

We had such a great experience working with Alex for a surprise proposal and engagement shoot! She captured the proposal beautifully and we couldn't be more thankful! For the engagement shoot, Alex made the whole thing feel easy and fun (especially impressive when working with two people who don’t usually love being in front of a camera). She had a great eye for both candid and posed moments, and the photos turned out better than we could have imagined. If you want someone who’s talented, easy to work with, and knows how to capture the vibe perfectly, Alex is your photographer!

Details: Proposal photoshoot • I'm flexible • Outdoors • One location • My home, venue, etc.

Engagement Photography

Caitlin S.

Mar 30, 2026

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I had such a joyful experience working with Alex! My fiancé and I had an engagement session with her, and we were both very pleased with how the photos turned out. The photo shoot took place in the Winter Garden of the Harold Washington Library, (it was too cold to take many photos outside) and it was fun to see how excited Alex was to shoot there for the first time. I would love to work her again when/if the opportunity arises.

Details: Posed engagement photoshoot • Traditional posed • Candid • Outdoors • One location • My home, venue, etc.

Engagement Photography

Jacob G.

Mar 30, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

Alex was integral in creating a magical evening planning a surprise engagement. We were traveling from out of state and knew exactly how to navigate the photoshoot and best angles of the most popular places. 

She was very available prior to the event and understood the importance of punctuality when it came to making the surprise happen.

I'd like to specifically highlight her attention to detail in her photo editing. We did our engagement at the Bean. She was sure to crop her self out of the Bean reflection (as the photographer) and really captured the moment.

Details: Proposal photoshoot • Candid • Outdoors • One location • My home, venue, etc.

Engagement Photography

Brett M.

Feb 14, 2026

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Details: Proposal photoshoot • Candid • Outdoors • One location • My home, venue, etc.

Engagement Photography

Shyama O.

4 days ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Alexandria did a wonderful job. Even before my booking she was responsive to my questions and did a great job answering them. She was on time to my booking and had lots of great ideas for poses and locations around campus. I am really happy with how my grad photos turned out. Prior to the appointment I had asked for a natural looking filter over my photos and she delivered! Really great deal for the price and she is quick with getting them edited and ready to view.

Details: Graduation portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Outdoors • My home, venue, etc.

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Alexandria Bauder

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My prices are set for a full hour shoot, but I offer half hour shoots for a lower price as well!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I love to spend a little time getting to know you first and getting an idea for the types of photos you’re looking for before jumping right in.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have taken a few photography courses throughout my college career. Photography was not my major in college, but it is my passion.

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