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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 57 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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2019
Services offered
Photoshoot type
Photo style
Traditional posed
Candid
Artful composition and lighting
Natural or environmental
Wedding photographer also needed
Yes
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
Excellent 4.9
39 reviews
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Anthony R.
Jul 10, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Alex is amazing! i was looking for an engagementphotographer and I found her on here, and she was able to help me through every step of the process. She gave me some tips to ensure it went perfectly, she helped me figure out how to get the correct permit for the site, and she delivered extraordinary pictures of our special moment. We will definitely be booking again in the future!
Details: Proposal photoshoot • I'm flexible • Outdoors • One location • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
Laura L.
Jul 17, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Alex was so great to work with for our engagementphotos and they turned out beautiful! I appreciated how she did exactly what we envisioned and was super positive and friendly throughout the photoshoot! The picture quality is amazing. Friends and family say they could be in a magazine! Would definitely recommend!
Details: Posed engagement photoshoot • Traditional posed • Candid • Natural or environmental • Outdoors • One location • Physical proofs and prints • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
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
Shyama O.
May 24, 2026
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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.
Portrait Photography
Reese R.
Jul 21, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Alex was phenomenal and did a great job! She did our proposal photos and I could not have asked for a better photographer!
Details: Proposal photoshoot • Natural or environmental • Outdoors • One location • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
Credentials
Background Check
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.
