Southern Virginia wedding photographer - cracking jokes and snapping pics in Virginia and beyond

Portrait photography that captures the moments words cannot do justice

When it’s all said and done, memories become echoes of the moments we’ll endlessly cherish. 

The way your eyes gleam as you stand hand in hand with your forever love, the major cramps from laughing so damn hard while gripping your graduation cap, the warmth of the sun as it hits your skin just right while smiling alongside the people you love most. When the memories begin to fade, your photos will stand the test of time.

You are the ultimate topic of constant celebration and when you come as you authentically are, the camera doesn’t make the magic—you do.

CAPTURE MY MILESTONE

Here, you’ll find vibrant and sincere images, intentional direction, and                                    support within each and every session.

Here, you’ll find vibrant and sincere images, intentional direction, and  unwavering support within each and every session.

When you choose me to be the one who preserves your memories, I’ll always hold space for you to feel free in your own skin while capturing the joy & excitement that accompanies your biggest milestones. 

TAKE ME TO WHERE MY STORY UNFOLDS

unwavering

Belly aches from non-stop laughter are kinda my thing. Breathtaking sunsets, all shades of yellow, smiling like there’s no tomorrow, , capturing your milestone one frame at a time — there’s never a dull moment when you see the world through my lens!

And man do I love what I see. You have a milestone to celebrate, and I have a camera that’s excited to tell your story .So let me be the first to say that IT'S ABOUT DAMN time we ended up here together!

You and I share an appreciation for the unique, intimate, and sentimental and I couldn’t be more excited to connect with you as we explore the ways we’ll be bringing your visions to life.

portrait photographer, a medical receptionist , sunny comedy enthusiast, and your #1 hype girl! 

Hey friend, it’s Hayley! So glad you’re here! 

MEET YOUR NEW BESTIE

Heartfelt moments. Intentionally captured. Preserved for a lifetime.

Here’s a taste of what your day could look like.

SHOW ME THE POSSIBILITIES

“Each picture showed the real life of us and that’s what I loved the most."

It’s all love from both sides of the camera

Hayley took our first Christmas pictures as a family. The process was quick (a plus with an infant) and outstanding pictures were taken, we couldn’t have asked for anything better! We can’t wait for Hayley to capture more memories for us in the future!” 

- The Lloyd Family

Even when a picture is worth a thousand words, telling a story as incredible as yours surely deserves a few words of its own.

Take a peek of what goes on between each frame in some of the sweetest stories I’ve captured thus far!

One way to live life to the fullest is to say yes to diving deep into the next chapter that awaits you. 

Time to capture you as you are now, so you can look back and see just how far you’ve come! 

ROMANTICIZE MY LIFE