It's funny how some photographs will speak to me (ridiculously cheesy, I know) in the midst of hundreds of others.
I can't figure out what makes a photo grab my heart, I guess there's too many variables involved. Whatever it is, I love it. It makes me very happy...
Sometimes it's nice to shoot aimlessly. To shoot without thinking of the outcome.
This is LA from my hotel room 18 stories up. Thankfully I was up high, I'm sure I looked like a crazy person in the window!
Rochelle + Bob
I LOVED this wedding! Not only because the bride is the biggest sweetheart you'll ever meet, but because it was very small and personal. You could feel the love from their friends and family the entire day. Best wishes you two!
I'm not going to lie, sometimes it's tough being a photographer. The internet makes accessing blogs and websites of other artists so simple, which in turn, makes it so easy to compare, compare, compare.
Photography has been the love of my life since I was 13. I used to carry my camera around middle school where I couldn't have cared less what people thought of me or how nerdy I may have looked.
So why would I choose NOW to become self-conscious?
The stress of keeping up with the Jones' (in the world of photography) started to get the best of me this year.
I couldn't shoot without second guessing myself or wondering what would "they" think of my work.
It got so bad that I recently had a sit down with my husband and let him know that I was considering "retiring" from my job.
After many tears and a much needed pep-talk I realized the solution to my problem was not to leave it all behind, but to move forward and to move forward alone.
Goodbye self-criticism and self-doubt, you got me nowhere.
It's just me and my camera now.
Sweet and shy.
This little girl will melt your heart in an instant.
Here are a few of our favorites from an impromptu photo shoot.
Dear Miss Imogen,
I can hardly concentrate on anything today!
I have my ticket in a safe place and your music playing in the background. I can't wait to see what creative outfit you wear this time and if you'll still be playing your fabulous clear piano. Thank you for only being $20. I can't think of anything more valuable for that small amount of money. You are so so talented and I look forward to being inspired by you Thursday night.
I adore you,
Hayley
Are you pregnant? Are you 7 to 8 months pregnant? Are you 7 to 8 months pregnant and want to have a free maternity shoot with me?
If so, email me your information along with a current photograph of yourself and your lovely lady lump. I have an idea in my head and I really want to shoot it before I forget about it. If you don't fit the requirements but you know someone who does, please send them my way! I will only be choosing one or two girls so act fast!
Email me at hayley9@gmail.com. My business email seems to be allergic to attachments.
"You know who you look like?"
I'm always a little weary to hear the answer to that question. You never know what's going to come out of their mouth. I can't complain though, I always say it to other people. But it's always meant to be a compliment! Amy Lee - Evanescence Christina Ricci Catherine Zeta-Jones Mila Kunis - I wish! I've seen her in person and I about died...she's stunning. And my personal favorite, JAPANESE ANIME! My hair stylist, Patrick, gave that one to me. *Note that they all have something in common. A giant forehead! Pretty sure that's where they see the biggest resemblance. Who have you been told you look like?
Quite possibly one of my favorite babies to photograph.
He's so cuddly and has the funniest personality!
Happy or crying I can't get enough of this little guy. Click here for his first photo session with me.
Hope your weekend isn't a bummer!
It's cold out there don't freeze your toosh off!
Get off your bum and go have some fun!
Do something productive...clean that junk in your trunk!
Don't do crack!
I'm off to LA to shoot a wedding!
Waking up at 3 am to catch my flight... wish me luck!!
Here's a little photo love to leave with you while I'm gone.
Sending happy weekend wishes!
-Hay-
I'm still trying to figure out where to put this in my house.
Do I hang it in the family room for a fun conversation piece?
Or do I put it in a back room where it can be a laugh just between us?
Either way I'm pretty sure it will make me smile everyday... and I love that.
Name the movie and I'll give you a shiny new quarter!
Rachael & Zack
LOVED shooting this wedding!
It was inspired by my wedding which couldn't be more flattering and the bride and groom were adorable and sweet.
What bride keeps a giant smile on her face while it rains at her reception?
This one...
MADSEN
What I would do if I won a Madsen bicycle:
1. Freak out!
2. Fill it up with hot water and offer free hot tub rides.
I'm officially entered into the contest, click any of the photos to join me!
I love that I have an on-call model that I can dress up and tell what to do whenever I feel like it. More alter ego photo sessions to come!
I edited to this new album.
I recommend raiding the floor of your car for 99 cents and then using it to buy "I don't know what to do" from itunes.
Pete Yorn and Scarlett Johansson make a great duo.
Scarlett seems to be channeling her inner Zoey Deschanel and I don't mind.
I always lean toward colored photos but there is something about
black and white that makes a photograph look timeless.
I am in love with this set of photos. Not only do the photographs have an old fashion look to them but so does beautiful Anna.
I felt she was the perfect subject to post in all black and white.
