I'm Hayley... Your East Tennessee based wedding and elopement photographer.
I’m a multi-passionate, 31 year old wife, mother, friend, social worker, photographer, and podcaster. I’m an only child, and my parents had me in their 40’s, so I grew up an old soul and really value spending time with loved ones, slowing down, and being present with those around me. My kids are my world. I have two dogs, and I spend most of my summers on the lake.
I believe that each person's unique experiences impact how they see the world, and that is what I aim to capture in my work. I aim to understand and empathize with my clients so they feel seen. I find beauty in the ordinary, and I don't want life's most beautiful moments to be forgotten.
AS SEEN IN
GREEN WEDDING SHOES
THE KNOT
VOGUE WEDDINGS
THINK WE WOULD BE A good fit?
It is super important to me that we are a good fit for each other if I am going to photograph your wedding. Getting married to the love of your life is something you get to do once, and you want your third wheel for the day to be someone you genuinely connect with and trust. You’ll spend more time with your wedding photographer than any other vendor on your big day, so choose wisely.
You might be wondering what types of people I enjoy working with the most... so I’ll tell you in terms of the brides I tend to connect with.
My ideal client is a thoughtful, ambitious woman aged 25-35, who has big goals and dreams and a plan to pursue them. She is determined and values the balance of ambition and meaningful relationships. While she may be slightly introverted, she thrives in the company of her close-knit circle and feels renewed when surrounded by those who share her values.
She appreciates the beauty of slowing down to truly connect, enjoying deep and intentional conversations. Travel and cultural experiences are essential to her, enriching her perspective and grounding her. Confident in her relationship, she isn’t shy about expressing affection and celebrates the security and depth she shares with her partner.
While she values quality and enjoys the finer things, she remains humble, grounded, and focused on what truly matters. With a heart for family, whether it’s her own or her chosen family, she is loyal, empathetic, and lives with a commitment to treating others with respect and kindness. Nature, small moments, and everyday beauty resonate deeply with her.
Grounded in her faith in God, she embodies empathy, gratitude, and a respectful reverence for life.
fave
Venues:
Howe Farms
Nichols Heir
The Lumen House
The Loyston
The Trillium
The Pressroom
Jackson Terminal
Waterstone Venue
Harper's Vineyard
TN RiverPlace
The Quarry
The Monroe on 415th
The Greenhouse at Arrows Farm
The Wildflower 301
The Conservatory at Blackberry Ridge
sound like you?
"Hayley feels like a friend"
I was told by one of my bridesmaids that these were the best wedding pictures she’d ever seen.
Hayley was perfect! I loved our engagement pictures and our wedding pictures. I was told by one of my bridesmaids that these were the best wedding pictures she’d ever seen. Hayley feels like a friend instead of a stranger and for me that’s BIG. I couldn’t be more grateful for having her as our photographer.
"You will NOT regret choosing Hayley"
She is able to make you feel SO comfortable and make the shoot SO much fun!
Hayley has been the best photographer!! She is talented in her work, but
she’s so much more than that! She is able to make you feel SO comfortable and make the shoot SO much fun! I’ve been nothing short of amazed with every gallery I’ve received! You will NOT regret choosing Hayley as your photographer.
"None of our pictures looked forced"
You made me and Drew feel so at ease.
It was not awkward whatsoever. You made me and Drew feel so at ease, and you made sure we posed correctly. None of our pictures looked forced. You helped us relax and look natural. I have received multiple compliments on how beautiful my pictures were. I will cherish them and that day forever.
