Effortlessly Capturing the Love You Thought No One Noticed
meet your photographer
I’ve always seen beauty everywhere, even where others might not take a second glance. As a little girl, I would pick bouquets of dandelions and leaves and collect pockets full of rocks I thought were pretty. As I got older, I continued to find the simple, wild, natural beauty to be the most inspiring kind. The Japanese have a word for it - wabi sabi - which roughly translates to an aesthetic of appreciating beauty that is imperfect and impermanent in nature.
Capturing those perfectly imperfect moments is what drove me to first pick up a camera, but human connection is what has kept me inspired all these years. I believe I was put on this Earth to notice and document those tiny moments that tell your story.
Although I’m a nomad at heart and love nothing more than traveling around to document your wildest adventures, the one place that has always felt like home to me is with my boyfriend Gabriel. When I’m not being your favorite third wheel, you can usually find us down by the beach with a couple High Noons and our german shepherd, Mac.
I can’t wait to get to know your story too, and I’d be so honored to play a small part in helping you tell it.
florida based wedding and couples photographer
you can call me hayleigh
i am so fucking happy you're here.
2020 was a crazy year, to say the least. I was on deployment in the Middle East, and photography was my go-to escape during those long 9 months. It kept me grounded and helped me push through. Amid all the madness, I met my boyfriend, and that definitely made everything brighter. Plus, I had my first ever paid shoot—how cool is that? It was a proposal, and honestly, it felt so special to be part of such an intimate moment. Looking back, that year was full of unexpected, heartwarming surprises (oh and covid *eyeroll*).
2021 was a year of big transitions. I officially kicked off my photography business and started the process of separating from the military, which felt like a huge shift. I also had my final deployment, this time to Greece and Italy—such a memorable experience. But what really stood out was how much I focused on family that year. It felt important to connect and ground myself with those I love, especially as I navigated all the changes happening in my life. It was a year of growth, reflection, and finding new priorities.
2022 was all about new beginnings. I officially separated from the military and moved to Florida, which felt both exciting and overwhelming. Finding my place in society wasn’t easy—there were ups and downs as I tried to figure out where I truly fit in. To stay busy and explore my options, I ended up working three different jobs. It was a bit chaotic at times, but each experience helped me learn more about what I enjoy and where I want to go next. Despite the uncertainty, it was a year of discovery and taking small steps toward where I wanted to be.
2024 was a huge year! We bought our first house, which felt like such a big step forward. I also went full-time with my photography business, and it really took off—I booked out with weddings and couldn't be more grateful for the opportunities. On top of all that, I decided to go back to school and started working on my bachelor's degree. It was a year of growth, achievement, and balancing all these exciting new challenges, but I couldn’t have asked for more.
2025 is already halfway through.. can you believe it?? as of me typing this, i've documented 27 couples and witnessed 15 I do's. I’d be honored to be a part of your journey and capture the special moments this year. Here’s to another year of growth, love, and memories that will last a lifetime.
2023 was all about growth. After the whirlwind of change in 2022, this year felt more rooted but not without its own challenges. I started gaining clarity on what I actually wanted, who i wanted in my space, and slowly began building a life that felt more like me. There were still hard days, but I stopped just surviving and started truly living again. I leaned into my creativity, took bigger risks, and started trusting myself more. It wasn’t perfect, but it felt like progress. looking back, I’m proud of how far I came.
take a look at my life since finding photography:
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
I'M OBSESSED WITH:
what i'm currently into:
watching dr insanity on youtube
my fav drink:
diet coke
my inspiration:
movies and the ocean
my favorite country visted:
greece
my favorite ice cream flavor:
ben & jerry's half baked
most important lesson:
be yourself and fuck those who don't like it
CALIFORNIA
UTAh
ARIZONA
ICELAND
WYOMING
AMSTERDAM
greece
ITALY
NEW YORK
COLORADO
UTAH
PENNSYLVANIA
COSTA RICA
MEXICO
*If you book in one of these locations travel fees will be waived.
bucket list
2025
bucket list
june // kentucky
september // maryland
*If you book in one of these locations travel fees will be waived.
travel schedule
2025
