About Me

My visual artist mother placed a camera in my hand as early as I can remember. The rugged wilderness and wildlife around our home in rural British Columbia ignited my passion for photography and instilled in me a deep respect for nature in all its grit & grace.

I hold a Bachelor of Arts Degree with honours from The University of Victoria, with a focus on literature, history, and artistic movements throughout time.

Inspired by rainy afternoons listing to crackling records, road trip sunsets, chasing wild horses, smoky old cabins and vintage film, I approach each shoot with my unique aesthetic. I have trained my eye by studying the greats.

My photography skills range from portraiture, elopements & intimate weddings, artist promos & album artwork, to creative lifestyle and branding shoots for individuals and small businesses. I believe in community connection and the importance of authenticity.

I also enjoy rodeo, wildlife photography and documenting forgotten places as a backroad historian.

If you like my eye and would like to inquire about a shoot, please reach out on the contact form below. I look forward to creating beautiful photos with you.

— Hailey

“You don't make a photograph just with a camera. You bring to the act of photography all the pictures you have seen, the books you have read, the music you have heard, the people you have loved.”

— Ansel Adams

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I specialize in natural light photography. Portraits, engagements, elopements & intimate weddings, bespoke branding and lifestyle photography.
I also shoot nature, wildlife, and urban exploration in my spare time and am open to working with other artists on creative projects. I shoot on location for events, branding, and lifestyle shoots.
My goal is to make you feel comfortable and powerful. I like to chat and get to know you better so that I can create images that are true to your essence. While I take my work seriously, I have a sense of humour and I’m free-spirited and adventurous in personality. I love scouting shoot locations that are unique and ripe for storytelling. I don’t mind getting covered in dirt or mud for the right shot. Rain or shine, I’m there with you to make sure you feel comfortable and empowered. You are my absolute priority at our shoot.
Each photo session & package is customized to fit your wants & needs. Packages rates are calculated based on the type & length of shoot you book, as well as any extras you may want to add on (ie. print options, etc). Please contact me for a custom quote.
I get this comment & question SO often… and I get it! It can be intimidating to be in front of a professional camera for the first time. I remember the first time I did it.
I want to make every shoot fun, especially if you have never been in front of the camera before. Want to know something really cool? Some of my all time favorite photos I have ever taken have been at sessions where my model had NEVER been in front of a “real” camera before.
We’ll chat and I’ll give general directions to guide you. Once we get into a groove you’ll find that the session starts to flow and it is way easier than you expected.
My goal is to capture you not only looking but feeling your best. To create images that uniquely & authentically represent you.
I will never ever pose you in a way that is not comfortable to you.
I like my shoots to be relaxed, fun, and maybe a little adventurous if you’re up to it! My favourite shots come from the candid, magic little moments between.
Trust me, this will be fun.
First things first, do whatever you need to do to feel your best. Try to fit some self-care in before your shoot. Whether that be a good night’s sleep, getting your hair done, wearing on your favourite outfit (I’m always here for wardrobe advice), or drinking some bubbly.
You do your thing.
If we are doing a styled, creative, or branding session, we will start planning the details together in advance so that we have a vision in place by the day of our session.
Rest and relax the night or day before because we are going to have a lot of fun on the day of our shoot.
The number of finished deliverables from branding and promotional shoots will vary depending on the terms communicated prior to the shoot.
Editing & delivery time depends on the type and length of the session you book, ie. The turnaround for a one hour portrait session is 10-12 days, 30 days for a branding session, etc. Please inform me if you would like to have your session edited priority and we can discuss a rush fee.
I believe all of your images should be finished pieces so I will never send anything out that has not been edited. My photos are edited in my style, as shown in my portfolio.
For brand storytelling and artist promo sessions, we will work together to create a look and feel that is authentically yours.
I am currently based in Victoria, BC, and my session fees include travel around the Greater Victoria area. I am happy to travel around Vancouver Island and the lower mainland for an added fee.
I will be in Smithers, BC for a short time in June 2024 and in Montana for a brief time in July 2024. You can typically track me down in Northern BC or Montana in the summer.
I am open to further travel in the summer months and for larger creative projects. Please don’t hesitate to reach out even if you are farther away—I love a good road trip for the right project.

Kind words

“I instantly fell in love with the way Hailey shares her visions of the world. It's old and achy, raw & earthy. Her work leaves me feeling mystified. Hailey’s work speaks to what energies lay waiting in the marrow of my bones. I LOVE HER! Just recently I acquired a piece from her Bison series and I look forward to collecting more from her in the future.” — Amy

“It’s not easy to find an authentic artistic photographer, and, while Hailey is more than capable of doing business shots, she flourishes when you ask her to be creative. Hailey represents the art of photography and has a spectacular eye. She is an old soul. She listens and connects with you. I have found my photographer for life.” — Marena

“Hailey’s work is absolutely stunning… Thank you for the wonderfully connected and fun experience… it felt easy, free-flowing, and safe to be seen and captured by you.” — Alvin

“My Fiancé and I were extremely impressed with how comfortable Hailey made us feel. Doing a couples shoot was something neither of us had done before, and the photos turned out absolutely perfect. Hailey is amazing at taking your vision and bringing it to life. I could not recommend her more.” — Mia

“Hailey is a very talented photographer with a great eye and a passion for both music and photography. She is a true professional, completely engaged and open, with such a thoughtful, clear vision. It was such a pleasure working with her, and I hope to again in the future. I feel proud to use her images to promote my music and myself as an artist.” — Cati

“Hailey photographed my live music event and was friendly, easy to work with & acted in a professional manner. I received the high-quality photos within days of the show. — Chase

“Hailey takes absolutely beautiful photos and edits them incredibly well! She is super sweet and very easy to work with! — Jasmine

“Wow, what a great experience it is to do a shoot with Hailey! Not only does she know how to pose you to look amazing and natural, but she also makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera.” — Alannah

“Hailey has a keen eye and a passion that illuminates her work.” — Eric

“Hailey is incredible—her talent, her kindness and creativity. We hit it off right away. I thought I saw her best work on display when I checked out her portfolio online. That is until I saw the pictues she took of me. Thank you, Hailey, for making me feel confident, strong, handsome and heard.” — James