A collection of tender moments to journeys across the globe
the Journal
They were college sweethearts, their story beginning through mutual friends at a fateful New Year’s Eve party. Their first date was simple yet sweet—a classic coffee outing that marked the start of something extraordinary. Five years later, Melissa’s family home nestled in the serene Adirondacks, a place woven with deep memories, became the perfect backdrop […]
Abbie + Joe met in high school, attending rival schools. Abbie’s best friend, who went to school with Joe, introduced them, and their story began. They went separate ways for college, with Abbie attending Saint Mary’s and Joe at IU Bloomington. However, they rekindled their romance at the beginning of sophomore year and have been […]
Kristina and Sean Paul first crossed paths at their local community college, where they were lab partners in biology. They stayed in touch over the years, and when Sean Paul learned that Kristina was single after a long-term relationship, things quickly blossomed. Their first date was nothing short of magical, taking place at Disney World. […]
Becca and Brandon met at Brother’s Bar and Grill in downtown Indianapolis. Becca was with a mutual friend, and their groups happened to meet and spent the rest of the night together. From that night on, Becca and Brandon started spending more time together until they eventually made their relationship official. Their first date was […]
Cameron and Justin are high school sweethearts who first met through mutual friends at the homecoming dance. Their relationship blossomed as they texted each other daily, leading them to grow up together—getting their driver’s licenses, graduating, attending college, and experiencing everything in between. Eventually, they moved in together and became cat parents, starting a new […]
Lydia and Nick met while working together and quickly began hanging out. Their first date was a classic ice cream outing with a twist—they made homemade ice cream. Once they made their relationship official, they navigated a long-distance romance between Ohio and Indiana throughout college. They visited each other on weekends and enjoyed date nights […]
2023, WHAT a year?! I kicked off my season with an editorial shoot all the way in Maryland and ended the season on the coast in North Carolina with Anna + Seth! I went all over the place, near and far; Maryland, Indianapolis, Bloomington, Cincinnati, Anna Maria Island, Alabama, Texas, Savannah, Charleston, many coastal towns […]
Joe and Cat crossed paths through the dating app Bumble, starting a connection rooted in their shared experiences of having large families and brothers with Down syndrome. Their first date was at The Publican, a restaurant nestled in the West Loop of Chicago. However, a humorous misunderstanding arose when Joe proposed the idea for drinks, […]
MEET HAYLEY
I’m Hayley, a wedding photographer who travels the globe documenting weddings and love stories. Fueled by a passion for romance, dreams, and adventure, I seamlessly blend into each moment, embracing the experience as I document it in real time.
My approach embodies effortless elegance, employing timeless, true-to-life colors with artistic flourishes that enhance the natural beauty of each couple's journey.
I am honored to note that I have been featured in esteemed publications such as Style Me Pretty, Inspired By This, White Wren, Chi Thee Wed, and much more!
