My photography journey started as a kid with a cheap Kodak Disc camera; I always got just enough keepers to motivate me to buy another roll of film and I am so grateful to have those grainy shots of slumber parties, the family dog, my mom on roller skates - viewing them evokes vivid memories and takes me right back to my childhood.
In college, I put my camera down and delved into television and video production. I learned that a successful shoot is directly linked to the level of advance preparation and went on to freelance in a variety of industry roles...troubleshooting location issues as a unit production manager, working with on-air talent as a floor director, crafting stories as a segment writer/producer and assembling entire shows as a post production supervisor.
When an upside down economy prompted my husband and I to move our family to the Caribbean for a career opportunity, I stepped away from the world of moving pictures and back to a still camera. I used this island time to hone my knowledge of the exposure triangle and effective shooting techniques for sports, action and location portraits in one of the world's most gorgeous settings.
Upon returning to the States, I began to work professionally in action and sports photography and I now also shoot senior portraits, headshots, personal projects and special events. As I intuitively understood at 10 years old, images are a powerful means of communication - whether evoking an emotion or preserving an incredible moment in time. No matter the assignment, my goal is the same - to deliver photos that are emotionally and visually compelling...whether it's a student athlete's final high school game or portraits for a new social media campaign.
Now that you know a story of mine, I'd love to collaborate with you and help you tell one of yours!
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"We loved working with Haley for Josephine's senior portraits...we had specific ideas about location and "look" and she was able to make those visions come to life. The images, taken just before graduation, truly showcase Josephine's personality in those fleeting moments between high school and college and I'm so grateful for Haley's collaboration with us on the shoot."
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"Haley has a unique eye in her ability to capture the true spirit and essence of each athlete. She is exceptionally creative and talented in her vision and actively seeks to find the best shots. For our golf shoot, Haley hustled all around the course to capture different angles and shots of each golf which resulted in a wide variety of crisp, beautiful action shots. Her photos were extremely meaningful to the team and the team's parents."
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"I've worked with Haley multiple times and she never fails to capture images I am excited to use to market my small business. She makes me feel relaxed in front of the camera which translates to photos that look and feel like me - and not me just posing for a picture."
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"Haley is an incredibly gifted sports photographer who intuitively understands the essence of athletic intensity. She is a master of photo composition with a unique ability to capture not just the moment but the raw emotion of both the athletes and the moment."
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"When I needed visuals for some social media marketing and my new website, Haley worked closely with me to plan the locations, wardrobe and poses that would work best...and then artfully maximized our time together on the shoot. She's got a skilled and beautiful eye and was able to capture the essence of who I am in a gorgeous, wide-ranging gallery of images from our day together. I truly loved working with Haley!"
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