Where real life gets a little dreamy.

The best moments
aren't posed.

A woman in a strapless dress smiles joyfully with her hands on her cheeks, perfectly capturing a moment of happiness often sought after in wedding photography. She has long hair and wears a ring and bracelet. The background is blurred with round lights, creating an elegant atmosphere reminiscent of images crafted by a skilled wedding photographer at Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa. The photo is in black and white.

A wedding day has a rhythm to it. Portraits, ceremonies, toasts… I know how to move through all of it. What I’m always watching for is what happens in the quiet spaces between. The way he looked at you before you saw him. The way your grandmother laughed. The way the room felt at 10pm when everyone had stopped trying.

A woman in a strapless dress smiles joyfully with her hands on her cheeks, perfectly capturing a moment of happiness often sought after in wedding photography. She has long hair and wears a ring and bracelet. The background is blurred with round lights, creating an elegant atmosphere reminiscent of images crafted by a skilled wedding photographer at Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa. The photo is in black and white.

The best moments
aren't posed.

I believe the photos that matter most are the ones you didn’t know were being taken. Not because the posed ones aren’t beautiful, they are, but because the in-between moments are where the truth lives. The way he looked at you before you saw him. The way your grandmother laughed. The way the room felt at 10pm when everyone had stopped trying.

A wedding day has a rhythm to it. Portraits, ceremonies, toasts… I know how to move through all of it. What I’m always watching for is what happens in the quiet spaces between. I shoot on both film and digital. Film captures something that’s hard to explain until you see it.

Two women hold hands and kiss on a sunlit sidewalk, their joy perfectly captured in the lens of a skilled wedding photographer. Next image: close-up of one woman’s hands as she puts a ring on the other’s finger—a timeless moment in wedding photography at Scribe Winery in Sonoma. Both are dressed in light, elegant clothing.
Two women in white outfits stand face to face holding hands outside, beautifully captured through the lens of a skilled wedding photographer. Below, a close-up shows them gently holding hands, with focus on rings and bracelets, against a background of light fabric and dark clothing—making this moment a timeless example of elegant wedding photography at Scribe Winery in Sonoma.

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Fueled by road trips,
beach walks
and the right light.

A woman with blonde hair, wearing a black top, opaque tights, and shiny black boots, crouches on large rocks in front of a cave—like a wedding photographer seeking the perfect shot, she gazes at the camera.

Your photographer is with you longer than almost anyone else that day. I take that seriously and I have a lot of fun with it.

I ask a lot of questions before we ever meet. By the time your day arrives, I already feel like I know you. 

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on film
A white dress hangs on a hanger beneath a chandelier in a dim hallway, with the text Fantasy you can touch from memory. written to the left—a scene that captures the enchanting artistry of wedding photography.

Fantasy you can touch from memory.

On film

The gallery arrives and you're back in it.

Three black and white photos, reminiscent of fine art wedding photography, show a woman in a white dress by water at night: standing on rocks, sitting in shallow water, and raising her arms while standing in water at Descano Beach Club on Catalina Island. Buildings and a dark sky form the background—an evocative composition that any wedding photographer would admire.

The gallery arrives and you’re back in it.

A person in a long white dress walks from rocky shore into dark water, then stands in the water with arms raised, illuminated against the night—a scene evocative of ethereal wedding photography at Descano Beach Club on Catalina Island.
Hailley shot our wedding last year in Big Sur and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We loved how keen she was to connect with us early on before the wedding so as to imbue a sense of personality exclusive to us in each photo. She cared very deeply about not just the artistic direction of the images but more importantly the emotions behind them, which she encapsulated through her stunningly original point of view. During the course of the wedding she captured so many moments with grace and purpose without forcing anything, though she also took amazing family photos which we did pose for. On top of being an amazing artist with a one-of-a-kind eye, she was honestly such a lovely person to be around and we feel so grateful to have had her be a part of our very personal celebration of love.
Krystal & Tyler
Gave my mom a photo book from the wedding and she cried, so thank you for helping me win christmas
Lucia & Mackenzie
LOOK NO FURTHER - YOU HAVE FOUND THE PERFECT PHOTOGRAPHER! Let me start by saying that I am EXTREMELY uncomfortable in front of the camera, but I desperately wanted that beautiful, candid, editorial aesthetic for my wedding photos. Hailley and her team delivered, and then some. We could not be happier with our photos! The angles, the moments, the landscape - everything was captured so beautifully. She was also extremely professional and went above in beyond to capture the shots, help us stay on time, and put me completely at ease so that I could enjoy every moment of our special day. We did have to wait the full contracted time to receive our photos, but she did send us a ton of great previews to share with friends and family right after the wedding to hold us over AND she added 400 additional photos to what we agreed upon! The cherry on top is that she is the sweetest person on earth... I cannot recommend her enough!!
Laura & Matthew
Hailley Howard is my family’s go-to for capturing special moments. Her photography style is unique, unmatched and creative. Her talent and passion reflects in all her work! She is a true professional and amazing to shoot with! Recently, on our last shoot, she was able to capture the true essence of my rambunctious 2 year old boy (that wouldn’t stop running) and the pictures were stunning even though he was a tough subject. You won’t be disappointed if you hire her for your big day, family moments or fashion photography!
Lisa L.
We are incredibly grateful to Hailley for her unique ability to capture the essence of our adult children in these amazing photos. Her talent for developing a rapport with her subjects allows her to reveal their personality and spirit, preserving these cherished moments for us forever. Hailley’s work is truly exceptional.
Tricia H.
A bride and groom kiss at sunset, with the bride’s flowing veil dramatically swirling in the foreground—a breathtaking moment perfectly captured by expert wedding photography.
Weddings
A woman leans in to rest her head on a man’s shoulder in a dimly lit café. They sit close together at a table with cups and a small bottle in front of them. The mood is intimate and serene, reminiscent of the candid moments often captured by a wedding photographer.
Portraiture
A bride in an off-the-shoulder white gown walks on grass, holding a bouquet of white flowers, captured beautifully by a skilled wedding photographer. Her dress flows behind her as she moves, with greenery and trees in the background—a timeless moment in wedding photography at The Ranch at Laguna Beach.
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A bride and groom kiss at sunset, with the bride’s flowing veil dramatically swirling in the foreground—a breathtaking moment perfectly captured by expert wedding photography.
Weddings
A woman leans in to rest her head on a man’s shoulder in a dimly lit café. They sit close together at a table with cups and a small bottle in front of them. The mood is intimate and serene, reminiscent of the candid moments often captured by a wedding photographer.
Portraiture
A bride in an off-the-shoulder white gown walks on grass, holding a bouquet of white flowers, captured beautifully by a skilled wedding photographer. Her dress flows behind her as she moves, with greenery and trees in the background—a timeless moment in wedding photography at The Ranch at Laguna Beach.
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