Meet your photographer

Hi.

My name is Halley (rhymes with “valley”). I’ve been doing this thing since 2013, when I shot my first wedding as a teenager. I’m in it for the little things, inside of big love—moments of connection between you and your people—these are what keep me here behind my camera.

A woman with long dark hair laughing and holding a camera to her eye against a dark background.

What you can expect from me when I’m behind the camera

By nature I am soft-spoken and gentle spirited. (But darned if I can’t wrangle that rogue uncle for your family photos!) I’m a pro adapter and troubleshooter of random problems. I watch and listen with curiosity, wonder, and attentiveness. I will offer you a steady, calming presence and will do everything I can to make you feel like yourself in front of my camera. I will support you with gentle posing to hopefully evoke some bright and cozy feelings.

It is my mission in life to love others, and offer goodness & light to the world. You are safe here.

"gentle"

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"hospitable"

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"down to earth"

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"flexible"

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"organized"

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"gentle" ~ "hospitable" ~ "down to earth" ~ "flexible" ~ "organized" ~

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A poet soul, telling the story of you.

I am married to my very best friend, Josiah, and mother of two pure sweet bundles of delight that are my daughters, Wren and Indigo. I was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI, and I first picked up a camera because my dad owned a local ad agency and let me try out some of his equipment when I was in my early teens.

When I’m not doing photography things, you might find me painting, walking at nearby parks, playing “I’m gonna getchya” with my youngest, sipping a latte with a dear friend, eating my weight’s worth in cheese & crackers, playing a video game, or reading a mystery novel.

I am a follower of Jesus, and this informs my decisions about my life and my business. I am committed to honoring and loving you and yours, without judgement.

Let's work together!
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“I believe in kindness. Also in mischief. Also in singing, especially when singing is not necessarily prescribed.”

— Mary Oliver

A smiling couple taking a selfie outdoors on a forest trail in early spring, with leafless trees in the background.
A woman with long dark hair and a gray long sleeve shirt standing near a stone railing in front of a large shrub with pink and white flowers, on a sunny day.
A happy family of four, including two young girls and their parents, embracing and walking through a field of tall grass at sunset.
A mirror with a gold ornate frame reflects a woman taking a photo of herself with her phone, with the sky and clouds in the background. The mirror has inscriptions welcoming wedding guests and displaying names 'Oylah and Mackenzie' with the date Augu
A young woman with dreadlocks walking down a cobblestone street in a historic area, smiling and looking down.
Smiling woman with wet black hair holding a camera outdoors in a park with green trees and grass.
A smiling young man and woman standing side by side outdoors in a garden surrounded by green trees and grass. The man wears glasses, a light green button-up shirt, beige pants, and brown shoes. The woman wears a pink and white floral dress with a sli
A woman smiling and walking in a forest with tall trees and fallen leaves on the ground, wearing a beige trench coat, beige boots, and beige pants.
A bride in a white wedding dress with a veil holds a bouquet of flowers, while a photographer kneels to take her picture inside a room with white brick walls and a round window.

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