who i am...

I am your photographer- Haley McKay. I am based in Houston, TX + travel worldwide. I have an admiration for intentional moments, raw connections + timeless tones. This is my 14th year with a camera in my hand- CRAZY how fast time flies. I can sit here + type out why you should choose me as your go to photographer, but I am not going to do that... I am not going to promise you all the deets that you want to hear, I am just going to be honest and myself. Simply, I am just going to SHOW UP for you, a l w a y s + intentionally, just my weird and awkward self. To make ya smile + to create moments that you will forever cherish. I can not deny that you and I will have a friendship, I create photos to create bonds with my clients. Being behind the camera is much more to me than the end result on your gallery. It's the moments in between, the inside jokes, the awkward under the veil shots, the text at 2a.m. when you need advice on what to wear, the cuddling of your little one and capturing their tiny toes + eyelashes. My connections to you are a lifetime, just like the love for your photos. My biggest goal is to build a connection with you so you trust me to photograph all your moments that are special to you. I am your third wheel, the jokester to get you to laugh candidly, the weirdo making bird noises trying to get your kid to laugh + smile, I am your friend! YOU guys are my people. I pride myself on getting to know my clients so that their experience with HLP is a personable one, rather than all that posey posey stuff. I value you + I never want that to go unnoticed. At the end of your session or event I can tell you one thing- It will feel more than just photos- it will feel like a fun date night, an unforgettable experience + memories that you can feel while looking at your album. I will always go beyond to make sure I can achieve that for you. So say hey... let's see if we're a good match!

 XO, Haley Leanne