Hi
I'm a people person. I love listening to your story, observing your world, and capturing your essence in photographs. Long before I picked up a camera professionally, I was drawn to art and design — to the way visual language can say what words can't quite reach. I trained formally in photography, and have spent my career building a practice that sits at the intersection of documentary truth and considered artistry.
I've lived and worked across Australia, the US, and Asia — Singapore is home for the second time now, and it suits me well. Each place has shaped how I see: the light, the pace, the way families live in different parts of the world. That breadth of experience is something I bring to every shoot.
My Approach
You've chosen me to see your life through my eyes. My job is to capture your world authentically — and I take that seriously. I embed myself in your everyday and wait patiently for real moments to happen. No shot lists, no regimented ideas about what I need to capture. You've booked me to be there, so you can relax and go about life. Let me do the rest.
I never shoot family sessions in studios. I photograph people in their homes and neighbourhoods — the places that are actually theirs. This grounds everyone, makes little ones feel safe, and means you can get messy, cook, bathe the baby, change clothes, and have comfort food and drinks on hand. Your objects, your furniture, your particular corner of the world — these are the most honest backdrop of life as it is right now.
You can live in a one-bedroom studio or a mansion on an estate. To me, they're both called home. The photographs we make in your comfort zone will be cherished forever — and I guarantee they'll become more valuable to you as the years go by.
My Professional Record
I've been working as a professional photographer since 2001. In that time my work has taken me throughout Australia, the US, Singapore, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Italy, Mexico, Zambia and Japan — and I've loved every minute of it. The variety of people, customs and cultures I've been trusted to document over the years continues to shape and inspire my practice.
My photographic work has been recognised with gold and silver awards by the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP), exhibited in commercial galleries, and acquired by collectors. For the gear-curious: I shoot with a Leica SL on every job.
Beyond the Lens
Alongside my portrait work, I partner with non-profits as creative director on shoots that matter, and I create short-run mixed-media artwork in my studio. Both are extensions of the same drive — to make work with full creative intention, and to make it beautifully.
I work with people who care about quality. If that's you, I'd love to talk.
We contacted Hayley as soon as we knew we had days left with our 15-year-old labrador, Henry. There is no doubt about it, Hayley is an animal lover from the heart. We have the most cherished photos of our last moments with him quietly resting at home and saying goodbye to us.
Angela & Martin Saxby
Hayley is a gifted photographer. We commissioned her to create portraits of our international partners and consultants. Her ability to make her subjects feel comfortable is evident in the final product: photos that are relaxed, confident and we’re proud to use them to show-off our team. Hayley’s stellar personality coupled with her high-quality work, professionalism and responsiveness is the reason we keep asking her to come back.