About Your Photographer
Celebrating Your Journey
One Genuine Moment at a Time
What I Do
I am all about celebrating the real-life moments, big and small, that bring your family close… and I make it easy. As a stay-at-home mom to three kids under seven (with a fourth on the way!), I deeply understand the value of time. I ask the right questions to get to know your family ahead of time (including your coffee order) so I can show up to your session as a friend instead of a stranger. My social introvert personality makes me a master at matching energy, which is especially helpful in the delivery room or when meeting the shyest littles. More importantly, I document your most treasured moments, creating windows to the past you can look through when you need it most.
Why It Matters
It won’t be like this forever. But you wish it would. You wish you could keep your littles little, with their toothless grins, dimpled hands, and chubby wrists. It's the best and worst thing about being a parent – giving your child everything they need to grow big and strong, knowing that each new day they become more independent than the day before. And you’re changing too! Every day you find a new wrinkle perfectly placed to remind you of the laughter you shared with your husband over your toddler asking for “hot chihuahua” instead of “hot chocolate”. There is beauty in the simple, nearly mundane moments that make up a full life. You deserve to marvel at your beautiful life, framed in photos around your family’s home as permanent reminders of your unique story that will be cherished for generations to come.
Hayley Jayne
Through The Years
2012
Graduated from Greensboro College with my degree in biology
I went to college thinking I would be a vet, or a teacher, or maybe even a medical examiner. It was a very expensive way to find my way to photography!
2014
We’re Married ... Twice!
My husband and I wanted a short engagement, so we were legally married at the jailhouse in downtown Greensboro in January (the magistrate wasn’t open on Sundays), then had a traditional wedding with all of our friends and family in May.
2017
It's a boy!
Our first son was born and I began to document every bit of his life with us. I had put a “nice” camera on our baby registry and taught myself to use it while on maternity leave from my corporate job. Like so many other moms, I knew I didn’t want to leave my son to go back to work, and began dreaming of ways to stay home with him.
2018
Mom work / life balance
Working my corporate job from home! It was the best of both worlds, but was really hard and wasn’t sustainable.
2019
Photographed my first wedding
My own wedding photographer had been following my attempts at photography on Instagram and invited me to shadow her at her last wedding ever. I was instantly hooked!
2019
Another boy!
We welcomed a second son to the family. I continued to capture our life at home and considered going to school for photography.
2020
First Paying Clients
A few moms at my church asked me to photograph their high school seniors and I left their sessions with some of my favorite first photos.
2021
HJP IS Born!!
During a pandemic and while I was six months pregnant with my third baby, I took the leap and officially took Hayley Jayne Photo from hobby to business!
2021
It's a Girl!!
Our daughter was born at home… on purpose!
2023
HJP Goes Full Time!
After raising babies and working from home for five years, I was laid off from my corporate job. It was exactly the push I needed to officially take on photography full time!
2024
It's A .....
After focusing on weddings for two years, I felt God pulling me away from wedding photography and deeper into documenting birth and the early years of motherhood. As always, His timing is perfect because we’re expecting baby number FOUR at the end of this year!
PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION
That was a mouthful! I care deeply about women being able to advocate for themselves during pregnancy and childbirth, and I love sharing knowledge and resources with moms that want to know more about the “crunchy” side of motherhood.
Chickens
I love my chickens! We’ve been raising chickens on our property since 2021. The obsession began with a flock of four and now we have over 30!
Animals
I know I already said chickens, but I love all kinds of animals! I grew up watching Animal Planet and Discovery like it was my JOB. If you have a question about an animal, there’s a good chance I’ll have the answer!
Reading
Ooo do I love a good book! But I’m super picky so it takes me a while to find THE book. I’ve enjoyed historical fantasy, a little sci-fi, and some horror, with the occasional mystery thrown in. But romance gives me the ick, ha!
Game Night
Card games, board games, doesn’t really matter to me! I love playing games that work my brain but I have to stay away from puzzles or I’ll neglect everything else to finish in one go!
