Welcome to the blog! You can find anything from wedding inspo, venue ideas, tips + tricks for your photoshoot and so much more! 

xo, Hay

October 14, 2024

When you think of a cowboy wedding, you might picture wide-open spaces, rustic charm, and a whole lot of heart. That’s exactly what you get when you celebrate love in the beautiful backdrop of Lake Almanor, California. Imagine a cozy cabin where the wedding party gathers, laughter echoing off the pine trees, and excitement buzzing […]

August 20, 2024

Booking a maternity photoshoot is a cherished way to capture the beauty and anticipation of this unique time in your life. One of the most important aspects of this experience is choosing a photographer who makes you feel special, comfortable, and prioritized. When you work with someone who genuinely values you and your journey, it […]

August 6, 2024

When it comes to choosing a location for your engagement session, you can rest assured that Hailey Maxfield Photography has the best locations ready for you. Collaborating with my couples Collaborating with my couples is so, so important to me. If you’re a photographer, it should be important to you, too. It’s often the first […]

July 16, 2024

A verdant tapestry unfurls in the heart of California, where a mountain meadow blossoms with vibrant shades of green and freshly blossomed wildflowers. If you’re pregnant and looking for the perfect, most ethereal mountain meadow for your maternity photoshoot, I will absolutely take you to this hidden gem just a couple hours from Sacramento. A […]

July 11, 2024

For this one, when I say I had a vision of a specific photoshoot vibe, I meant it. You already know I’m from SoCal, so when I visit, I’m constantly (and naturally) always location scouting. So on this particular spring day, spending a few hours lusting over the desert scapes of the Yucca Valley sounded […]

June 6, 2024

Alyssa + Steven are getting married in June 2024 at Oak Hollow Farms, so of course I took them to the perfect spot that blends spring colors with that western engagement session vibe.  It’s pretty awesome when your clients trust you with every detail. Once A + E booked their wedding with me, we got […]

May 25, 2024

Dressing for the Occasion At this spring photoshoot session in Northern California, D + X wore the perfect outfits for their couples’ shoot (that doubled as her senior photoshoot at Sacramento State!). I think their outfits were the perfect blend of western and bougie and coordinated so well. Whether it’s a family photoshoot in the […]