A visual diary of your love in its raw, pure form. Documentary meets editorial imagery that lingers like a favorite memory. Weddings and intimate gatherings in Texas, or anywhere your story takes us. 

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KAITLIN HAYS PHOTO

YOUR STORIES

A RALPH LAUREN INSPIRED FAMILY SESSION

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It’s the time of year for cozy fall sessions that feel editorial and nostalgic. Anastasia wanted to lean into inspiration that was reminiscent of a Ralph Lauren ad campaign. Something chic, a bit playful, very cool, and homey. We got such a great variety of photos that showcased both sides of their family- this gallery feels like such a step into their story. I got to be so creative with this one in the composition and posing, and I am so thrilled with how they turned out!

I spend a lot of my time reminiscing on the best memories, ready to create more. My hope is that my work creates that sense of nostalgia for you. The kind of feeling you wanna relive over and over again- front of the fridge, living room wall worthy.

I love madly in details. 

I love the smell of vanilla candles and the air when it’s crisp just before a fall rainstorm. I love the way that the sky turns all sorts of orange and pink when the sun’s going down. I’ll spend an hour at the store just to make sure I find you the perfect birthday card, and then I’ll probably end up buying two anyways. I’m fascinated by how the waves in the ocean are never ending and if you were to ask what inspires me, I’d say storytelling in all of its many different art forms.

Inspired by sunsets, nostalgia, the stories that make up antique stores, and most of all 

you.

HEY, I'M KAITLIN