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
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YOUR STORIES

A LIFETIME OF LOVE

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Melissa and Pete wed in a church in Plano on a windy day in March. It was the most romantic little afternoon, with only a total of 5 people in attendance, including the couple. I don’t think a moment went by where a tear wasn’t shed or a laugh shared.

In photographing this, I observed hope, childlike wonder, whimsy, and so much love.

They showed me to never take anything, especially yourself, too seriously, and encouraged me to be fully present in whatever moment we’re in far more often.

It’s hard not to feel inspired by this day and these people. <3

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