Your wedding photographer is the most personal vendor you book. I’m there when you put on your dress, when you see each other for the first time, and by your side all day. You allow me into this vulnerable space surrounded by your favorite people, and I don’t take that lightly. So let’s do the damn thing and make it the best day of your life, while I photograph all the good shit for you to look back on for years to come.
SO YOU'RE GETTING MARRIED. HELL YEAH!
how many hours is standard?
You don't have to follow what is "standard" just like you don't have to do a bouquet or garter toss if you don't want to. Often times you'll hear the magic number is 8 hours + a second shooter. And I can't tell you the last time I photographed an 8 hour wedding with a 2nd photographer. My sweet spot is 6 hours. Fill out my contact form and we can talk more about why I think this.
What is your style?
In the photography world, there is a lot of trends, just like you'll see in fashion and hair styles. I really try to avoid those at all costs. My photography style can be described as bold and true to life. I want you to look back on your photos and feel like you're looking through a window, reliving the day as it was - not how your photographer's editing style was that year. My goal isn't to be on the cover of some wedding magazine, it's to give you the best damn photos you've ever had in your family photo album. These photos are for YOU, not for me.
Can I see a full gallery?
YES! Absolutely. And I encourage you to ask every photographer you inquire with this question. If you scroll down on this page you will see mini galleries of weddings. When you fill out an inquiry form and we setup our consult, I can send you as many full galleries as you want! I often will try to pull galleries that may fit the wedding aesthetic you're having, like location or style.
FAQ's quickly answered
view the WEDDINGS
HAWK RANCH, MURRIETA, CA
SACRED SANDS, JOSHUA TREE, CA
KIM SING THEATRE, los angeles, ca
LOS VERDES GOLF COURSE, RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA
RIVERBED FARM, ANAHEIM, CA
old orange county courthouse, santa ana, ca
Rancho Los Cerritos, Long Beach, CA
The Richland, Orange, CA
HAWK RANCH, MURRIETA, CA
The Sanctuary, Long Beach, CA
SmogShoppe, Los Angeles, CA
SO WHAT'S WITH THE POLAROIDS?
I know we all have seen an old photo of our parents wedding day, or our grandparents as a young child, and there is something so beautiful about seeing those past memories preserved in such a real way. So I take that mindset with me to each wedding day, to document every wedding authentically and beautifully for generations to cherish years to come.
So as a bonus for all of my couples, I will leave you with a few polaroids at the end of the night!
"LOVE. MY SECOND FAVORITE FOUR LETTER WORD."
Hailey
"my husband and I both knew immediately that she was the one."
"I posted an ISO for a photographer on a wedding group and got tons of responses. We ended up going with Archer Inspired Photography. Our zoom interview with Hailey was the first, but my husband and I both knew immediately that she was the one. Her photography style aligned with our wants and her personality just clicked with us. Her pricing was fair and the proof is in the photos. She's a pro, walks you through the whole thing, and doesn't try to convince you you need a package you don't."
-Brittnee
"Hailey was incredible"
"Hailey was incredible...she had amazing time management, incredible ideas and the talent to capture the smallest moments from our big day! Looking through the photos were like reliving our wedding, and I'm so glad that we selected her."
- Christina
"BEST PHOTOGRAPHER EVER"
"Archer inspired is your go-to professional photographer... listen, I have seen many many wedding photographers in my journeys and Hailey is *by far* the best I have seen both in the quality of her work but also her eye for detail and artistic expression. She did my engagement and wedding photos and I have receive so many compliments about all of our photos. Best photographer ever."
-Kevin