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Kaitlin + Trent + Engagement Session + Chattanooga
Kaitlin + Trent + Engagement Session + Chattanooga
Lakyn + Hunter + Max Patch Engagement Session
Lakyn + Hunter + Max Patch Engagement Session
Shannen + JP + Engagement Session
Shannen + JP + Engagement Session
Brenna + Josh + Engagement
Brenna + Josh + Engagement
Devin + Charlie + Hawaii
Devin + Charlie + Hawaii
Christan + Tyler + Cliffs of Moher
Christan + Tyler + Cliffs of Moher
Whitney + Gerardo
Whitney + Gerardo
Megan + Andrew
Megan + Andrew
Kaitlin + Blake
Kaitlin + Blake
Shawney + Dan
Shawney + Dan

 

Hayley Ownbey Photography
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Has anyone else stocked up on fall candles yet? I haven’t bought a single one. Anyone who knows me knows I’m a candle hoarder but I’m trying to get better. I seriously don’t have one fall candle right now though cause I burn through them all so quick 😭 If you’ve snagged some from @bathandbodyworks what’s your favorite new smell from this years collection?!
Got featured on @theknot today from Kelly & Wright’s Wedding! What an honor seeing my photo on such a big social media platform for brides 🤩 . . . @sinceritybridal @circlebvenue @allaboutthebride_chatt @bluethistledesign @justinalexander
MADISON & DANIEL . . We had so much fun at the sunflower field. You still have a chance to get your photos made! I am opening up some spots tomorrow morning to hopefully get some more sessions in before all of this rain hits! If you're interested in a session message me! The sessions are 15 min + private online gallery + print release + all of the best images! If you want to snag up a spot for in the morning let me know!
Y’all give me your book recommendations!! I’m currently listening to @msrachelhollis girl stop apologizing on @audible. I’m open for audio books, regular books, and really any genre! Just throw your best recs 🎉
Sweet baby enjoying the sunflower field 🌻 The field is H O T. But no where near as miserable as it was last year!! So sad I haven’t ran into any of my local photographers out there. I have some last minute openings for early morning sessions this Saturday and Sunday if anyone is interested!
“Who you are is defined by the next decision you make, not the last one.” -@msrachelhollis . . This is SO TRUE. I feel like it’s human nature to constantly beat yourself up over past decisions or mistakes. I could’ve done this, I should’ve done that, or I wouldn’t have done it if my situation wasn’t XYZ. Stop letting your past define you & make a conscious effort to live every day here forward making strides towards a better you. You can’t fully move forward with your dreams & aspirations if you have one foot still dragging in the past. Surround yourself with people you would trust to hold your heart in their hands, invest in your mental, spiritual, and physical health. I know I could do a way better job a that myself. Don’t expect changes in your life if you aren’t willing to do what it takes to get there ✨
Being an entrepreneur has its perks and also has it’s challenges. When you’re a photographer you are you aren’t just taking photos, you are marketing yourself as a human being, you are your own accountant (for most, anyways), your own website designer, social media marketing team, editor, etc. You have to consider so many things. PAY for so many things. Gear (I could seriously spend $10,000 more than what I already have), editing software, gallery software, CRM systems, accounting software, FB Ads, Instagram ads, Google Ad words, advertising on The Knot, etc etc etc. There is so much more that goes into being a photographer other than taking photos to have a successful business. Just like continuing education for any other field of work, I have invested into workshops that teach the ins & out of running a business. It can definitely be taxing emotionally and mentally when you’re responsible for every sole aspect of creating a living for yourself, but it’s just motivation to work harder ✨
The other day I was photographing a mother and son dance at a wedding and it took everything I had to not burst out in tears. The mom was emotional the whole time. The song was referencing stuff from when the boy was little & how his mother took care of him and now that I’m pregnant with a little boy... thinking of him growing up and getting married and leaving me seriously tears me up 😅 I hope when that day comes, the photographer captures some sweet moments of me and my boy. I already know I’ll be an emotional disaster. How do moms do it?!
I’ve been sitting here for about 30 minutes trying to think of a topic to talk about. I honestly have nothing. I see so many people posting all of these cool things about their life & all of these goals they’re setting and achieving when it comes to their mind & body and I’m over here pregnant stuffing my face with delicious foods, not exercising like I should, and dealing with pregnancy hormones & a lower back that’s falling apart ✌🏻
Yesterday I made Chicken Cordon Bleu for the first time because my hubs requested it. It turned out so. freaking. good. I only took like one bite of it because since I’ve been pregnant chicken kinda makes me gag 😅 but I was seriously shocked. I even got fancy and made the Dijon cream sauce for it. Tonight’s menu is deer spaghetti & that’s one of my favorite meals to cook because it’s so easy and lasts like 4 meals hahaha what are your favorite go to recipes?!
So during Mallori & Jonathan’s outdoor ceremony it became a monsoon... and it was s o o funny. I remembered standing there watching them take communion and Mallori was literally just looking at me laughing like “is this really happening right now” hahaha everyone was so sweet and stayed in their seats and got soaked & didn’t run away and hide until they kissed and walked down the aisle! I’m sure this will be a story they tell for the rest of their lives 💕
You guys.. I cannot STOP shopping for baby clothes. It’s an addiction. Also does anyone else have incredibly ridiculous picky taste? Maybe I’m not that picky... but I seriously just love the all neutral, more organic type of vibe. Not really the bright colors & patterns type of vibe. So far my favorite “affordableish” store I’ve found is H&M. Anyone else have good recommendations?!
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Hayley Ownbey Photography
Serving all of Tennessee and available for travel worldwide. 

(423)716-5674 / hayley@hayleyownbeyphotography.com

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