Hayden Grace Photography

The new blog!

lymessenger — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:15:24 +0000

It’s been a long time coming, but my new blog is finally here! I will no longer be posting on this site, so feel free and check out the new blog!

Just a taste of something new…

lymessenger — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:45:04 +0000

I have been wishing and hoping for a new name
a fresh face
something new, something more…
well…me.
They say you’re your own worst critic so when it came to new profile pictures, I wanted them done by someone I could trust. So who else would I pick then my incredible brother-in-law, Andrew. His work is amazing and what’s more incredible is that he’s only 17! Can you believe what he can transform? So here’s a taste of what’s coming! I hope you all enjoy and more to come quite soon!

David & Dawna

lymessenger — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:34:23 +0000

Hands down this was one of my favorite weddings.
Not only are David and Dawna two incredibly sweet people, they made their wedding, well, their own.
From Frank Sinatra, to the hand-tailored suits and fedora hats, Dawna and David didn’t overlook any detail. And as they say, the wedding is in the details.
Their wedding told a story of timeless love: one that endures heartache and life’s challenges. One that truly tells the story of life: the good and the bad. The timeless memories and the difficulties that make us stronger. And there was not a doubt in one’s mind that day, that their love will last. And as David promised Dawna, that he would be there in sickness and in health, you knew, without a shadow of a doubt, that he meant every word.
So here’s a toast to you: David and Dawna, and thank you for showing us all the meaning of modern romance and what it means to truly love.

And thank you Dan, for second shooting with me! You are a life saver!

SALE! SALE! SALE!

lymessenger — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:34:47 +0000

Now through Valentine’s Day 2010, if you book your wedding, you receive your engagement session FREE! That’s right, you get $200 off your wedding!!!!

Just a taste…Luke & Kaity

lymessenger — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:13:24 +0000

Don’t these two just take your breath away?
Oo-la-la

The Franko’s

lymessenger — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:54:49 +0000

They met through mutual friends who were dating at the time. Brian was smitten with Melody and who wouldn’t be? She is simply gorgeous Melody contacted me a few weeks ago to do a family shoot just in time for Christmas. I was astonished to see how young she and her husband were especially since Brian has a 13 year old son, Jake. Most teenage boys would be “too cool” to take family pictures, but Jake was a lot of fun and I’m sure at times, he thought I was a little crazy, but he still put on a good face. Thank you Brian, Melody and Jake for a wonderful afternoon and making my job so incredibly easy.

My favorite of the day. Melody just worked it

Just a taste…

lymessenger — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:37:16 +0000

Just a taste of Holly’s senior shoot in Portland

Christian & Melissa

lymessenger — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:31:41 +0000

It was a sunny Sunday afternoon a few weeks ago when fall was nipping at the California sun. A perfect time for a family photo session. And Christian and Melissa made it easy to take those fun loving candid shots. So where ever you are, take a moment and glance at the colorful leaves and breathe in that crisp Autumn air. Whether your in California, Oregon, Boston or Florida, take a moment and celebrate this season.

Just a taste…

lymessenger — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:17:06 +0000

Here are two from sessions this weekend.

Take a moment and just breathe it in.

Cory & Adri

lymessenger — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:30:35 +0000

This couple is simply adorable.
Like that delicate piece of chocolate that melts in your mouth and satisfies your need for something perfectly sweet.
They are that balance of pure love and modern romance.
And can I just say that Cory is an absolute gentlemen? I love it when men take the time to open doors and make sure that their soul mates are taken care of. Yes, chivalry is alive and well and yes, we adore it
So without further adieu, here are a few pictures from our glorious afternoon in downtown Claremont.

My favorite of the day. Don’t these two just ooze hotness?