Parents cuddling their newborn during an outdoor family session in Central Illinois photographed by HM Photography

photos for people
who actually like

their people.

WEDDINGS ✦ FAMILIES ✦ MOTHERHOOD ✦ NEWBORNS

pretty matters. but real matters more.

the belly laughs. the shaky hands. your mom crying before you even make it down the aisle. your toddler deciding they absolutely will not participate.

that’s the good stuff.

Bride and groom together outdoors as their wedding party walks around them during a Central Illinois wedding


photographer. mom. professional third wheel.

hi, i’m haley.

Haley Morgan, photographer and owner of HM Photography in Central Illinois

i’m the person behind the camera, but i’m also the person fixing your hair, hyping you up, making your kids laugh, and probably talking way too much by the end of your session.

i care about beautiful photos, obviously. but i care even more about making photos that actually look like you.

the good stuff.

WHAT I PHOTOGRAPH

Bride and groom embracing outdoors on their wedding day in Central Illinois

weddings.

Parents laughing with their baby during an outdoor family photography session near Peoria Illinois

families.

Mom sitting in the grass with her children during a summer motherhood session in Central Illinois

motherhood.

Sleeping newborn wrapped in a parent's U.S. Army uniform during a Central Illinois newborn session

newborns.

you don’t need to know
what to do with your hands.

MY APPROACH

you don’t need perfectly behaved kids, a pinterest-worthy house, or practice being in front of a camera. you just show up as yourselves. i’ll handle the rest.

word on the street.

★★★★★ GOOGLE REVIEW

“she’s patient, professional, and makes us feel so comfortable. the photos always turn out gorgeous, and she’s amazing with little ones.”

— kylie h. · repeat client

you bring the people.

i’ll bring the camera.

OKAY, YOUR TURN.

no perfect outfits, perfect kids, or modeling experience required. just show up.