About Me
Hello and welcome! Thanks for taking the time to check out my work and getting to know me a little better.
My name is Haleigh Brown, but my husband nick-named me "Halo" when we started dating back in 2012 and it just kind of stuck with everyone else, too. I did not realize at the time how that name would eventually become an inspiration behind my photography dreams.
I am a lifestyle photographer who is drawn to natural light, raw beauty, and real life moments. I believe that my art is constantly changing and conforming around my amazing subjects.
My days have always been centered around familial love. Being a middle child from a family of 6 (the only girl out of 3 brothers) is what I credit my high level of patience to. I’ve played a mediator my entire life, so keeping my heart as peaceful as possible is a huge part of who I am.
I've been told that I come across as shy or introverted at first, but those who truly know me understand how silly and unpredictable I can be.
I'm a big kid at heart and your classic "go with the flow, fly by the seat of my pants" kind of person. Words of affirmation is my love language, which means I make the best hype girl at photoshoots! It always brings me genuine happiness to build others up, especially when I'm behind the camera.
When I'm not with my family I feel incomplete, even if it's just for a little while. My husband Jake and our daughter Iris are everything to me.
I view each day that I wake up as a miracle to be celebrated with them; they are the reason I am able to continue dancing, singing, and laughing through this crazy life. Jake and I were born and raised here in central Arkansas and we share a strong, mutual love for nature. On free days you can find us hiking to a new waterfall or kayaking some of the most scenic rivers and creeks in our state. Other things I enjoy include; crocheting for loved ones, baking, painting with my kid, enjoying live music with Jake, family time outside with our dogs and chickens, and good old fashioned game nights.
Before this, I’ve been a waitress, a nanny, a vet receptionist/tech, and my favorite job ever- a stay at home Mama. My experiences with children and animals over the years has given me an even stronger sense of patience and compassion, which often comes in handy during chaotic shoots.
Becoming a mother + surviving a long, turbulent period of PPD has given me a deeper sense of empathy toward new Mamas and families, who have become my favorite groups to photograph.
Growing up, I always had a fascination with art and creating. It makes me feel light and free to create out of pure expression. I remember realizing that photographers have the ability to not only capture emotion, but tell a unique story, including little details that may otherwise go unnoticed. This epiphany propelled me forward into my own journey as a photographer.
My parents fed my passion by purchasing me countless disposable, digital, and eventually my first "nice" cameras. They told me I had an eye for photography and believed in the beginnings of my dream, much more than I did at the time.
I then taught myself how to shoot in nature because there were no major expectations or pressure from actual people.
As I started practicing with more and more lovely humans, everything began to click.
I knew in my heart I wanted to turn this into a career, but I just wasn't ready. I sought to gain more knowledge, experience, develop my own style, and find myself as a person.
This creative process inside of me came to a grand halt when my Dad suddenly passed away in April of 2015. As we dug through old family photos, my heart sank- there were simply not enough of us together, or as a family. I now treasure every single picture I have of him above most other material possessions. I look at them often, to never forget the details about what he looked like, how he smiled, and so much more. Sometimes if I stare long enough, I can feel him beside me- just as he is in the photograph.
As I struggled through this grief journey, my fire was momentarily put out. It did not spark again until we became pregnant in 2017 and I decided that I would document my child's life.
This idea motivated me and sparked my fire once again, as well as the healing process.
Fast forward to April of 2021; We lost my dear Father in law, just 6 years after losing my Dad. Yet again, I was reminded of the powerful blessings and comfort a simple photograph can bring. I am grateful for the many wonderful images we have of him, as well as his loving encouragement over me to pursue photography as a career.
These days are flying by, and we can’t slow down time. Now is all we have. Losing our beloved Fathers shook me to my core and changed my outlook forever. They both guided me to my purpose; I want to help other families preserve precious memories and details of the people they love, to the best of my ability.
There is a photographer out there for everyone, each with their own unique style... Reach out so we can talk about what that may look like for us.
I strive to keep my work as authentic and genuine as possible. I would love to collaborate and hang out with you/your family and capture you in your full essence! Follow the link below to send me a message.