For the modern family looking for something a little less "posed" and a little more authentic.

Milwaukee Newborn & Family Photographer

Hey, thanks for stopping by! I'm so happy you're here. My name is Hailey. I am a wife to my best friend, a mom to the sweetest little boy, a friend, and a photographer servicing the Greater Milwaukee Area and surrounding suburbs. My love of photography developed when I had my first child. From this, I understand your need to have those special moments captured and am well qualified to help you achieve your vision. When you look at your photos, you will be able to feel what it was like to hold your little one when they were that little. My goal is for you to be taken right back to that moment in time. 

ABOUT

Moments and memories are what I strive to capture over perfectly posed photos. Part of the beauty of photographing with a candid and natural approach is that the photos to follow are incredibly authentic.

I’m here to make you smile for real. 

My images capture genuine emotion and connection. I want to document so much more than what you look like holding your new baby or snuggling your toddler. I want to capture what it feels like. 

AUTHENTIC
PHOTOS

Life can be crazy and stressful, but your photography session shouldn't be. You don't have to have your house super clean, be dressed up, or try to get everyone to a studio. My goal is to simply capture you being you! 
 
All you have to do is snuggle in with your family and I'll take care of the rest.

LAID-BACK SESSIONS

Your experience is everything to me! You can expect your session to be laid-back, stress free, and fun.

Photography is an investment, but it's incredibly worthwhile. It's so special to be able to capture your family's unique connection and freeze a moment in time with a photograph.

I offer 3 different packages to cater to my families personal photography needs and budgets. Each session includes a private online gallery and a print release for unlimited download and printing rights.


INVESTMENT

newborn, portait, petite sessions

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FAQ

This is a great question. You might be surprised to find out; I only need one good window to get beautiful and bright photos! I have a ton of strategic ways to use my camera settings and the placement of the light source to achieve that airy look. Plus... a lot of the magic happens in editing. Here's a before and after to give you an idea.

Will there be enough light in my home?

Will my pets be able to be in some of the family photos?

Absolutely! I’m a big animal lover, and will always find a way to get them in a couple of the family photos. They are a part of your family too!

Do you bring props?

Posing and props are kept to a minimum as my main goal is to focus on your precious new baby and the connection you have with them. However, I do bring a few neutral colored swaddles and blanket!

When is the best time for a maternity session?

I usually suggest planning your maternity session for about 32-34 weeks of pregnancy

Do you travel outside of Milwaukee?

Yes! I travel to any of Milwaukee’s surrounding suburbs within a 30 mile radius, however I am willing to travel further for an additional travel fee.

How should I prepare for my session?

After you book you'll have access to my exclusive client guide with lots of tips, ideas, and suggestions!

- Linnea B.

Absolutely amazing work. Look no further than Hailey Baxa Photography for your maternity, newborn, and family photos. We’ve now worked with Hailey for both maternity and newborn photos and couldn’t be more impressed. She was amazing with our 3 year old and captured the most gorgeous moments. She’s so fun and has wonderful energy. We’ve finally found the photographer we will come back to for all our family photo needs! Can’t want to work with you again soon, Hailey!!

- Alyssa K.

We had the best experience ever! Hailey made us feel so comfortable and she has such a good energy about her. When we received our photos, our jaws hit the floor. We love them so much. She captured just about every facial expression my little one has and we are so grateful for getting them captured. We love her! I definitely definitely recommend!

- Anna Rose A.

Hailey did an incredible job with our family photos. She made us as parents and our 1 month old feel so comfortable and worked so well with our little one and. Her demeanor and calmness, along with her cheerfulness and positivity brought a true light to our session. I would HIGHLY recommend her to all of my friends and family. If you're looking for someone behind the camera that will create a fun experience all around and give you high quality work at the same time, she's definitely your girl!

- Emma P.

BLOWN AWAY! My husband and I were beyond impressed with Hailey from start to finish. She was professional and prompt in communicating with us and even squeezed in a last minute shoot for us and our new addition. She showed up and was all smiles: you can tell she truly loves what she does and it showed! Her photos speak for themselves- she was able to capture the most wholesome and authentic moments of us with our newborn. He had some prominent baby acne that she was able to entirely remove in her final edits, and I sobbed happy tears when I saw the photos. We will definitely be using Hailey’s service for future photo shoots!

- Keith S.

We hired Hailey for newborn pictures for my son. This was our first time working with her and I cannot sing her praises enough! We had a toddler that wasn’t the most cooperative with pictures and Hailey knew exactly how to handle the situation and got some great shots despite his lack of cooperation at times. We love our photographs— she does such a great job of capturing truly candid moments and when she does suggest poses they look and feel so natural. We were so at ease with her during the shoot, it felt like we were just hanging out with a friend. She did a great job of capturing our little newborn in a natural way so that it wasn’t overly posed or trying too hard. She also really took her time the morning of our shoot and we didn’t feel rushed at all. If you’re thinking of hiring Hailey for your next pictures, do it! You won’t regret it!

- Leann E.

We debated doing maternity photos but came across Hailey on Facebook. She had a great deal for a mini outdoor session which worked perfectly for us! It was just the right length of time and she captured gorgeous photos. I was beyond impressed with the pictures when she sent them (weeks earlier than anticipated too!) and I am sooo glad we decided to do them. She was fun and engaging without being too over the top. She kindly directed us where to go and never did super cheesy poses! The amount of pictures we received for the amount we paid was incredible- especially compared to other businesses. Plus, like I said— the pictures were AMAZING. I’m soooo glad we decided to do maternity pictures so I can always remember that time.

On top of that, we were able to book Hailey for newborn photos too! She was so understanding and flexible with booking (because life with a newborn is unpredictable). I felt so good going into pictures knowing Hailey was our photographer because her personality is so genuine! I didn’t have to stress about figuring out what poses to do, we just let Hailey handle everything! She was so prepared and kindly directed us into beautiful poses. She was so gentle and loving with our little guy and took breaks if needed. We couldn’t believe the amount of photos we received shortly after the shoot (again, weeks ahead of expected time). They are perfect. I’m so grateful she captured our family so naturally and beautifully in our home and we will cherish this photos forever!!!

Thanks Hailey for everything! We’re so fortunate to have found you!

- Chris P.

Hailey is an expert and a professional in her art. She was prompt with communication and squeezed in a photo shoot for us with very little notice. When she arrived she immediately got to work chosing the best locations in our home. We appreciated her humanistic approach and attention to detail. Our baby had baby acne and she was able to remove it in the final editing capturing our son's personality and making him look perfect. We will definitely be going to Hailey for all our future photo shoots and cannot recommend her services enough.

- Mandi K.S.

We had such a wonderful experience with Hailey as our photographer! From the moment she came in there was a positive and upbeat energy in the room. Our daughters have never smiled so much or participated so well during a photo shoot, she knew exactly what to say and do to help them be comfortable and worked so well around their wild energy. The photos she took were breathtaking and better than we could have ever imagined. We are so excited to continue to work with Hailey again for our family photos for many years to come!

- Ann B.

My husband and I received our pictures back from Hailey Baxa Photography and we were just amazed that she was able to capture so many great, smiling pictures of our 3-year-old and 9-month old. Hailey was able to make both of our kids laugh and smile while giving all of us fun, playful poses that didn’t look staged. During our session, Hailey was flexible with the location as well as taking a mini-break so our 9-month old could eat. She was positive and always looking for a great picture. We will definitely be using Hailey Baxa Photography again for our next family shoot.

- Jamie P.

We loved working with Hailey! She made our whole family feel very comfortable throughout our newborn photoshoot with her welcoming, laidback and friendly vibe. She captured beautiful photos and sent them to us very quickly. Highly recommend her as a photographer!

- Lindsay S.

I did a mother's day mini shoot with Hailey and it was a great experience. Hailey did such a great job capturing sweet moments between me and my (very squirmy!) 9 month old without it feeling forced or awkward. Turn around time to get my preview photos was super fast and then getting my final edits was even faster, even with me adding on a special request to merge two photos! I am so in love with the final results and I would recommend Hailey to anyone looking to capture some special moments with their family.

- Kaitlin B.

Hailey is simply THE best! My family of 3 recently did a mini session with her and she captured us all authentically! She was amazing with our 1 year old and was able to bring out his silly & sweet self. Our pictures turned out better than we could’ve imagined & we will definitely be booking with Hailey in the future!

- Corrie H.

Hailey is a naturally gifted photographer. Not only is she super fun to work with, but she is professional and does truly amazing work. We love our photo gallery and couldn’t imagine anyone else making these once-in-a-lifetime memories for us. Highly recommended!

- Lindsey K.


We are so pleased with our newborn /family photos! They turned out beautifully and really captured the spirit of our family. Hailey was so patient with our toddler and worked with her moods as needed to get the right shots. We couldn’t be happier and will be using Hailey again in the future.

- Becky M.


I am incredibly happy with the sunflower photos we took with Hailey. She captured the beautiful essence of my family; playful, loving, and just pure happiness. Hailey's cheerful personality helped to keep my children engaged in our session. I appreciated the communication throughout our booking process to ensure we were set for our session. I was grateful she had our pictures back to us sooner than expected! I highly recommend Hailey and would love to work with her again.

- Ilona R.


Thank you so much for these breathtaking beautiful pictures! 
I love them all, can’t stop looking at them.
Each single photo looks so good! Even though we had hard times with the kids, you did an amazing job! So calm and open for new ideas. 

Thank you! we had a great time… and will always remember with these pictures!

- Nikki D.

Hailey was absolutely AMAZING with our two year old son. She had toys ready to go, knew the famous Ms. Rachel songs and had the patience of a saint!! She also picked a beautiful park, Fox Brook, for our pictures. It has the water, tall grass and trails. Would definitely recommend!

- Katie L.


We loved working with Hailey for our family photography session! She was prompt in communicating details about our session. During our mini session, she had a great eye for location, posing, and the fine details. She also was silly and worked hard to make our little one smile. We love the way our photos turned out! We will cherish them for years.

- Madeline O.


Hailey is so wonderful to work with! Our one year old son was incredibly fussy the day of our session, and she made it work with a bubble gun and lots of funny sounds and faces. I cannot believe how beautiful our pictures turned out, and how happy (or happy-ish lol) my son looks in them. :) We can't recommend Hailey enough, and we look forward to many more sessions with her!

- Kelsey D.

Hailey's fall mini was the perfect family photo experience! After just 20 minutes, we got the perfect photos!

- Jessica S.

So easy to work with and got a moody 2 year old to smile for photos!

- Christina A.

Very happy with our session with Hailey. She was very communicative and responsive prior to the session which is awesome. During the session she had great energy and was able to get good pictures of a wild 3 year old and got a baby in a bad mood to smile! Very easy to work with!

- Kayla S.


We had a great experience with our Fall mini-shoot. HaIley was fun and super accommodating. Photos were turned around fast and turned out great!

- Kelsey F.

Hailey did an absolutely wonderful job photographing me, my husband, and our little girl. She was easy to work with, so sweet and was great with keeping us up-to-date on the timeline for the photos. The photos turned out beautiful and we definitely plan on getting pictures with her in the future.

- Katie M.

Hailey did an outstanding job on our mini session photos. She guided us very easily on what to do during the session & also sent plenty of great tips before hand. Everything was so easy with her. She really did an amazing job on our photos! Her editing skills are top notch & I am so happy with our family photos.

- Lainey K.


My family had a great experience working with Hailey. She was so friendly, professional, and listened to all of my daughters’ crazy ideas for pictures! She took tons of photos for our mini session, and got our gallery back to us in record time. We were very impressed!

- Abbie N.

We did a mini Christmas tree session with Hailey and absolutely LOVED our photos! Hailey was great to work with - friendly bubbly personality and very responsive. We would recommend her to any friends or family and will be using her for future photos!

- Katie B.

We did a mini Christmas photo session with Hailey for the first time two weeks ago and she is hands down the best photographer we have worked with. Our 10 month old daughter was so engaged in the photoshoot and was all smiles. Hailey edited our photos so quickly and her photos turned out beautiful. Cannot wait to put together a Christmas card this year with her work! Thank you, Hailey!

- Julie B.

We loved our mini session with Hailey. She was so great with our kids (age 9 and 6) and made it a fun experience for our family. She captured some great candid shots as well as traditional poses. We would definitely recommend her and plan on using her again in the future!

- Abby B.

We’ve had quite a lot of family photos taken over the last few years, but our photoshoot with Hailey was EASILY the least stressful with the most beautiful outcome. I am in love with how the photos came out, despite being ready to cry at the actual shoot because toddlers are anything but cooperative. Don’t hesitate booking your future photos with her, she’s without a doubt our official family photographer from here forward!

- Sarah G.

We had the best time working with Hailey. She did an amazing job with my toddler and we can’t wait to work with her again. The photos are better than I hoped for!

- Kelley W.

Such a great experience working with Hailey! My toddler was so uncooperative during our session and Hailey still managed to capture beautiful photos for us. We highly recommend her!

- Rosy S.

We did a mini session with Hailey in hopes of getting just one good shot with our 14 month old for a Christmas card. Hailey made the experience easy, fun, and she somehow successfully captured way more than one absolutely adorable shots of our baby girl! We could not be more happy with our experience and the turnout and can’t wait to work with Hailey in the future!

- Meridith T.

We had the best experience with Hailey! She was so easy to work with and got our pictures back to us so quickly! She made us feel comfortable right away and we absolutely LOVE our pictures! 10/10 recommend her!

- Mariha S.

We did a mini session with Hailey. It was our first mini session and it was amazing. Hailey was prepared, right on time, and had a ton of suggestions for poses to get the perfect shot. My 3 year old and my 1 year old has fun, and it was an ease as parents with little kids. Hailey is the best and she will totally be our family photographer.

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