Capturing portraits: my strongest skill, passion and love language. I believe that portraits are the most intimate photos you can take of a person. I understand the importance of making my clients experience one they will not forget. Where they will leave the shoot feeling proud of themselves and wanting more.

My love for dramatic lighting and bold colors are reflected in all my work. I consider all factors that will be complimentary to my clients. Not only will you shine but improve your skills. The possibilities of gaining studio experience, nailing down poses and exploring the city starts with me.

From being a hobbyist photographer for thirteen years and professional for seven years, my business has lead me to achieving many of my goals. Such as working with models all over the world, including NYC, LA and London, being named Best Portrait Photographer in Seattle, selected for IPA awards and featured in magazines. That is only the beginning, I strive for more and I would love for you to be a part of my journey.

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Hi, I’m Halley!

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Testimonials

  • A young woman with dark, wavy hair and hoop earrings sitting outdoors on a sunny day, with green foliage in the background, wearing a black top and posing with one arm resting on her head.

    "Was such a pleasure to do my test shoot with HalleySun Photography! She was professional, efficient, timely, and produced great images for my portfolio. I would highly recommend her for your next shoot"

    Aishy K.

  • Close-up of a young woman with smooth skin and glossy lips, touching her temples with both hands, wearing a black tank top, against a light gray background.

    "Halley is so amazing to work with. I loved all of my images and everything came out so well to use for my portfolio. Can’t wait until I can work with her again in the future!"

    Lauren R.

  • Close-up portrait of a young man with brown hair, blue eyes, and earring, wearing a black sweater, posing against a light gray wall.

    “Halley was a great photographer to work with and captured some of the best shots I’ve ever gotten. I would love to work with her again sometime! Highly recommend."

    Aiden D.

  • A young woman with short dark hair and fair skin posing indoors in a sleeveless white top, looking at the camera with a confident expression. In the background, beige and tan fabric drapes.

    “Halley provided one of the best shoot experiences I’ve had so far in this industry! She was easy to communicate with, prepared with many amazing ideas, and excellent on shoot day. We made the most of our time in the studio because we had a gameplan going in. She was amazing at directing while also supporting my own ideas. I would highly recommend her for any project!"

    Mackenzie N.

  • Close-up of a woman with medium-length brown hair holding a bottle of Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation near her face, against a plain light background.

    "Halley is an amazing photographer. She is so good at direction, and when it comes to posing she always has such great ideas. You can tell she truly cares for every detail that goes into making the shoot happen, which I really appreciate. She is not only fun to work with, but truly a wonderful human. I highly recommend her for your portrait needs!"

    Meghan R.

  • Portrait of a woman with fair skin and dark brown hair in a bun, wearing a white tank top, looking over her shoulder at the camera against a plain light background.

    "Halley is so talented and so lovely to work with! As a model, I appreciated how smooth our shoot went - from start to finish, Halley was so organized, clear on her vision & amazing at directing / suggesting while posing. Really looking forward to working together again in the future! Thanks again Halley!"

    Ashley T.

  • A young woman with shoulder-length brown hair, smiling and resting her chin on her hand, wearing a white long-sleeve top with a black vest, sitting in front of a gray background.

    "Had such a great time working with Halley! She is such a talented photographer! She has great ideas for shots and the photos turned out amazing!"

    Kaela C.

  • A woman sitting on the floor wearing a denim jacket and jeans, with a black crop top, looking at the camera.

    "Worked with Halley recently and she is incredibly talented. She understands the vibe you're going for and brings such great energy to the shoot. I really enjoyed collaborating with her and can't wait to work together again soon! Just book her- trust me."

    Morgan H.

  • “I’ve worked with Halley twice! She’s absolutely my favorite photographer to work with. So knowledgeable in photography and makes the shoots so fun!”

    Elisa P.

  • "Halley is an amazing photographer!! She’s so talented and incredibly kind and friendly! She’s taken several product, portrait, and lifestyle photos for me and all of them turned out amazing! Highly recommend her if you’re looking for a photographer!!"

    Rachel M.