Maloya Photography

Introduction: REAL PHOTOS by REAL PEOPLE for REAL PEOPLE After over a decade of working 10-12 hour days in the culinary & hospitality industry, we traded in our knife rolls for camera bags and took the plunge into food, product and branding photography. Along the way, while planning our own wedding and searching for photographers to fit what we were looking for, we felt so overwhelmed and LOST. Why was it so hard to find someone who we could click with? As we talked to a lot of our peers, we found out we WEREN'T ALONE! We slowly ventured into capturing more than just still objects and products, working with REAL people like YOU and found our passion in the unmatched experience we can offer. Photography should be more than just capturing beautiful images. Your investment should be an experience you enjoy and appreciate, from as much as the first time we connect. We will work to make sure you are comfortable and taken care of EVERY step of the way. From discussing your vision to even how you receive your images. We understand hard-working people like you want HARD WORKING people LIKE YOU Hey there! Im Hailey. I am the owner of Maloya Photo, I am a PNW lifer, and this also happens to be the only semi-decent photo I have of myself. I live in Tacoma WA with my loving and supportive husband and our amazing dog, Choncho. I started my career in photography while working as a chef. After many years of doing branding and marketing photography as more of a hobby, I realized that my passion and hobby could grow into something larger, and moved into pursuing photography as a career branching out from taking still shots of food & beer, to finally working with people and I fell in love. I am a passionate people person, and always put my whole heart into anything I do. I always strive to do the best job I can do, and your satisfaction and happiness is my number one concern and priority. I am a REAL person, one who understand that YOU ARE TOO. My hobbies include spending way too much time talking to my dog, sitting in bubble baths that are way too hot for hours on end while shamefully thumbing through TikTok videos, and finishing whole pints of ice cream while watching The Office for the 1000th time. I cant fit who I am into a small text box on a website, but I can tell you that choosing to work together will be a decision you wont regret. Reach out to me, lets chat, and ​we can get to know each other!