Melissa Hay Photography

02/17/2026

More pet adoption photos. Check out this mama and her pups!

02/05/2026

More volunteer work with APA. These siblings were so much fun to work with! I hope these photos help them get adopted!

12/22/2025

Finally was able to get out and take some photos of my daughter!

10/07/2025

Recently took these senior photos in Portland, Oregon! Had so much fun!

I’m based in Austin, TX and currently booking senior sessions here — if you (or someone you know) wants laid-back, natural photos that still feel you, hit me up! Fall is a great time to shoot.

08/27/2025

Yesterday I volunteered for Austin Pets Alive to take photos of dogs that need adopted. So excited to be able to contribute in helping them find homes!

02/21/2025

Fun times with Zeus!

12/05/2023

Just captured this cute family over the weekend. My assistant (Zoe) and I had so much fun!

05/24/2023

https://www.melissahay.com/whats-the-difference-between-editing-and-retouching/

Editing and retouching are similar-yet-different tools I use to create the most visually captivating results for my clients.

03/20/2023

Bluebonnet Mini Sessions
Just a few spots left!
See link in comments to book a session.

03/08/2023

https://www.melissahay.com/mini-sessions-explained/

A mini session is a quick session, which is a compressed version of a full session. They are only offered twice a year and are scheduled back-to-back with other ...

01/27/2023

https://www.melissahay.com/what-to-expect-during-your-newborn-lifestyle-photo-session/

An in-home, newborn lifestyle session is where I come to your home and capture your newborn in a natural setting, which includes ...