Hayden R Hayes Photography

03/06/2026

Always nice to have a helper when testing new camera equipment.
I think I should sign Charlie up for one of those pet competitions - she’s be great on the catwalk.

02/23/2026

I never use AI for editing, but it’s fun to play around sometimes.

02/06/2026

Excited for summer so I can take more of these… May couldn’t come any sooner ⏳

12/23/2025

12/22/2025

The power of editing.
As fun as those big car shows are, they attract lots of people, including big trucks that ruin the shot. Let’s just say this edit took a while.

12/02/2025

The power of editing. Before ➡️ After

Took this photo during the River City Truck Fest in Platte, SD. Knew it would turn out amazing 🤩

11/30/2025

Decided to go plane spotting in Minneapolis, ended up birdwatching at the airport instead. 😅

11/30/2025

11/02/2025

I first discovered my passion for photography through video games, particularly Forza Horizon 4, a gift from my grandmother one Christmas. Over time, I became skilled at capturing in-game car photos, and that experience sparked a dream to try automotive photography in real life. After taking that step over the summer, I learned far more than I ever expected—specifically about the editing process.

Late last night, I was inspired to revisit my video game photos and apply my new editing techniques to them. This collage showcases the result, featuring what I would say are my new favorite photos. All of these were edited using the same software I use for editing real life photos, so they do not nearly reflect the level of quality and detail you can achieve within the game.

I’m very proud of what I’ve learned so far and how far I’ve come and I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for me.

09/11/2025

Took a stop by the Dock Dogs event in Sioux Falls; it was impressive! Some owners train their dogs for months to jump farther, other dogs just enjoyed jumping in the water 😅

09/07/2025

Lamborghini Murcielago🔥