Traveling Wedding & Elopement Photographer based in California and the Pacific Northwest
For the quiet lovers, the wild souls and everyone in between
Hi! I’m Halley. I’m so glad you’re here!
My name is Halley (pronounced ha-lee, but no worries if you get it wrong), I’m a family, couples, wedding, and elopement photographer based in San Diego, Big Sur, and Seattle, but I’m ready to follow you anywhere!
I am here to capture your love story exactly as it is. I want to laugh with you, run around with you in beautiful places, and witness your unique love story. Then, I want to tell that story in a way that translates your love into photos for you can feel and hold onto forever.
I can’t wait to meet you!
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“My husband and I got married May 2022 and are beyond grateful to Halley for the amazing photos she captured! Having also gone with Halley for our engagement photos, it was amazing seeing her friendly face again at our wedding. The two of us were so relaxed and Halley went above and beyond making sure every detail was perfect. Her experience doing weddings really showed: when things got a little teary during our vows, she even had a Qtip so I didn't ruin my makeup!
If I had one piece of advice, I would say DON'T WAIT to hire Halley Vernon and get on her schedule! You will be so glad you did, she will perfectly capture your special day, and put you at ease!! THANK YOU HALLEY!”
“Halley is an absolute gem. I needed to find a last-minute photographer and she was more than accommodating - she helped me pick the spot, she was a sunrise trooper with a great attitude at 6am, and she even brought us a bottle of champagne to celebrate with. The proposal was a surprise under the guise of an anniversary photo shoot, Halley kept the secret and when the time came she gave us plenty of room and privacy to enjoy the moment while still capturing the scene moment perfectly. We felt completely comfortable with her the entire time, even in the most intimate moments. The final photos show just how talented she is. We will cherish them for a lifetime”.
“We’ve never had professional pictures done before so I was really nervous that I would feel awkward and it would show in our engagement/ wedding pictures, but taking pictures with Halley seriously feels like hanging out with a friend you’ve known forever! She has such a warm and inviting personality that really made us feel like we could just be ourselves and it shows in the genuine laughs and sweet moments she caught on camera. Every time we look through our pictures I’m transported back to our perfect day and it literally would not have been the same without Halley there. If I could get married again there wouldn’t even be a second thought as to who I’d hire<3”
“Halley knows big sur like the back of her hand, if you are unsure of specific areas to shoot at, but have an idea of what you are imagining, she’s your gal! Our elopement took place on a very cold and windy day, but somehow our pictures turned out looking like we were having the time of our lives in the most comfortable of settings. She knows how to get creative, I wanted lots of movement and filmy type of pictures and she did an amazing job:) Seriously couldn’t be happier with the results”.
“My wife and I got married at Wind and Sea in Big Sur, California in November 2021, and Halley took our wedding photos. She is such an amazing photographer with tremendous artistic talent and a charming and sweet personality. The highlight of the day was when she introduced us to a 'hidden trail' off of a popular spot during our adventure photo session where we got to explore the wilder side of us, climbing up rocks and even hopping over to a log that fell across a stream. She stayed with us all the way through to the end of the day and we were very pleased with the photos we received after the wedding. She did an excellent job capturing the special moment for the two of us, and I would 100% recommend her to anyone looking to get married in Big Sur”.
“Our experience with Halley for our engagement photos and wedding was absolutely perfect. Not only is she insanely talented, but also knows how capture your love for you S/O or family in a photo. My husband and I never had professional photos done before so we were not models by any means, but Halley made us feel so comfortable and knew just what to do and how to pose us to make the pictures natural. I highly recommend Halley Vernon Photography. Our photos will forever be treasured and held close to our hearts”.