ABOUT HAILEY

I’ve loved art for as long as I can remember. I used to paint constantly and even ran a photo account in sixth grade. I always said my dream job was concert photography, but somewhere along the way I convinced myself it wasn’t realistic. So I went to Saint Mary’s University for forensic psychology instead.

After attending my first concert in June 2024, I was completely obsessed. The lights, the noise, the way a room full of strangers feels connected for a few hours, I couldn’t shake it. Not long after, I brought a little point-and-shoot to Osheaga, and something clicked. I’ve been chasing that feeling ever since.

My first official gig came on October 18th, 2025, when I photographed the Loud Women Festival, and after that, I knew this was what I was meant to do. Even while still in school for forensic psychology, I always look forward to my music-filled weekends.

I aim to capture shows as authentically as they happen, not just the big, dramatic moments, but the real ones in between. I want my photos to feel like you were actually there. I’m a sucker for the close-ups: the quick smiles, the breaks in character, the second an artist pauses for a drink or locks eyes with the crowd. Those small, honest moments are what make live music feel human.

I also love turning the camera toward the audience because the energy isn’t just on stage. It’s in the faces of the crowd, the hands in the air, the way a room moves together. To me, the full story of a show includes both sides of that connection.

Since joining Inside the Scene in November 2025, I’ve been able to dive even deeper into the local music community, and I’m endlessly grateful to everyone who has welcomed me and trusted me to document their moments.