Get To Know LILY HAYES

DALLAS FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

wife, mom, business owner & visionary artist

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As an award-winning Dallas family photographer, Lily Hayes Photography specializes in timeless, connection-driven family portraits throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. From golden hour outdoor family photography in Dallas to light-filled studio lifestyle photography, each experience is thoughtfully designed to preserve your family’s legacy with refined artistry and genuine emotion.

Serving families in Dallas, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Frisco, and surrounding North Texas communities, I create elevated family photography that blends natural interaction with polished composition — resulting in heirloom artwork meant to be treasured for generations.

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Outdoor Family Photography in Dallas

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Outdoor Family Photography in Dallas

Experience glowing sunset portraits and natural, movement-filled imagery through my outdoor family photography sessions in Dallas. From scenic lakesides to open North Texas fields, outdoor sessions capture warmth, connection, and authentic joy.

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Full Service Dallas Family Photography Experience

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A Full-Service

Dallas Family Photography Experience

● Photographer's Creative Time & Talent ● Session Design ● Professional Posing ● Professional Hand Editing ● Rendering High Resolution Files ● Full Print Release ● $35 Retainer Due Upon Booking

From wardrobe guidance to curated artwork design, every session is intentionally crafted to provide a seamless, elevated experience. My goal is to create portraits that not only feel beautiful today but become lasting pieces displayed proudly in your home.

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Kind Words from Dallas Families,

"Lily Hayes is an absolute treasure and a true joy to work with. She has been capturing our family photos for the past three years, and each session has been such a wonderful experience. Our 3-year-old daughter absolutely adores her—Lily is not only gentle and patient, but also so much fun! She brings such warmth and positivity to every session, creating a relaxed and joyful atmosphere that puts everyone at ease. Her attention to detail is incredible, and she consistently captures moments that feel both natural and meaningful. Lily has truly become a part of our family tradition, and we are so grateful for the beautiful memories she continues to create. We genuinely love working with her, time and time again."

Tommy

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Kind Words from Dallas Families,

"Lily Hayes Photography has become my family's photographer for years to come! Lily is professional, caring, knowledgeable and great at communicating. You can tell just by talking to her that she loves what she does within the photography world. I love her portfolio and editing style. She has done my maternity photos and made me feel so comfortable and beautiful during the whole process. She did our newborn/family pictures as well and just completed our cake smash session. I wish we had known her during our wedding so we could have had her then too. My family is very comfortable with her, even my husband doesn't mind picture days with her and he hates taking pictures. Lily will be our family photographer for all special moments and yearly for years to come. I HIGHLY recommend Lily Hayes Photography to all families!"

Teresa

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Kind Words from Dallas Families,

"Lily was an absolute pleasure to work with. We requested an off site location for our daughter’s photos and not only did she accommodate, she ensured that the facility was booked. All we had to do was show up! She provided props, cake stand options and even a solution for other items we wanted. Not to mention, the pictures were beautiful. Thank you again for a seamless experience!!!!"

Shanaye

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Kind Words from Dallas Families,

"I recently had the pleasure of working with Lily to capture some precious memories of my baby's newborn, cake smash and family photoshoots, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the results! From the initial consultation to the final delivery of the photos, Lily was a true professional and made the entire experience effortless and enjoyable. The studio was warm and welcoming, and Lily made sure we felt comfortable and relaxed throughout the sessions and in front of the camera. The resulting photos are absolutely stunning - capturing the sweetness and joy of our newborn baby, the love and connection of our family, and the adorable chaos of the cake smash session. The attention to detail and ability to capture those special moments are truly exceptional. I highly recommend her to any families looking for a photographer who truly understands how to capture life's precious moments!!"

Nuvia

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Kind Words from Dallas Families,

"OMG! If you’re searching for your family photographer, look no further. I had never used a professional photographer before and didn’t know how/where to begin. Every part of Lily’s Photography was done with such ease and perfection. She was able to answer all of my questions and concerns prior to me booking with her. When I first met Lily, it was like talking to someone I’d known all of my life. Not to mention how good she is behind the camera and capturing the best moments. I first used her services at my grand baby’s cake smash last year. The images were all so perfect. Her turnaround time was super quick. Lily is very personable and awesome with both adults and kids. Now that I have a second grand baby, there was no question about who I’d want to photograph the both of them. I contacted her once again on a short notice for the holidays. She told me that she was all booked up, but that she could possibly squeeze me in. After several attempts, she did just that! I was literally in tears after viewing the images she captured my 2 grand babies. Her work is impeccable! Thank you again, Lily! I’ll be in contact for a third session soon to take family photos!!"

Rosie

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Kind Words from Dallas Families,

"I’d like to think that we found Lily by God’s devine intervention. I was extremely late booking our family portraits. I was not only late but I didn’t have a photographer. So I did a random google search and picked one of the first websites listed. I then did a quick “instagram stalk” to try a learn a bit more. I will say, Lily doesn’t have much on her instagram page but if you take the time to notice the quality of her portraits - it speaks volumes. I reached out and she responded within a couple hours via text and email. Lily immediately made me feel valued. She was able to get us in for family portraits within 2 weeks. Words can’t even begin to describe how well she worked with my toddler who’s a very wild almost 4 year old. She coached my husband and I throughout the entire session. We were so comfortable with Lily it felt like we had known her for years. Lily’s level of artistic ability and professionalism is unmatched. We have found our forever family photographer!!"

Shaylan

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Kind Words from Dallas Families,

"I cannot thank Lily enough for helping us take amazing family photos! Our group included 8 people across four generations, including two kids under three years old. Despite the heat and countless photo combinations, Lily did a fantastic job capturing us and the images came out beautifully. I would definitely recommend Lily for your future photo needs!!"

Chelsea

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Kind Words from Dallas Families,

"Lily is the absolute best! I’ve had the pleasure of working with Lily multiple times for our Maternity, Newborn and Family Photos. She’s has captured so many beautiful memories of my daughter and family that I will be able to cherish for the rest of my life. I can not recommend her enough. Lily is so responsive and easy to work with. She’s truly one of the best and it shows through her work, her attitude, personality and quality of her photos!!"

Jesica

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Kind Words from Dallas Families,

"Lily is awesome!! We did the cake smash and family session and we loved the entire experience!! As soon as we walked in she made us feel so comfortable. We didn't feel as if she was trying to get us in and out, like I felt with other photographers in the past. She took the time to get to know us. Less than 5 minutes of us meeting Lily, my youngest daughter was asking if she had children and if she could stay and play with her dog, lol. Lily was very accommodating when I was trying to pick the theme for the cake smash. She asked questions and emailed some ideas. When I sent her a backdrop I liked, she ordered it. She made sure I got exactly what I was wanting. She provided all the information to help you prepare for your session and always responded in a timely manner. I love the way she directed us on poses and positions, but also made sure she got our input on ideas or poses as well. We will definitely be back for more sessions and I would 100% recommend her!! She is professional, friendly, responsive, and the pictures are beautiful!!"

Ashley

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Kind Words from Dallas Families,

"It was an absolute pleasure of having Lily take our family photos. To start off she was very professional and friendly. She responded super fast. She works great with kids and is very detailed. She made us feel comfortable and I felt like I’ve known her for awhile. I would definitely recommend letting her capture your photos. She will not disappoint!!"

Tina

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Kind Words from Dallas Families,

"Lily has taken pictures for all of the important events in our lives from our engagement, our wedding, annual family pictures, newborn pictures for both of our children, among others. We go back to her again and again because she's the best. She directs the photo shoots with a discerning eye and her edits are gorgeous. She's professional and friendly. You won't be disappointed with the results!!"

Jennifer

LET'S CONNECT | @lilyhayesphoto

Lily Hayes is a top-rated family photographer in Dallas, proudly serving families in Plano, Allen, McKinney, Richardson, Carrollton, Frisco, Wylie, Rockwall, and nearby DFW cities. Her full-service photography studio is conveniently located east of Dallas just off George Bush Turnpike.

4014 Dalton Dr Rowlett, TX 75089

lilyh@lilyhayesphotography.com

972.832.2595

DALLAS FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES

Lily Hayes Photography is a premier Dallas family photographer offering both outdoor family photography in Dallas and studio lifestyle family photography for families throughout the DFW metroplex. Whether you prefer golden hour portraits at scenic North Texas locations or a clean, light-filled indoor studio setting, each session is designed to capture authentic connection and timeless emotion.

Families from Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Frisco, and surrounding Dallas–Fort Worth communities trust Lily Hayes Photography for elevated, full-service family portraits that become lasting heirloom artwork. From extended family sessions to modern studio portraits, every experience is thoughtfully curated to reflect your family’s unique story.

Explore my outdoor family photography sessions, discover my Dallas studio family portraits, or learn more about the best family portrait locations in Dallas to begin planning your custom family photoshoot.