Heirloom Stories & Studio News

Stories That Celebrate Family, Legacy, and Love

At Hayes & Fisk Photography, our blog is more than just a collection of posts — it's a window into the lives and legacies of the families we have the privilege to photograph. Each entry offers a deeper look into the artistry behind our portraits and the heartfelt connections we capture. From milestone celebrations to quiet, everyday moments of love, this space is where emotion and artistry meet.

We invite you to explore these heirloom stories, gain a behind-the-scenes look at our process, and be inspired by the timeless beauty that a portrait can preserve. Whether you're planning your next session or simply love the magic of storytelling through imagery, there’s something here for you.

Luke’s Senior Portrait Session
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Luke’s Senior Portrait Session

Wow, we can’t believe that we just completed Luke’s senior portraits as everyone else is about to start the new school year. It has been such a pleasure to watch the children in the Houchins family literally grow up in front of our cameras over these past 18 summers.

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Salzberg Studio Session
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Salzberg Studio Session

We were thrilled to have Robin, her daughters Ava and Julia, and their grandmother back in the studio. It seems like only yesterday when we created Julia’s newborn portraits. It’s hard to believe it’s been 11 years, where does the time go!!!

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Gulati Family Session
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Gulati Family Session

It’s hard to believe it’s only been three years since we created a beautiful family oil portrait for Gauri and her family. That portrait is now displayed over the fireplace in their family room. 

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Jones Family on Location
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Jones Family on Location

As kids head back to school, this post hits home. For those with seniors in high school, you may being feeling a little nostalgic or have some fears about your children going off to college or life in the real world. This is the perfect time to capture these fleeting memories. That is exactly what the Jones family did in this session.

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Melissa + Josh
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Melissa + Josh

Most of you know that we are huge Dave Matthews Band fans. Growing up in Staunton, Virginia in the late 90’s everyone knew who this amazing band from Charlottesville was, and more importantly who they were about to become.

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