Hi, I’m Hayley! I’m a photographer who specializes in actor headshots & editorial, and I love helping actors put their best foot forward with photos that actually feel like you.

Before I got behind the camera, I spent almost 10 years as an actor, so I know what it’s like in those shoes. Along the way, I also managed an acting school, was a publicist, and worked as a reader for casting directors in Toronto (not to mention the serving jobs!). These experiences shaped how I approach actor headshots specifically and give me a deep understanding of the industry.

For over a decade, I’ve worked with actors of all ages and backgrounds, creating headshots that reflect their individuality while meeting the needs of casting professionals. Every session starts with a conversation about your journey, goals, and what’s working (or not) in your current headshots. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach, it’s all about creating something that’s you.

Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been at it for years, I’d love to help you get headshots that feel right and help you stand out. 

ABout me

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Things I like to take pictures of in my time off include travel, nature and my cats

 L to R:
a sloth in Panama,
the view from Sugar Hill Path in St John's NL,
a monkey in the Panama canal,
a monarch we raised from an itty bitty egg,
Valley of Fire in Nevada,
my boy Roy  

some favourite things

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Arthur H Grant

my great great uncle

amateur photographer at a time that was rare

Frank McLAchlan

my great GREAT grandfather

film cameraman in British Navy

Richard A grant

My grandfather

film cameraman and stills photographer for Royal Canadian Air Force, National Film Board and CBC

Denise Grant aka "The Legend"

my mum

I grew up in my mum's photography studio but it turns out that I'm actually a FOURTH generation photographer - I'm pretty sure that's how long cameras have existed?

it's kinda in my veins

(Left to right, clockwise)

the darkroom in our basement where my mum taught us to develop photos starting when I was 4 years old (yes those are open trays of chemicals, it was the 80s!)

my “first office”

@HANDSOFFTHEANDOFF

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Thank you!