Austin Portrait & Lifestyle Photographer
Melissa Hay Photography
Hi I’m Melissa!
I’m a photographer Based in Austin, TX that specializes in families (portrait & lifestyle), senior high school portraits, and headshots. In addition, I also cover architectural, local events, special occasions, and commercial.
My portrait and lifestyle sessions are fun and laid back, which results in a more natural feel to the imagery.
Glad you made it to my site! Please check out my galleries to see my style. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at any time.

Recent Blog Posts
What’s the Difference Between Editing and Retouching?
Editing and retouching are similar-yet-different tools I use to create the most visually captivating results for my clients.
Quick Seasonal Photoshoots: A Mini Session Explained
A mini session is a quick session, which is a compressed version of a full session. They are only offered twice a year and are scheduled back-to-back with other …
Make Yourself at Home: Benefits of an In-Home Family Lifestyle Session
An in-home, family lifestyle session consists of images capturing family connections through guided direction. Focusing on candid …
Session Info
If you’re interested in reading more about my sessions, see my families (portrait & lifestyle), high school seniors, and headshots pages.


