Haile Wilson Photography
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Haile Wilson
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AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Welcome to Haile Wilson Photography, where we transform the magic of your wedding day into a collection of stunning, timeless images. Specializing in dynamic and storytelling images, we are passionate about creating beautiful memories you will cherish forever.
Our approach is all about you. From the first consultation to the final delivery of your photos, we strive to understand and reflect your unique love story. We pride ourselves on blending into the background, capturing authentic moments and emotions while ensuring that every detail of your day is beautifully documented.
We offer a range of customizable packages designed to fit your needs, whether you're planning an intimate ceremony or a grand celebration. Our services include engagement sessions, photo albums, drone photography, elopements, and more to ensure that every aspect of your wedding is covered.
With years of experience, we have the expertise and creativity to make your wedding memories truly exceptional. Based in Saint Louis, Missouri & Chicago, Illinois, we are delighted to serve couples in the local area and the rest of the United States!
Let us be part of your special day and help you remember it just as you dreamed. Contact us today to begin the journey towards capturing your perfect wedding.
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Boudoir
Bridal Portraits
Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Drone
Film Photography
Online Proofing
Photo
Printed Enlargements
Printed Proofs
Same-Day Edits
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Documentary
Dramatic
Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2026 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Meet the team
Haile Wilson
Owner
I'm a wedding and portrait photographer based out of Saint Louis, Missouri.
I have captured the stories of hundreds of couples over the past few years and it is an immense privilege to be able to be apart of such a happy moment of people's lives.
My goal is to capture the essence of the moment and contain the love within the prism of a photograph for you to look back on with a smile, maybe some tears, butterflies in your stomach, and a wave of nostalgia.
Reviews
4.9
out of 5.023 reviews
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Reviewers consistently praised Haile as a professional, calm, and communicative photographer who delivered stunning, cinematic engagement and wedding photos. He’s creative, organized, flexible with timelines, and provided helpful posing and planning guidance. Many said he eased stress on the day and exceeded expectations.Review photos
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Katarina V
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5.0
2/16/2026
We cannot recommend Haile Wilson enough!
From the very beginning (starting with our engagement shoot) Haile was an absolute pleasure to work with. He is professional, organized, a...
nd clearly very experienced. You can immediately tell he has done this many times before, and that confidence made such a difference in helping us feel comfortable in front of the camera.
On the day of our wedding, our timeline did not go exactly as planned and we ended up running late, which meant we weren’t able to take photos in the original location I had envisioned. Haile could see I was disappointed and calmly scoped out our venue (which was a different location from where we got ready) and offered creative solutions on the spot. One of his suggestions was to sneak up to the rooftop at sunset while our guests ate dinner, and those ended up being my FAVORITE photos from the entire wedding. He truly turned what could have been a disappointment into something even better than I imagined.
He also worked seamlessly with his videographer, who was fantastic. Our wedding film turned out incredible, cinematic, creative, and beautifully edited. The song choices were chef’s kiss.
Beyond his talent, Haile brought such a positive attitude and calming presence. He was flexible, made us feel at ease, and handled every moment professionally.
We loved working with him so much that we will absolutely be using him again for future photos (he also does professional headshots!). If you are considering Haile as your wedding photographer, book him, you will not regret it!
Laura W
5.0
7/13/2026
We are so grateful for Haile's talents as a wedding photographer! He made it easy for us to communicate what we wanted most from our wedding photos by asking questions and meeting ...
with us beforehand. Working with him the day of was enjoyable and calming. Haile had efficient directions for posing which felt natural, meaning we could relax, and just enjoy the moment. We appreciate how he embraced any ideas that we had as well as his own inspirations. We are going to cherish these beautiful photos for the rest of our lives.
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Aiden H
5.0
7/01/2026
Haile was absolutely wonderful. He did both the engagement and wedding photoshoot, and we couldn't be happier with how the photos turned out. He was easy to reach out to, organized...
, and so so helpful. I sent him inspiration photos for both days, and his photography style fit perfectly with what we wanted. He brought our vision to life beautifully, and captured the day perfectly. I will absolutely recommend Haile to anyone I know who is getting married. I truly can't say enough good things about him!
Leila S
5.0
6/29/2026
Haile was a dream to work with. He was so good at giving directions on poses during both our engagement and wedding photos. He was also very helpful in the planning process, partic...
ularly with determining timeline for the wedding and the types of photos we wanted. We HIGHLY recommend working with Haile for your wedding!
Jazmine L
5.0
5/29/2026
We are eternally grateful to have had Haile photograph our wedding. There were a few planning sessions before our wedding day where we discussed what everything would look like, wh...
ich was incredibly helpful. Day of, Haile was communicative, calm, and flexible as timelines adjusted on the fly. We had so much fun, and having the right photographer made all of the difference! We are in love with our photos, and we can't wait to look back at these for years to come. Thank you, Haile, for making our special day that much better. We absolutely recommend Haile Wilson Photography!
Mark T
5.0
2/17/2026
The first time I met Haile was when he shot a wedding I officiated, and I was struck by his immense creativity, openness, kindness, and complete handle on the situation and organiz...
ation of the picture-taking during a hectic day. He was calm in the storm. I have since hired him numerous times to take portraits for my law firm and also to shoot and put together a video for a non-profit, and the video turned out revolutionary. I could not recommend him enough.
Sarah L
5.0
12/18/2025
Haile was AMAZING- our photos turned out better than I could’ve ever imagined. Plz hire him if you love cinematic and timeless wedding photos!
Gina F
5.0
12/16/2025
Haile captured our engagement and wedding in the most perfect beautiful way! I couldn’t be more happy with how the pictures turned out! I’m absolutely obsessed with them! Gorgeous ...
gorgeous work!!
Catalina M
5.0
11/01/2025
It was amazing working with Haile, he made sure to ask if there were any shots we wanted or needed and made sure to be on time for everything!!
He was professional from start to ...
finish and we appreciated all moments he took photos of!
Dan M
5.0
10/20/2025
Haile was awesome! Photos turned out phenomenally. He was fun and easy to work with and made our wedding day stress free and a lot of fun!
Michelle F
5.0
10/14/2025
Haile was amazing! I love his style of photography and the way he can really capture the feeling of the moment! We did both our engagement and wedding photos with him. Would not ha...
ve changed anything! He makes the whole experience very comfortable and guides you through it all! We also added on the videographer. I really like his style of editing the wedding video together. Very cinematic. Thank you, Haile!
Natalie I
5.0
8/15/2025
We loved working with Haile! His communication before, during, and after the wedding was always clear and effective, which made the whole process so easy. On the wedding day, he wa...
s never pushy or overbearing—something we truly appreciated since we didn’t want the entire day to revolve around photos. He listened to what was important to us and made sure to capture those moments beautifully. The photos turned out absolutely stunning, and we know we’ll cherish them forever. We couldn’t be happier with our experience!
Lisa M
5.0
8/14/2025
Choosing Haile to shoot our wedding day was the best decision we made! He really got to know us and made sure that the photos reflected our day. I wouldn’t think twice about recomm...
ending Haile to everyone!
Madeline B
5.0
4/22/2025
Haile made our engagement photo experience so comfortable and so wonderful. He listened to our ideas, added his creative touches and talent, and ultimately captured incredible phot...
os of me and my fiancé. Haile provided great advice on posing and made sure to capture all the small, intimate moments between me and my fiancé. I could not be happier with his services, and I can't wait to see what he captures at our wedding!
Haley S
5.0
3/23/2025
Haile was amazing for our wedding day!!! He made sure we got all the shots we wanted and needed and had some amazing ideas of his own. Very professional and fun to work with. 10/10...
would book again!
Brittini C
5.0
3/22/2025
Haile Wilson was absolutely amazing!! He was patient and kept remaining me it was my day and if I wanted a certain picture that we’d do it, also would remind me that the guest will...
wait for us and that we didn’t need to rush, which was great having that reassurance. He did such an amazing job on our engagement photos that I cannot wait to see how amazing the wedding photos will turn out!
Megan W
5.0
3/18/2025
My fiancé and I booked Haile for our engagement photos. He was very professional and made the experience comfortable and easy! Our pictures were stunning and we got them back very ...
quickly. We ended up booking him for our wedding and can’t wait!
Klarissa M
5.0
3/17/2025
Haile was one of the best parts about our wedding day! He went above and beyond as a photographer in helping direct photos but also just making sure everything was going as accordi...
ng to plan. He is extremely talented and professional. I would recommend him 1000% to take your wedding photos.
Becca R
5.0
3/17/2025
Haile was amazing to work with! Our engagement shots turned out better than we ever expected. We would recommend him to anybody looking someone who exceeds in making your vision co...
me to life, and someone who pays attention to the finest details.
Sara M
2.0
3/10/2025
We hired Haile for both photography and videography at our wedding. While we were happy with the video, the photography experience was disappointing. Most of our photos were taken ...
from a distance, making them feel repetitive and lacking intimacy. The photographer and videographer worked simultaneously, which resulted in many photos where we were talking rather than posed or candid in a meaningful way.
Before the wedding, we provided reference portraits we liked, but none were taken. After the ceremony, during the golden hour—a crucial time for photography—they declined to shoot, saying it was too dark and they lacked the necessary equipment. Additionally, they overlooked key details; for example, my veil was out of place during the ceremony, yet neither the photographer nor their assistant pointed it out.
After the wedding, I reached out with friendly feedback but never received a response. Ultimately, we were so unhappy with our couple photos that we had to reshoot them with another photographer three months later.
While the video was well done, I would not recommend him for wedding photography due to a lack of attention to detail, poor communication, and an unwillingness to accommodate our vision.
Response from Haile Wilson Photography on 03/14/2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We truly value all feedback as it helps us improve an...
d ensure that every couple has an unforgettable experience with us. We’re sorry to hear that your experience with us did not meet your expectations. We always strive to provide the highest quality service, and it seems we missed the mark on your special day. Once again, thank you for your input, and we sincerely hope your wedding memories were still filled with joy and love.
Kelsey M
5.0
7/30/2024
Haile was amazing to work with!!! He was open to all of our ideas and very easy going with some timeline changes!! He made sure we got everything we wanted and very friendly! We hi...
ghly recommend him!! I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer!
Jordyn D
5.0
7/29/2024
Haile was fantastic to work with! He did our engagement shoot back in October 2023 and wedding day on June 8, 2024. He is easy to communicate with and has great experience with wed...
dings. My family mentioned multiple times how professional and great he was, especially when it came to knocking out all the family photos. We did it so quick and efficiently which also helped keep our day moving on time. I would definitely recommend having Haile shoot your big day. I always feel awkward posing for pictures, but he made it so easy and effortless to get beautiful pictures of not only us but the wedding party and family/friends who shared our day with us as well.
Rebecca W
5.0
7/29/2024
Haile captured our love perfectly. He is professional, fun and knowledgeable, and made the experience so memorable. If we had ideas, he listened and we came up with ideas together....
We highly recommend Haile!
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