Let's Adventure Together
Haley Zacharias
OWNER
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Haley Zacharias Photography is a wedding photographer based out of Volga, SD, who is willing to travel worldwide to document destination wedding days. This passionate professional aims to be more than just the person capturing the memories of your milestone celebration. They strive to truly get to know you and be there to assist you every step of the way.
Company owner and lead photographer Haley Zacharias is an adventurous individual with a passion for people. Haley loves getting to know the couples she works with and discovering their unique bond and love story. She works to encapsulate the essence of each relationship in her images, turning fleeting moments together into treasured memories.
Haley Zacharias Photography offers a complimentary engagement session with every wedding package so you can get to know each other and get comfortable in front of the camera. Haley takes an unobtrusive approach to documenting occasions, preferring to capture moments authentically rather than posing her subjects. A second photographer can be provided to ensure that every aspect of your day is expertly documented.
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Bridal Portraits
Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Documentary
Lifestyle
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2022 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Meet the team
Haley Zacharias
Owner
Hey there! I'm Haley - adventure seeker, storyteller, and possibly your new best friend!
When I started doing photography several years ago, I wanted to stay away from weddings. I thought they were too intimidating! One of my friends twisted my arm and talked me into doing photography for her wedding, and I fell in love. The excitement, the emotions, the energy... I was hooked.
I am in love with this business of love. I love helping brides make their wedding dreams come true, and capturing the moments as they unfold for couples to keep forever. Life is an adventure - let's adventure together!
Reviews
5.0
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Haley Zacharias photography has garnered high praise from multiple reviewers for her exceptional service and ability to capture special moments effortlessly. Reviewers appreciate her responsiveness, expertise in setting timelines for photography sessions, and her friendly and down-to-earth demeanor, making the overall experience comfortable and enjoyable. Clients highlight Haley's professionalism, energy, and talent in creating lasting memories through beautiful wedding and engagement photos, making her a highly recommended choice for capturing special occasions.Laurel N
Highlighted review.
5.0
12/30/2025
We love Haley! She is fun to work with, easy to be around, and helpful in every way possible. She helped me set my timeline to make sure we could get all the shots that my husband ...
and I wanted. She was very responsive to our inquiry and to all messages after booking. I highly recommend Haley Zacharias photography!
Ashley G
5.0
10/02/2023
We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer for our wedding and engagement photos! Haley has been amazing to work with, she’s so down to earth and easy to talk to, knows how t...
o make the session feel like we are just hanging out with another friend and her work is amazing! So glad we found her and she’s the one to capture our big day! :)
Any questions?
Emma S
5.0
9/29/2023
Haley was great to work with and made sure all our needs were met. She made us feel comfortable and was prepared for every situation!
Maria P
5.0
9/22/2023
Haley is amazing and so easy to work with! She replied quickly to any questions I had and was easy to talk to. She loves the outdoors and traveling so she knew the right angels and...
times to go outside and get some great shots! I would definitely have Haley again for any occasion! :) Thank you so much!
Response from Haley Zacharias Photography on 09/22/2023
<3 <3 <3 And we had a great time!!! Thanks, Maria!
Will H
5.0
6/06/2022
Amazing to work with! Very keen sense for best shots and kept the whole session fun! The pictures turned out amazing, we look back at them all the time!
Response from Haley Zacharias Photography on 06/30/2022
Thanks, Will! I loved working with you!
Courtney T
5.0
8/28/2021
Haley was the bees knees! From our engagement pics to our wedding pics I was so unbelievably impressed! I full blown ugly cried when I got so see my beautiful wedding pics. She was...
awesome to work with, her and her husband are very nice and easy going, and her prices are very reasonable. Would definitely recommend anyone getting married in the SD or surround area to book with her!
Response from Haley Zacharias Photography on 09/01/2021
Courtney, I LOVED being a piece of your wedding day. Wishing you forever happiness!
Melissa L
5.0
7/19/2021
Haley was so wonderful to work with. She is a great communicator, very creative, and made us feel incredibly comfortable at our engagement and wedding shoots. She came prepared w...
ith unique ways to have us pose that looked so natural. Haley really captured our love and we are so thankful to have these memories for many years to come!
Response from Haley Zacharias Photography on 09/01/2021
Thank you, Melissa!!!
Hayley P
5.0
3/30/2021
Haley is absolutely fantastic and gave us so many amazing engagement and wedding shots! She truly has eye for finding your best angle! We were more than satisfied with our wedding ...
and engagement photos, and her customer service was off the charts!
Response from Haley Zacharias Photography on 04/05/2021
Hayley, thank you so much for these kind words. You were so much fun to work with! Hope al...
l is well <3
Jese M
5.0
1/30/2021
Haley was an amazing photographer for our wedding! I knew I wanted her to be the one to take photos on our special day from the moment I got engaged! She exceeded our expectations ...
and helped to make our day so special and stress free! She was patient and took the time to get the perfect photos of our day. I can't recommend her enough.
Response from Haley Zacharias Photography on 04/05/2021
Jese, you're making me blush! I am so thankful that we got to work together. Blessings!
Rachel M
5.0
1/21/2021
From the very start, Haley exceeded our expectations. She responded to my emails very fast, and she always answered all my questions. She was very helpful and personable. She was s...
o fun to work with! We are so happy with the quality in our photos, and the timely manner in which we received them. Who knew taking pictures could be fun? She makes you feel so comfortable, and I would definitely recommend her if you're looking for an amazing photographer!
Response from Haley Zacharias Photography on 04/05/2021
Comfortable and fun! Those words really meant a lot to me. Thanks so much for trusting me,...
Rachel!
Alice A
5.0
1/20/2021
Haley is amazing, she not only makes you feel like you are the only thing that matters that day, but she listens to requests and really enjoys capturing the moments you want captur...
ed. She wasn't even noticeable during the ceremony but got incredible pictures!
Response from Haley Zacharias Photography on 04/05/2021
Girl, you are what matters on your wedding day! Loved working with you!
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