Today we’d like to introduce you to Hailey Wright
Hi Hailey, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I was raised here in Plano, TX by a single mother, my childhood shaped me and motivated me to pursue multiple college degrees. It was then my own motherhood experience that got me where I am today. I worked extremely hard to get accepted into a top occupational therapy graduate program and a few weeks before that program started, I found out I was expecting. Many did not think I would make it through my graduate program while also raising a newborn, but I did it. Shortly after graduation, I started working as a pediatric occupational therapist until my daughter began getting so sick and eventually hospitalized that I then realized I needed to make a lifestyle change. My husband, a small business owner himself (we have a mom-and-pop auto repair shop) told me to go for my wildest dreams and have the time and freedom I need to raise my daughter and with that, my photography business and studio was born. With a background as an OT and a passion for motherhood and child development, I then decided to also start a local social group – The Mom Walk Collective | Plano, TX. We meet twice a month to make new motherhood friendships and connect with local resources.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It has not been a smooth road at all. I had a newborn while completing a graduate degree in the middle of a pandemic, I am not sure how I made it to the finish line at times. Even as small business owners, my husband and I have a pretty small village here in our parenthood community and while at times it’s tough because we are both self-employed, it’s also the most rewarding experience to be able to be such present parents with our children. I chose to be positive about it and build my own motherhood community where I can find support for myself and also provide support for other mothers who may be going through their own bumpy roads.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I am a Newborn, Childhood, and Family photographer here in Dallas, TX who focuses on the wild and chaotic moments that make families and children unique. I specialize in milestone sessions and cake smash sessions. I am most proud of my studio space and the ability to create individual sets based on the visions of my clients. I would say the one thing that sets me apart is my background in occupational therapy and child development, I truly understand the importance of getting down on a child’s level, and I also have experience working with children with developmental delays.
Are there any apps, books, podcasts, blogs or other resources you think our readers should check out?
There are so many books that I love related to child development…
The Out of Sync Child
The Whole Brain Child
The 5 Love Languages of Children
Podcasts that I love…
The Organized Creative (Great tips for motherhood, ADHD, business organization)
The Purposeful Photographer (business tips, client experience tips)
CEO Mom Club
Contact Info:
- Website: https://growwildphotography.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growwildphotography/ and https://www.instagram.com/themomwalkco.plano/
Image Credits
Arc Creative Co.
