Hayley Stoddard

Freelance photographer and creative professional with 9 years of photography experience working across Utah and Idaho. Experienced in portrait, editorial, event, performance, and lifestyle photography with a strong emphasis on high-quality visual storytelling, composition, and client experience. Independently manages all aspects of photography production, including scheduling, client communication, creative direction, shooting, post-production editing, and final media delivery.

Contributes to Utah local SLUG Magazine. Known for punctuality, independence, detail-oriented captures, and delivering high-quality photos.

Freelance Photographer at Self-Employed (2017-01 – Present)

• Manage all business operations independently, including scheduling, client outreach, invoicing, communication, contracts, and project coordination
• Plan and execute shoots from concept development through final delivery
• Capture high-quality professional photography for portraits, editorial features, performances, and events
• Perform detailed post-production editing and image retouching using professional editing software
• Travel extensively throughout Utah and Idaho for on-location photography assignments
• Maintain professional relationships with clients while delivering projects on deadline
• Utilize mirrorless camera systems and professional lenses to produce polished, detail-oriented imagery
• Experienced with video capture and basic video editing workflows
• Contribute photography work to local publication SLUG Magazine

Dance Instructor at Elizabeth Academy (2023-08 – Present)

• Develop and implement a creative curriculum for students across multiple age groups
• Maintain strong communication with students, parents, and faculty
• Demonstrate organization, punctuality, and leadership in fast-paced educational environments

After-School Program Coordinator at Elizabeth Academy (2022-01 – Present)

• Independently developed and expanded an after-school enrichment program
• Managed scheduling, logistics, communication, and operational systems
• Coordinated staff and maintained structured programming environments

Classroom Teacher (1st–3rd Grade) at Elizabeth Academy (2022-09 – 2023-05)

• Led classroom instruction and maintained organized learning environments
• Adapted quickly to changing schedules and diverse student needs

Bachelor of Arts in Dance – Brigham Young University–Idaho (2021)

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification