Hailey Villegas-Dorantes

@photosbyvillegas

Hailey Villegas-Dorantes is a San Antonio–based photographer whose work is bold, expressive, and rooted in connection. Inspired by music, fashion, and vibrant color palettes, she brings an editorial eye shaped by intentional lighting, creative direction, and transformative post-production. For Hailey, photography comes alive in the editing process—where color grading and detail elevate emotion into story.

At the center of her work is trust. She prioritizes building comfort before the camera ever clicks, allowing real emotion to surface naturally. With a foundation in technical training and a style that continues to evolve intuitively, working with Violet & Blair marks her first step into fashion publishing—an opportunity she sees as both community-driven and transformative for San Antonio creatives.

View Hailey’s work in Issue 2 of Violet & Blair | Available Now