Tracy Lee Hayes

Bio

Tracey is a fashion and advertising photographer based in Melbourne, Australia. Her love of photography began on her parents’ dairy farm, where her father took Polaroids of their Friesian cattle. Growing up, Tracey dreamed of being a documentary photographer. After high school, she trained in a print lab and spent time travelling the world. But eventually things took a fashionable turn. She studied photography at Melbourne’s RMIT University and spent six years assisting some of Australia’s most renowned photographers. During this time, Tracey also worked as a producer and manager at Melbourne’s Daylight Studios. Along the way, she fell in love with fashion photography. These days, Tracey is known for her vibrant energy and eye for detail. She’s passionate about supporting female talent and being a positive role model in the industry. To date, her clients have included Myer, Trenery, Nobody Denim, Bonds, Target and Sportsgirl. Her editorial work has appeared in international titles like Black Magazine, REVS and Fault Magazine. Despite working with a range of top models, Tracey’s favourite subject remains her beloved dog Benson.