CURIOUS WITH A CAMERA: Jo Hayes Explores Human Connections

Hey there—Welcome to Curious With a Camera!

I’m Jo, and I love chatting with people, wandering into new places, and being camera-ready!

This blog is where I’ll be sharing little glimpses of those moments—real stories, cool folks doing what they love, the unexpected when you stay open and curious. Whether I’m photographing someone in their element or capturing the energy of the space, it all comes back to CONNECTION.

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Let’s see where this curiosity takes us!

Female metalsmith in a dim garage heating metal with tongs

Sep
15
2026

Artist Series 01/12

Artist Series 01/12 Jill Melyssa, Metalsmith & Sculptural Jewelry Artist From Metal to Something Meaningful The Material Before the jewelry, there is the planning, the material, the why, and the tools. The Hands Made ...

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Jun
24
2025

Road trippin - Capture your summer adventure!

Road trippin' - Capture your summer adventure! School's out and Summer is Callin'...My crew—just me, my husband, and our son Morgan—hit the road to Virginia Beach for Morgan’s AAU basketball nationals. With my camera in hand, ...

curious with a camera blog jo hayes images aapi month filipino american photographer in charlotte nc potrait in tradition Philippines indigenous costume

May
31
2025

Portrait in Tradition - A Personal Reflection for AAPI Month

Portrait in Tradition - A personal reflection for AAPI Month It's AAPI Heritage Month, and I am excited to share a personal project, Portrait in Tradition. I photographed the Kultura Filipina Couture Fashion Show last year, and I knew I ...

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