Wow, what a beautiful night! After a sweltering day topping out at about 93 degrees, our evening shoot was filled with cooler air and a slight breeze. Kyle plays on the Beachwood golf team and we were able to catch some great cloud shots at scenic Barrington Golf Club. What a great smile to match the awesome evening backdrop. Good luck Kyle on your golf season!
Madison has been riding for years. For her senior session we’ll be visiting her barn to take some casual photos with her horse. But today, we were able to capture her riding in a show where she placed 4th! Congratulations Madison! I’m so happy to have captured some shots of you in action! Stay tuned for part two of Madison’s photo shoot coming soon….
Welcome to the summer of 2016! My busy season is just about to begin! I needed a few weeks to recover from a busy year of photo shoots and editing! Summer dates are filling so quickly! Maybe it’s because the kids know just how much fun our shoots are and how great the final products will be! The video linked here is a look at some typical shoots. Not everyone is comfortable in front of the camera, I know I’m not! Hence why I am the person behind the lens! But as you’ll see, I help you feel your very best by giving you posing techniques and style assistance. Looking forward to another great year! I hope to keep this blog updated…in my spare time 😉 Give me a call if you need to schedule! 216-236-4488.
Summer has begun and the seniors are keeping me super busy already! These kids are so much fun to work with- Avery, she was the first of the season and what fun it was to shoot her pics since I’ve known her since she was a baby! Next comes Lucy, we had a rather rainy day but that didn’t stop her supermodel self from shining through! Then there was Brandon. Brandon came with his mom and sister in tow- they were way more excited than he was- but never fear we got great shots from this handsome guy. And last for this post is Kayla. I loved her clothing choices as they were all that flowy “boho” look that I love- she even wears a choker like I love to wear. Great beginning to this years seniors!
Mia is a superstar on the volleyball court and a may as well be a supermodel on her off days. We had a chilly day in April to make things happen- a little late in the year but we got it done! Thanks to Melanie, Mia’s mom for being a great “behind the scenes photographer” and reflector holder extraordinaire! Mia will be playing college volleyball and I can’t wait to hear about all of her successes. Thanks Mia for letting me wrap you in a volleyball net 🙂
Good luck in the fall!
Brett wanted to do something a little different- and his choice was to venture down to the Cleveland Art Museum. What a great day with Brett and his mom and his girlfriend Sam along for the shoot. Don’t tell anyone, but Brett got this idea from his girlfriend Sam. In fact, she has some very similar shots from when she was a senior. (disclaimer, I was not her photographer) 🙂 Here’s just a few on FLIPAGRAM
Meet Cam from Chagrin. So much fun as I expected since it was just one year ago that I did his brother Keith’s photos which was also a blast. Cam is loaded with personality and it was all about those blue eyes!! I might be putting words into their mouths if I say Cam had a great time too- but I did confirm that it was “far less painful” than expected! Thanks to Cam’s mom, Chrissy for serving as my assistant! xoxo To see some of Cam’s photos click FLIPAGRAM for a little sneak peek!
I don’t really use spokesmodels even though it’s standard in this industry. However, this year my daughter Sam is a senior and so I’ve been spending a little extra time on shoots with her – after all- we both benefit! Don’t be mistaken, she looks all smiles because we did her shoots over several different days because she and I both could only go for so long. I can’t even imagine the price tag I would put on the amount of hours we’ve spent on these! I’m sharing this so you understand that these photos really are “spokesmodel” photos too as they’re meant to show you a little bit about what Hilliary Photography has to offer. Do I have a big luxurious studio? NO! Do the pictures look like I do? I think YES! Sure I have limitations given the space, but we make it work! Have a look! Thank you to my beautiful daughter and “spokesmodel” Samantha!
This is Raegan- the many faces and styles of this adorable SENIOR! Wait, did I say SENIOR? I’ve know Raegan for the last 9 years so this was really special as I’ve had the pleasure of watching her grow up. We had such a great time on our shoot this morning and the weather was just perfect. Not only can she rock the smile but she has a great serious look as well. Raegan is in the Solon Show Choir, AKA “MIM”. #MIM
While you might not ordinarily wear much makeup- picture day is not the day to skimp on coverage! I suggest wearing mascara and lip gloss for sure and then do your best to even out your skin. On these hot summer days it’s especially difficult to avoid the shine. I came across this new LOREAL product which really does the trick. It’s a tad pricey, but totally worth helping you get that flawless look. I’m not talking about caked on foundation- just smooth, silky with a matte finish. I find the best use is either under a powder if you already have flawless skin- and you can skip foundation or if you (like most teenagers) have some uneven skin tones, use a primer and then a great foundation. I tried the HD Makeup forever and loved it. I’m sure there are others that are just as good. Once you apply your foundation, the LOREAL product goes right over it and covers pores and gives a beautiful matte finish. Bring powder to your shoot for touch ups too!
