Claire Hill Photography

Blog has moved

2009-01-29T19:20:00.000-08:00

Blog has officially moved to www.clairehillphotography.com/blog ... See you there!

New Blog

2008-12-01T20:29:00.000-08:00

My poor neglected blog. Obviously, blogging is not one of my strengths but I hope to improved my skills with my New and Improved blog which should be unveiled hopefully by the end of the week!

Hope to see you there!

Here comes IKE

2008-09-12T14:50:00.000-07:00

We are awaiting the arrival of a uninvited guest Hurricane IKE. Things are not too bad here yet but you can see the outer bands rolling in. It is still early...

This is the Sun!!

Take a Hike IKE!!

Wade

2008-08-08T22:50:00.000-07:00

A boy dear to my heart! Wade had a wonderful time playing with his cape and sword, and I enjoyed chasing him!! I love these images!!

We are back!!

2008-08-08T21:25:00.000-07:00

The reason that the blog has been quiet! The Hill family took a vacation to....Disney World!! It is true when they say that Disney World is a Magical Place!! Some of these photos were taken with a small point and shoot as I was afraid to take my big paparazzi camera on all the rides.

Rockin' Rollercoaster goes from 0-70 mph in 2.8 sec. This is not the best photo as it's a picture of a picture on a TV screen (click to make larger)...I wish you could see Brooklyn's face..It is hysterical!

Have Camera...will travel..

2008-06-30T10:50:00.000-07:00

Now booking sessions in Tyler Texas July 4 - July 7th. If you refer a new client, you will receive a special gift from me!

Monty

2008-06-27T22:04:00.000-07:00

Meet Monty! A beautiful girl with a sense of wonder! This was her first time to feel grass and she was mesmerized! I have so many great pictures that I am still working on, but here is a sneak peek for mom and dad!

Website up and running!!

2008-06-02T10:36:00.000-07:00

The official Claire Hill Photography website is up and running!! Woohoo! Fingers crossed that there's not too many kinks to be worked out!! Let me know your thoughts!

Feelin' the Love!

2008-05-27T09:25:00.000-07:00

After posting Alli and Kennedy's images yesterday, my blog has never been so busy! Lots of hits to look at these beautiful sisters! So I am adding a couple more of my favorites! Thank you and enjoy!!

Beautiful Girls!

2008-05-26T11:56:00.000-07:00

Alli and Kennedy..
2 beautiful sisters! Allie is a natural and very comfortable in front of the camera. It was Kennedy's 2nd birthday and she wanted very little to do with me, but I think that I got some good shots! (Gotcha Kennedy!!) I posted a few more pictures than I normally do since Mom and Dad have been waiting patiently! Thank you! (click on the image to see it larger)

LSU or bust!

2008-05-21T15:49:00.001-07:00

Easton is such a happy boy! Who can resist all that hair and those big eyes. He is a photographers dream!

Storyboards

2008-05-07T07:13:00.000-07:00

What are storyboards? A simple way to display several photos as one piece of art. They are bigger in size and can be printed with a styrene backing or canvas. This one is a 20x10.

This storyboard is for my Mother-in-law for mother's day (shhh its a secret)...

double click to make the image larger...

More of Melanie's girls!

2008-05-02T16:03:00.000-07:00

You can click on the image to see it larger!

Storyboard for Kara

2008-05-02T12:49:00.001-07:00

Just in time for Mother's day!! This is a 20x20 storyboard.

Tim and Shannon

2008-04-28T17:20:00.000-07:00

I had such a great time catching up with Tim and Shannon, whom I have known since High School! Sydney is wearing some adorable Matilda Jane outfits and play jewelry which she picked out and refused to take off (too cute)!! I can't get over how much she looks like Tim!! What a beautiful family!! Here are some of my favs from our photo session.

Reagan and Zoe

2008-04-21T17:30:00.000-07:00

These are from a super fun photoshoot yesterday! These girls were precious! I could have taken their pictures all day long! All I have to say is that I am not even half way finished going through all the images and I have about 20 that I want to post. It is ridiculous! Here are some of my favorites.

Fresh faces campign ending

2008-04-15T16:11:00.000-07:00

Claire Hill Photography's Fresh Faces campaign is coming to an end. The reduced rate will still apply to those sessions already booked. Thank you to all my fabulous models!

Ryan

2008-04-08T19:09:00.001-07:00

Here is a sneak peak for Mom and Dad!! This boy has a head full of curls and some beautiful peepers!!

2008-04-04T21:16:00.000-07:00

Artistic portraiture

2008-04-04T21:06:00.000-07:00

I enjoy the more casual, documentary style of photography. I love having creative and artistic freedom! I had a fabulous time in Austin this past weekend at Skye Hardwicks workshop! These models were part of a photo shoot on Saturday..so much fun!

1 year old!

2008-04-04T19:50:00.000-07:00

Little Miss Erin will turn the big 1 any day now! I have photographed her several times and she is a super model! All you have to do is start rapping and little Erin will start dancing and making the cutest faces. OK..yes...I will RAP if it means getting a good picture!!

Busy is good!

2008-04-04T19:48:00.001-07:00

Lately things have been CRAZY-Busy..which is good! I have a ton of blogging to catch up on! Stay tuned!!

Senior Pictures

2008-03-22T06:57:00.001-07:00

Paige is not only beautiful but very photogenic! I had so much fun with her and her family on this very windy photo shoot! I have so many favorites that it was hard to choose!Good luck next year at UTSA!

Happy Birthday Trudy!

2008-03-20T11:15:00.000-07:00

Family pictures taken for Trudy D's 60th!! Happy Birthday! Here are a few from the session. Enjoy!!

Michael - 5 years

2008-03-11T07:07:00.000-07:00

Michael is ALL boy with beautiful eyes and spunky spirit!! This 5 year old boy cracked me up and I enjoyed chasing him around! Here is a sneak peak from the session!

I absolutely LOVE this shot!! His hands went from around mom's neck to holding her hair high in the air!!

Kate Love

2008-02-24T06:32:00.000-08:00

Kate Love is a fiesty, spirited 3 year old, who reminds me so much of her mother, Kara! Kara and I have known each other since elementary school and I am blessed to still have her in my life! I loved taking Kate's pictures! Here is a sneak peak for mom! These are some of my favorites!

I love to play around with the post processing so here are some different plays:

Retro 70's (don't we all have pictures that look like this??)

Aged photo

2008-02-14T21:29:00.000-08:00

Claire Hill Photography will be offering Matilda Jane Clothing for ordering
March 1st, 2nd & 3rd!!!
If you would like to know more about this one time offer-
please call me at 281-300-6112
or e-mail me at info@clairehillphotography.com

There will be special offers from Claire Hill Photography with every clothing purchase!

Matilda Jane Clothing is so precious!! I cannot wait to see the Spring 2008 catalog, which should come out anyday! You can preview some of the 2008 selections at http://www.matildajaneclothing.com/ .

Recovering

2008-02-04T19:20:00.000-08:00

I have the best clients! Thanks so much for all of your patience while I have been recovering from my surgery! I am ready to continue shooting "Fresh Faces 2008" again!! I am also planning on posting several of the cuties who I have already photographed!

Child models needed! Limited spaces available!

2008-01-24T10:11:00.000-08:00

Fresh Faces 2008

The most common question that I have is "What are the stipulations?"

They aren't that bad..

Every child is beautiful!
I would love to see a photo of your child so I can make suggestions on colors/clothes to wear.
All ages accepted!
Although I do take the standard "say cheese" type of photographs, for these sessions I am looking to step outside of the box a little. We may go to a field, abandoned building, rice mill, sugar mill, or some other place off the beaten track. So I need parents who are flexible.
I will need you to bring a couple of changes of clothes and be open to suggestions.
Must be willing to sign a model release as I use my photographs in promotional materials.

Rates for Fresh Faces campaign:

Reduced sitting fees!!
$75 sitting fee for one child, $95 for 2 children, $115 for 3 children. This fee is for the time and talent of the photographer.
Due to the limited spots available, I need to collect the payment at time of booking. Cash, check and paypal accepted.
A compimentary CD of the best session images will be provided.
Professional quality prints are available for purchase.

Please contact me to book your session or if you have any additional questions.

281-300-6112 / ClaireHill2@comcast.net