About - Hillary Shedd Photography

I’m HILLARY

IT’S NICE TO MEET YOU

photographer & adventurerer

When I’m not photographing your most important moments, I’m hiking in the morning light with my family, creating videos for conservation based non-profits, reading the latest book in Reese Witherspoon’s book club, and eating oreos–cookies are my weakness!

Like most photographers, I picked up a camera as a child and fell in love with the craft. What sets me apart, however, is that I followed that curiosity through school and earned my degree from the International Center of Photography in New York City. I am trained in the style of photojournalism, and in addition to weddings and portraits, I have also worked for the National Audubon Society, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and other conservation based organizations. Check out my conservation work here.

When it comes down to it, my favorite stories to tell are always LOVE stories. My photography style is to focus on precious candid moments that naturally occur between people who are madly in love. Years from now, I want you to reach for your wedding album and have all of the memories come flooding back—the bliss, sentiment, light, and laughter from the day you began your greatest adventure yet. To me, the best part of photography is that photographs freeze time and allow you to travel back to special moments for years to come.

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“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.”

Dr. Seuss

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Heirloom Details

GENERATION TO GENERATION

My grandmother gave me her grandmother’s ring as a wedding present as my “something blue” and the history behind the ring still makes my eyes water. My soul sings when couples include previous generations at their wedding who may not be able to be there in person.

The Outdoors

Mountains, beaches, rivers

I grew up in the Midwest leading expeditionary canoe trips into the Canadian backcountry. I’ve also lived on a beach in California, on an island in the Pacific Northwest, and in the mountains of Colorado. I LOVE when couples suggest new places to explore for their engagement session!

My Hunky Husband

Taylor, baby daddy, second shooter

I cannot list my favorite things without listing my partner in crime. My husband, Taylor, is a wonderful man! He is often my second shooter at weddings and will make your engagement shoot feel like a double date. He enjoys scuba diving, flying, sailing, and is the king of dad jokes.

COVID-19 Friendly Hobbies

For better or for worse

My favorite hobbies right now include daily walks with our dog, Ruby, getting lost in a new book, finding hikes with my husband, and shamelessly loving The Bachelorette. With my camera in hand most of the time, I recognize that it’s also important to live in the moment with those I love.

Real Moments

candid, in love, inspired

I’ve always gravitated towards the photojournalistic style and love capturing real, authentic love! Yes, many couples may need prompting, but my prompting sounds like “whisper in her ear and share the moment you first knew you loved her.” Nothing beats real love.

My love story

the reason why

I Do What I Do

I met my now husband on the first day of grad school at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. He was the goofball in the class, but also smart as a whip and never ceased to bring a smile to my face. After quickly becoming best friends, he got up the nerve to ask me out. By the time he picked me up for our first date, his nerves inspired him to bravely ask “Are you ready for your last first date ever?” We laugh about his unearned confidence, but I thank the Lord he was right! We had a small destination wedding in Maui on March 26, 2019, and each day has been a new adventure together. Our love story and others inspire me to surround myself with love! In addition to shooting weddings, I’ve had the privilege of being a bridesmaid six times and a maid of honor twice. Each wedding is a reminder that love is always the answer.