The Miller's Family Photo Video 2009-01-13

A video of the Miller's Family Photos. Hope you like them.


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Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep 2009-02-04

Hilyard Photography has just joined as a volunteer to something close to the owners heart. Here is a little about Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep Foundation.


regnancy and birth are miraculous journeys. This amazing time of life is full of mystery, anticipation, joy, hope, and wonder. Feeling the powerful energy of birth and new life, watching as a new family is born unto each other. These things humble and amaze. These are the things that we celebrate when a baby is born.

But there is another aspect of pregnancy and birth. There is an unexpected place in this journey where some families may find themselves. When a baby dies, a world is turned upside down. There is confusion, sadness, fear, and uncertainty that cannot be explained. There is sorrow where there should have been joy. During this time, it might be impossible for families to know what they might need in order to heal in the future.

This is the place where the Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation gently provides a helping hand and a healing heart. For families overcome by grief and pain, the idea of photographing their baby may not immediately occur to them. Offering gentle and beautiful photography services in a compassionate and sensitive manner is the heart of this organization. The soft, gentle heirloom photographs of these beautiful babies are an important part of the healing process. They allow families to honor and cherish their babies, and share the spirits of their lives.

The Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation (NILMDTS) administers a network of almost 6,000 volunteer photographers in the United States and twenty-five international countries. At a family's request, a NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer will come to your hospital or hospice location and conduct a sensitive and private portrait session. The portraits are then professionally retouched and presented to the families on an archival DVD or CD that can be used to print portraits of their cherished baby.

Our entire network of affiliated photographers graciously donate their time and talents to our families and we are proud to be able to offer our services at no cost.Your Donations are greatly needed and greatly appreciated.

Please visit http://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/donate/

Thank You

Hilyard Photography

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http://hilyardphotography.blogspot.com/2009/04/while-spring-has-welcomed-us-with.html 2009-04-19

While spring has welcomed us with the promise of a colorful and fragrant season, we’ve
been busy at the studio, sprucing up for a season of portraits and creating beautiful sets for
children and adults.

Soon we’ll be photographing one of our Limited Edition sessions, Renaissance. Our
Renaissance set is a child’s fantasy come true with romantic castle walls and realistic
wardrobe. This charming indoor set transports young princes and princesses to a magical
Renaissance kingdom where castle walls provide an enchanted paradise to play. Royal
wardrobe is provided. Recommended ages 7 months to 7 years for this indoor location
session.

Ask about our Limited Edition pricing. Availability is limited. Call 614-633-0820 now to schedule
your appointment.

Before you know it, summertime will be here and we’ll be enjoying picnics in the park and fun
days at the pool. Oh, the memories that summers create. Some of the greatest pleasures of
our youthful summers are days spent poolside, swimming, and playing in the water.

I’ve created a new Limited Edition portrait session to celebrate summer fun. Underwater
Portraits is the perfect portrait session for kids who love to swim, splash, and have fun. Don’t
miss the opportunity to capture the essence of the fun days of summer with this pool portrait
session. Slather on the sunscreen and come to the pool location to create a fun portrait. Water
Babies is also a Limited Edition session and that pricing will be in effect. Call for details.

I’m proud to tell you about my involvement in the first National Charity Model Search
competition to select “America’s Cutest Kid” and to raise funds for charity.
Nationwide, 2,000 portraits of children 18 months to 14 years old were entered into the
competition, and nearly $112,000 was raised for Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep (NILMDTS.org).
NILMDTS is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization committed to assisting parents and families
going through the difficult time when they experience an early infant loss. NILMDTS connects
families with photographers and provides them with a DVD and a reproducible CD of the
images of their baby at no cost to the family.

Votes were tallied online, and anyone could vote. Each vote was $1, with all proceeds going to
NILMDTS.

Photography and industry experts determined the contest’s national winner from the 50
finalists, and the grand prize winner was announced May 1st. The national winner received
many prizes, including a $5,000 US Savings Bond and a Canon PowerShot G10 digital
camera.

The response for this competition was wonderful, and the best part was the money raised for
NILMDTS. All in all, the competition was fun for my clients, and it was heartening to be a part
of an event to help fund a worthy charity.

Be sure to join me next year when I participate once again in the National Charity Model
Search.

Ladies, have you ever considered creating intimate portraits? We offer clients the opportunity
to have intimate portraits created in the comfort of a familiar studio. Sexy is a state of mind,
slip out of your clothes and into your attitude. You’ll be glad you did. After all, you’ll never be
as beautiful as you are today! We’ll respect your privacy and your comfort level.

Intimate Collections are classic, beautiful, and sensual. Indulge in the opportunity to create a
personal work of art in a fun, comfortable environment. Enjoy a private session or bring some
girlfriends along for an Intimate Collections Party session. You bring the wine, we’ll supply the
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May's Update 2009-05-05

Hello friends,

Aren’t you just loving the glorious blossoms that May brings? The air is fresher, and the sun’s caress is warm and welcoming. We’re happy to be going outside to photograph our sessions in the beautiful countryside.

Our Limited Edition portrait sessions celebrate many of the innocence of childhood and the fun of make-believe. If you’re interested in creating unique portraits of your children, this summer we’ll be conducting some wonderful outdoor sessions that you’ll love. What’s even better is that our Limited Edition pricing is in effect for all these great sessions. Don’t wait too long to schedule an appointment, though. Theses sessions book quickly.

Our Cowboy Spirit Limited Edition session creates a classic portrait of your little one in a barn setting. This charming session is conducted at a local barn for authenticity. Cowboy and cowgirls attire (including boots) makes this a classic portrait. Some props used are a saddle, lasso rope, and cowboy hats.

The Fall Leaves Limited Edition session makes the most of summer and autumn colors and creates a unique, classic portrait of your little one. Wagons and wheelbarrows, baskets of apples, and denim overalls helps to compose a natural look reminiscent of those innocent childhood moments that are too fleeting.

Ahh, summertime. Baseball, hot dogs, and apple pie are among the most loved icons of American culture. The sand lot, where generations of American kids have whiled away the days of summer, has become a symbol of innocence and summer fun. With our Limited Edition Field of Dreams portrait session you can create a nostalgic portrait of your children that will become a family heirloom. Vintage-style uniforms and an American flag give these portraits a nostalgic flavor.

Our Football Limited Edition session lets your children get down and dirty playing football. 1900s-style football sweaters and antique equipment make this an opportunity you won’t want to “pass.”

Does your child have a birthday coming up? It’s our pleasure to commemorate your loved one’s special day with a great offer from our studios. We love to give our young clients a complimentary Associate birthday session and eight wallet portraits.
One of the reasons we maintain a database is to be able to celebrate your child’s birthday.
Do we have all your family’s information? If not, give us a call at 614-633-0820, and fill in the details.

Enjoy the spring weather, celebrate family and friends, and commemorate good times with portraiture you will cherish forever.

Rick Hilyard
Hilyard Photography
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June's Update 2009-06-02

Ahh, summertime!
I hope you’re enjoying the season and are having fun making wonderful family memories.
Have you heard about our Limited Edition Children’s Formals? This location session captures beautiful images of your children dressed in formal attire at a beautiful, formal park with lovely gardens and striking architectural elements.
Tuxes and girl’s formal dresses up to size 12 are provided this classic portrait. Some props used are a flowers and hats. Our special Limited Edition pricing will be in effect, and availability is limited. Call 614-633-0820 now to schedule your appointment.
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Our popular School Portrait promotion is the answer to those yearly institutional photos with out-of-place hairs and silly grins.
These beautiful, traditional school headshots are offered at fantastic pricing—packages start at only $50. During our quick, caring session, we will capture their child’s true expressions, while paying attention to the details.
As always, you get a choice of backgrounds and poses. Our popular School Portrait promotion is scheduled for September. Call today to reserve your session for children who are enrolled in preschool through age 16.
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Save the date. Our Annual Halloween Charity Bash and Open House is going to be a blast!
October 24th from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
We promise you a frightfully good time! Our Halloween Charity Bash benefits Children’s Hospital and the WARM Food Bank. Canned goods (or a $5 donation) are collected in exchange for a 4x5 portrait of your little “trick or treater.” Dress up the kids and bring them over to have their portrait taken on the porch of our haunted house. Limit one free 4x5 per family. Feel free to bring your own camera and snap away! *No donations in glass jars, please.
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Imagine the beautiful colors of autumn as a backdrop to your next family portrait. Consider a fall family portrait created in the beauty of nature this year. Don’t wait to schedule your appointment. If you miss out, it will be another year until the gorgeous autumn colors are blazing again. The window of opportunity when the colors are at their peak is short.
Call 614-633-0820 now to schedule your appointment.
*Due to the popularity of autumn portraits, availability is extremely limited. Call now to claim your appointment.
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We live in one of the most picturesque areas of the country, and we love to take advantage of the beautiful landscapes for outdoor portraits.
We have scouted the best locations to suit every style and need of our clients. Are you considering updating your family portrait? Check out the great locations we visit, and give us a call.
Don’t hesitate to schedule your appointment for a time that’s convenient for your family. We schedule our park portrait sessions months in advance and are at each location for a limited time only. (more...)