Hilary Colleen // Emotive Love Stories

Hilary is a phenomenal human and photographer! I couldn’t have been more grateful to have her be my photographer. She was so supportive, kind, a hype women, attentive to the needs of my family and just all around a wonderful addition to my wedding team. I couldn’t be more pleased and would recommend Hilary 1000 times over; she helped my day go as flawlessly as it could. Hilary navigates your wedding day perfectly and helps it go off with little to no worries. I can’t express how thankful I am to have met Hilary and how happy I am with my decision to have her be my wedding photographer! Honestly, I can’t sing my praises enough! Booking Hilary for your wedding is a perfect choice and the right choice! Thank you so very much Hilary!!!

Hilary was a wonderful photographer!! We had a very small ceremony (due to COVID) and Hilary went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable and safe, while getting us the photographs (and preserving the memories) we wanted. The final images were gorgeous! I would strongly recommend her for any ceremony, big or small.

We worked with Hilary for our engagement photos, and the came out beyond beautiful! We received so many compliments on her work! Talent aside, Hilary is incredibly down to earth, responsive, and VERY knowledgeable of the art of photograph and the wedding industry! We would recommended her over and over again without any hesitation! Truly one of the best out there

Hilary was wonderful to work with - especially during this weird year!

Hilary was an incredible photographer to have for our pandemic mini-mony. She was very responsive and had a great plan to work with whatever restrictions we had. She was fun and gave good direction during our shoot. We are so pleased with our beautiful photos.

Hilary has done so much to help my fiancé and I make a decision on our wedding during these crazy Covid times. We originally had planned to get married in VT this October and with the help of her knowledge of the NH/VT event restrictions we had the chance to postpone the big event till next October 2021 early in the summer which helped us rebook all the vendors. We can’t wait to celebrate the big day next year and have her document the event. Hilary took amazing engagement photos and it was so easy for us to take these photos with her. She is open for any type of situation and gives her honest opinion on all situations. We would recommend her to anyone that is looking for a photographer in the New England area.

My partner and I decided to elope in NH so that we could have our most important people join us. We knew we wanted to find someone who was really going to click with us and understand our vision for the day which was "Nothing fancy, just love." From our first email with Hilary we knew we had found the perfect photographer for our day. She was hilarious, open, and completely understood what we were looking for. When we told her that we both suffer from chronic pain issues she assured us that we would go at our pace and only do the shots we wanted. She made every aspect of booking her as easy as possible. On the day of she arrived with an entire plan and list of areas on the property we would take photos and planned it so it was as minimal physical effort and strain as possible. She was so reassuring that any anxiety just melted away. She captured absolutely every important moment of the day and put together the most incredible sneak peek video that had us literally bawling tears of joy the next day in a Target parking lot. Our photos have turned out incredibly with every ounce of joy we felt coming through every picture. Hilary is truly an amazing photographer and human and you will not go wrong having her be a part of your special events. Thank you so much Hilary!

Hilary was absolutely amazing! She was recommended to us by another photographer that was already booked for our date and I am SO GLAD we found her. She was able to put my husband and I at ease during the planning process and was quick to respond to emails. After panicking the Monday before the wedding that we wouldn't have enough time to capture all the moments I wanted, she graciously offered to add on additional time to make sure we fit everything in. The day of the wedding she was so much fun to work with. We both have large families so I know it was a bit chaotic at times for her (especially because my husband kept wandering off to greet guests haha) but she managed the group so well and everyone commented on how great she was. She sent 10-12 photos to us a few days later and they're all amazing. I can't wait to see the rest of our photos but I'm sure they will be fantastic!

I don't even know where to begin...HILARY IS THE BEST!!! Her website profile drew us in with her goofy "about me" and we knew she was the perfect fit for our wedding because she truly shows how passionate she is about photographing love stories! We first met her for our engagement photo session last October and we felt so comfortable with her right away. She is not afraid to get down and dirty for an amazing photo shot if she sees an opportunity and the photos came out gorgeous! When our wedding day finally came around on 10/10/2020 she was there right at the beginning and was so cheery and incredibly helpful the ENTIRE day! She was basically our second wedding coordinator and helped both my husband and I so much throughout the day getting ready and we truly felt we are a part of her photography family! Can't wait to get the rest of our wedding day photos but the sneak peek photos are absolutely amazing. She is a wonderful photographer, organizer, personal advocate, and an even more amazing person!!! I cannot recommend her enough to anybody that is looking for a truly special photographer who will capture not only the most important memories of your life but also will capture your heart! We love Hilary and look forward to hopefully doing more special future life sessions with her!

HILARY IS AMAZING! We felt so lucky to have her as our photographer for the best day of our life! She was amazing to work with leading up to our wedding day (engagement pictures, checking-in, coordinating timelines, etc.) as well as on the day itself. Her experience as a wedding photographer definitely showed with how diligent and organized she was. On the day of our wedding she made sure that everything went smoothly and ALL of our photo requests were captured. She had a vision for each of the photos and they were all incredible! Hilary's guidance on how to stand and where to look made the entire process effortless for us. Finally, Hilary had our complete edited photographs/album to us in just a couple of weeks during her busiest time of year. We cannot thank Hilary enough for everything! We were so incredibly happy that we found her for our special day! We would recommend her 11/10 times to anyone looking for a wedding photographer! She really is that wonderful!!!! :)

If you are looking for your wedding photographer, look no further! I knew I wanted Hilary to photograph our wedding before my husband and I were even engaged. Not only does she know her craft, but she is an outstanding human being. She truly cares for her clients. On our wedding day, it brought me comfort having Hilary with us, making sure we were eating enough, breathing enough (you’ll understand on your special day) checking in with us, and helping us keep to our schedule. She even sent us a few wedding sneak peaks a couple days after the wedding and it was so special! Thank you Hilary for all you do! We can’t wait to see all the photos!

We loved having Hilary as our wedding photographer! We did the Oxford Package which included two photographers and two videographers. We loved working with both Hilary and Shawn and were super happy with our wedding photos and video! We'd definitely recommend getting the package - it included everything we needed at a great price.

It’s never easy to invite a perfect stranger to capture the love between you and your fiancé with their camera. But within minutes of meeting Hilary at our engagement session (which she graciously accommodated at short notice about 2 weeks before the wedding itself), all semblance of awkwardness and tension was defused, as we felt completely at ease and comfortable posing for her lens, and we couldn’t have been happier to have her photographing the wedding itself. Hilary’s photography skills are top-notch; she has an excellent eye for detail and sense of how to best use the environment to capture the perfect shot. We had the bad luck of having rain on our wedding day, but Hilary expertly turned lemons into lemonade and used the setting to our advantage, utilizing water reflections to take some truly phenomenal photos that we otherwise wouldn’t have been able to get. Her logistical skills are excellent as well; on the wedding day, she quickly and deftly wrangled the family and wedding party for a set of fun and perfectly-composed group photos, and otherwise slipped into the background of the ceremony and reception to capture the best moments of the day. We would without hesitation recommend Hilary to anyone—and in fact we’ve done so, as we had the privilege to catch up about a year later at the wedding of a friend.

Hilary has been the most amazing photographer we could have ever asked for! From our engagement shoot to our wedding weekend and beyond, we have enjoyed getting to know Hilary better and working with her on several projects. She helped shape our day and captured it perfectly as it went. We would recommend Hilary Colleen Photography to anyone who is looking for a wedding photographer in the future. Hilary has not only been professional, but has also become a friend to us. We look back on our wedding photography on a daily basis, and also look forward to working with Hilary on future projects! Thank you, Hilary for all your dedication, hard work, and for making our day even more special!

We met Hilary last year when she photographed a wedding in which I was a bridesmaid, so when it was time for us to choose a photographer, we already knew that she was a fabulous person who did amazing work! She more than lived up to our expectations with her creativity, organization, sense of humor, and big heart. When we decided we wanted to have our engagement shoot in our apartment, Hilary had the great idea to turn our cookie baking into a flour fight, resulting in some hilarious and adorable photos (including some with our perplexed cat). At our wedding, she put everyone at ease and fit right in with our pack of weirdos, was more than capable of wrangling our big families, and based on the (fabulous) final photos, understood exactly what we wanted captured from our day - lots of candid shots of our favorite people celebrating. She makes the whole process stress-free and fun, has a really creative eye for composition, light, and color, and is a joy to be around. Thanks for being awesome, Hilary!

Hilary is amazing. She and her bag of tricks are so incredible! Not only were our photos some of the most beautiful pieces of art I have ever seen, but she captured so much; so much love and happiness and all of the special moments I would have missed had it not been for her. Hilary is so genuine and kind and funny! We, and all of our family and friends, were so comfortable around her. Our wedding was in the beginning of March in New England... to say the least it was cold. Hilary kept us all laughing and smiling the entire time so we didn’t even notice. I am so happy that Hilary was a part of our wedding. Her vision is amazing and so is her heart. Hilary, Thank you, my dear, for all that you do. Thank you for all of the wonderful memories you have given us to cherish. Thank you for being adventurous and trying new things with us! Our wedding would not have been the same without you. Thank you for everything

Hilary was amazing to work with and perfectly captured our special day! We are so happy we have her amazing work to remind us forever of the best day ever! Highly recommend!

Hilary was not only going to photograph our special day but take our story on an adventure. Our shoot started with capturing our vows outside along with our dog Tyson. Hilary was amazing with Tyson! She then took us to a covered bridge followed by an old town library. Our night ended at the top of a waterfall where Hilary had us dancing, laughing and crying. Hilary asked us to wonder out further across the rocks in the water to simply talk to each other about how we were feeling becoming husband and wife, enjoy the moment. The night was sealed with a kiss as dusk settled in. We couldn't be more thankful to have met Hilary, having her be the one to capture our love story, what a blessing! <3

Finding the right wedding photographer was a top priority for my husband and I, so we interviewed 5 photographers before we decided Hilary was the perfect fit for us! Something that really stood out to us about Hilary was how it felt like we were chatting with a friend (even though we had a list of 20+ questions we asked her) and how knowledgeable she was about the ins and outs of shooting a barn wedding. Once we decided Hilary was perfect for us, we began the online booking process – which Hilary has streamlined and made extremely efficient. She promptly answered my questions on the contract and made this process a breeze for my husband and I who were living in Hawaii at the time. Hilary even worked with us to schedule a family photo shoot in place of our engagement shoot the day after our wedding before we flew back home – in the middle of her busiest month of the season! Fast forward to the weeks leading up to the wedding – Hilary sent out a couple of questionnaires to get us thinking about who we wanted photos with during the wedding and any specific shots we didn’t want to miss. It was helpful but not overbearing at all! Hilary referred back to these lists during our wedding and asked us if we wanted to step away for a few moments to grab some of those shots we said we wanted – we did it and we do not regret it one bit! Those are some of our favorite photos already! The day of the wedding Hilary arrived at our venue early, while they were still setting up, to investigate and scope out the best areas for family photos and some other details. This set us up for success the day got rolling because she was prepared to make suggestions and help guide us along for the rest of the day. Hilary followed the timeline we discussed but we also never felt rushed. My husband and I both noticed that she was firm enough to keep the timeline rolling but also wasn’t rude and pushy toward us or our guests. It was an excellent balance and allowed us to enjoy our day instead of stressing about the schedule. I personally loved that throughout the day she would show me quick glimpses of the photos she was capturing! Hilary has a background in wedding planning and it definitely shows through even in her role as a photographer! My husband and I are certain we made the best choice for our wedding photographer. Hilary not only captured the joy of our day, but she also reminded us to slow down and enjoy the day and each other while we were in the moment. She was so attentive to me and surpassed my expectations in every way! I cannot say enough how much we loved working with Hilary! She was well worth the investment and the peace of mind to work with a true professional! I promise you will not regret booking with Hilary!

Hilary was amazing and knew exactly what to do and when. She was flexible and listened to our ideas, and was very professional. We had nothing to worry about with her, which made the experience that much better. Oh and did I mention her photos were just perfect? She is a true master of her craft!

Amazing, awesome, incredible, professional but not in any kind of stuffy way... so easy to work with, remembers, and reminds you, to be in the moment, notice the small details and take a minute to breath and soak it all in ♡♡♡♡ I cannot say enough Hilary... she was the photographer for my daughters wedding in September at The Barn on the Pemi and she made the day extra perfect. My daughter adores her and is so appreciative that Hilary had them stop and take a moment alone to check in with each and soak in the beauty and love that surrounded them. Her photos (that we've seen so far) are simply gorgeous. I will recommend her every single time I'm asked. She is fantastic and adds a great vibe to a day that can go by all too quickly. We love her!!!

Hilary is amazing! Not only does she take amazing photographs, but she is also an incredibly kind person! She helped us stay relaxed prior to the ceremony and kept the children engaged during the post ceremony photoshoot. Hilary was, without a doubt, the best photographer we could have chosen for our wedding. Thank you Hilary!

Couldn’t have picked a better photographer! Worth every penny. Hilarys bright personality and love for love really shows! So thankful we found her!

Hilary is an amazing photographer/person. I stole her from a friend and it was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. Her pictures are beautiful and creative—plus she knows how to wrangle friends and family into photo-friendly submission. I highly recommend having Hilary by your side on your wedding day!

Hilary's best photos are of couples 1 on 1. She really helped the day of our wedding when I was getting overwhelmed. I appreciate her recognizing that.

Hilary is absolutely amazing! My husband and I are so happy we chose her for our special day. Our engagement and wedding photos are all beautiful, she really captured our perfect day and all the laughs we shared! I have recommended her to all my friends!

Hilary is amazing! She makes you feel special and like a friend she has known all her life. You are comfortable with her almost instantly which is so perfect for natural looking pictures! She has photographed so many important milestones in my life at this point, most recently my wedding which blended our big beautiful family. Thanks to Hilary, we have pictures we will cherish for the rest of our lives!

One look at Hilary’s website over a year ago, I knew I wanted to work with her. Her charisma and love for life shown through all of her exchanges and interactions. From the start, with our engagement shoot, she was easy to work with and got us both comfortable and natural in front of the camera. For our wedding day, she was able to listen to what we wanted - as well as combine her own knowledge and tips to pull off of a great day - and the photos were a true testament to that. We can’t stop looking at them! Our family and friends loved her as well - We cannot thank and recommend Hilary enough. We truly will miss working with her!

Hilary is great to work with and we were so happy with our decision! We got to know Hilary at our engagement session and love her eye to capture the right moment. She was great at our wedding as well, keeping things moving and on time, while also making sure she captured all the moments we wanted. We also had Hilary do a day after trash the dress session which was a blast! We got lots of comments from our family and friends on her professionalism and the way she works! She is also great with communication and responds fairly quick to any questions you may have. My favorite part of working with Hilary is that she shows you photos as she is shooting! I can't wait to see all of our pictures!! If you are an adventure seeking person and just want to have a good time while taking pictures hire Hilary!

Hilary was amazing! She was professional and has such an eye for those perfect moments! She got the best shots of my husband and I that I didn’t think were possible. I have always hated getting my picture taken and was not looking forward to hiring a photographer for the wedding, but Hilary was so sweet and put me at ease. She captured some beautiful moments that my family/ friends and I will cherish forever!

Hilary was the photographer at my cousins wedding this year and she was amazing! Super sweet & kind. She know's a lot about photography. I had the pleasure to have a quick conversion (and I do mean quick) about photography while she was there. I would hire her as my photographer when I get married someday!

Hilary was so awesome to work with! Taking pictures can be awkward at times, especially for weddings, but Hilary made it really fun and easy. Her work is truly beautiful and my husband and I can’t wait to see all of our photos. We highly recommend Hilary Colleen Photography!

Hilary is incredible and a treat to work with. We got to know her during our engagement session and knew early on we made the right choice. She truly knows and is good at her craft and her vision is beautiful. The wedding day was chaotic and she managed to keep things moving and getting key shots done quickly and efficiently. We had so much fun during our weekend wedding and can't wait to go through all the photos to select which ones make the albums. My only regret is that I didn't grab her more to get photos of my friends/family with us at the reception. Candids will have to do :-) Hilary and team - you were great and we look forward to staying in touch! THANK YOU!

Hilary was professional and personal, making the day feel less daunting and more fulfilling overall. She captured not just photos, but emotions through those photos. (Thankfully she didn't capture all my stress!) Hilary also has a very streamlined, easy email system that makes it easy to pay invoices, check balances, sign contracts, etc. Everything about Hilary was just exceptional. I am so happy that I hired her!

Hilary was downright amazing to work with. My husband and I have never had professional pictures taken before and Hiliary made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. She guided us on how to pose and gave great directions without anything feeling to "posed" or forced in any way. She was fun to work with and her photography is amazing. Throughout the entire process, I appreciated Hilary's strong communication skills. She sent out helpful emails and provided a survey to help with organization on our wedding day. She is extremely professional and organized. On the day of our wedding, Hiliary graciously guided us along and was a total trooper taking pictures in the rain. We were so impressed when Hilary had umbrellas to make our beautiful first look pictures happen outside, despite the weather. Our day wouldn't have gone as smoothly as it did without Hilary's experience and expertise. I would recommend Hilary in a heartbeat!

Hilary is all I could have hoped for in a photographer. We absolutely loved her. I saw her work soon after getting engaged, and after finding a venue and a date, I contacted her immediately. She did our engagement photos and made us feel so at ease. The day of the wedding, she and her second photographer (shout out to Sarah) were wonderful. Something especially meaningful to me was Hilary's ability to work with and understand my family. My brother is autistic and wasn't able to stay very long. Not only did she understand and work around his availability and patience, she got a family photo that's priceless to us. The photos of my husband and I (we've only seen the sneak peek photos so far), have been amazing so far and I feel confident that all of the rest of the photos will be just as stunning as the ones we've seen. Hilary is really amazing and I truly recommend her to other couples as I never once had to worry about this aspect of the wedding.

Hilary was amazing! I have followed her photography over the years and was beyond excited when we booked with her. She was easy to communicate with and answered all of my pre-wedding questions. Hilary made sure that everything ran smoothly with our wedding party and family. And she kept us laughing the entire time!

Hillary did a wonderful job working with us for our wedding @ The Mt. Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods NH. My husband is an event planner by trade and has several photographer contacts we could have selected but Hilary convinced us to try something new! We are so happy with the way she navigated our quirky personalities and dealt with our family members. The day of our wedding Hilary was extremely professional and her images came out fantastic. We are so happy with the quality and will undoubtedly enjoy her work for the rest of our lives! Thanks Hilary!

Hilary is amazing! My husband and I had a wonderful experience working with Hilary for our engagement session and our wedding. I cannot say enough great things about her and neither could our guests. They made many comments about how creative and friendly she was. She has an incredible gift and is truly talented. I would recommend her to everyone. Five stars!!

Hilary is the best! All of our wedding pictures came out beautifully and were delivered to us within the time line promised. She is fun, helpful, and great at organizing everyone on the big day! Trust me and do yourself a favor and book with Hilary! You won't be disappointed!

Hilary truly enriched our incredible wedding experience! Not only are our photos absolutely stunning, but her ease and efficiency and fun personality were such a positive element in our wedding. We 100% recommend Hilary's photography services to any bride/groom/family that wants absolutely beautiful images (and I mean seriously, at SUCH a reasonable price!) that capture your family laughing with one another. We even were "that" couple and had to switch our date that we had initially booked with Hilary (our venue could no longer provide our original date due to events in the area) and her flexibility, professionalism, and upbeat nature eased some worry during that transition. Thank you so much, Hilary!!!

Ladies and gents, stop your photographer search here! Hilary was a dream come true to work with. If I had it to do over, I would choose her every time. The process of choosing any vendor is stressful, but for me the photographer was the most important, because those pics will last a lifetime. I started my search looking through photographers in my price range with high ratings (which Hilary has in spades!), and I browsed through their work to make sure their style suited mine. The first thing I noticed about Hilary's work was how versatile her style was - and her photos were equally amazing regardless of style! I had no idea what the going rate for photographers was when I started the process, but after my own exhaustive search and getting recommendations from friends, I learned that Hilary's pricing is very reasonable (definitely on the low end of the spectrum) for her quality of work. There may be cheaper photographers out there, but odds are they won't provide nearly the same personal investment in your day as Hilary will. From the start of our experience with Hilary, she was so much funand put my husband at ease during our engagement shoot. Neither of us felt very comfortable showing affection in front of a camera, but at the end of the shoot we were giggling and kissing like it was totally natural for us! She has an amazing eye for capturing impromptu masterpieces - even though she was familiar with the location of our engagement shoot, she was still finding gorgeous new scenery to photograph. During the wedding she was an absolute lifesaver. She kept me from having a stress-induced meltdown, and she was so experienced with the flow of weddings that she was able to answer tons of the "wedding coordinator" type questions we had. She was so much fun at the wedding that she truly felt like one of our guests - and we were so sad when she had to leave at the end of the night!! The photos from our wedding were absolutely stunning, and friends and family cannot stop talking about how fabulous she was. Go ahead and check the photographer off your to do list, because you've just found the best around!!!

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Hilary was such an integral part in our perfect day. She created the exact experience we wanted, and captured each and every moment perfectly - all in the freezing cold and rain! She's got an incredible eye for detail, and creates magic with her shots. She really captured who we are in the pictures, and melded or vision for our day with her out-of-this-world artistic skills. I'm so thrilled that Hilary was our photographer!!

My husband and I recently got married and we are beyond happy that we went with Hilary Colleen Photography to capture our special day. Hilary is absolutely amazing!! We had an amazing engagement session with her last October and we both couldn't believe how comfortable she made us feel! As a result, we were in LOVE with our engagement pictures and had such a hard time choosing which ones to use for our save the dates! She made that session so fun for us and really made us feel comfortable about our wedding day. Hilary was very responsive with any questions that I had and was very organized throughout our entire planning process. For the big day she and our second photographer came to our hotel and were both so comforting to a nervous bride! I loved how she listened to exactly what we wanted for our wedding day, but also provided everyone in our wedding party with direction and kept everything flowing so well! We were actually ahead of schedule with everything! Hilary and Melissa felt like family that just happened to be taking pictures of us! We just recently got our wedding pictures back and my husband and I are in love! I have shared them with friends and relatives and I have gotten so many compliments already! I would highly recommend Hilary Colleen Photography to anyone getting married in the future!