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✨Introducing THEMED MATERNITY EXPERIENCES!✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Working through this Harry Potter maternity session was the tip of the ice berg, friends, and I could not wait any longer to open this up for everyone who has been asking since those images hit my feed! 😍⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Themed Maternity Experiences will be available to ANYONE whether I have photographed your wedding or not! We will work with your existing vision or help you craft one to come up with something a little more amped up than a typical maternity session. 🤰⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You want colored streamers hanging from the ceiling with a floral crown, confetti, sweets and decor? You got it! You want to create an over the top twisted twig background for a forest queen/mother nature vibe? Absofreakinlutely! Together we will create a set complete with props, effects and more that amplify your vision to the next level and show the world just how excited you are to welcome this new little one into your magical world. 🦄⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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AND IT GETS EVEN BETTER. The first three Themed Maternity Experience inquiries that come in between now and next Friday that say the magic phrase (listed below) in the vision section of your inquiry will receive a FREE 4x8 Accordion Storybook from your session (a $115 value) .🙌⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The magic phrase is: *The stork dropped a golden egg!* ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Tag a friend who is expecting who you think has a vision they would LOVE to see come to life for their maternity session!!👇👇 And head to the link in my bio for all the deets!

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Spent Sunday evening on a frozen lake surrounded by mountains 🏔 as a random crew of strangers played and sang Lebanese music on the shore (including changing over to English to sing "Congratulations" for a hot minute) followed by a cross country skier stopping for a break and playing his harmonica as the sun set... Y'know. Nothing but the best for my couples. 😜💙
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Happy first married Valentine’s Day to all my 2019 AND early 2020 loves! 💙💙💙 #valentinesday #firstvalentinesday #marriedmoments #elopementsinnh #letselope #nhelopements #nhelopementphotography #nhelopementphotographer #whitemountainselopement #mountainviewgrand #whitefieldnh #hilarycolleenphoto

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I would dive into the darkest waters on the coldest night to never be in any atmosphere but the one where you exist. 🖤
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This. 👏🏻 Shoot. 👏🏻I don’t do the clap talk thing really, but GOSH, this edgy watercolor styled shoot was EVERYTHING. I’ll get these visions for shoots out of nowhere and go nuts with a vision board, and then when everything starts to come to life I always get taken aback by just how much more incredible the reality is compared to the dream. 🥰
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Styled shoots are a sort of passion project for me and collaborating with some of my favorite vendors without the time restraints of a wedding day to bring inspiration to life always puts the strength of community in the wedding industry at the forefront. Shout out to ALL my amazing friendors who have gone along with all my whims during real and styled events and for being the best support a gal could ask for. You da best. 🙌🏻
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VENDORS: Ceremony & Reception at @thesunsethillhouse // Wedding Dress from @chantillyplace // Hair & Makeup by @ashleywatersbeautynh // Floral Design by @riverstoneflorals // Stationery designed by @sugarhouse_stationery // Calligraphy by @sweetlysigned // Favors by @ariembodyco // Planning Assistance from @mep_llc // Photography by @hilarycolleen assisted by @blackmillphoto // Featuring @justxmich and Pieter as our real couple 💞
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I laid down in the mud for this photo. 🤷🏼‍♀️When a couple travels from Tennessee to the mountains of New Hampshire to elope in the snow but it was oddly warm right before they arrived, you track down the snow that’s left and do whatever it takes to make it look like a winter wonderland - including throwing your jacket down in the mud and getting your jeans soaked while you lay flat on your stomach for the shot with the snow and trees they’ve been dreaming of. ❄️
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Kristen and William were a breath of fresh air and brought this southern-born girl reminders of home with their accents and “yes ma’am”s and boisterous laughter. They also trusted me completely which made the whole afternoon even better - and they didn’t laugh at my antics too much. 😜 Can’t wait to deliver this gallery by the end of the week!!
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HUGE THANKS TO @mountainviewgrand for such a beautiful location, delicious cake, and for treating these two like royalty throughout the day. For those who have already asked: Kristen snagged this stunning skirt straight off of @amazon - and yes, it does have pockets. 🙌🏻

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Can we all just cheers to the fact that the “best day ever” feeling on your wedding day continues on to other days in your love story? For these two, their next “best day ever” is just around the corner as they only have a few more sleeps before holding their little one in their arms. 🥰 So excited for you, @amandalee______ & @chris_thompy ! 🥳
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VENDORS: Ceremony & Reception at @birchwoodvineyards // Wedding Dress by @justinalexander from @blissbridal_al // Hair styles by @rhodeislandweddinghair // Makeup by @lamoureuxartistry // Groom & Groomsmen’s Attire from @josabank // Bridesmaids Dresses by @morileeofficial from @_alexandrasboutique_ // Florals by @fordflower // Engagement Ring by @gabrielandco from @southshorediamondexchange // Cake by @chickadeehillcakes // Photobooth provided by @supremephotobooth // Videography by @fishervideo // DJ & Entertainment by @labellaandthebeat // Photography by @hilarycolleen

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Sometimes things don’t go the way you expected - like when I asked some friends to throw holi powder at me for this shoot and forgot to close my mouth so I got a mouthful of what is essentially colored cornstarch... The images turned out great, but GOSH, did that taste disgusting! 🤷🏼‍♀️
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Hey there! 🙋🏼‍♀️ I’m Hilary and since it’s the time of year where I easily forget what day it is, I figured I should put my face on here and say hi even though it’s not Friday. 🙃
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I’m obsessed with vibrant colors and discovering what people are passionate about. 🎨 •
As someone who has many quirks and embraces her own awkwardness I love seeing the quirks and randomness in others, but especially how they play into truly unique love stories. 🤓🥰
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Yes to all the tacos and food trucks cheesecakes and rum - maybe even together. 🌮
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Speaking of food and unexpected things, after @shinnphotography took these photos of me being pummeled by holi powder, we all threw what remained at each other and then went out to eat just like that. Swipe to see the phone shot evidence. #squadgoals 😎
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I’m a ninja at mastering the unexpected - in holi powder shoots, in life, in wedding days... If the weather changes at the drop of a hat, I got you. Minimizing and eliminating stress while ensuring you have a GREAT day are at the top of my qualifications (you did get my resume, right?) 😜
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So, yeah. 🦄 There’s some unexpected randomness about yours truly. What’s something unexpected that has turned up great for you? 👇🏻👇🏻

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“You’ve changed. You’re daring. You’re different in the woods.” ~ “Into the Woods” 🌲
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With this latest dump of snow here in New Hampshire, I just had to share more images from@this amazing “Into the Woods” styled elopement. I had a KILLER vendor team and the BEST location - and you should head to the link on my bio to read my latest blog post to see more from this gorgeous day!
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VENDORS: Lead Photographer & Visionary: @hilarycolleen // Venue: @thesunsethillhouse // Stationery & Event Styling: @thegatheredtableco // Floral Design: @thefuchsiapeony // Wedding Dress: @chantillyplace // Sweetheart Cake Design: @autumnnomad // Makeup Artistry: @makeupbynancy1 // Hair Styling: @marissaschoenartistry // Wedding Rings: @blazerarts // Table & Chair Rentals: @abbottrental // Cake Topper: @kwcreative.studio // Real Couple: @mishihairart & @sweattymike

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Walking into this snowy winter weekend, taking back 2020 like... ❄️ 🌨 •
I’m a winter and snow fan. Give me a chilly day with some good blankets and a hot cocoa and I am THERE. 💙
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But my winter excitement comes in spurts. 2019 was another year that took a LOT out of me and the last 3 months I’ve been sick pretty consistently, so I’m exhausted in more ways then one. Some days I’ll be so tired all I want to do is sleep, which is hard because there’s so much I want to accomplish. Other days, I get so excited about all the plans I can finally work on since it’s the off season that I just don’t know where to start! 🤩
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This weekend, however, is full of excitement - and I’m making the choice to keep it as such while making time for myself to rest as well. Today I’m meeting up with a new student for my mentorship program before tackling some projects around my house that I’ve been waiting to do! Tomorrow and Sunday I will get to spend adventuring with Tony (maybe I can convince him we need to go antiquing again 😜) and brainstorming/planning/prioritizing some big things I’ve got on my mind for personal and business life changes. 🙌🏻
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It may have had a rough start, but 2020 is going to be my best year yet. And I can’t wait. 😎

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You are every adventure I’ve been looking for and every dream I’ve been chasing with my eyes wide open. 💙
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Flew over to Indiana this last week to photograph the wedding of the Sam to my Frodo and let me tell you, watching someone you’ve known since you were two say his vows and marry the woman he has been waiting to find is one of the best feelings on this earth. Plus, she’s pretty much the most amazing thing and I absolutely adore her. 🥰
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