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Document your days with the #366project

At the beginning of 2020, I started a #366project for several reasons, but mostly because I thought it would be a great way for me to...

Katie Hilt

Aug 17, 20202 min read

Redmond, Oregon Newborn Session

When I woke up the morning of this session, I looked outside to see a blizzard happening outside. Not a lot had accumulated, but there...

Katie Hilt

Feb 17, 20192 min read

Smith Rock... a favorite spot for Central Oregon Families

I was recently challenged to write out my "Big Dream". My no obstacles in my way, no fears, nothing holding me back, crazy big dream....

Katie Hilt

Jan 21, 20193 min read

Bend, Oregon Sunriver Family Session

I love when families ask me to do their photo session at Sunriver! There is no better place on a summer evening, and the Scott session...

Katie Hilt

Aug 14, 20181 min read

Albany, Oregon Monteith Park Maternity Session

I have known Kerry since we were little kids and we attended the same church, First Christian Church of Albany. Being a part of this...

Katie Hilt

Aug 7, 20182 min read

Bend, Oregon Riley Park Nature Reserve Family Session

Lee Ann is a teaching colleague of mine, and when she told me her family wanted me to take their pictures, I was over the moon excited to...

Katie Hilt

Aug 3, 20181 min read

Bend, Oregon Shevlin Park Senior Portrait Session

Faith KILLED it during our session at Shevlin Park. After talking to her about how much of a natural she was, she confessed that she had...

Katie Hilt

Aug 1, 20181 min read

Eagle Crest, Central Oregon Family Session

I met the Lunde Family at Eagle Crest on a HOT July evening. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Dana (Grandpa) who led me into the family's...

Katie Hilt

Jul 25, 20181 min read

Cathedral Park, Portland Oregon Maternity Session

You guys, my little brother is going to be a DAD! I am so excited for him and his wife, Stephanie. They are going to be amazing parents!...

Katie Hilt

Jul 8, 20182 min read

Bend, Oregon: Fresh 48 Newborn Session

If you haven't heard of a "Fresh 48" newborn session, don't feel silly, it's a fairly new term, but it is quickly becoming popular among...

Katie Hilt

Jul 6, 20181 min read

Prineville, Oregon Grimes Family Photo Session

I didn't get to share all of this at our session, but it was 3 years ago, almost to the day, that my family moved to Central Oregon from...

Katie Hilt

Jun 18, 20181 min read

Sunriver, Oregon Family Session

I was so excited when Jamie contacted me to see if I would be available to take some family pictures for them while they were staying in...

Katie Hilt

Jun 16, 20181 min read

Redmond, Oregon Senior Ashley Hall

Working with Ashley was like a dream! She was the perfect model, and was even up for some of my crazy ideas (including a second session...

Katie Hilt

Jun 8, 20181 min read

Portland, Oregon Gender Reveal

For Spring Break, my entire family met in Kona, Hawaii for an extended family vacation. It was something my husband and I were looking...

Katie Hilt

Apr 21, 20181 min read

Kerry and Joe - a trip back to my hometown in Albany

A quick trip to my hometown led to a fun photo shoot with an old friend! Kerry and I had been trying for several months to make something...

Katie Hilt

Jan 19, 20181 min read

A foggy afternoon at Shevlin Park: Bend, Oregon Family Session

I met Katie and her boys on a cold Thursday afternoon at Shevlin Park. I was so excited because it was a beautiful day with the sun...

Katie Hilt

Jan 7, 20181 min read

Bend, Oregon Family session: Bedford Family Christmas

Vanessa approached me earlier this month and asked if I would be willing to do an extended family shoot for their whole family while they...

Katie Hilt

Dec 23, 20172 min read

Redmond, Oregon: Newborn session - Aubrey Estelle

I had the opportunity to go into a previous student's home to photograph him and his family as they welcomed a baby sister. The...

Katie Hilt

Dec 10, 20171 min read

Smith Rock Family Session - Lee Family

I have been wanting to shoot in this location for awhile now, and I was so excited when Jen contacted me to take their family photos at...

Katie Hilt

Oct 22, 20171 min read

Bend, Oregon: Newborn Session - Makoa Robert

Makoa Robert Barden decided to make his appearance 2 days past his due date, on his mom's 30th birthday. You can't really beat that for...

Katie Hilt

Oct 8, 20171 min read