I'm a photographer and online educator serving the Carolinas + Beyond. Based in Spartanburg, SC. I'm known for creating a seamless client experience, natural posing that feels comfortable, and timeless photography captured on both film and digital. Whether it's photographing you and your loved ones, or helping your business implement workflows that elevate your brand. I'm so happy you are here! 

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3 Favorite Sitting Poses for Couples Are your sitting poses just basic and boring when photographing your couples? In this video I’m sharing my 3 favorite sitting poses and how you can get a variety of photos with each one! Posing should be easy, stress-free, and result in a wide variety of final images for […]

March 28, 2023

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Wedding photographer Hillary Muelleck shares 3 favorite sitting poses for couples to maximize your portrait sessions and final galleries
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My #1 Tip for Photographing Portraits on Overcast Days to Avoid Muddy Skin Tones All photographers know that overcast days are the easiest type of light to work with when photographing a session or wedding. We reduce the chance of harsh shadows and direct sunlight. However when those days are really dark and gloomy, you […]

March 21, 2023

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Photographing Portraits on Overcast Days: how to avoid muddy skin tones and dimension-less images from photography Hillary Muelleck
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3 Posing Mistakes You’re Making as a Photographer (And How to Fix Them!) Do you feel like your clients aren’t comfortable when you are posing them during a session? In this video I’m sharing 3 mistakes that you might be making when posing your clients. Authentic and genuine images come from your clients feeling confident […]

March 14, 2023

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3 Poses for Couples with Dogs for Engagement Sessions Posing a couple with their dog is my favorite! I absolutely love when my couples bring their fur babies along for photos. Seriously, I think they should always be included! But, when I was first starting out as a wedding photographer, an extra body – furry […]

March 7, 2023

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Learn more about my approach and process to photography, my life in the Carolinas, and what I do when I’m not behind my camera. 

Thank you for following along on my business journey. I started my business after falling in love with my own wedding photography experience, and have since shot countless weddings, grown my business, and have taught others how to do the same.

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