Big news!

For the last couple of months things have been crazy to say the least- transitioning our business for the coming year and keeping up with all the amazing shoots and incredible clients that I am so blessed to have. I have truly loved getting to shoot with all of you! You are such amazing people and I love hearing all the different stories you have to share- be it how you fell in love, your crazy vacation last summer, or just getting to know you in general.

The changes going on at HAP are mostly in preparation of the arrival of little Wysong in May of this coming year. That's right! We are having a baby and are crazy excited! Sometimes I think Brian is even more excited than me. :-)

That being said, I will not be able to take weddings around that time frame (I know, nice timing baby, right in the middle of wedding season!) :-) We are, however, booking weddings and portraits now through March. If you have any questions about booking a date, please don't hesitate to contact me!

I hope you all have a wonderful, blessed Christmas with family and friends!

Post-McKinney Trade Days

This past weekend was crazy! We were at our booth from 8-5 on Friday though Sunday and met a lot of amazing people. Thanks so much to all who came out to check us out and support us! We were ecstatic to see so many familiar faces come by. Here are a few of the pieces I sold...

We will be there again next month, October 14-16, so if you didn't get a chance to go this weekend, no worries!

McKinney Trade Days

I am so excited to announce that Hillary Anne Fine Art has a booth at this weekend's McKinney Trade Days! We will have several prints available, including canvas and metal prints. Come by and see our booth on the west most side of the booths- Loftice 227. While you're there you can get kettle corn, find some awesome antiques, and pet the ridiculously adorable puppies. :-) For more info, check out the TMTD site. See you there!

Tumbleweed Texstyles Promo Session

The other day we did a quick (and I mean 20 minute quick!) promotional session for my husband's new venture, Tumbleweed Texstyles.
PHOTOGRAPHY: Hillary Anne Photography
MODELS: Rachel Dee & Nathan
STYLING: Hillary Anne Photography
CLOTHING: Tumbleweed Texstyles (tees), Converse shoes, models' own jeans.

Meet Olivia!

There is a new face at Hillary Anne Photography! Olivia is a high school student in Frisco, and I connected with her through their Independent Study & Mentorship Program. She has a great eye and already has quite a bit of experience in shooting for the Texas Legends basketball team and has had work published in the Dallas Morning News. She is super smart and sweet and I have loved getting to know her and teaching her what I do.

Hillary Anne Fine Art - Giving Back

I have always enjoyed giving to people and have come to realize what an important part it is of business too. That is why we have decided that 10% of the proceeds from Fine Art sales will go toward the A21 campaign. I know most of you are probably unfamiliar with this organization, so let me introduce you.  Did you know...?

• Trafficking in women is the second largest global organized crime today, generating approximately US$12 billion a year.
• There are 1.39 million victims of commercial sexual servitude worldwide.
• Over 25 percent of sex trafficked victims are trafficked from Southern and Eastern Europe.
• 90% of victims trafficked into EU member states end up in the sex industry.
• There is an estimated 20,000 women and girls trafficked into the Greek sex industry, earning Greece the title: "the center of trafficking in Europe."
• One study reveals that one in every 10 Ukrainian persons knows someone in their community who has been trafficked.
• Tragically, only 1-2 percent of victims are rescued, and only 1 in 100,000 Europeans involved in trafficking are convicted.

A21 exists to raise awareness, take legal action, and offer rehabilitation to rescued victims of human trafficking. Their goal is to eventually be able to prevent the human trafficking trade.

I feel this is an issue that needs attention and is overlooked by way too many in our society. In this day and age, how is this still going on? That is why I would like to do my part (even a small part can make a big difference!), and am inviting you to help too. When you purchase a Hillary Anne Fine Art piece, 10% of the proceeds will go towards the A21 campaign. You can also check out THEIR SITE for more information on human trafficking, the campaign, and what other things you can do to help.

Marketing Yourself

People always ask me how I get my business and where I spend my advertising dollars. Truth is, most of my business comes from word of mouth and Facebook, and I have spent very little on advertising thanks to a certain marketing mastermind I am married to. :-) Brian has really helped me to put my time, effort, and (occasionally) money in the direction that is most beneficial. For example, he knew that money was best spent on a PPC online ad as opposed to a PPI. It is almost free advertising! Have not a clue what PPC or PPI means? (Which, neither did I until he explained it to me!) Check out his super helpful blog post on “Online Advertising – PPC Vs. PPI”, plus some very beneficial books to read (Jay Conrad Levinson’s “Guerilla Marketing” gives you real bang for your marketing buck). Be sure to leave him a comment or two!  :-)

*EDIT: For some reason the links are not visible on some computers, so HERE IT IS.

Brand Spankin' New Logo (and off to the LBK)

As you have probably noticed, there is something new at the top of the page- my logo! That's right ladies and gents, I finally made myself a logo - it's about time. I also updated the website with new pages and photos in the galleries. After Brian gets home from work it's off to Lubbock! We decided we needed a few days away from Dallas NOT for work, so we will be there until Monday.