Bespoke family portraits that celebrate your legacy, without the stress
In the whirlwind of motherhood, it's easy to feel lost behind the camera, always capturing moments but rarely appearing in them. Here, in our St. Simons Island photography studio, we understand. We create more than just photos – we craft an experience that honors your journey as a mother and celebrates your family's unique bond. Every detail is handled with care, allowing you to exhale and be truly present. This is your moment to shine, feeling confident and radiant, as we create heirlooms that will tell your family's story for generations to come.
Where Timeless Southern Charm Meets Your Family's Unique Story
Family Photographer serving St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island, Brunswick, and beyond.
Candace has been photographing families of all sizes in the beautiful Golden Isles for over a decade and is excited to bring her experience along with your vision for your portraits to life. Sea Island, St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island or even your own backyard - Candace will work with you from start to finish to ensure that this is one of the easiest and most fun portrait experiences you will ever have.
Candace is south coastal Georgia's most experienced newborn photographer. She has been specializing in newborns for nearly 14 years and excels at bringing you an experience second to none. Whether you choose an in-studio newborn session or a newborn session in the comfort of your home, Candace will work with you from start to finish to ensure that it is one of the easiest portrait experiences you will ever have.
I'm Candace, a fine art photographer providing a luxury experience while guiding you every step of the way - from the time you book your session all the way through to the end when your artwork gets installed - I'll take care of it all for you.
Hey there, friend, and welcome! I'm so thrilled you're here
about candace
a peek behind the lens
- Classically inspired southern and timeless portraits that aren’t trendy/short-lived?
- Guidance through each step of the portrait process (because we know how busy life is!)?
- A currated studio wardrobe full of stunning dresses to make you feel beautiful and heirloom wardrobe pieces for your children?
- A personal MUA for the day of your session to pamper you and help make you feel and look your best?
- Heirloom albums and custom framed wall portraits that you can enjoy every single day (and then one day pass down to your children when they have children!)?
The CHP Experience is for you if you love these things:
“We had some one year old portraits done earlier this year and they were so gorgeous I had to get my other children in for photos. I now have these gorgeous heirloom photos framed and hanging on my wall. And they make me happy every time I pass them. Thank you so much, Candace Hires, for making this process so seamless and fun. I didn't have to buy outfits or coordinate them or search for sizes or even get them dressed at home and then get all wrinkled on the way. Candace has an incredible wardrobe full of the most precious clothes for these portraits, and then she helps you pick out frames and mattes and all the confusing things that can keep us from ordering, framing, and hanging up photos. The best experience.”
~The Tippett Family~
"The best experience!"
“I had the most incredible experience with Candace Hires Photography for our newborn session. From the moment I walked in, my husband and I felt like a VIP. The hair and makeup artist made me feel gorgeous after sleepless nights and spit up, the design session allowed me to know what to expect and for Candice to customize the shoot, and the overall customer experience was amazing and I could not recommend her enough to new moms! Candace’s attention to detail, experience working with newborns and artistic vision truly shine through in her work. I couldn't be happier with the beautiful memories she captured. If you're looking for a top-tier photography experience, Candace Hires is the one to choose!”
~The Aiken Family~
"The overall experience was amazing"
"We were expecting our first baby and knew we wanted the best but also knew it would be an investment. Candace has done a newborn, 6 months and a 1 year session for us. She designed a beautiful album for us with all of our favorites from all the sessions. She helped us to create a wall of pictures over the course of the year and even installed them for us. I didn't know photographers do all of that! We also got all of the digitals from each session but haven't done anything with them, yet. All I can say is that Candace is so worth it and I cannot wait for her to document our next baby. We could not have found a better experience anywhere. "
~ The Jones Family ~
