Hi there, I'm Candace, a motherhood and family photographer in St. Simons Island. Whether we are photographing your family in my beautiful studio or at one of the many gorgeous locations around Glynn County - I'm here to guide you every step of the way!
Adventure-seeker, pastels-obsessed, your new biggest supporter.
about candace
a peek behind the lens
05. where we're at currently
04. traveling the world
03. found my passion and purpose
02. the early years were tough
01. where it all began
Working full-time as a Registered Nurse, healthcare become more and more "corporate" and I was less and less happy. I had a family now and had started photographing my own children and was quickly falling in love again with the camera. As they say, the rest is history.
it all began with drive and passion
2010
05. where we're at now
04. traveling the world
03. found my passion and purpose
02. the early years were tough
01. where it all began
I was chasing all the latest photography trends that I saw everyone else doing. Newborn in a bucket? Yep. Naked newborn in parent's arms? Yep. Ugh.
The quality of my work was good, but I just didn't fee IN LOVE with it. And if you don't love what you do, then...
the early years
2010
05. where we're at now
04. traveling the world
03. found my passion and purpose
02. the early years were tough
01. where it all began
In 2020, after 25 years of working as an RN I took a leap of faith and stepped away from my first passion for good, and I haven't looked back.
As a Nurse, my job was to take care of and advocate for, my patients. Now, I've taken that same experience and drive, to take care and advocate for my clients.
CHP becomes a full-time "job"
2020
05. where we're at now
04. traveling the world
03. found my passion and purpose
02. the early years were tough
01. where it all began
While I’m not the girl who will drop some serious cash on the latest “it” purse, I'm utterly enchanted by travel and making memories in breathtaking locations and I don’t care how much it costs. My first international trip was to London in 2019, and I've eagerly sought out excuses to cross the pond ever since. I'd welcome any destination recommendations you'd like to share!
traveling and seeing the world
2022
05. where we're at now
04. traveling the world
03. found my passion and purpose
02. the early years were tough
01. where it all began
Now, clients like you commission me for sessions that are full of soft colors, simply posed, where your family is the art. Classic and timeless portraits that last generations through when printed into the highest quality framed wall art and custom heirloom albums.
where I'm at now versus then
2024
Here is the sign you have been looking for. Stop dreaming and start doing.
005. my wonderful clients
002. Iced Chai Tea Latte from Wakeup Coffee
003. pastels
004. Hydrangeas, peonies & tulips
001. everything travel
a few of my favorite things
candace hires photography at a glance
