Every session is designed to feel effortless, thoughtful, and truly personal. From the moment your session is booked, you’re guided through a seamless experience where every detail is carefully considered — so you can relax, feel confident, and simply enjoy the moment.
From gentle guidance during your session to the careful presentation of your finished portraits, everything is handled with intention and care. Your photographs don’t just live on a screen — they’re transformed into meaningful artwork, professionally finished and installed in your home to be enjoyed for generations.
The goal is simple: for you to feel supported, celebrated, and deeply cared for, while preserving the love, connection, and legacy of your family in a way that feels timeless and true.
My commitment is to ensure that your experience is as beautiful as the images themselves
Meet 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
Amanda & Isaac Aiken
"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 Candace 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!."
Love from clients
"I couldn't be happier with the beautiful memories she captured"
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