portraiture for the ethereal soul

film by hem

portraiture for the ethereal soul

film by hem

portraiture for the ethereal soul

film by hem

inspired film photography

witness to the human spirit

I'm Hem, a film photographer based on the Sunshine Coast with a love of beauty, nature, and the unique spark that resides within each of us. Through my art, I capture the part of you that is often unseen; the gentle beauty of your inner being. When we work together, we capture natural & elegant portraits that celebrate the wonder of you, exactly as you are in the present. Join me in uncovering the self that's waiting to be witnessed.

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Words of love

"Hilary has a warm and calming presence, and she'll go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable. You can see her creativity in every photo she takes, she's organised and particular with each shot, and she's professional and fun, I absolutely love working with her and seeing the gorgeous art she creates. Thank you for the beautiful and memorable photos you captured Hilary, they will literally last us a lifetime."

katia

"I had such an amazing photography session! She is incredibly creative, professional, and made me feel so comfortable throughout the entire shoot. She takes her time to capture the perfect picture and pays attention to every little detail, which really shows in the final results. Her passion for photography shines through, and I couldn't be happier with the photos. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for beautiful, high-quality photos and a wonderful experience!"

Gaelle

"I can't recommend Hilary enough - I felt very nervous to have professional photos taken, but she made me feel at ease and comfortable. She had a clear plan, plenty of ideas, and was able to kindly direct me when I didn't know what to do. The photos came back quickly and even better than what I imagined. If I needed more photos taken, I wouldn't hesitate to book in with Hilary again."

TasH

Words of love

"Working with Hilary was amazing! She was welcoming and made me feel super comfortable in front of the camera. She captured my vision perfectly and the photos turned out better than I imagined!"

Courtney

"I highly recommend Film by Hem, I’m not used to being in front of the camera and she made me feel comfortable and at ease, she provided lots of guidance to get the right shot.

She has a great personal photography style and I loved every image I received back! I will be back for sure and will be recommending her to my friends as a photographer for any personal or commercial work."

Jodie

"Hilary is a wonderful photographer, she makes you feel at ease and captures amazing moments.

We did a photo shoot inspired by flowers, and she had unique and beautiful ideas on how best to photograph these. I would 100% recommend her services to anyone who is seeking a thoughtful and passionate photographer."

Izzy