Giving Back Blog

Illumination Foundation Holiday Portraits 11.21.2015

On November 21st 2015 Stephanie Hill Photography had the pleasure of once again joining with the non-profit Illumination Foundation at their annual Thanksgiving meal service to provide portraits for the very special families in their program. I was extremely excited and humbled to offer such an invaluable gift to deserving families in need. I was also a bit nervous as the location was limiting and the lighting unflattering, many families had never had a portrait taken before and the pressure was on. I arrived in the morning to set up with the help of the wonderful IF staff and my…

Illumination Foundation - 9th Annual Designer Runway 9.26.2015

On Saturday September 26th Stephanie Hill Photography was reunited with the amazing non-profit organization, Illumination Foundation, to shoot the 9th annual Designer Runway at the Laguna Design Center. The event that was put on by the Colton Company has chosen The Illumination Foundation for the second year in a row as the beneficiary of this fashion packed event. Patrons were offered samplings and small plates from many of Orange County's finest restaurants. Nick's served up an open bar and fashion designers Lisa Luxe and Marie and Kelly Gray started the fashion show with gorgeous creations of swimwear and loads of…

Working Wardrobes - Smart Women Breakfast 9.17.2015

6:45 am on Thursday September 17th, Stephanie Hill Photography arrives at the Pacific Club in Newport Beach for an amazing morning of women empowerment. Today I will shoot a Smart Women Member breakfast sponsored by Woking Wardrobes honoring amazing women and their achievements. The guest speaker is the author of The Accidental Truth, Lauri Taylor, whom speaks of personal tenacity in a fight to find the truth in an unbelievable tragedy. Following her moving speech she mingles with guests and members and signs copies of her books. Peggy Andrews proceeds Lauri with her success story of completing several programs and…

Illumination Foundation - Carnival for Kids 7.18.2015

This past Saturday July 18th, Stephanie Hill Photography had the pleasure of participating in the Illumination Foundation's Carnival for Kids annual event at La Palma Park in Anaheim. "The Illumination Foundation (IF) is a non-profit, non-denominational, grassroots organization with a mission to bridge the gap in existing services for the underserved to break or prevent the cycle of homelessness." When I heard about Carnival for Kids to benefit homeless families in Orange County I knew in my heart I must be apart of this amazing day. Illumination Foundation along with many, many sponsors gave hundreds of families in need a…