HLC Photography

12/20/2025

Hi everyone! It was my pleasure and honor to once more volunteer with our valley's Shop With a Cop event in 2025. There are three galleries that cover the two days of festivities. The first gallery is photos with Santa (& others) on day one, 12/13/25, at the Fire Station. The second gallery is day two, 12/14/25 of photos with Santa (and others). The final gallery is courtesy of Cat House , who so kindly took photos at Walmart and the fire station, and was able to grab some wonderful candids from day two. The galleries are currently unlocked, and all photos are available for free downloads. I will leave them unlocked through Christmas, so you and your loved ones are welcome to save any and all that you would like digital downloads of. After Christmas, I will password protect the galleries. You will still be welcome to download the ones you want, you'll just need to direct message me first for the password. Hope you enjoy these frozen moments in time as much as I enjoyed capturing them! Volunteering with Shop With a Cop is one of my favorite activities every year. We are so very fortunate to have so many dedicated first responders and community volunteers who make the magic happen for our valley's children year after magical year.
If you have any questions, you are welcome to direct message me here, or through my email at [email protected].
Merry Christmas! May your season be full of joy and magic.

Day One
https://www.hlcphotography.us/Events/Other/121325-Shop-With-a-Cop-Day-1

Day Two
https://www.hlcphotography.us/Events/Other/121425-Shop-With-a-Cop-Day-2

Day Two Walmart and Candids by Cat House
https://www.hlcphotography.us/Events/Other/121425-Shop-With-a-Cop-Day-2-Candids-Walmart

The first day of our two day event, matching local children with our fantastic first responders

08/31/2024

I read this quote decades ago "to learn what someone fears losing, watch what they photograph", and it still resonates today. I also believe that to learn what someone loves, watch what they photograph.
My family, my environment, wildlife around me, and those I felt a deep connection with - those are my photography subjects now, and have been through the years.
I shot these images of Corinne Rybkin and Ivan Rybkin way back in 2008, when they were 16 & 17. Their love for each other and joy in their relationship was as obvious then, as it still is today.
Today they have 2 small sons... and Ivan is in the fight of his life. He is battling an aggressive non Hodgkins Lymphoma, and as his family, we are battling beside him. Literally ANY amount of a donation helps, as does sharing his fundraiser. He needs to focus on beating this adversary; we're trying to help him with the rest ❤️
(Thank you SO MUCH Karen Staggs for organizing this!!!!)

Fundraiser by Karen Staggs : Support Ivan's Fight Against Lymphoma
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-ivans-fight-against-lymphoma

07/19/2024

Feeling the need to look back at Corinne Rybkin and Ivan Rybkin 's wedding day in Big Sur.
Such a lovely day! With ivan, Corinne, Michelle Carpenter, Alexandra Armendariz, Alyssa Pritzlaff, Aleksey Rybkin , Yelena Rybkin , Igor Ribkin , Heather L Cowan, Howard, Kathy, Connie, Roy Ellison , and a couple others.

05/11/2024

There are very, VERY few things I long to do - watching the aurora dance is top on the short list. Last night, Howard and I watched the sky explode - not just to the north - but literally the entire sky, with huge "explosions" directly overhead (yeah.... my head doesn't tilt, there is no "up").
I'm still awe struck by what we witnessed.
Tonight I'll not only bring all my equipment..... but also the tripod plate I neglected to include last night 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬)
Here's hoping the forecasts hold true, and tonight is another extraordinary night.
(& for those naysayers - all those photos you are seeing are NOT all AI generated. It was truly that jaw dropping amazing)

01/07/2024

FINALLY we have snow (so late this season!) First time hubby's had to shovel the drive (& honestly it's only a couple inches, but it is supposed to stay pretty cold this week). How I love this pd dept's honesty...

12/13/2023

Take those photos folks.
Make the time.
Create moments that become treasured memories.
Don't worry about your hair, your weight, your clothes.
Take the picture.
Don't wait.
You never know when THIS time, becomes the very LAST time.

11/25/2023

Anyone else get super excited when we get hoar frost? Just me?
Those structures!!!!
Was a bit too slow getting outside this morning (& yesterday was actually much better frost-wise, but i wasn't prepared). Felt so good to get out my snowflake/hoar frost set up and stretch my legs - figuratively speaking.
Hoar frost is what first got me into capturing snowflakes - and if we ever get snow, I'll be ready!

11/06/2023

Was a great time this weekend at the Osburn Arts & Crafts Show ❤️

11/05/2023

So excited to be part of Osburn Arts & Crafts Show in Osburn this weekend! Today is day two (final day). So appreciated all the wonderful friends and community members who dropped by yesterday and hope to see more of you today. We have packs of greeting cards and postcards (that i ONLY bring out to the shows and they are a SMOKING deal), mousepads and metal prints. We have gorgeous clear and frosted tumblers that look AMAZING with led lights in them (although they also come with lids and straws so they can be used as a cup), and I've added stained glass ornaments (there are dog breeds, Christmas scenes, wildlife, trains and so much more). I have all of the military branches carved out of wood, as well as a few other fun wood items. Hope to see you today! HLC Photography HLC Custom Creations and 47 North Attitude we'lll be here at Silver Elementary until 3:00. :)