Cíara Hillyer is a Photographer based in Bristol, UK. Her work focuses on telling stories about people who’s lives have been shaped by personal circumstance.
With an MA in Photography from the University West of England, her work has been feautured in the British Journal of Photography.
Education
2014 FDA Photography Diploma
2015 BA (Hons) Photography, UWE Bristol, 2nd Class Honours
2023 MA Photography, UWE Bristol
Clients and features include
BBC Bristol, Bristol Hippodrome, Bristol 247, ALPRO, Delonghi Coffee, Bristol Coffee, OATLY, GRIND, Bristol Coffee Festival, British Journal of Photography, The Financial Times
Awards and Exhibtions
2022 - International Photography Exhibition 164, The Royal Photographic Society, Shortlisted
2023 - British Journal Photography - Education collection, a series highlighting student and early career photographers
2023 - Floorr Magazine Issue 31
2023 - Portrait of Britain Vol.6 Shortlist
2024 - Portrait of Britain Vol. 6 Winner
