Hilder originally gained recognition as a fashion photographer in the 1970s
for magazines such as Vogue and POL in Sydney and Paris.
He has extended his work into theatre and film, including a commission by Jim Sharman
to create backdrops for the 2005 Festival of Sydney theatre production of Three Furies.
Represented by Josef Lebovic Gallery,
he completed a film about the life of Italian photographer Tina Modotti in 2002.
Throughout his career, Hilder has sought to capture romantic moments
and a sensual elegance distinguishes all his work.