Happy 3rd Birthday to Stills by Hill Photography- San Diego child & family photographer

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I can’t believe 3 years has gone so fast! I have been shooting since 1998, but officially got my business license August 7, 2007. I have grown from having clients come meet me in my home to having them come to my studio in the village in La Mesa. I can’t thank every one of you enough (and my parents 🙂 ) for helping me get to where I am today! SO.. in honor of appreciation & celebration, I am running a contest for a complimentary session (details will be below) and an 8×10 print. The value for this is $410 for an on-location 5 person session.

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So how do I enter?

Simply email [email protected] with two things:

  • a picture of your child/family (whoever the session will be for)
  • a brief story/paragraph of why you deserve a free session… Did something happen to you guys, are you a military family who never has had a family session…or you are wanting to give a nice gift to your grandparents… you get the point
  • I will take either all of the images & stories or I will narrow it down to the top 5-10 (depending on entries) and I will post them on the blog for you to vote on. The top number of votes will receive:

  • A complimentary session either on-location for 5 people (within 20 miles of 91941 or a travel fee applies) or in-studio (up to 4 people)
  • In-studio consultation, ordering session, blog & facebook posting of images
  • An 8×10 art print
  • Additional items and products will be available for purchase if you wish. Minimum order will not apply for this session
  • The next two top placed winners will receive their session at 50% off the creation fee

    Now for the rules…

    Ages of children/entries: Session can be for engagement, maternity, newborn (can not be born yet…newborn sessions take place in the first 10 days of life), baby, child or family. Session can not be a boudoir or applied toward a wedding package.

    Types of pictures to enter: Please do NOT send any other professional photographers work. Please be mindful of photographers copyrights and yes snatching your images from their blog/facebook IS stealing. Images must be no larger then 800px on the long end. Send a picture where you and your family are looking so everyone can see your faces

    When to send? When is voting? You may start sending your pictures NOW! You have until Saturday, August 14th at 9pm PST to email me your picture and story. Email to [email protected]

    Images & stories will be up on the blog within 36 hours and voting will open then. Voting will close Sunday, August 22nd at 9pm PST. You will get an email with how to have people vote

    A big rule… PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not enter if you don’t plan to do a session! It not only wastes my time, but it wastes the voters time as well. Also remember the images will go on the blog and facebook so you must be ok with having a blog post done like you see here

    GO FOR IT!! The email box is OPEN for entries! Remember to hit “like”, “retweet” , and “share” to have your friends enter!