Stills by Hill Photography

Boutique photography serving San Diego, California
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3 Reasons Why Family Photography is Essential: A San Diego Family Portrait Session – San Diego Family Photographer

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I loved photographing this beautiful family in San Diego, CA. Both parents had their older children for the summer and it was such a joy documenting them together.  There are plenty of reasons why family photos are essential- but the top three would be the following…  Create lasting memories Family photography captures precious moments that…

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How to prepare for your family portrait session in San Diego, CA – San Diego Family photographer

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Hi! I’m your local San Diego boutique family photographer with a passion for capturing families together and providing heirloom artwork for you to pass down to your kids.  Preparing for your session ahead of time can enhance the experience resulting in beautiful portraits of your family. Here are a few ways to prepare…  Choose the…

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My Approach: Capturing True Personality and Style in Every Senior Portrait Session- San Diego Senior Portrait Photographer

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1. A Personalized Consultation to Get to Know Your Senior Before any session, I offer a consultation with each high school senior to understand their unique personality, style, and interests. This lets me tailor every detail of the portrait experience to reflect who they really are. From learning about their favorite pastimes to exploring their…

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5 Reasons why you need an extended family portrait session – San Diego Family Photographer

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Capturing the essence of an extended family through photography is a priceless gift. Don’t leave your family gathering feeling like you should have hired a professional instead of setting your phone up with a timer and have 29722 photos to try to find THE ONE. Here are five reasons why you should consider photographing your…

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Studio Holiday Portrait Sessions- San Diego Family Photographer

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Studio holiday portrait sessions are only on 11/2 and 11/8 in my studio in El Cajon, Ca. I have limited spots available. A portion of the creation fee is donated to a local non profit. You have the opportunity to not only photograph your family on the adorable holiday set, but also do updated non…

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Simply Me Personality Portrait Session Entries- San Diego Child Photographer

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Remember I had posted that I had the opportunity to have ONE client on display in an international art gallery? These are all the portraits that I submitted for placement. I can’t wait to see which image is on display when I go next month! I will definitely be posting on my instagram while I…

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Limited Edition Holiday Portraits – San Diego Photographer

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Reserve your 2024 Limited Edition Portrait Session for your updated family portraits! 100% of your creation fee will be donated to “Blossom & Bloom Creative Arts” nonprofit which provides Dance, Music, & Art classes for kids & teens with special needs. My goal is to collect $800 for them! You will also receive a keepsake…

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Fall Portraits – San Diego Child Photographer

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Leaves are falling, fall studio portraits with Stills by Hill are calling! Creation fees will be donated to “Blossom & Bloom Creative Arts” nonprofit which provides Dance, Music, & Art classes for kids & teens with special needs. My goal is to help them raise $800! Come enjoy some treats, cross fall portraits off your…

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Simply Me- San Diego Child Photographer

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I AM SO EXCITED! The response from these sessions to be entered into an international art gallery were SO amazing that I decided to continue them as a specialty portrait sessions always. I have absolutely LOVED photographing these and I am so thrilled to be able to offer them year round! These are open to…

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