Stills by Hill Photography

Boutique photography serving San Diego, California

Lily & Kiva – San Diego Child & Family Photographer

900 600 Hillary Gustaveson

I have been documenting this family since Lily was about 6 months old. I can’t tell you how much it means to me when clients trust me to document their families for so many years! I have loved capturing them grow up. Love it. We had so much fun at their portrait session in Old…

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Welcome baby Ally- San Diego Newborn Baby Photographer

900 600 Hillary Gustaveson

I have been documenting Ally’s family since her older brother was 6 months old. I absolutely adore this family and was so excited for them when I heard baby #3 was coming (especially right after I had my 2nd).  I can’t believe momma had a 12lb baby! She looks just like her big sister when…

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Preparing for your cake smash session- San Diego cake smash photographer

1024 626 Hillary Gustaveson

I absolutely LOVE photographing cake smash sessions! It’s a newer trend to photograph your baby getting messy into their cake, and oh is it FUN! What other time is it totally ok for them to consume tons of sugar & let them get totally messy? Their first birthday of course! This post is about preparing for your…

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Welcome baby H- San Diego Newborn Baby Photographer

900 600 Hillary Gustaveson

I can’t even believe how beautiful H’s lifestyle newborn portrait session came out. Baby H is welcomed to our world with not only amazingly loving parents, but her fur brother who was included in the session. I am so thankful families trust me to document their families important milestones. Thank you guys. <3 Remember to…

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Baby Dean is on the way – San Diego Maternity Photography

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Baby Dean is on her way! Actually she is already here and in her parents arms, but I am a little behind on blogging with a new baby! I love how their maternity session turned out and especially love that they included their dog in their family portraits! Newborn session being posted next! Thank you…

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Happy 1st birthday to our Sugar

150 150 Hillary Gustaveson

I know- I haven’t posted much at ALL. I have been completely unable to work because of my torn meniscus and broken toe– SO not even fun on top of pregnancy! Now I am pretty much on maternity leave until July. Anyway- I apologize for the slowness on my social media and whatnot! Our little…

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Declan’s 365 Days on Earth – San Diego Child Photographer

150 150 Hillary Gustaveson

I can’t even tell you how ADORABLE Declan’s theme was for his 1st birthday party. I shouldn’t be surprised, Maureen with a la mo is beyond talented and creative for party styling. I have no words. All her vendors who collaborated for this all did an amazing job as usual. Thank you Maureen for trusting me…

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I’ve been MIA and how I have been meal planning

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I have to apologize! I have been completely MIA since the holidays and I am so sorry! Let me explain briefly… First, like many of my friends I was absolutely swamped from August through December. After December 15, it slowed down. Phew! January is usually slow for most photographers but I had my Valentine and…

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The Regimbal Family- San Diego Family Photographer

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The last time I photographed this adorable family was when B was born… about a year ago! I can’t believe how much the kids have grown up! They’re all so sweet and I love love love photographing them! Thank you Regimbal family- I appreciate you guys! <3 Remember to share on Facebook and pin on…

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