Stills by Hill Photography

Boutique photography serving San Diego, California

Back-2-School Mini Sessions- La Mesa Children’s Photographer

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I know… they seriously just got out of school it seems (although many of you moms might be counting down the days until they head back to school…) but here in San Diego–kids go back to school around the end of August… that’s around the corner! You know those boring school portraits you get at…

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Sisterly love- San Diego Family Photographer

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I had the pleasure of photographing this adorable family who had won a session in an auction (I donate to auctions if you are looking for a high-value prize for a good cause!)… anyway… how beautiful are N & C? I mean really… 🙂 Thanks R & L … I look forward to working with…

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Thinking of entering a picture into a contest? Read the terms – La Mesa Photographer

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cute, huh? I often get requests from people about either using MY pictures to enter their children into contests, or family members tell ME to enter MY kid into photo contests. I admit, Lilly is pretty stinkin cute… but have you ever thought about and read the TERMS of a photo contest? I ask you…

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Miss Madison visits- La Mesa Children’s Photographer

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My niece, Maddie came to visit this week and I was so exited to do some shots of her in my studio in downtown La Mesa! Of course my parents wanted some pictures of her and also my little Lilly. I can’t believe Maddie is turning 7 next week… it feels like she was just…

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Free Photos for Facebook- La Mesa Photographer

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It’s back! You all asked for it again and I decided why not. We had so much fun at the last Free Photos for Facebook I decided to do it one more time in 2010! This time, I have different backdrops (gray will be the standard) to chose from. You will receive a complimentary photo…

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Two little beauties- San Diego Family Photographer

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I have been holding off on posting this adorable family session because and I’m so excited to finally blog it! How beautiful is this family? I mean honestly– can you see these girls in like 18 years? Mom & dad are in trouble! Anyway I did their on-location portrait session in Balboa Park and the…

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Congrats to the winners! – San Diego Boudoir Photographer

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Holy Moly… I did NOT expect this big of a voting response from everyone! THANK YOU! The top three girls (who will do their boudoir sessions July 25-26) are Vanessa, Connor & Alexandra. Vanessa was the top winner with over 1400 votes. I saw a lot of tweets on twitter about the contest and was…

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In-studio style sessions- a sneak peek- La Mesa photographer

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You know a few weeks ago I announced my in-studio style sessions I am now offering at my La Mesa photography studio. I am located right in the heart of downtown La Mesa in the village right on Third and La Mesa Blvd… I couldn’t ask for a more PRIME location! (I know… I haven’t…

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