Families

Best ages to capture

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Lets face it. Kids grow fast. Newborn, then crawling, then 1st birthday and before you know it, they’re starting kindergarten! Lets break down the important stages I suggest you document professionally. Maternity   This isn’t really a baby stage, however, maternity is the beginning of the journey. I love photographing maternity portraits- especially when we include the…

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Preparing for your family portrait session

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With a bit of planning before your portrait session, you can have a seamless stress free session. I don’t want my clients to feel overwhelmed or stressed during their sessions. Here are a few steps how you can prepare for your session. Choose your clothing wisely   I have a pinterest board of tons of ideas…

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What to do with your portraits

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Everyone asks me what most customers decide to order during their ordering appointments. The truth is everyone orders different things. Some clients wish to fill their walls with canvas wraps. Some invest in a custom album either during each session, or a big one at the end. Some decide a digital collection is what they…

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Happy 1st Birthday, Bode! – San Diego Lifestyle Family Photographer

Hillary Gustaveson

I have been photographing Bode since his newborn session… I absolutely loved photographing this adorable family for the past year. They are so sweet and Bode is so lucky to be born into such a loving family. I documented their portrait session at their new home and came a few hours before his birthday party…

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The Stefano Family in 2016

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I love when the Stefano family comes to visit because 1-I get to see my friends and 2-I get to photograph one of my favorite families. I love love love capturing the generations together every year… such a great gift they are giving to their little ones. Thanks Stefano & G family <3 xoxox Remember…

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Happy Holidays, love, Journey- San Diego Child & Family Photographer

Hillary Gustaveson

I had so much fun photographing Journey and her adorable family. How cute are they? I LOVE how they came out. We shot down at Mission Trails (one of my most frequent locations these days) and Journey became my bestie from the west. She invited me to her birthday and let us take a selfie…

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Happy 6 months, baby Bode – San Diego Child & Family Photographer

Hillary Gustaveson

Oh sweet Bode… I can’t believe how big you have gotten! I just love the L family… seriously so sweet and they love that little boy like no other. I can’t wait for his birthday session next year! <3 Thank you L family… so nice to work with you. Remember to share on Facebook, tweet…

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Just a beautiful family – San Diego Family Photographer

Hillary Gustaveson

I am so in love with how this family session came out. The boys are so handsome and everything was perfect for this session. Love it! Thank you M, R, D & A… loved working with you! <3 Remember to share on Facebook, tweet on twitter and pin on pinterest!

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The Rivera Family- San Diego Child & Family Photographer

Hillary Gustaveson

Little B has a special spot in my heart. Look how adorable he is… every single year I photograph their family, I just fall more in love with him. Such a little heartbreaker in the future! This is one of the nicest families you will meet. Thank you Rivera family- always such a pleasure documenting…

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