in-studio style sessions

Back to School Portraits & Supply Donation

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Back to School Portraits are back! I am collecting school supplies for local schools in need with these. Sessions are designed for preschool up to about 7 years old. School Supplies to consider (not limited to): Glue Sticks Crayola crayons Pink erasers Ticonderoga pencils Dry erase markers (wide tip) Yellow Highlighters (wide tip) Ream of…

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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 session for the rest of July. I have absolutely LOVED photographing these through June and I am so thrilled to be able to offer them…

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

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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 Declan- San Diego Newborn Baby Photographer

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Declan is already 2 months- I apologize for the delay. Seriously I will get back on track with posting soon! Declan is so lucky to be born into such an amazing family. Love love love them. He was one of the easiest newborns to photograph. Look at that face! <3 This was a treat as…

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Happy Birthday, Kiva! – San Diego Child Photographer

Hillary Gustaveson

Ok I am totally behind in my blog posts and I apologize! I have been meaning to post Kiva’s first birthday session for a while- look at the cuteness! I am so thankful I was able to document one of my favorite families (ok I have a lot of favorite families I know) since her…

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Benjamin and Ella’s Newborn & 6 Month Session- San Diego Newborn Photographer

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I am finally posting these amazing portraits from Benjamin & Ella’s newborn and 6 month sessions a while back 🙂 Aren’t they SO adorable?! Just love photographing twins in our La Mesa studio! Thank you J Family– it was so nice to document you guys! Remember to share on facebook, tweet on twitter and pin…

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The Benjamin Family- La Mesa Child & Family Photographer

Hillary Gustaveson

Oh sweet heavens… such an adorable family! Look at how adorable these little ones are! SO cute. Thank you Benjamin family– was so nice to work with you capturing your family! Remember to share on facebook, tweet on twitter and pin on pinterest!      

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Annual Mother’s Day Limited Edition Sessions- San Diego Family Photographer

Hillary Gustaveson

Every year my Mother’s Day sessions book up very quickly! This year, I am doing them in my La Mesa studio and you will do your ordering immediately following your session. This is a wonderful time to document Mom & Grandma together… or Mom with her children… or Grandma with her grandchildren. The options are…

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Happy 6 months, Emily – San Diego Child Photographer

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Oh Sweet Heavens… I have NO WORDS for this cuteness. None. Period. I am so so SO in love with how Emily’s 6 month session in my studio turned out. Remember to share on fb, tweet on twitter and pin on pinterest!  

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