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Happy birthday to my little Lillybug

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By: Hillary Gustaveson

November 9, 2010

November 9, 2008 was the happiest day of my life (one of them) but I really thought I was going to freakin DIE… it really really HURT! This is the day my little lilly bug was born…the second I held her I said “you really hurt mommy!” She arrived with the lucky number 20 surrounding…

A night with Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds- San Diego Photographer

By: Hillary Gustaveson

September 26, 2010

If you know me personally, you are WELL aware of what a HUGE fan of the Dave Matthews Band I am. Since I was about 15, I have absolutely LOVED them. My first concert was with a few of my friends and we went to see him. I remember waiting out front after for one…

Moving to a big girl bed…

By: Hillary Gustaveson

September 9, 2010

I can’t believe it. My baby (who will be 2 in exactly 2 months from today) is now 95% potty trained (trained except for night and naps) and now in a big girl bed. What other milestones are there? Let me back up to when I “officially” decided to move her out of the crib.…

Potty training and having a life…

By: Hillary Gustaveson

September 3, 2010

Ok I really really REALLY need help! I feel so lost I want to cry. Here is an update on Lilly’s potty training experience. Pretty much done except for nights and naps. She is either at home, or at my moms house and tells us whenever she has to pee. She usually is naked (so…

Technology and generation differences…

By: Hillary Gustaveson

August 31, 2010

So I had to take my car in to get the oil changed and get an estimate on how much work needed to be done to it… I hadn’t taken it in since DECEMBER and had put on over 10k miles… so I was WAY overdue! Anyway, while I sit there in the little waiting…

When you have to get work done…

By: Hillary Gustaveson

August 27, 2010

Doesn’t the image say it all? (Don’t judge the picture by the quality… it was taken with my iphone) Sometimes we are just so busy we don’t have time to sit and work– we take advantage of our other time and work. Lilly apparently had a lot of emails to respond to and blog postings…

A day in the life of the potty training mom- San Diego Photographer

By: Hillary Gustaveson

August 25, 2010

So I rarely post non-photography related posts, however, I feel that you should know a little more about me… more then the little photo of me at the top and the “about me”… so you will be seeing some more posts about my life.. hope you don’t mind 🙂 Who doesn’t like a random tangent…

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

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By: Hillary Gustaveson

July 16, 2010

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…

Miss Madison visits- La Mesa Children’s Photographer

By: Hillary Gustaveson

July 9, 2010

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…

Melissa Nguyen

02:27 08 Feb 25

Did my professional headshots with Hillary and they turned out better than I could’ve imagined. I hate taking professional photos and she made me feel so comfortable and made the whole experience pleasant. She’s quick - sent me the pictures in a quick turnaround. Highly recommend!!!

aubreann macnally

00:12 03 Dec 24

Such a wonderful experience, she was just delightful especially with my two littles

Patsy Collins

21:31 03 Nov 24

Hillary was such a pleasure to work with on the holiday photos we took with her. Our kiddos kept us on our toes the entire time and we had concerns we wouldn't get very great shots due to their unwillingness to cooperate at times, but Hillary worked her magic and knew how to get a smile out of them when it mattered most and snapped the photo in time to catch it. You'd think our session consisted of such well behaved toddlers! Her studio is located in a convenient area and her communication about her process was so detailed when I first reached out - I knew exactly what to expect and boy, did she deliver. Highly recommend!

Diana Davidson

03:09 23 Oct 24

Hillary is incredibly talented, professional, and so fun and easy to work with! In addition to taking beautiful photos, she captures the mood and the emotion behind every shot. She is not only a great photographer but she is so helpful with everything from making sure the setting and scheduling works, making me and my family feel relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera, and guiding me through the product ordering process. Every time I've worked with Hillary has been amazing. No need to look elsewhere, Stills by Hill Photography is it!

Frances Foster

20:08 20 Oct 24

Hillary did an excellent job with my author headshots and was very receptive to my ideas. She is easy to work with and the results were amazing!

Almitra Badger

10:33 18 Oct 24

Possibly the best photographer ever! From newborn pictures to senior photos and all the milestones in between, Hillary captures the moment exquisitely and provides a finished product of the highest quality. We lost our son and found that the moments captured in pictures were a great source of comfort and help every day through the grieving process.

Brice Porter

23:19 15 Oct 24

My personal experience with Stills by Hill Photography was nothing but impeccable. The communication between myself and Hillary was both professional and proficient. When getting my headshot, I had no need to fake a smile. If you're looking for a photographer, I could not recommend Stills by Hill Photography enough.

G M

05:56 15 Oct 24

I met Hillary over 10 years ago at a mommy and me class being held at her studio. After seeing her work I inquired about a Halloween portrait event she was having and she took the most amazing outdoor natural light photos of my then 15 month old daughter. 5 years later she gave me priceless 4 generational photos of my daughter, myself my mother and my grandmother. Fast forward to 2023 & she’s still documenting my now 16 year old and my family annually and the photos are the most priceless thing I am so proud to be able to pass to my children. I have to say the most beautiful thing is that my children both know her by name, they looks forward to seeing Hillary and the warm and friendly feeling that makes them SO comfortable is why her talent is so incredibly showcased in every photo she takes. My children’s personalities (lol) are so genuine, we always look great and I’ve never recommended anyone more or cherished a service more than I do stills by hill.You won’t find a better person to document your life.

Maria B

03:11 15 Oct 24

I am so glad I made an appointment with Hillary to take my still photo for my business. She had the enthusiasm out of this world and it shows. Thank you, Hillary! Keep up the amazing work. Which I'm sure doesn't feel like work when you love what you do!

Admin Carlin

16:22 24 Apr 24

Cant say enough about Hilary’s skill as a photographer for business! She did an amazing job capturing our business operation. We have so much content that is ready for social media. I cant recommend her enough!!! Amazing experience.