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San Diego Holiday Portrait Sessions – Stress-Free, Fun, and Festive!

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By: Hillary Gustaveson

September 9, 2025

The holidays sneak up fast, and before you know it, your calendar is full of parties, school events, and shopping lists. That’s why my San Diego holiday petite sessions are the perfect way to get beautiful portraits of your kids or family without the stress of a long photoshoot. These holiday mini sessions are short…

The Stories Behind the Smiles: Documenting Holiday Traditions in the Making

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By: Hillary Gustaveson

August 29, 2025

Between soccer practice, piano lessons, work deadlines, and getting dinner on the table, the last thing you have time for is figure out what else to do with your holiday portraits from your photographer. You know these moments matter, but when exactly are you supposed to find time to create something meaningful with them? What…

Why Facebook Is Not a Photo Album: Protecting Your Family’s Legacy – San Diego Photographer

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By: Hillary Gustaveson

August 21, 2025

In our digital age, it’s tempting to think that uploading photos to Facebook means they’re safely stored forever. After all, they’re “in the cloud,” accessible from anywhere, and easy to share with family and friends. But here’s the hard truth: Facebook is not a photo album, and relying on social media platforms to preserve your…

Pipsqueaks & Pooches- Dog & Human Personality Portraits in San Diego

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By: Hillary Gustaveson

December 10, 2024

🐾Calling All Dog Lovers! 🐾 Are you ready to capture the unique bond between you and your furry best friend? We’re excited to announce **Pipsqueaks & Pooches**, a special initiative that combines artistry and philanthropy with black and white personality portraits here in San Diego, CA! 🎨✨ Join us for an in-studio fun-filled photography session…

Dean Family – San Diego Family Photographer

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By: Hillary Gustaveson

January 20, 2023

When Kristen called me that they were adopting their new puppy, I was SO excited. I have been photographing them since right before they got married and documented their family with their dog Wally for many years. He sadly passed away and I was able to document the kids with their new puppy, Teddy and…

A & D- San Diego Family Photographer

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By: Hillary Gustaveson

January 19, 2023

I have been photographing this family since A was just an ittie bitty little toddler and have loved documenting them all these years (and also becoming friends <3) I love how their portraits came out!

Crockett Family- San Diego Family Photographer

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By: Hillary Gustaveson

January 16, 2023

Lets talk for a second about the photogenic-ness (is that even a word?) of this beautiful family! The kids just listened so well and seriously everyone looked amazing for their portraits! Love it!

Rivera Family- San Diego Family Photographer

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By: Hillary Gustaveson

January 13, 2023

I have been photographing the Rivera family since my business pretty much opened long time ago! I love watching the family be together in their sessions and how grown up B has gotten. I am not prepared for my little clients from long time ago to be teenagers and going into adulthood.

Weaver Family- San Diego Family Photographer

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By: Hillary Gustaveson

January 12, 2023

I have been documenting this beautiful family for most of my business being open 🙂 I love seeing how grown up the kids are getting each year and photographing them growing up. I love how these came out 🙂

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.