Child & Family Photography - Stills by Hill Photography

Welcome baby H- San Diego Newborn Baby Photographer

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By: Hillary Gustaveson

August 29, 2017

I can’t even believe how beautiful H’s lifestyle newborn portrait session came out. Baby H is welcomed to our world with not only amazingly loving parents, but her fur brother who was included in the session. I am so thankful families trust me to document their families important milestones. Thank you guys. <3 Remember to…

The Regimbal Family- San Diego Family Photographer

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By: Hillary Gustaveson

November 28, 2016

The last time I photographed this adorable family was when B was born… about a year ago! I can’t believe how much the kids have grown up! They’re all so sweet and I love love love photographing them! Thank you Regimbal family- I appreciate you guys! <3 Remember to share on Facebook and pin on…

The King Family – San Diego Family Photographer

By: Hillary Gustaveson

November 23, 2016

I am so in love with the idea of families bringing their 4 legged family members to their sessions. They’re part of the family- why not! Anyway, I love how this session came out so adorable! We shot at Mission Trails in Santee and love the little hidden spots! Remember to share on Facebook and…

Bode is growing up! – San Diego Family Photographer

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By: Hillary Gustaveson

November 7, 2016

Oh sweet Bode. I have been photographing him since he was born. Beautiful blonde hair and big blue eyes… I can’t even. And we photographed his family at one of my favorite spots- Coronado <3 Thank you L family for allowing me to document your adorable family. Remember to like on Facebook, tweet on twitter…

Rivera Family 2016- San Diego Family Photographer

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By: Hillary Gustaveson

October 31, 2016

I absolutely love that I have been able to photograph this family for most of B’s life. I first documented their family when B was about 16 months old and he has become this handsome little man… full of character and sweetness. This year we also got to have his older brother join us… such…

Sweet little T- San Diego family photographer

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By: Hillary Gustaveson

October 4, 2016

I am so in love with how T’s family session came out! Seriously she gets cuter and cuter every time I photograph her. We shot this session at one of my favorite locations- Heritage Park, San Diego. SO CUTE! Remember to share on Facebook, tweet on twitter and pin on pinterest 🙂

Tips for Photographing Your Own Children

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By: Hillary Gustaveson

September 4, 2016

As a mom, I completely understand how difficult it is to get great portraits of your own child. I find my child (and everyone elses) listens to everyone EXCEPT Mom. When my daughter was about 1-3, she refused to sit, listen or move the way I needed her to… we got grouchy faces, tongue sticking…

Best ages to capture

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By: Hillary Gustaveson

June 29, 2016

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…

Preparing for your family portrait session

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By: Hillary Gustaveson

June 29, 2016

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…

What to do with your portraits

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By: Hillary Gustaveson

June 27, 2016

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…

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.