Business Details
19 Years
experience
San Diego Family Photography for Timeless Memories
Stills by Hill Photography has been dedicated to capturing meaningful family moments since 2007. Founded on the belief that photography should preserve authentic connections, we specialize in creating personalized experiences for families in San Diego and surrounding areas. Our approach combines artistic vision with practical convenience, offering in-home newborn sessions, on-location family portraits, and milestone celebrations like cake smash and senior portraits.We prioritize heirloom-quality products to ensure digital memories become tangible treasures. With over 15 years of experience, our work has been praised for its ability to reflect clients' personalities while maintaining technical excellence. Testimonials highlight our patience with children, creative location guidance, and commitment to client satisfaction through detailed consultations and product selection support.
Services
Family Portraits
Maternity Photography
Newborn Sessions
Cake Smash Photography
Senior Portraits
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of experience photographing families through multiple generations
- Personalized sessions tailored to each family's unique story and needs
- Heirloom-quality prints and albums designed for lasting preservation
- Flexible scheduling including in-home newborn photography
- Expertise in capturing authentic emotions and natural interactions
What people say
Incredibly talented
Captures personality
Heirloom-quality prints
Patient with children
Personalized service
Services
Family Portraits
Custom family portraits capture your unique story through personalized sessions in San Diego. Our approach creates natural, emotionally authentic images that reflect your family's personality and connections. Sessions include location guidance and styling advice for cohesive, timeless results.
Maternity Photography
Document your pregnancy journey with elegant maternity sessions that celebrate your changing body and growing family. We specialize in natural light photography that highlights your beauty and emotional connection with your unborn child.
Newborn Sessions
In-home newborn photography captures your baby's first moments in a comfortable, natural setting. We focus on safe, organic posing that preserves your nursery environment and family interactions during this fleeting stage.
Cake Smash Photography
Celebrate your child's first birthday with creative cake smash sessions that combine messiness and milestone photography. Our themed setups ensure fun, colorful images while preserving the joyful chaos of this special celebration.
Senior Portraits
Personalized senior portraits showcase each student's individuality through location-based storytelling and styling consultation. We create images that reflect personal achievements and future aspirations beyond standard yearbook requirements.
People
Hillary Gustaveson
Owner & Lead Photographer
Hillary founded Stills by Hill Photography in 2007, specializing in family storytelling through natural light photography. With over 15 years of experience, she has documented three generations of families across San Diego, known for her patient approach with children and eye for authentic moments.
Questions
What types of photography sessions do you offer?
We specialize in maternity, newborn, family portraits, cake smash sessions, and senior portraits with both in-home and on-location options.
Do you photograph extended families?
Yes, we excel at multi-generational portraits and extended family sessions with customized planning for complex group arrangements.
What's included in a newborn photography session?
Our newborn sessions include lifestyle photography in your home, up to 4 family members, and a curated selection of edited images.
How do you handle product ordering?
We guide clients through selecting from heirloom-quality prints, albums, and wall art during a personalized ordering appointment.
Are digital files available?
While we prioritize printed art, digital collections can be purchased as part of our full-service photography experience.
