I know… they seriously just got out of school it seems (although many of you moms might be counting down the days until they head back to school…) but here in San Diego–kids go back to school around the end of August… that’s around the corner! You know those boring school portraits you get at school? Why not do a fun back to school session where you will receive special discounted mini-session pricing and (2) 5×7 prints? It’s way cute for those kidlets starting kindergarten too! The cost is $75+tax (normally that’s the cost for prints!) and you must pay $20 of the session fee when reserving your spot.

Please keep in mind this is geared toward kids 3 1/2ish- 10ish. Each additional child is $15. Sessions are best done as a single subject.

So reserve your spot for the mini sessions on August 15th before it fills up… and remember to bring your childs backpack & lunch box!

Click HERE to reserve your spot!

It’s back! You all asked for it again and I decided why not. We had so much fun at the last Free Photos for Facebook I decided to do it one more time in 2010! This time, I have different backdrops (gray will be the standard) to chose from. You will receive a complimentary photo on facebook tagged of you… you MUST be a fan of Stills by Hill Photography on Facebook to take advantage of this offer! You will be able to use this image on facebook, twitter, myspace and other websites such as jdate, eharmony, match.com, etc… and it’s free!

When?? July 18th from 11am-3pm. I can extend the time if needed.

Where? At the studio! 4711 Third St. La Mesa 91941. Meters are free on Sunday!

You need to reserve your spot. Sessions are about 10 minutes long and are for single subjects or a small group UP to 4 at the most. Kids will need to be photographed with parents.

Along with the complimentary image tagged of you on facebook, you will be able to purchase (at special pricing) additional files or prints.

Something cool: When you reserve your spot and do the session, you will receive a $25 discount on your holiday session!

Don’t miss out… I had a lot of people last time email me after saying they are sorry they missed it!

Click here to reserve your spot. Please indicate whether you would like an earlier time slot or later.

It’s here! Father’s Day is RIGHT around the corner! I am happy to announce “Daddy’s Little Boo” mini-sessions for Father’s Day to take place May 26th here at the studio! You can have your session indoors or outdoors at the brick wall (just let me know when you book)

What a great gift to give Dad or Grandpa for Father’s Day! When was the last time YOU had a picture done with YOUR father? Remember this is not just for kids!

Sessions need to be reserved as there are NO walk-in spots available. They are $150+tax and include up to 3 people and mini-session product pricing! Additional people/pets are $20 each.

Click HERE to reserve your spot!

Remember, spots need to be reserved and I am only offering 4 sessions! Don’t miss out!

Here it is! I have updated the event to reflect what will be on display!

Tuesday, May 11th from 10am until 12:30 or so at the studio, 4711 Third St. 91941. There are meters out front to park at, or just go up Third or Fourth street past Lemon for un-metered free parking.

Have you seen Stella & Dot before?! Their stuff is amazing. I have a lot of friends who sell it and I was so excited when Melissa asked to combine the jewelery display & sale along with my mothers day event!

There’s a TOTALLY cute new line that is out with little girls’ items and I can’t WAIT to get some for my Lilly! Maybe even for my nieces too

So now, you can not only relax, enjoy the studio & some snacks, but you can also shop for some beautiful jewelery

**If you are not a mom you are still MORE then welcome to come!**

Remember for every friend you bring, you will be entered into a drawing for a free bracelet & another person will win a discount for their portrait session

But wait… there’s more (not to sound cheesy)…

When you schedule your portrait consultation while you are at the event for another day, you will receive a discount on your portrait session

You can see the evite HERE and add yourself to it. If you have problems, please let me know and I can add you. You can also click on the image to go to the RSVP.

I can’t WAIT to see you all there!

There’s a club here in San Diego (not sure if it’s other places too?) called the New Life Club which is a group of local Holocaust survivors and their families. I was asked by them to photograph their anniversary dinner of the 65th anniversary and it was so amazing to see so many people there who have lived through SUCH history! The stories these people have to tell is just amazing and I was honored to meet (again) David Faber who wrote an amazing book I got while I was in high school about his story. The event was put on by the group along with Gussie Zaks (she and her late husband, Mike Zaks, were also in the holocaust) and I loved meeting everyone!

Getting all the survivors together for a picture was sure a treat… so there’s a first generation picture and a second generation

Mazel Tov on the 65th anniversary!

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You are a mom. You work HARD. You get little sleep, little time for yourself and spend your “free time” wondering what “free time” even is anymore. This will be my 2nd Mothers Day and I am so thankful I am having a little tea party here in the studio for moms to come enjoy themselves from 10am until 12pm on Tuesday, May 11th. There’s no cost and I have a play room for kids to play in while you enjoy your tea.

Please feel free to bring a friend or two!

If you book your consultation while you are here, you will receive a complimentary print with your paid session

Yes, it is a free event, but I do need you to still RSVP. You can email me at hillary@stillsbyhill.com, tweet me @stillsbyhill , or RSVP on the facebook fan page by May 9th.

Please note that the studio will be closed Saturday, March 3rd until Monday, March 15. We will be available via email but not the office line. Please contact hillary with any questions or concerns at hillary@stillsbyhill.com.

Thanks!

While you await our return, please check out the fan page on facebook! Did you see the event we are having April 1st? Free photos for facebook! You MUST be a fan of the studio page to take advantage! Details here!

Book your spot here

I attended and photographed Jammy Jam 2010 at the PortoVista Hotel back in February and how much fun was that?! It was a FUN night of a grown up sleep over where Timeless Salon came in and did hair and makeup, ELF cosmetics came in and donated their makeup, Stills by Hill (me!) did boudoir photography sessions, Passion Parties had their fun products for sale, Meltology had a beautiful set up and did hand and foot treatments, and ViretueIMC planned the event! I can’t wait for the second one August 13– I will be doing complimentary mini-headshots during then and offering a SPECIAL JammyJam promotion ONLY to people who attend!

Search #jammyjam on twitter for the deets on the next event!

If you haven’t had a chance to check out NaturalBabyPros.com and what they have on their site, you are missing out. Can I tell you how AWESOME they are?! I might be a little bias because I am very into natural birthing and living– however I hope others will see the value in them too.

They had their launch party in February and I was there to capture it all for them… how fun to see so many people together in one spot who believe so strongly in the importance of natural birth and all have the same feeling toward it. Chickpeas was there with some REALLY yummy natural baby food along with Dining Details! Moby wraps were a sponsor and if you haven’t tried one you should look into it I love mine.

Anyway, Aimee, Amy & Jen are so awesome… I look forward to photographing more events for them and helping them build this awesome business!

Michael & Michelle’s vow renewal was one of the most genuinely sweet things I have seen a daughter do for her parents. Melissa and I go pretty far back, and I was more then honored when she called me to photograph her parents SURPRISE vow renewal for her parents. The event was at the beautiful Hacienda Club in La Habra and guests enjoyed music by Afterburn Productions (they were really good). Michelle was thinking when she entered that she was heading to a Man of the Year award ceremony and because she was running late they played a trick on her by pointing her out when she walked in… hence her “hello! I’m here! Haha!” when she first walked in… then she realized she was NOT at a man of the year award ceremony! Her reaction was priceless.

The love between Michael and Michelle is so sweet and I couldn’t help but just see myself and my husband in 25 more years of marriage being as happy as they were.

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, Michael and Michelle! I loved capturing your special event! Do you get a honeymoon renewal, too?