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Portraits & Poses by Hilda

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Catalina Island is my home, greatest inspiration. I capture timeless, heartfelt moments in the island’s most breathtaking settings. From intimate proposals, elopements, weddings, and portraits, my approach is gentle, intentional, emotion-driven.
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Location
Catalina Island, California, USA
Session types
Branding, Couples, Elopement, Family, Fashion, Graduation, Maternity, Newborn, Pets, Portrait, Product, Wedding
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Portfolio

Maternity

Proposal

Wedding

Couples

Elopement

Product Marketing

Family

Portrait

Graduation

Pets

Fashion

Mommy & Me

Pricing Packages

THE PROPOSAL SESSION

You are about to pop the question-and this moment deserves to be remembered forever. Whether you’re planning an intimate surprise or something grand, I’ll be there to capture the joy, the emotion, and the “YES!”

Up to 90 minutes of photography coverage
Pre-session planning call to help coordinate the timing, location, and surprise details.
A relaxed mini portrait session afterward to capture the excitement
Up to 2 locations (if nearby)
Up to 2 outfit changes (optional)
80 professionally edited, high-resolution images
An online gallery for viewing, downloading, and sharing

  • 2 week turnaround time



Prices Start from $425

THE EVERY DAY MOMENT for life’s beautifully ordinary days.

  • A 60-minute relaxed photo session
  • One outfit change
  • One location
  • 40 professionally edited images
  • An online gallery to view and download
  • 2 week turnaround time

Prices Start from $290

THE SIGNATURE MOMENT the perfect mix of time, variety, and fun.

  • A 90-minute session with lots of flexibility
  • Up to 2 nearby locations
  • Up to 2 outfit changes
  • 80-90 professionally edited images
  • An online gallery to view and download
  • 2 week turnaround time

Prices Start from $395

THE ENGAGEMENT SESSION


You’re engaged-congratulations! This session is all about capturing your connection, your story, and the love and excitement leading up to your big day.

A 90-minute photo session in a location (or two!) that feels meaningful to you
Up to 2 outfit changes for variety and style
A mix of posed and candid moments-sweet, fun, and totally you
80-90 professionally edited, high-resolution images
Online gallery for viewing, downloading, and sharing

  • 2 week turnaround time


Prices Start from $425

THE CIVIL WEDDING SESSION

Whether you’re saying “I do” at city hall or celebrating a quiet, meaningful ceremony with close loved ones, this session is designed to beautifully capture the intimacy and joy of your special day.

Up to 90 minute of photography coverage
Ceremony coverage 
Portraits of the couple after the ceremony
Time for candid moments, family photos, and celebratory details
Up to 2 locations if nearby
90-100 professionally edited, high-resolution images
Online gallery for viewing, downloading, and sharing

  • 2 week turnaround time

Prices Start from $425

Reviews for
Portraits & Poses by Hilda

Fri 27 Feb 2026
BOOK ONLY WITH HER
she is seriously the best person, she was incredibly sweet and by far the most talented photographer I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with, she made everything perfect and made our dreams come true, do not even think twice about booking just do it trust me it’s worth EVERY dollar
Daniel Calderon
Fri 27 Feb 2026
Stunning
I love the photos so much. They really captured all the emotions that happened during the proposal. I’m so happy i will have these memories forever an ever. Hilda was so amazing and kind and helped my now fiancé surprise me with a proposal. if i ever make it back to Catalina and want photos again i would 100% have her do them or recommend to anyone!
Savannah Littlefield
Mon 09 Feb 2026
Amazing Photography and Coordination
Hilda did such a great job capturing our special moments. Everything from the communication, planning and execution. We are so happy with the poses and pictures themselves. Her pricing was fair and I would recommend her to anyone. Thank you once again!
Jason Van Jen
Wed 22 Oct 2025
Book Hilda ASAP!!
Hilda is an absolutely amazing photographer. Not only is she reasonably priced, but her work is phenomenal and worth every penny (and more). She went above and beyond for my proposal in Catalina. She even helped with the setup and planning as we were visiting for the weekend. I wish I could give her 10 stars. From the moment you meet her, you just know that she is an amazing human being outside of photography. My Fiancée and I feel so lucky to have had Hilda capture this moment in our lives. Book her right now!
Paul Ranieri
Wed 13 Aug 2025
Thank you for the amazing memories!
Hilda was absolutely amazing to work with. She captured our wedding beautifully, every big moment and all the little details in between. Her calm, friendly presence made us feel so comfortable, and the photos truly reflect the joy and love of the day. We’ll treasure these images forever and couldn’t be happier with the experience.
Sabrina and Beau
Tue 12 Aug 2025
Thank you :)
Hilda was amazing! She captured our surprise proposal beautifully and made the whole experience feel natural and fun. She was super responsive and delivered the photos quickly. Couldn’t have asked for a better overall experience!
Maxence
Thu 26 Jun 2025
Such an Amazing Experience
Hilda made our proposal so special!! She really committed to the surprise factor of it all, playing along that she was just giving us a ride to the view point. Our photos came out so beautiful, we love how she gave us posing suggestions and tips while still maintaining a natural look. She is very easygoing and made the intimate experience so comfortable! We would definitely book with her again and recommend her!!
Chris & Allie
Mon 23 Jun 2025
Thank you for making our moment special!
Hilda helped me so much with setting up a surprise engagement photoshoot! Her knowledge of the best spots on the island ensured we got amazing photos with a variety of scenes and settings. They turned out amazing and we are so thankful!
Brad H
Tue 01 Apr 2025
Me encantó
Fue una sesión hermosa y pasamos un buen momento en familia 🥰 Gracias por todo
Laura
Sun 30 Mar 2025
Great Quality, Even Better Service.
Apart from her incredible skill, Hilda is customer service professional. She focuses on her clients needs and goes above and beyond to make sure they are met. I am so happy with how my engagement photoshoot turned out and I would 100% recommend her to anybody visiting Catalina.
Josue Arias
Mon 24 Mar 2025
Maternity Shoot
Last year July 2024 I gires Hilda for my maternity and family pictures, and let me tell you she did an Amazon Job. I felt so beautiful and the pictures were perfect. Some of my nail polish was off and she added some color to my nails!!! She was very profesional! I will be hurón her again for my babies 1 year photoshoot ❤️
Johanna miranda
Thu 13 Feb 2025
Excelente fotógrafa
Muy profesional, todo excelente con ella. Recomiendo ampliamente.
LUIS ANTONIO SUAREZ
Sat 08 Feb 2025
Hilda makes celebrating life’s events extra special!
Hilda has helped document so many milestones I have hit the last few years from graduation photos to engagement photos Hilda does it all! You can trust Hilda to bring your vision to life 💫. Many photographers in the area charge an arm and a leg but Hilda’s prices are fair and with a personalized touch. Hilda makes you feel like your best friend is behind the camera with helping me adjust my wardrobe and giving me words of encouragement 🤩. Thank you Hilda!
Maddy Hill
Sat 08 Feb 2025
10/10
I surprised my boyfriend with a photoshoot in Catalina since we love taking pictures and seeing new places. I came across Hilda and her business on Instagram and it was about a month before the trip. She was so kind and amazing to work with since day 1!!! On the day of the shoot she made us both feel so comfortable and helped us with poses. It was so natural and candid and everything was beautiful! She helped us pick the best locations and was so kind! I recommend her 100%! She helped with great tips for the island as well!!
Juliana Silva
Sat 08 Feb 2025
Not a model but felt like one with Hilda!
My husband and I had never, not even for our wedding, had professional photos taken so when we planned a day trip to Catalina Island it was the first thing I thought of. Hilda helped us both be at ease in front of the camera and captured the most beautiful moments of us. I didn't expect to love the poses I chose to feature on our wall but I trusted her process and love the results! My husband even said it 'wasnt so bad' after our session ended which is about as glowing of a review as he could have given. 10/10 recommend Hilda!!
Lizz
Sat 08 Feb 2025
Great communication, style, local recommendation , and personality
Hilda was absolutely phenomenal in our elopement on Catalina Island. She was super personable, timely, and had a bunch of great local spots. The photos turned out exactly what we imagine them to be, and she captured our day more than what we expected.
Justin
Fri 07 Feb 2025
The BEST!
We loved having the experience to take pictures as a family especially with having my brother around, since he’s over seas. She was able to capture pictures of our whole family, even some of my brother just in uniform and some of just me and my son! She made the experience very comforting and fun. Will definitely be booking her again soon!
Celeste Meza

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