Santa Visits Oakland! The holiday season is in full swing! After 18 years of photographing families, I finally had the chance this month to professionally capture Santa while he welcomed lots of visitors. Nothing could beat the laughter and fun expressions as I snapped photos of children, adults, families, and even pets sharing their holiday dreams with the Jolly Old Elf.As a volunteer at Historic Oakland Cemetery, I was excited when asked to photograph Santa sessions during their annual Holiday Spirit festival. Thanks to Santa Danny, we spread some festive magic in the new Oakland Vistor Center and photographed 68 families!Holiday Spirit featured a sparkling winter ...

2026 Calendars Featuring Pollinators at Oakland Cemetery! As a volunteer at Historic Oakland Cemetery, I get to see the seasons in this garden environment. Pollinators love it here! I created a 2026 calendar to celebrate the pollinators at Oakland.I love the cover image, featuring a Checkered White Butterfly (also known as Southern Cabbage), so much that I also made it the feature image for February. They're available to order TODAY! Are you looking for a unique, meaningful, and locally created gift to wrap for family and friends?Please consider a 2026 Wall Calendar from Lisa Hill Photography for your friends and family this holiday season and get them ready for the New ...