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Real Talk Monday: Outdoor vs Studio Life
(and Why I’m Still Grateful) I’ve been a “take me outside” photographer for a long time. Give me golden hour, a field, a front porch, a ball field… and I’m in my element. Nature has this built-in magic that you… Continue reading
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From Then to Now (Part 6): How to Prep for Your Session (Without Overthinking It)
If you’ve made it this far in the series, you already know I’m big on keeping things real. So lets talk about prep. Because most people dont skip photos because they dont want them. They skip them because theyre thinking:… Continue reading
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From Then to Now (Part 5): What Happens After the Session (Editing, Turnaround, and Getting Your Photos Back)
If you’ve been following this series, you’ve seen the personal side of my story and the why behind what I do. In Part 4, I broke down what it’s like to book and what to expect on session day. So… Continue reading
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From Then to Now (Part 4): What It’s Like to Book a Session With Me (No Guessing, No Stress)
If you’ve been following this January series, you already know I’m not here for the highlight reel. I want you to know what it’s actually like to work with me—because one of the biggest reasons people wait to book photos… Continue reading
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From Then to Now (Part 3): The Why Behind Lilley Photography (and What I Want You to Feel in Front of My Camera)
Part 2 was me letting you see the version of me I don’t usually post — the honest one.And if you made it through that blog, then you deserve the next piece of the story: the why. Because yes, I… Continue reading
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From Then to Now (Part 2): Get to Know Me (The Version I Don’t Usually Post)
I’ve gone back and forth on writing this. Because I share a lot online—sessions, smiles, big moments, game days, senior year excitement—but there’s a difference between people knowing what I do and people knowing who I am. And if you’re… Continue reading
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From Then to Now (Part 1): I Started Because I Was Tired of the Options
I still remember standing in Walmart, doing that mom-math we all do when money is tight. It was almost Easter, and I wanted pictures of my kids. Nothing fancy. Just something affordable, something cute, something I could hand out to… Continue reading
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Looking Back, Looking Forward: My Favorite Moments of 2025 and What’s Next
As the year wraps up, I always find myself reflecting on the moments that made this journey so special—and dreaming about what’s coming next. 2025 was packed with laughter, growth, and a few surprises along the way. Here’s a peek… Continue reading
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Real Talk: Truth About Balancing Business and Holiday Chaos
Let’s get honest—running a photography business during the holidays is both amazing and a little bit wild. Between editing marathons, family events, and the everyday hustle, December can feel like a juggling act with way too many balls in the… Continue reading
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Family Traditions in Focus: Capturing the Heart of Holidays
When I think about the holidays, it’s not the gifts or the big events that come to mind first—it’s the little traditions that make each family unique. As a photographer, I get a front-row seat to these moments, and I… Continue reading