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Winter Light: Why December is Secretly the Best Time for Outdoor Photos
Let’s be honest—when most people think of outdoor photos, they picture the golden glow of summer or the colorful leaves of fall. But December? It doesn’t always get the credit it deserves. I’m here to spill the secret: winter light… Continue reading

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Capturing Holiday Magic:
Behind the Scenes of December Photo Sessions December is a whirlwind for photographers, and honestly? I wouldn’t have it any other way. There’s something extra special about capturing families, kids, and couples when the world outside is sparkling with holiday… Continue reading

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The Holiday Card Photos That Actually Feel Like You
Hey friends, It’s that time of year again. The time when your social media feed fills up with perfect holiday card photos. Matching outfits. Coordinated colors. Everyone smiling at the camera in their perfectly pressed clothes. And if that’s your… Continue reading

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Why Professional Editing Takes So Long (And Why It’s Worth Every Minute)
Hey friends! Can we have a real heart-to-heart for a minute? I get this question ALL the time: “Alisha, why does it take so long to get my photos back?” And honestly, I totally get why you’re asking. In our… Continue reading

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The Beauty I See in Every Single Person I Photograph
Hey friends, I need to tell you something that might sound a little cheesy, but it’s absolutely true: Every single person I photograph is beautiful. Every. Single. One. And I don’t mean that in some generic, “everyone’s beautiful in their… Continue reading

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Why I Keep Every Single Thank You Note
Hey friends, I have a confession to make: I’m a hoarder. Not of stuff, really. Not of clothes or knick-knacks or random junk that clutters up my house. But of thank you notes? Absolutely. Every single one. Every card, every… Continue reading

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What Photos Mean When Someone is Gone
Hey friends, This is going to be a heavy one. I’ve been putting off writing this post because, honestly, it makes me emotional just thinking about it. But it’s important. Maybe the most important thing I’ll ever write about why… Continue reading

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The Emotions of the Last Game of the Season
(Warning…. Grab a tissue, or two.) Hey friends, If you’ve ever been to a final game of the season – whether you’re a player, a parent, or a photographer on the sidelines – you know there’s something different in the… Continue reading

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The Small Town Moments That Make This Job Worth It
Hey friends! You know what’s funny? When I first started really pushing to grow Lilley Photography, I had people tell me I should think bigger. “Expand to Indianapolis,” they said. “Market to the bigger cities,” they suggested. “You’ll never make… Continue reading

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The Questions You’re Too Embarrassed to Ask (But Shouldn’t Be)
Hey friends! Okay, can we talk about something real for a minute? In all my years of doing this photography thing, I’ve noticed that people hold back on asking certain questions. They’ll text me or call, and I can literally… Continue reading
















