(And Why I Always Take It) You know that moment at the end of a photo session when everyone’s tired, the light is fading, and you’re pretty sure you’ve already got “the shot”? Yeah, that’s when I say “just one… Continue reading

I’ve photographed a lot of volleyball games over the years. Different gyms, different lighting, different energy in every space. But walking into Lincoln High School’s newly remodeled gym on October 2nd? That hit different. The first thing I noticed was… Continue reading

Real Talk: It’s Not About Perfect – It’s About Joy Hey friends, Every year around this time, I start getting calls from parents who are already stressed about holiday photos. They want everything to be perfect – the outfits coordinated… Continue reading

Real Talk: Why I Believe in Supporting Fellow Photographers Hey everyone, “There are too many photographers already.” “The market is oversaturated.” “Everyone with a camera thinks they’re a photographer now.” I hear these complaints all the time, and honestly? I… Continue reading

Real Talk: The Art of Constant Adjustment Hey friends, If there’s one thing I’ve learned in this business – and honestly, in life – it’s that flexibility isn’t just helpful, it’s absolutely essential. The ability to constantly adjust has become… Continue reading

Real Talk: Love Above All Else Hey everyone, I wasn’t going to write about this. I usually try to keep things light and positive here, focusing on the good stuff and staying in my lane. But sometimes things happen that… Continue reading

Real Talk: Taking Time to Step Back and Start Fresh Hello again – It’s good to be back, There something I want to talk about if you’re game for it? You know that feeling when you’ve been pushing and pushing,… Continue reading

Hey friends! Okay, let’s talk about something that every service-based business owner deals with but rarely discusses openly – difficult clients. I know, I know, it’s not exactly the most comfortable topic, but I think it’s important to be transparent… Continue reading

You know what’s funny? When I first started really focusing on growing Lilley Photography as a business, I thought success meant booking more sessions, buying better equipment, and perfecting my editing skills. And while all of those things are important,… Continue reading