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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
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The Truth About “Just One More Shot”
(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
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Why I Love This Community:
A Love Letter to Lincoln and Cambridge City I’m a little late getting this blog out due to all the adventures of the day, but I couldn’t head to bed without getting this out there. I love our community, and… Continue reading
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New Gym, New Chapter: Photographing Volleyball at Lincoln High School’s Remodeled Space
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
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What People Really Want from Holiday Photos
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
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Rising Together in an Oversaturated Field
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
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Learning to Bend Without Breaking
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