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Day 7: Real Talk – “My Friend Has a Camera” – Why Professional Photography Actually Matters
Hey everyone! 👋 Okay, let’s dive into something I hear ALL the time, and honestly, it used to make me cringe a little (but I’m working on that!). You know what I’m talking about: “Why should I hire you when… Continue reading
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Real Talk: How My Kids Became My Toughest Photography Critics
Let’s be real here – when you’re a mom running a photography business, your kids see EVERYTHING. And I mean everything. The good shots, the terrible ones, the “why did I even think this would work” moments, and yes, even… Continue reading
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Day 5: Real Talk – “Why I Don’t Have a “Signature Style” (And Why That’s Actually Better)”
Hey there, beautiful humans! So here’s something that might surprise you – I get asked ALL the time about my “signature style.” You know, that one consistent look that supposedly defines every photographer? Well, grab your coffee (or wine, no… Continue reading
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Day 4: Real Talk – “The Sports Photography Hustle (And Why I Love Every Sweaty Minute)”
Hey there, beautiful humans! So, picture this: It’s 95 degrees, I’m standing on the sidelines with 20 pounds of camera gear hanging around my neck, sweat is literally dripping onto my lens, and I’m dodging flying footballs while trying to… Continue reading
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Day 3: Real Talk – “Senior Year Stress and How Photography Can Help”
Hey beautiful humans! Can we talk about something real for a minute? Senior year stress is absolutely no joke. Like, seriously – I see it every single day in my work with high school seniors, and it breaks my heart… Continue reading
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Day 2: Real Talk – “Why I Almost Quit Photography Last Month”
Thursday Truth Bomb Y’all, I’m gonna be real with you for a minute. Last month, I seriously considered hanging up my camera and going back to a regular 9-to-5. I know that sounds crazy coming from someone who calls herself… Continue reading
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The Real Talk: Building a Photography Business While Juggling Life
Posted by Alisha | Lilley Photography Let me be completely honest with you – building Lilley Photography hasn’t been the picture-perfect journey that social media makes entrepreneurship look like. Behind every beautiful photo I capture, there’s a story of late… Continue reading