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When the Forecast Doesn’t Cooperate (A Photographer’s Parody and Other Ironic Moments Behind the Lens) “Isn’t it ironic” that I’m trying to post a photographer’s parody about the ironic things we deal with—and the blog post won’t save? 😅 This is a photographer’s parody of real-life pivots, and I know I’m not the only one. […]

Photographer’s Parody: “Isn’t It Ironic?” Moments Behind the Lens

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Heather Lilly, Northern Colorado portrait photographer, holding Canon camera at sunny outdoor branding session featured in her photographer’s parody blog post
Apr 14, 2025
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Graduation season always sneaks up faster than expected. Between final exams, job interviews, and last-minute cap decorating, it’s easy for cap & gown college graduation portraits to get buried on the to-do list. But when you have one perfect photo—like this one from UNC’s Monfort College of Business—it’s all you need to make a major […]

Cap & Gown College Graduation Portraits That Deserve a Banner

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UNC business graduate standing in cap and gown on campus sidewalk in Greeley, CO, wearing a Monfort College stole and smiling confidently.
Apr 13, 2025
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When it comes to black and white senior portraits in Greeley CO, sometimes the mood, grit, and movement say more than color ever could. While I don’t share a lot of black and white portraits on my blog, there are moments when a full series just feels right in monochrome. This was one of those […]

Black and White Senior Portraits Greeley CO | Heather Lilly Photography

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Black and white senior portrait in Greeley CO with soft expression and natural light, timeless editorial style
Apr 11, 2025
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When I started photography, I was 23—barely older than the seniors I was photographing. Back then, I remember thinking, “I’m basically old enough to be their big sister.” Now? I’m in my 40s. I’m old enough to be their mom.And with that shift, the meaning behind every session runs deeper. I still see the excitement […]

Graduation Photos | VIP Micro Sessions for Seniors & College Grads

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Two brothers graduating from high school and college – VIP Micro Session in Greeley by Heather Lilly Photography
Apr 3, 2025