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A Personal Journey of Homeschooling and Photography This post isn’t about SEO, sneak peeks, or mini-sessions. It’s a life update—one I never thought I’d be writing—but one that might resonate with someone navigating unexpected change, loss after loss, full surrender, and a new rhythm of grace. For those who don’t know, I’ve spent the last […]

Embracing a New Season: Saying Goodbye to Homeschooling

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sunset Heather Lilly & sons
Jul 15, 2025
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A few years ago, I had a brand-new purple sweater hanging in my closet—tags already popped off, but never worn. That sweater taught me my first lesson in building a capsule wardrobe for portraits—and for real life. It was beautiful… on the hanger. I’d bought it on sale, convincing myself I might grow to like […]

Capsule Wardrobe for Portraits in Greeley, CO | Heather Lilly

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Apr 16, 2025
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What Jury Duty Taught Me About Self-Employment, Homeschooling, and Personal Responsibility This isn’t a blog post about senior portraits, family portraits, or brand photography. It’s about something we all might face someday—jury duty—and what happens when it intersects with motherhood, homeschooling, and running a small business. Spoiler alert: being self-employed doesn’t exempt you. Neither does […]

When You’re a Photographer and You Get Called for Jury Duty

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Jan 15, 2025
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Hi, and welcome to my new website and blog! I’m Heather Lilly, a portrait and branding photographer serving Greeley, CO, and surrounding areas. I specialize in capturing natural yet polished portraits for seniors, families, and small businesses. This new website & blog is a dream come true, and it feels like the perfect way to […]

Welcome to My Blog and New Website | Heather Lilly Photography

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Heather Lilly, Greeley portrait photographer, introducing her new blog and photography website.
Jan 2, 2025