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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]