Hey, I'M Lillie

I LOVE telling people’s stories. I’ve always been a people person, but photography gave me the tools I needed to connect on a deeper level.

I live in Denver, CO with my beer-brewing, adventure-loving husband and our two feisty girls. Patrick and I met over a mutual love of beer and created a life in this state we’ve both come to call home. I’m originally from North Carolina, a place that will forever hold a piece of my heart. Fun fact: I’m the only one in my family who didn’t become a lawyer, so dinner table conversations are never short on wild stories and lively debates!

I first picked up a camera in high school, but it wasn’t until college that I really started to see the power of photography. My time in Thailand was a huge turning point—it’s where my love for the craft truly grew. I was part of a team of students and coaches from the UNC School of Journalism working on a multimedia project about life after the tsunami, and that experience opened my eyes to storytelling through images. During my senior year, I interned at The Herald Sun in Durham, which really deepened my understanding of how a photo and a story can work together to connect with people.

After graduating with a degree in Photojournalism from UNC-Chapel Hill, I decided to take a year off to travel the world with my best friend and, of course, my camera. Traveling to places where language was a barrier made me realize just how powerful photos could be in bridging that gap. My camera became my way of understanding people and capturing the stories they were willing to share. It was like a universal language, and I was hooked.

I’m all about capturing those raw, authentic moments—the ones that really show emotion and tell a story. Whether it’s your wedding day, a cozy in-home session with your loved ones, or an adventurous shoot in the Colorado mountains (or anywhere in the world, really), let’s capture something truly special.