COASTAL PHOTOGRAPHY

the photographer

Meet

For me, photography isn’t just about beautiful photos—it’s about capturing moments to hold onto.

A single shot can transport you back, ground you in the present, or inspire what’s next. It’s the closest thing we have to time travel.

Photography is more than a profession—it's a way to capture the beauty of life and each person's unique story. 

I live by the belief that "everything happens for a reason" & "strangers are just friends you haven't met yet." I love meeting new people & learning about their unique stories. 

I’m adventurous at heart; I caught the travel bug in high school & have prioritized seeing the world ever sense.

For portrait sessions, my goal is for you to relax, be yourself, enjoy the moment, & leave the rest to me.
 
Through my viewfinder, I catch the laughter, the tears, & the split seconds where your true selves shine.

No forced poses, just the real you—framed in authenticity.
 
Let's celebrate the spontaneous, embrace the perfectly imperfect, and create a visual legacy together.

Ready to dive in?

"Lillian is by far the most talented, creative, professional, & fun photographer I’ve ever worked with. Her clear & direct communication instantly made me feel confident in front of the camera, while her creativity & vision brought the entire shoot to life. Every moment felt effortless, & the final photos exceeded anything I imagined.
Truly an unforgettable experience."

Katie Connell

Become Alive LLC

Christine Lennox

"I have no words! No words!! Literally in my office, crying happy mom tears!!! I cannot decide which is my favorite; I love them all!!!!!! Thank you! Truly.
These are spectacular."

Mary Michels

"Lilly was a dream to work with! I always feel awkward in front of the camera and she made sure I was comfortable & confident! She made me LOVE how I look & captured my authentic self."

Luca

"The photos are absolutely stunning, she made me feel so pretty! She has a great eye for detail and really knows how to capture the perfect moment. I couldn't be happier with the results. 
Highly recommend her!

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My families house was built in 1790 & is where I do majority of my Upstate, NY photoshoots. Our property is 11 acres & has an heirloom apple orchard dating back 200 years.
My history thesis was inspired by our property!

I started playing the violin when I was three! 

My favorite musicians are Fleetwood Mac, Léon, Noah Kahan, Zach Bryan, & Taylor Swift.

Für Elise & La Vie En Rose are the two songs that are most frequently stuck in my head.
I randomly find myself whistling them.

I moved to San Diego having never been to California! (except for the airport)

I learned to surf in Costa Rica & fell in love with surf photography there.

I backpacked Costa Rica for 6 weeks, Europe for 4 months, & just spent 6 weeks in Maui. 
(ask me for travel recommendations!!) 

I played soccer at a premier level, including competitions in Spain & Italy! 

I am an aspiring morning person in the body of a night owl. Sunrises are one of my favorite things to photograph.

I have three sisters. 

Do we have anything in common?

Cheers
Lil