Photographer & Videographer of everything the light touches.
While I only minored in photography throughout college—I knew deep down to my very core that it was the only path for me. Photography isn’t just what I do—it’s who I am. It’s how I connect with the world. When people ask about me, I say, “I’m a creator.” For years, photography was my first love—until I found video. That cracked something open in me. Now, the two live side by side, each one speaking to a different part of my soul.
My name is Lilia, but my friends call me Lil. I’ve always known I wanted to be a photographer. The moment it clicked, I was a kid on a family trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. At a mountain overlook, I borrowed my mom’s disposable camera and snapped a few photos. Capturing that view—and knowing I could keep it with me even after we went home—sparked something in me. I didn’t put the camera down for the rest of the trip.
MY MANTRA…
Let me tell you how I approach documenting love.
While I sprinkle in a few of those traditional poses in here and there, I like to capture you two, in a space, doing your thing. Don’t get me wrong, I am going to be posing you, but I’ll be striving to get those organic laughs and cheek kisses, without telling you to do so.
This day should reflect you and your partner. If you’re not traditional, hell ya let’s do it. I prefer it almost – for your wedding or session to be unique to you and no one else’s.
If you’re drawn to candid, documentary-style photography and videography with a nostalgic, cinematic feel—you’re in the right place. I focus on the in-between moments, capturing you as you truly are. My editing is raw, warm, and a little vintage—just like the memories we’ll preserve.
Senophile
se·no·phile | ˈsē-nə-ˌfī(-ə)l
the inspiration…
I was lucky enough to grow up just a mailbox away from my grandparents. Every visit followed the same sweet rhythm — a quick walk up the hill, a breathless hug, a peek into the fridge for treats, and then a quiet escape to the laundry room where my PopPop kept his beloved Nikon cameras. After asking enough times, I earned an unspoken lifetime pass to his collection. I’d grab the Nikon D80 with its 200mm lens and head outside, chasing light and curiosity. On my 14th birthday, he gifted me my own D80, but I still returned to his lens collection often — the visits never lost their magic.
A tribute to poPpop…
We still live just a mailbox apart, and my PopPop remains one of my biggest supporters. I don’t think he’ll ever truly know how much his encouragement and quiet presence have shaped me. So how did I get into photography? My PopPop. This space on my website is for him — a small tribute I’ve always envisioned, just as he once had a corner of his home devoted entirely to me.
I love you PopPop,
xoxo Lil
