Today we’d like to introduce you to Lilly Teague.
Hi Lilly, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Photography began as my COVID hobby. My best friend and I were gifted beginner cameras for our birthdays and spent our days photographing each other in local parks. Over the next few years, my subjects were roommates, church friends, and siblings. Before I knew it, I became the go-to friend for graduation and couple photos.
In January of 2025, everything shifted. Freshly postpartum and stepping away from my role as a second-grade teacher, I found myself at home with a newborn and craving a creative outlet. I leaned fully into photography; it was something that both entertained and challenged me. I invested in a photography business coach and began building with intention.
Becoming a mom changed the way I viewed photographs. Family keepsakes and heirlooms suddenly held deep meaning, and I began to desire more than just pictures to post on Instagram for my clients. I wanted their precious memories to be keepsakes, treasured and enjoyed for years. That philosophy became the foundation of my business.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
One of the biggest challenges along the way was navigating early motherhood while rebuilding my sense of purpose. Postpartum is a beautiful season, but it leaves moms vulnerable, both physically and mentally. I had stepped away from my career as an elementary teacher and was adjusting to a level of dependence that was unfamiliar to me. Starting a business in the middle of that season wasn’t especially strategic or well-timed on paper, but God was sovereign through it all. On a weekly (and sometimes daily) basis, my husband patiently answered questions like, “Should I quit before I fail?” and “Are you sure I’m good enough for this?” I wouldn’t have a business today if it weren’t for his encouragement and unwavering faith in me.
A year later, the biggest lesson I’ve learned is that failure isn’t something to fear. Rather, it’s exactly where growth happens. Now, as a full-service family photographer, I am able to serve families in the middle of the mess. Yes, I am there to take pictures, but I am, more importantly, there to serve with empathy, patience, and a deep understanding of how fleeting and meaningful these seasons truly are.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I’m a full-service family photographer who specializes in helping families enjoy their photos as heirloom keepsakes, whether that is an album, wall art, or a collection of matted prints. Because I am full service, I do so much more than just show up, take photos, and send a link to a digital gallery. After you book, we begin with a design consultation. This is a time to plan outfits, location, and the style of photos so the images feel timeless and truly cherished. After the photoshoot, we meet for a reveal session where families see their images and choose which photos they want to keep and how they would like to enjoy them in their home.
Many photographers deliver a full digital gallery of countless images. While beautiful, those photos often end up sitting on a hard drive or buried in a camera roll, rarely being fully enjoyed. Maybe a few are shared on social media, and one becomes a phone wallpaper. Families often have every intention of printing their images or creating an album, but life moves quickly, and those meaningful projects often get pushed aside. My role is to remove that overwhelm and guide families through every step of the process so they can be fully present in the moments they are working so hard to remember. I help transform fleeting moments into tangible heirlooms, whether that is wall art displayed in their homes, albums that are flipped through with their children, or memories that become part of their family’s legacy.
What was your favorite childhood memory?
I am the third of four children, and we are each about five years apart in age. Because of that gap, there are not many early memories that include our entire family together. When I was nine years old, my older sister was moving to Wisconsin for college. My parents decided to buy a pop-up camper and turn the move into a road trip. We camped our way from Austin to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with many adventures along the way. Hours were spent doodling, watching movies on a tiny 4-by-6-inch TV screen, and, of course, annoying my siblings. We visited museums, dairy farms, and endless corn fields while making countless memories together. The trip was long and exhausting, but it remains one of my most cherished childhood memories.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.lilteaguephotography.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lil.teague.photography
Image Credits
Lil Teague Photography
