HOLD ONTO WHAT MATTERS
More important than the perfectly posed.
Images that show who your family truly is.
Your family's story...holding onto how it all feels.
because time doesn't wait-
and neither should you
Lexington KY Photographer
Families, maternity, & newborns
A love letter to your life & the magic tucked away in the chaos of every day.
I know personally, you want to hold onto, not just the way everyone looked, but also the way it ALL felt.
This isn’t just a photo session.
It’s a love letter to the life you’re living right now.
"You would LOVE her and she just captures happiness!
Baby pictures are amazing but also stressful and she just calms everything and your family shines!
Plus, you two might honestly become besties!"
the hart family
Why now?
But these are the very days you’ll long to return to.
The ones that seem ordinary now will one day feel sacred.
And the truth is, you won’t always remember how it felt—
The way they leaned into you.
The sticky kisses.
The way they called your name when the world felt big.
Unless you choose to.
Don’t wait.
Not because you’re behind.
But because this season is worth remembering just as it is.
What you're really investing in
Not perfect outfits or poses.
A way to come back.
You’re investing in the story of your family.
The kind told in glances, in hands held, in the soft light of your living room on a Tuesday morning.
The real, beautiful mess of it all.
These aren’t just photos—they’re how your children will remember being loved.
"...I only see love, the perfectly imperfect love of our family."
"Our house wasn't perfect. I was exhausted. But B was happy and so were we and it showed.
He's already changed so much in the last 6 months!
But even the last family session we had, when B would not cooperate at all--that's not what I see in the photos--I only see love, the perfectly imperfect love of our little family.
Because that's always there, and, thanks to these photos, that's what I will remember."
the english family
HOW IT WORKS
the PROCESS
01
First things first,
Easy booking process
When you’re ready to book, I’ve made it easy. Life is full and messy—I get it. You’ll get one simple email with everything you need: pricing, a link to choose your date and collection, sign your agreement, and make your first payment. Prefer to talk it through? I’d love that. You can schedule a call right here.
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lifestyle session guide + creative consult
You’ll not only receive a session guide filled with everything you’ll need to prepare for your session, we will also schedule a creative consult call to chat about your vision for your session. Whether you just want to show up and create photos just as you are, or are ready to plan a wild vision together, we will discuss all the things.
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love-filled session
This isn’t about perfect photos—it’s about creating space for your family to simply be. Present, connected, and seen in all your right-now magic before everything shifts again. Our time together is relaxed and rooted in storytelling, lasting anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours (usually about 1.5).
04
two weeks later...grab your tissues
Grab tissues—you might cry happy tears. When your gallery and slideshow arrive, watch on the biggest screen you’ve got and soak it all in. Then you can download, shop with your print credit (30% off for 2 weeks), upgrade your collection (10% off in the first 24 hours), and share it all easily. I’ll be here for whatever you need—hands-on or hands-off.
All signature sessions include
- Easy booking with flexible payments
- Lifestyle Session Guide and Creative Consult to answer all questions, put to rest any worries, let go of perfection, prepare and relax
- A relaxed, natural family session, lasting 1 to 2 hours, at home or a beautiful central KY location
- High-resolution images delivered in a private gallery
- Around 80 images to choose from
- Print credit to use towards professionally printed heirlooms with 30% off orders placed in the first 2 weeks
- Easy upgrades (after viewing your full gallery) at 10% off in the first 24 hours
Collections begin at $895
"...my only valuable possession..."
"...not only are your photos my ONLY valuable possession and most sacred cherished gift, but when N sees the slide show the first time, it's always so incredible.
Now that he's older, today had me melting in new ways and crying again.
When I showed him, at one point, he looks up and gives me the sweetest kiss while wearing a big smile and at another point, he squeals and gasps and reaches up for me and says 'mommy I love you'!
May I remember that moment forever."
Aimee
"...you have a spirit that allows people to feel safe and be seen.
They are willing to let their guard down with you.
This is critical when it comes to capturing a soul on film."
Dreama
But my kids won't sit still for pictures.
Perfect! They don't have to. You want to remember them as they are. Wild & wiggly or a little bit shy. And honestly, that's how we get the best pictures!
What if we are totally awkward?
You won't be. Not when you're with your people, focusing on loving and celebrating them. And I'll guide you every step of the way. That's the great part about sessions with me!
Do you offer payment plan options?
Absolutely! The base collections are automatically broken down into two payments (due at booking and at the session) but can be broken down further into monthly or even twice monthly.
Where will my session be held?
The most meaningful photos happen when you feel at ease. That’s why I love sessions at home—but if your heart feels pulled outside, we’ll choose a spot in Central KY that feels like you. Wherever you’re most comfortable, that’s where the magic lives.
What if it rains or is too cloudy or too hot?
Typically we reschedule. I allow flexibility in my schedule for this very reason.
But I'm waiting for life to slow down or for my body to be more fit or for our house projects to be finished.
So much beautiful life unfolds in the waiting. It won’t matter what felt unfinished. What will matter is that you chose to see the beauty in your right now—and your family will thank you for it.
What should we wear?
Whatever feels like home. I'll send a simple guide and will help you narrow down your choices-but what matters most is comfort, not matching.
How long will it be before I see my gallery & receive prints?
Two weeks following your session you will receive an email with everything you need to view your gallery. Most prints and products take no longer than 2 weeks from ordering to in your hands. Custom designed products can take 3-6 weeks.
How far in advance should I schedule?
I only take a handful of sessions each month, and dates can fill up 3 weeks to a year out. If you know you’ll want one, go ahead and claim your spot—we can always shift things if life (or travel sports) gets in the way. Trust me, I get it!
"...captured everything I love about each of them so much!"
"You have done it again! Somehow, you have photographed our tween and almost tween children, and have seen the love and life that is there.
So many days it gets masked with busy schedules, nagging, fighting, responsibilities, and trying to navigate helping them become the independent kids they are.
However, you were able to still see them as the children they are, and captured everything I love about each of them so much!
We gathered on the couch, and watched the slideshow together, and laughed all the way through. I already upgraded to collection two!"
the williams family
"I am weeping."
"I seriously cannot handle this...I am WEEPING!"
the pannell family
commercial | Editorial | Headshots
branding
I believe deeply in branding and commercial photography that tells a story and connects your gifts, your message, and your product to your people. The people who connect with you are going to be those who become your most loyal supporters. Your brand, your images, are going to set the tone for it all. My purpose is to be a mirror to your joy, your love, your passion, and your dream. To be your cheerleader as you bring your gifts to the world.
"Cilla elevates everyday moments into art!"
Dreama perry
"I have lost track of how many sessions I have used her for, both personally and for my business. She has brought her incredible skills to projects that have spanned from my home and my studio, all the way to France and Italy (yes, I've had her travel with us---it's hard to settle for anyone else once you've seen the world through Cilla's amazing eyes!) Can't recommend her highly enough. She puts her whole heart in what she does and it shows! She's 10+ stars :-)"
your session is not about me.
Truly. I am only a mirror to the love you share in front of my camera. What I do is provide an open heart that saves space for your family to just be. To breathe it all in. No need for the perfectly posed hands. Just you and your loves and your passion.
We take our time. No rush.The pressure is off.
I find that the number one concern before a session is that the kiddos will be wild or won't sit still for pictures. Perfect! They don't have to.
"that was much easier than I thought it would be!"
...is the number one comment overheard (often from Dad's) at the end of a session. Everything is meant to be relaxed and easy-going, the polar opposite of what you may have come to expect.
Like what
you see?
Let me tell the story of the love you give.
If you’re looking for authentic, love-filled, often joyful images, but a well-organized and easy process, you’re in luck. Let’s chat and see if we are the perfect match!
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