When Kenbry’on (KB as she likes to be called) chose Smith Rock State Park for her photo shoot, I was all in! Smith Rock is one of my favorite places to photograph in Oregon. No matter what time of year you visit, this place never disappoints and always delivers. Smith Rock offers a variety of […]

River Walk San Antonio, Texas Today I am sharing part four of our trip to San Antonio. While we were visiting Jeremy at Lackland, Air Force Base we were able to make a trip to the famous River Walk.  A place I can now cross out from my bucket list of places to visit.  It […]

Maternity Session in Eugene, Oregon | Iriani and Luis This maternity session is extra special because I have know Luis since he was a young boy.  Luis is not only my son’s friend but he is also my sister’s husband’s brother.  Did you follow that ! 🙂 Iriani and Luis are expecting their first boy in […]

Alexandra is a natural when it comes to being in front of the camera. I had so much fun photographing her for this 20’s styled shoot. Enjoy these images of this blue eye girl!

Today is Mexico’s Independence Day and in honor of their celebration and my heritage here is a colorful photo session I did of my niece, Alondra earlier this year in Guachinango, Jalisco. And because I think behind the scenes are sometimes  fun and tell a better story!

So excited to finally be able to post this styled session I did of Jennifer. About a month ago a group of photographers, models and hair & make up artist got together in down town Portland for a day of fun.  And fun it was!  It was an all day event open to come and […]

Earlier this year I  went to visit my home town of Guachinango, Jalisco to work on a project that I have been wanting to do for a very long time.  I was super excited about my trip and grateful to my husband and kids for allowing me to be away from home for a month. […]

A beautiful bridal session I did of my friend Becky when I was in Guachinango, Mexico.  I am so grateful for all the opportunities I had to photograph special people during my visit to my home town.   Lydia Gillis Photography is based out of Eugene, Oregon. Serving Eugene, Springfield, Junction City, Harrisburg, and Salem […]

When I told my brother that I had done a photo session of our dad at Owen’s Rose Garden, his response was, “are you crazy?” “You don’t photograph men in a garden, men need something  manly!” HAHA! I would tell you which one of my four brothers said this but I know at least my […]

Sharing a piece of my heritage! Bien venidos a Chihuahua, Mexico!  Located in Northern Mexico and home of Basaseachic waterfalls, the largest waterfalls in Mexico.   No, you will not see waterfalls on this session. Just wanted to throw a fun random fact about Chihuahua!  You will however see, my beautiful niece, Kassandra wearing one of […]