Roger Lilly was born in the small town of Beckley, West Virginia. He studied art throughout his childhood and teenage years. It wasn’t until the age of eighteen that he would pick up a camera for the first time.

Encouraged by his cousin Melody Smith of Melody Smith Portrait, a prominent, award winning photographer, he immediately was drawn to portraiture. Roger started his early years in photography photographing families, weddings, events, and friends. His love of fashion magazine editorials is what has influenced the work he creates today. He has taken many courses in photography, cinematography, lighting, and retouching provided by some of today’s most prominent industry professionals. Roger has worked with local small businesses such as Rustique Salon and Spa, Individual Discrepancy, La’kicks Handbags and Accessories, Daymaker’s Salon, Oculus and many more. He excels in all genres of photography including portraiture, fashion, beauty, and product stills.

With an interest in cinematography, Roger is also studying film production. He has worked with local musical artist’s and influencer’s directing and producing intimate, small scale music and marketing videos.

Roger believes education is important to excel and master your craft. He provides intimate one on one sessions with local photographers to help advance their skills and succeed in the industry. He is currently producing an educational series that focuses on areas such as basic camera controls, composition, lighting, and high end retouching.