Courtney Lively Photography

Courtney Lively Photography I take pictures of people. But more importantly, I capture moments and preserve memories. www.courtneylivelyphotography.com

Whatever your photography needs are - feel free to contact me for an estimate! Servicing clients in Arizona, Southern California, and beyond!

My boy - Out of the goal and owning the field. 💪🏻⚽️ 💙
10/05/2025

My boy - Out of the goal and owning the field. 💪🏻⚽️ 💙

My little lefty. 🥰⚽️ 💙
10/05/2025

My little lefty. 🥰⚽️ 💙

‼️As sports and school kick off for the year, here’s your reminder‼️If you invite an abusive coach or leader into your c...
08/08/2025

‼️As sports and school kick off for the year, here’s your reminder‼️

If you invite an abusive coach or leader into your child’s world, you are contributing to the abuse cycle.

Every year, as a coach, I’m required to take training on how to keep my players safe… this includes learning how to recognize and stop abuse. I wish every parent was required to take this course because the reality is, abusers are strategic and calculated. They groom not only the victim, but also the unaware adults, friends and family around them. There are too many heart-breaking reasons why most abuse goes completely unreported.

The reality:
• 1 in 4 children will experience some form of abuse (physical, sexual, emotional, or neglect) before the age of 18.
• Up to 40% of adults report experiencing emotional or psychological abuse (As adults! In partnerships, the workforce and/or in their own family… ) And many of those adults were once children who learned that enduring harm (from a parent, teacher or coach) was “normal.”

And again, MOST abuse isn’t even reported… that means these numbers are likely much higher.

Adults, our role matters. Keep your eyes open. Trust your instincts and if something feels off, there’s a good chance it is.

Your child’s safety and mental health will always matter more than points on a scoreboard or some sort of status. Abusers know how to charm and make targets feel special - they create smoke and mirrors so that it’s easy for you to turn a blind eye to the reality of the situation.

Keep your eyes open, and keep your kids safe. Don’t be naive — abuse happens everyday.

Thank you all for doing your part to keep our most vulnerable safe! Be brave and be smart, and if you see something, say something. ❤️🙏🏻

…LOADING 4th grade. My beautiful baby girl, show them what you’re made of. 💞 Mama loves you so.
08/07/2025

…LOADING 4th grade. My beautiful baby girl, show them what you’re made of. 💞 Mama loves you so.

The night before 7th grade. My darling boy, mama loves you💙
08/07/2025

The night before 7th grade. My darling boy, mama loves you💙

I spent 15 years trying (with my whole heart) to force a square peg into a round hole. I didn’t know then what I know no...
08/05/2025

I spent 15 years trying (with my whole heart) to force a square peg into a round hole. I didn’t know then what I know now… what’s meant for you will feel like the easiest thing you have ever done. Even when it’s hard.

It will fit like a puzzle.

I’m grateful for every step of the journey here. 🤍

📷 This incredible life capture by my dear friend . Thank you for seeing the world the way you do. 🙏🏻 Thank you for capturing this moment that shows the essence of us. 🥰 And yes, I have a mouth full of food! 😆

*snap* *snap* and done 📷 ✅ Taking great pictures with kids doesn’t have to be hard — Just ask these cuties. 🥰🏔️How to ke...
08/02/2025

*snap* *snap* and done 📷 ✅

Taking great pictures with kids doesn’t have to be hard — Just ask these cuties. 🥰🏔️

How to keep it simple for the fam and still get that GREAT shot:

1. If you know you’re going to want a cute pic because you’re somewhere special - take two extra minutes before leaving the house/hotel to make sure hair is brushed, outfits look cute enough, and throw in some fun accessories and/or pops of color.

2. Give your kids and/or grumpy photo adverse partner a loving heads up that getting one cute pic in this special place is important to you — and that the sooner everyone cooperates, the sooner it will be done. ❤️ If your partner is like many, and will make the whole thing harder… *pro tip* leave them at the bar when you head out for the shot. Fake smiles shine through in photos — Do what you need to do to keep it fun and stress free (and sometimes that means leaving unhelpful adults behind). In this case, it was just me and my sis and we both understood assignment. 💪🏻💪🏻

3. Know the general area you’ll want to take the pic, and make sure it’s an easy location to work into your vacay day. In this instance, we knew this spot was the perfect location to capture the essence of Telluride — we also knew it was right next to the spot we’d be having lunch… An easy pause for the kids amidst our day of fun and adventure. In-fact, they had no idea it was even a thing.

4. Aim to capture the moment, not perfection. Once the moment arrives to take the pic… keep it positive and fun for the kids, get them in place, make minor adjustments if you have the opportunity to, but remember, the quicker the better… the longer you make them stand there, the quicker the real smiles fade and the resistance comes…

5. Composition: Put the kids in the center of the frame, get eye level with them if you can, and make sure you get the essence of the scene behind them. A full image is an eye-catching image - Notice that there isn’t any negative space in this image (meaning every pixel is full of color or detail). The scene was BUSY behind the kids, a lower angle quickly fixed that.

6. Care enough to make it happen. ❤️📷

Happy Clicking! xo, Courtney

A favorite from a recent wedding. 🥰 Father and daughter, on her wedding day. 🫶🏻
04/22/2024

A favorite from a recent wedding. 🥰 Father and daughter, on her wedding day. 🫶🏻

It’s always a pleasure working and sharing my time with the ladies of PANDA! 🐼🐼🐼
04/11/2023

It’s always a pleasure working and sharing my time with the ladies of PANDA! 🐼🐼🐼

Spring is in the air 🌼 So that must mean it’s grad season! 💕☀️🌷 Beautiful Zannah, what an honor to share this time with ...
04/03/2023

Spring is in the air 🌼 So that must mean it’s grad season! 💕☀️🌷 Beautiful Zannah, what an honor to share this time with you! 🥰

Absolutely nothing like it! And there’s still 3 more nights! 💪🏻
02/09/2023

Absolutely nothing like it! And there’s still 3 more nights! 💪🏻

Quiet sunrise over 16 this morning — Won’t be quiet for long!! 😜🍻⛳️But truly, my God, is there any other venue as freaki...
02/08/2023

Quiet sunrise over 16 this morning — Won’t be quiet for long!! 😜🍻⛳️But truly, my God, is there any other venue as freaking rad as this in the whole-wide-world!? 🤯

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