Harrison Lilley Media

06/26/2026

While engaged in focused work last night, I had the privilege of observing a remarkable shelf cloud formation above the tree line surrounding the upper ball fields at Emma Kaufmann Camp, along Cheat Lake in West Virginia. As a weather enthusiast, I was thrilled to witness this extraordinary phenomenon. Fortunately, the storm did not reach severe levels and did not cause any damage. In my 18 years of visiting this camp, this is undoubtedly one of the most impressive clouds I have had the pleasure of seeing in the sky.

06/14/2026

As I begin my 18th summer at Emma Kaufmann Camp, I'm thrilled to mark my 8th year as a staff member and 7th as the photographer. I've had the privilege of capturing memories since 2019 and am eager to continue inspiring positive change in campers' and staff lives. Here's to another unforgettable summer of positive contribution, fun, and growth! ☀️ Stay tuned for more posts throughout the summer.

05/24/2026

A weekend full of love, family, and a lot of celebration and dancing. 🥂 Reconstructed my cousin's wedding day into a quick recap—congratulations John and Shelby! ✨

05/11/2026

I was honored to once again volunteer my time to photograph the Outreach Teen & Family Services Connections Gala, at the Heinz History Center, in Pittsburgh, Pa. The event featured a powerful keynote by Tim Curry and hosting by Adam Crowley from 93.7 The Fan. It was a privilege to capture the energy of a community coming together to support such an important mission.

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04/26/2026

When I learned that Eli Heidenreich was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers this evening during the 2026 NFL Draft, I first couldn't believe what I heard and saw. From knowing him in high school to watching him get to play at Navy, I never would have thought I’d personally know a Pittsburgh Steeler.

After I heard the news, I knew I had to send him a message to congratulate him, but also felt the need to go back into my archives and pull these photos to pay tribute to his hard work. 📸 🏈

Eli has always been such an outgoing person and was beloved by everyone at Lebo. I’m very proud to have documented his old stomping grounds, and wish him nothing but the best moving forward.

Congratulations, Eli!

04/25/2026

I’ll be honest—I’m a bit behind schedule. Between unexpected technical hiccups and the 'digital divide' here in West Virginia, progress has been slower than I’d like. I’m also currently sorting through more than 30 hard drives of data I’ve archived over the last decade. It’s a massive file reorganization project, but I want to ensure the best work makes the cut.

You may have noticed I haven’t been posting as much lately. I was waiting for clarification on social media guidelines regarding my work as a substitute teacher. As a school employee, it’s incredibly important to be mindful and professional about what is shared online, and I wanted to ensure I was following all protocols before diving back in.

Now that I have a clear understanding of those guidelines, you can expect to see a lot more content moving forward. I am confident I’ll have this portfolio wrapped up by the time I head to summer camp for the season! Thanks for your patience while I get this right. 💻🗄️

04/07/2026

Substitute teaching in West Virginia is sometimes a rolling history lesson for me. A recent assignment took me out to Blacksville, W.Va.

Blacksville is located in an area where significant coal mining once took place-originally settled in the late 1700s, it’s a place where the landscape tells the story of early pioneers and the grit of the Monongahela River valley. Today, the town has a population of only 120 people.

I love that my “office” changes every day, but the deep roots of these communities stay the same.