Lindsay Elizabeth Lacy likes to say that photography found her. As a Texas Tech University freshman, Lacy was unsure of her career path, but she decided to take a chance with a minor in photo communication. From there, she filled her portfolio with things like oil pump jacks. 

Her break into portraiture happened in 2008 when she was hired as a wedding photographer at Studio 563 in Houston.

“I learned more from [Studio 563] in a year than I did in any college class,” Lacy said. “There’s the business of photography, and then there’s learning how to deal with clients and learning how to deal with brides. And that’s not something I was ever taught in a classroom.”

After two years as a Studio 563 photographer, Lacy was ready to start her own studio in 2010. To ensure she is more than just a face behind a camera, Lacy invites her clients into her home-based studio, which she shares with her husband, Stephen, and their three rescue dogs, Jackson, Millie and Scratch.

“I want to give my clients a really great experience, and I want them to look back on their images [years from now] and love them,” Lacy said. “I also try to be a little more than the person who just shows up to take pictures.”

Almost seven years after opening her studio, Lacy expanded her portfolio from weddings, engagements and family photos to portraits of newborns.

Lacy said she is aware of competition in the field, but she tries to not worry about the rates of rival photographers. Instead, she judges the value of her work by the positive responses from clients.

Creating a connection with her clients is important, Lacy said, and she considers that to be the most important measure of success.

“There’s a million and a half wedding photographers out there,” Lacy said. “But there’s only one of me.”

Lindsay Elizabeth Photography Pecan Grove, Richmond By appointment seven days per week 281-750-2342 www.lindsayelizabeth.com