For the first time,  this year I have siblings of my Seniors coming to me for their own Senior Pictures.  Since I now offer photo products that were not available in years past, I am also being asked to revisit those past sessions to order prints and products for the old and the new! Please let me introduce […]

Accessories are crucial for photo sessions as they not only express individual style but also help subjects relax, especially with hand positioning. The author guides her clients through selecting outfits and corresponding accessories in the process of planning for their session.

  By now, all of the 2018 Seniors I get to photograph will have had their last first day of high school … which means most are mourning the summer of 2017.  Pool, beach, and lake time is replaced with homework, college applications, and exams. Hardly seems like a fair trade. But every night when my kids were […]

As a photographer, Lymarie guides seniors through fashion choices for their pictures, emphasizing individual style, color compatibility with skin tones, outfit cohesiveness for print displays, and the interplay between attire and location to create vibrant, memorable photos that reflect each client’s uniqueness.

In this heartfelt reflection, the author contrasts the deceivingly long days of parenting with the fleetingly short years, lamenting lost opportunities to capture photo memories. After skipping annual family photos, she realized her children had grown without formally documenting those precious intermediate years. The author encourages parents not to delay in booking family pictures, as time inevitably marches forward.

The LPJ Photography 2018 Senior Team, featuring 15 talented rising seniors, convened for the first time for a brand-themed photoshoot. Students showcased personal items, received individualized gifts, and had their hair and makeup professionally done. Each student’s unique attributes and accomplishments were highlighted, from athletic achievements to academic pursuits and personal growth.

As a photographer passionate about connecting with teens, Lymarie Portela Jackson builds time into each of her sessions to better pour attention and affirmation into her teen clients. She is touched when authentic connections are made, and they later seek her advice.