Every day, we’re bombarded by unrealistic portrayals of beauty and success that skew our perception and self-worth. The LPJ Photography Team’s “Project Beauty” counters this by celebrating true beauty with makeup-free, unretouched black and white photos and personal reflections. This project emphasizes the importance of focusing on personal progress, self-acceptance, and the intangible richness of life’s imperfections.

This piece reflects on the hardships faced by the most deserving yet overburdened individuals, emphasizing that these trials teach reliance on God. Despite immense storms — like Heidi May’s cancer battle — faith enables perseverance and points to Jesus. Triumph is rooted in God’s eternal perspective, illustrating that through adversity, victory is revealed as already won.

As a Senior Portrait Photographer, Lymarie advises clients to coordinate, not match outfits, providing a color guide tailored to individual skin tones and session details. Outfit choices reflect personality which she aims to capture, making the portrait process enjoyable and stress-free for each unique shoot.

As a Senior Photographer, Lymarie treasures building relationships during photo shoots, like the memorable one with twins Avery and Olivia Smith. Their family’s joy and gratitude left a profound impact on me, which was powerfully felt during their emotional Session Reveal night, filled with laughter and tears.

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.

Photographer Lymarie captured lively football-themed photos of the Saffian children at UNC-Chapel Hill’s Keenan Stadium and the track, where energetic tag-football and cherished traditions blended. The unexpected encounter with Carolina Football kicker Freeman Jones added a personal touch to the spirited session.

Photographer reflecting on missing family portraits for a decade pledges to help clients avoid the same regret. Through purchasing a photo collection, clients get what works for their family, and emphasize the importance of capturing fleeting moments and the rapid changing of children into adulthood.