Photographing her cousin’s wedding in California, the author cherished a personal highlight—reconnecting with her Abuelita, now suffering from dementia. Despite fading memories, moments of recognition provided joy amidst the pain. Surrounded by family and love, she witnessed the enduring impact of her grandmother’s nurturing spirit, culminating in a spontaneous dance that embraced life’s fleeting gifts.

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.

On Christmas Eve, amid family hustle and social media’s negative review of 2016, I choose gratitude. Reflecting on growth at LPJ Photography, I’m thankful for clients who trusted my creative vision. I believe in appreciating the year’s hidden treasures and I’m ready for a hopeful 2017.

A photographer reflects on a lifeguarding job that revealed a talent for teaching, shaping their approach to coaching clients in posing for photographs. Different techniques create optical illusions and are employed to craft a beautiful and natural images, reinforcing the idea that photos can indeed lie, but with purposeful and skilled guidance.

During the Helton Family Session, we captured candid moments of seven-month-old Blakely at home, resulting in natural, emotionally rich photographs. I cherish lifestyle photography for its authenticity, recording families in their normal routines, revealing the genuine connections and stories of their lives.