As a senior portrait photographer, June keeps me busy photographing upcoming graduates. Recently, I’ve been highlighting the historic Roanoke Rapids High School’s class of 2017. The school, a community cornerstone since 1920, is a grand, cherished building with a storied past that I deeply appreciate, especially when revisiting its halls.

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.

LPJ Photography’s Limited Edition Prom Sessions for Roanoke Rapids and Halifax Academy offer an intimate 20-25 minute photoshoot, capturing the magic of prom night with both digital and heirloom prints, and a personal smartphone app.

As a Senior Portrait Photographer, I aim to provide a stress-free experience for teens amidst their challenging final year, helping them relax and feel confident. Leah Proctor’s shoot exemplified the transformative power and lasting impact these sessions have, producing not only stunning photos but also cherished memories and boosted self-worth.

A mother reflects on her son’s journey from infancy to the brink of college, treasuring each stage and mourning the passage of time. As she contemplates the shift in her life, she cherishes the memories captured in pictures and expresses a mix of joy and sorrow, encouraging her son to build on his dreams as he steps into adulthood.

The photographer, a life long sports fan, reflects on the deeper significance of sports rivalry beyond winning or losing. Even in sports rivalries, it’s the relationships, not just the games, that stir her passion, culminating in a sentiment that, regardless of the outcome, she wins through her connections with both teams.