As a professional photographer, I can promise you that whoever said “Pictures don’t lie,” lied. The truth is that angles, posing, and light do make a difference in what we see in an image.  Working the angles and utilizing the light is my job as the photographer.  I teach my clients how to […]

  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.

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.

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.

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.