LPJ Rep Team 2025 wrapped up their senior year with our “Caps, Gowns & Beyond” session under moody spring skies. From college shirts to heartfelt smiles, this Roanoke Rapids-based experience gave seniors from NC and VA unforgettable memories and portraits that celebrate who they are—and where they’re headed next.

As a photographer, I always aim to capture your natural beauty. Spray tans can create uneven tones, orange hues, and reflective patches in photos. For the best results, I recommend skipping the spray tan. Want more tips for picture-perfect skin prep? Read the full blog for all my expert advice!

I limit my clients to stay flexible for busy senior schedules—and to pour love into every image. Retouching isn’t about changing who you are—it’s about honoring every detail with care. I don’t outsource; I create. Curious how I turn raw images into heartfelt portraits? Dive into the story behind the edits.

Society’s beauty standards, driven by media and advertising, often feed our insecurities. The Project Beauty Challenge, now in its 7th year, encourages our 2025 Senior Rep Team to embrace their natural selves by being photographed without makeup or edits. This initiative promotes the idea of true beauty beyond societal pressures and superficial ideals.

I combine my sports knowledge with what I know about photography to create unique, dynamic portraits. Each shoot is personalized and collaborative as we work together to achieve standout images.

This blog is the third in a series defining what “full service photography” means at LPJ Photography, and features LPJ Team 2024’s Claudia. The experience emphasizes quality time between seniors and their families, involving everyone in the planning, shooting, designing… which ultimately makes the fine art portraits souvenirs of time well spent.

Lymarie offers a deluxe senior photography session that extends beyond mere portraits. This service includes a full experience of fashion consultation, professional hair and makeup, and a stress-free picture day where seniors are coached and celebrated. Following the shoot, clients enjoy a personalized reveal session to order heirloom keepsakes, ensuring memories are treasured beyond digital files.