The Solutions Group, a marketing agency based out of Jonesboro, Arkansas, reached out to us requesting professional photography in an editorial style for one of RiceTec's small business partners.  TSG sent down their marketing director and team of videographers, RiceTec representatives also came to meet us, and I jumped right in as the professional photographer on this very hot day.  We spent about six hours on location, discussing and planning how to best utilize the family's time, the lighting conditions, and locations throughout Simon Farms' multiple fields.

Editorial photography is a great fit for companies that want images with a little more depth and personality. Instead of focusing only on posed portraits, these type of sessions allow room for real moments, natural movement, and environmental details that help tell the full story. For agricultural businesses, that might mean wide views of the property, candid working moments, close-up details, or drone imagery that shows the scale and landscape of this small business.

If your business has a story to tell, we can help bring it to life in a way that feels polished, genuine, and true to who you are, which is always a brand worthy of sharing!

I love creating lifestyle photography that feels authentic and intentional. My energetic, hands-on approach helps clients feel comfortable while we work together (even in the hottest of months) to create images they can actually use across their website, social media, print materials, and branding.

Photographing rice farming at Simon Farms gave me the chance to capture more than a business. Through these images, The Solutions Group is now able to a story of legacy, hard work, family, and the people who keep their Louisiana rice fields going year after year. For businesses like this, strong imagery does more than look polished. It helps preserve identity and communicate what makes their year round operation in the South unique.

When your business is handling a large-scale project, your website should do more than look polished. It should help people understand the size, quality, and professionalism of the work you do.

For this architectural photography shoot, I headed to LSU's campus in Baton Rouge to photograph several completed campus window installations for Manko Window Systems.  Photographing on campus grounds requires much planning beforehand, paperwork, insurance and background checks, etc.  However, we can handle it all, and carry the coverage needed to always get approved, even with aerial photography.  An often overlooked aspect to consider when photographing any educational facilities is "seasonal timing", which typically means scheduling when the weather, and lighting is right, as well as during a time when students and higher security is not in full swing.  Combining this with times when the grass is green and around other photoshoots can be a challenge, but one I love to take on, time and again.

 Professionally photographing properties like this means showcasing finished spaces, but it's also ideal to capture before photos, as well as construction progress, which can really allow give way for more useable content, as these projects can take several months or more to complete.

I worked hard to capture exterior details, and wide-angle views in a way that feels clear and intentional, while also showing the buildings as a whole to communicate the scale of Manko's work.  Strong images help potential clients, developers, and partners quickly see the value you bring to the table.  

Why Website Updates Matter for Bigger Projects

Large projects often involve multiple phases, multiple stakeholders, and long timelines. Your website needs to keep up with that pace. If your images are outdated, too limited, or not aligned with your current work, you may miss an opportunity to build trust.

Fresh photography can help you present your business as active, capable, and ready for the next job. It also gives you content to use across project pages, portfolio galleries, proposals, and social media.

What to Feature on Your Site

For commercial and architectural clients, the most effective websites usually include a mix of wide exterior images, detailed interior views, drone photography, and progress documentation. That combination gives visitors a fuller sense of the scope and craftsmanship involved.

In Baton Rouge and throughout Louisiana, this kind of visual storytelling is especially valuable for architects, builders, developers, and real estate teams who need to present complex projects with confidence.

Keep the Presentation Clean and Easy to Navigate

When you’re updating your site, keep the layout simple. Group images by project, use short descriptions, and make sure visitors can quickly find the information they need. A clean presentation makes your work feel even more professional and easier to understand.

If your brand relies on large-scale commercial work, your website should reflect that same level of organization and attention to detail.

Photography That Supports Your Brand, and Made SIMPLE With the Right Photographer

This project reflects what we do best:  making the process simple and easy.  It's common to be working for a client that is not available in person, and can't be on the session date.  Manko Windows is based out of Kansas, completed these construction projects in Baton Rouge, and we are based out of Lake Charles.  However, once Manko expressed their photography needs, a few details about their overall marketing photography goals, we were able to create an estimated timeline to get everything done in an efficient manner, and then reach out to the right LSU contact to begin the approval and scheduling process, all with Manko simply included in the correspondence.  This allowed them to continue their own work, while allowing us to coordinate and communicate with Louisiana State University.

If your website needs updated imagery that better represents your larger projects, now is a great time to make it happen.

When time allows, I enjoy creating and delivering bonus marketing material: aerial video clips. Because these so closely match the final photos, they can easily be blended into your website and social content to provide motion and more interest.  

With experience in on-location headshots, fresh action photography, and architectural imagery, we can build a variety of photos that fit your brand.

This session was just one, four hour morning with the wonderful team at Grimball Pediatric Dentistry in Sulphur. We started with individual headshots of each staff member, then the Grimballs had the great idea to bring in the staff’s kids for some fun action photos in the office. After everyone headed out, I captured interior images that show off their beautiful dental practice and give potential patients a true feel for the space.

That’s the beauty of working with a commercial photographer who plans intentionally. By combining a clear shot list, efficient styling, and a strong visual strategy, you can create images that work across multiple platforms without spending days in front of the camera.

At Lindsey Janies Photography in Lake Charles, LA, Lindsey brings an excited, enthusiastic approach to every session. The goal is simple: create polished, useful professional photography that helps your brand look consistent and professional wherever people find you.

For businesses that need content regularly, this type of session is a smart and easy investment. You can capture a variety of looks in a short amount of time, build a library of photos for future use, and keep your brand looking current without the stress of constant reshoots.

To check out more about Dr. Grimball's Dental Practice, visit them here.

One of my favorite new industrial clients I got to photograph for this past summer was Breaux Petroleum Products at their Lake Charles location.  Their marketing manager and I had a few pre-shoot phone meetings to discuss what their current marketing looks like, and what services and markets they are looking to expand with their two South Louisiana locations.

"Lindsey has a great eye for what looks good... even in an industrial setting where things are quite boring and not pleasing to the eye!"

"She also made all of our employees feel extremely comfortable in front of the camera, which only improved the quality of the photos. Lindsey and her entire team are true professionals and will make sure everything is good to go ahead of shoot day."

We decided to spend about six hours together and created a priority and planning list of all we "had" to cover, and then those "wish list" photos that would be excellent if time allowed.  (Happily, time did allow!  I always strive to underpromise and overdeliver.)

 "If you are looking for an industrial-focused photographer, Lindsey is it. We look forward to working with her on several more projects in the future!"

- Hannah Breaux, Breaux Petroleum Products

The on location photoshoot fell during one of the hottest months of the year, and this year, we have also experienced an unusually intense heat and drought.  But I am pleased and proud to say the heat does not "show" by their incredible group; as their personalities and easy to work with demeanor allowed us to create a very versatile variety of fresh marketing photography to feature all that this family owned business has to offer.

From their website:  Breaux Petroleum Products is an established distributor of quality products for energy, automotive, marine, industrial and aviation needs throughout South Louisiana.

As I'm updating our website images, replacing many with more recent marketing photography from the past year, I still have several favorites I've created for our clients over the years.  Most of these photographs were created for marketing for a hotel and resort, a specific restaurant, or part of a larger area (state) tourism marketing campaign, which always requires a lot of rich beautiful food and drink images.  Instead of "deleting" these all together, I decided to move them here to the blog so they can still be occasionally enjoyed and/or referenced when I'm talking with potential future clients in shoot planning.  

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