JLine capturing memories for all occasions

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Gary Billiot always wanted to be a wildlife photographer.


Because of that dream, his wife Tiffany bought him a semi-pro DSLR camera as a gift.


Who knew that many years later it’d be Tiffany Jackson Billiot using that same gift to spark a full-fledged business venture?

In business since August 2010, Larose-based JLine Photography LLC specializes in family photos, senior pictures and engagement and pre-bridal shots for all persons looking to capture the special memories in life.


And it all started one day when the wife decided to use the camera she bought to “go play” with her sister.


“After (the camera) sat in the box for a few months, I decided to see if I had any talent behind the camera,” Jackson Billiot said looking back on her first days. “So I grabbed my sister and said, ‘Let’s go play.’ The pictures came out great, and a buzz started. Since then, I’ve grown, improved and learned so much.”

Jackson Billiot said one of the biggest reasons why she was able to pick up the ins and outs of photography is because of her experience in front of the camera.


When not taking photos, the business owner is a model and actress.


She’s taken part in several photo shoots and has performed in a slew of movies and local plays.

Jackson Billiot said that she believes having that experience gives her an edge because she knows how to comfort customers – because she knows from first-hand experience how it feels to be the person being photographed.


“My clients feel like supermodels when they shoot with me,” Jackson Billiot said. “That’s because I know the pressure of being in front of a stranger staring at you with a big lens in your face.”


That comfort and family-friendly vibe is exactly what Jackson Billiot said she shoots for within her business.

The truth is that family is her biggest inspiration in everything she does.


Jackson Billiot said that the reason her company is called JLine Photography is to honor the J’s of her life.


“My name is a combination of my maiden name, which is Jackson; my mother’s name Jane; my daughters’ names Jailyn and Jayde; my husband’s middle name Joseph and also the one who makes this all possible – Jesus,” Jackson Billiot said.

Because of that love for being a mother and family member, Jackson Billiot said she’s been cautious in her growth with JLine.

The business started in 2010, but just moved to its own Larose studio in April.

Jackson Billiot said the studio will allow her to shoot more regularly, but she never aims to be so deeply involved in the business that it affects her ability to be a mom and a wife.

“I want to be able to shoot on a regular basis,” Jackson Billiot said. “But I want to also still enjoy the time I have with my family by not becoming too big of a business. This is something that I do not want to become an added stress on either myself or my family.”

But Jackson Billiot said she does hope to use her studio to grow her clientele beyond just the south Lafourche area.

So what type of people should visit JLine for their photography needs?

Jackson Billiot said just about anyone can give her a call.

She said her favorite type of photos are senior pictures and any photos involving children.

But she also has experience doing family photos, weddings, sports art, portraits, team photos and really any and every type of shot.

“I have had the opportunity to be more than 100 feet in the air shooting for the restoration company during the Gulf oil spill in Port Fourchon and Grand Isle,” Jackson Billiot said of her work.

The senior photo season may have come and passed, but if anyone wants summertime photos, JLine may be the place to consider.

Jackson Billiot said she has an easy way for people to contact her.

“Our number is 798-PICS,” she said. “We’re easy to get a hold of.”

Local business owner Tiffany Jackson Billiot said JLine Photography LLC is capable of offering a full array of services to anyone needing a photographer. She said she specializes in senior pictures, children’s photos and all family shots. 

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