Hi! So happy you found your way to me. Call me Jen. Jennifer. Jenn. Jenny.
Self portrait taken at the Roxy, NYC right after Yung Gravy was spotted in the elevator.
The loves of my life. Photographed in Paris, France.
Eleanor, Journey Girl, and the Gibson.
About Me:
Jen Lial is a photographer whose portraits seek to embolden their subjects, portraying them with quiet strength, dignity, and beauty in who they are. Her work explores presence, self-expression, and the subtle narratives of everyday life, capturing athletes, artists, and individuals who contribute to the world with kindness and strength.
A committed feminist, Lial supports equality, human rights, and inclusivity. She aims to create work that honors diverse experiences and amplifies voices often underrepresented in visual culture.
Trained in film, Lial holds a BA in Art History and English Literature from Syracuse University and an MA in Museum Education from the Rhode Island School of Design. Her academic background informs a practice attentive to composition, context, and the stories that unfold in her images.
Through her photography, Lial documents memory and experience with nuance and care, creating images that honor lived lives and invite viewers into each story. Raised on Keuka Lake in Upstate New York She lives in Rhode Island with her family and continues to explore photography as both documentation and interpretation, capturing the richness and complexity of human life.
I have worked with the best. Make sure you follow who I adore!
I continue to expand my photography repertoire working with and learning from some supremely talented photographers, including the likes of Carolyn Fong, Roxanne Bryant, Josh Wool, Erin McGinn, Denyse Dias, Erin Cunningham, Maaike Bernstrom, Heather Robinson, Rupert Whiteley, Carol Wild, Illuminate Classes. In 2020 I partook in The Family Narrative photo retreat for professional photographers to hone my skills and increase creativity amongst a group of elite artists.
My family, photographed at The Photographers’ Gallery. London, England.
Personal Work:
My life, my career, and my family take me to some pretty fabulous places. Do you recognize any of the settings? Photographed above are places such as: St. George’s School, Newport, Rhode Island, London England, Paris France, Martha’s Vineyard, The Finger Lakes Region, Phoenix, Arizona, Philips Academy- Andover, Phillips Exeter Academy, Middlesex School, Hyatt Regency Hotel Orlando, Persimmon Restaurant, Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland, Maine, Prudence Island, Acadia National Park, The London Tube, Handsome Dan’s Rescue