Little D| Price UT| Jessica Lloyd Photography| Baby Portraits

Each summer I try to make at least one trip to Price, UT.  Last summer I got to photograph one of the most gorgeous baby girls ever!  This little one has the best eyes!  I love her lashes!  I've been waiting to show her off.  I wanted to make sure that her Momma got to see them first and pick out her favorites.  It's been kinda rough getting the kinks worked out for a long distance ordering session, but we finally got it done!  I know it's been a crazy year for her family.  Anyway...I'll stop rambling and show you this sweetie!

Picture Share | Children's Portrait Photography | Salt Lake City, Utah

Just for fun, I thought I'd share an older picture.  This sweetie is my oldest daughter, five years ago.  I seriously didn't edit in those lashes...she just grows them that way...lucky duck!

Can you believe Easter is almost upon us?  I have one opening left before Easter.  Grab it quick before it's gone! Click here to schedule a session!

Michelle Coleman Greenfield Bailey Bridal Portraits | Magna UT

For those of you who don't know, this is my awesome assistant, Michelle!  She's gettin' hitched!  I had to round up another awesome assistant for this session.  Karen Squires from Twee Art came to the rescue!  Thanks Karen! You can see more images of Michelle on Karen's website.

Weddings are NOT my specialty.  I DO NOT book weddings, but I will do engagements, bridals and trash the dress sessions.

Speaking of booking sessions, May is almost full, April has a few spots left, and summer is coming quicker than you think (there was a mosquito in my car yesterday!  Woohoo!  It's warm enough for mosquitos!).

FOR SALE: Nikon D90 PRICE REDUCED!

I've convinced my assistant to jump ship and join me on the dark side!  She's selling her Nikon D90!  This camera has been well loved and taken care of.

It includes a 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED IFAF-S VR Nikkor Zoom Lens, a 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR ED Nikkor Lens, 4 lens filters (2 UV, 1 Polarizer, & 1 Florescent), one lens hood, a Macro Reverse Ring Camera Mount Adapter, 2 batteries (1 is Nikon brand, the other is a generic), charger, bag (really cute one), remote, strap and manual.  Asking $2000 (or best offer) for the package.

To make an offer on this camera, call me at 801-556-9415 or email me at jessicatlloyd@gmail.com

UPDATE: Price REDUCED! $1500 for all.  $700 for body and accessories. $500 for the 70-300 mm lens and filter and hood. $300 for 18-105 and filter.  OBO!

Got blurry pictures? This can help.

A common problem that many photographers have is images seem blurry –caused by camera shake.  This happens when the camera is not held still enough when the shutter button is pushed. This frequently happens when there isn't enough light and the flash isn’t used.  Just the small movement of depressing the shutter button on the camera can cause blurry images and the only real way to eliminate it is with a tripod and a remote.

Another contributor to camera shake is the technique of holding the camera at arm’s length away from you as you take your pictures – often with one hand. This method makes your camera very vulnerable to camera shake.

So, what can you do about it? Tripods are the best way to stop camera shake.  However they can be bulky and inconvenient.  If you don’t have one, or don’t want to haul one around with you, then you can simply change the way you hold onto the camera… use two hands.

While it is tempting to shoot one handed, especially with a smaller camera, two hands will increase your ability to hold the camera still.

How you should hold your camera depends on what kind of camera you are using and you preference. There is no real right or wrong way, but here’s a technique that you may find helpful:

1.With your right hand grasp the right side of your camera. Lightly rest your forefinger above the shutter release button, wrap your other around the front of the camera. Your right thumb grips the back of the camera. This should feel natural. Hold it gently, but firmly.  You don’t want to hold it so tight that you cause shake.

2. Use your left hand to support the weight of the camera and lens by either placing it underneath the camera or under the lens, if the camera has a large lens.

3. I recommend using the viewfinder in the camera (the little window you put your eye to) over using the LCD to line up your shot. When you are shooting using the view finder you’ll naturally have the camera close to your body, which adds extra stability. If you prefer using the LCD (or have a camera that doesn’t have a view finder, or it’s really small and hard to use) make sure you hold your camera close to you. Hold your elbows in by your sides and hold the camera out a little from your face, 3-5 inches. 

4. Support yourself by leaning against a solid object (fence, car, or wall) or by sitting or kneeling down. If there isn’t anything there to support you and you need to stand to get the angle you need, putting your feet shoulder width apart will give yourself a steadier stance. The more you can hold your body still the less camera shake you will get.

Holding a camera in this way will allow you to being able to line up shots quickly and will help you to hold still when you press the shutter down to release the shutter.

Breathing can cause camera shake. Before you push that button take a gentle breath, hold it, take the shot and then exhale. Being conscious of your breath can help you overcome camera shake.

Take some time to practice and find your own techniques that you are comfortable with.  Get familiar with your camera.

There are of many other things you can do to decrease camera shake that should be used in conjunction with the way you hold it. Shutter speed, lenses with image stabilization and of course tripods can all help – but those are for another post.

Want to learn more?  We offer a variety of classes.  email Jess for more information.

Maternity Sessions

“Another sunrise, another new beginning.”
~Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Share the excitement with the expecting mother in your life with a maternity portrait session. We suggest the seven month mark for this session, as the baby bump is defined, yet cute. This is also a great time, because there is less scrambling to get ready for the baby and more time to relax and show off that pregnancy glow.

That due date is going to come sooner than you think, so call to reserve your session today. 801-556-9415


We do have a few select openings in our maternity portfolio.  If you are interested in being a maternity model for us, we offer $100 off your session fee and a free 8x10 for a signed model release.


If you haven’t selected a push present for that amazing mother to be yet, get inspired with a selection of favorites.






https://jordannjewelry.com/magento/i...-necklace.html

A luxurious rocker like this one from Pottery Barn Kids


Have it waiting for her in the nursery when she comes home!
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/produ...-NoMerchRules-

Coach Diaper Bag


She’ll never be without it!
http://www.amazon.com/Signature-Stri...829798&sr=1-14

Whatever gift you choose, make sure to include a heartfelt card—that always means the most.

Holiday Invites

Let us custom design your Holiday invitations this year!  Here are a few samples that we offer:

Front & Back 5x7 Vertical

 Inside Spread 5x7 Vertical

Front & Back 5x7 Horizontal

Inside Spread 5x7 Horizontal

Contact us for more details!

Halloween Crafts

 Milk Carton Haunted Houses

Use any size of carton, from an individual sized lunch carton to a half gallon. Cut out a door and some windows and cover entirely with black construction paper. Add some cute halloween stickers and glitter, maybe some candy corn and pumpkins, and you have an adorable decoration that your kids can help create. For an extra spooky touch, add an LED tealight. Create one house, or an entire village!

Boa Bats

These would make great porch decorations! Add glitter and use different colors of construction paper for a more playful effect.
http://familyfun.go.com/halloween/ha...a-bats-669215/

Printable Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Our favorite ones are the goofy faces!
http://www.paperpumpkins.com/

Tie Dye Halloween

Create a fun tee shirt, onesie, pajamas or a trick or treat bag with this adorable craft.
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/pumpkin-shirt-674600/

September is National Children’s Good Manners Month!

Sit down with your little ones and enjoy these excellent etiquette reads.

The Scallywags
by David Melling
http://www.amazon.com/Scallywags-Dav...f=cm_lmf_tit_3

Emily’s Everyday Manners
by Cindy Post Senning and Peggy Post
http://www.amazon.com/Emilys-Everyda...=cm_lmf_tit_11

The Golden Rule
by Ilene Cooper
http://www.amazon.com/Golden-Rule-Il...=cm_lmf_tit_15

Thingumajig Book of Manners
by Irene Keller
http://www.amazon.com/Thingumajig-Bo...=cm_lmf_tit_19

Please is a Good Word to Say
by Barbara Joosse
http://www.amazon.com/Please-Good-Wo...=cm_lmf_tit_21

Happy Reading!

My New Camera Strap | Home Made Gear | Jessica Lloyd Photography | Salt Lake City | Utah

I have a portrait session coming up with a very special child later this week.  He is severely handicapped.  At my pre-session consultation with him and his family, I discovered that he thinks he gets to play in purses.  Since my camera bag is a modified purse, it isn't a good idea for me to take my camera bag with me.  So I had to figure out how to haul all of my necessary gear with me.  Got a bit creative.  I have a fanny pack that was designed to hold a water bottle.  My big zoom lens fits in the water bottle spot...phone, keys, etc. will go in the extra pockets.  But there isn't enough room for my lens cap, extra battery/memory card, etc.  So I built myself a new camera strap.




My ninja son modeling it for you!


He says it's so comfy he doesn't want to take it off!


See the pockets?  There are two on each side, one big enough for a lens cap and one big enough for a SD card or spare battery.

I padded the whole thing, so that my neck won't get sore.  I'm not sure if it's too wide yet, so I'll wear it today and decide.  I made it wider than the tutorials I found, on purpose, so it would distribute weight more.  I hate getting sore from carrying all my gear!  I tried out the fanny pack with the zoom on Saturday and LOVED IT!  I also love that the fanny pack and the strap are my logo colors! :)

If you want me to make a tutorial, post in the comments.