§ Journal

Phlog notes from the studio floor.

Our blog keeps you up to date with our latest photo-shoot offerings and photo-musings.

Mar 10, 2020 · Headshots

Why You Should Get a Professional Headshot

In a nutshell: because it's your first impression. Why a modern professional headshot decides who calls you back — and how to get one that works.

Mar 07, 2018 · Headshots

President Lincoln's Professional Head-Shots

When Lincoln decided to run for president, one of his first stops was the photographer's studio. Even in the 1860s, a portrait was branding.

Mar 27, 2018 · Model & Talent

Ariana Grande at Lloyd's Studio

Lloyd's Studio Boca Raton was one of the first studios to photograph Ariana Grande. A quick look back at the shoot and what it taught us about young talent.

Sep 20, 2012 · Corporate

Creating an Official Google Executive Photo-Shoot

Google likes us and we like Google. Inside the executive portrait shoot behind our long-standing Google Favorite Place status.

Jan 02, 2016 · Dating & Personal

Online Dating Photo Tips

Every January single people renew the search — and every profile lives or dies on one photo. Here's how to make yours pull in the right swipes.

Mar 09, 2011 · Military

Historic and Amazing Tuskegee Airmen at Lloyd's Studio

We had the privilege of photographing one of the most amazing military units in American history. A studio session, and a lesson in showing up.

May 05, 2020 · Portraits

Powerful Graduation Portraits in the Time of Covid-19

Congratulations to the #classof2020. How we shot graduation portraits safely during Covid so no senior missed their moment.

Nov 29, 2011 · Editorial

Editorial Photography Shoot at Boca Raton Resort

An editorial shoot on location at the Boca Raton Resort and Club, and what makes a resort image read as editorial instead of stock.

Sep 25, 2011 · Editorial

Truly a Renaissance Man Photo-Shoot

Singer, British aviator, author — Mr. Alterman sat for his latest CD cover at the studio. One frame, three lives.

Oct 16, 2011 · Product

Awesome Cartier Glasses Product Photo-Shoot

An exclusive Cartier eyewear shoot at Lloyd's Studio for a dealer's dedicated luxury catalogue.

Sep 03, 2013 · Headshots

Rick Schwartz's Head-Shots & the Domain Authority Lesson

Domain investor Rick Schwartz sat for portraits — and taught us why a modern headshot is a personal-brand asset.

Jun 22, 2012 · Portraits

NASCAR Driver Cesar Bacarella at Lloyd's Studio

NASCAR driver Cesar Bacarella came in for a full round of sponsor-ready publicity shots.

Jun 21, 2019 · Model & Talent

How to Become a Model — Becky in Boca Interview

Talking swimwear shoots, portfolio building, and the real path new models take to get signed in South Florida.

May 18, 2012 · Product

Watch Product Photography by Lloyd's Studio

Watches are one of the hardest product subjects going. Here's how we light and shoot luxury timepieces.

Nov 22, 2017 · Family

The Ugly Christmas Sweater Family Portrait

The modern holiday tradition. How we shoot them, how to pose the group, and why they book out every November.

Nov 01, 2017 · Family

Family Portraits at the Carousel

The Carousel in Boca is our favourite festive backdrop for family portraits. Why we book there every holiday season.