Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Professional Portrait Photography Services in Salt Lake City
At JayLynn Studios, we approach each portrait project with a personalized methodology tailored to our clients' unique needs and aspirations. Established in 1906, our five generations of expertise ensure unmatched attention to detail and artistic vision. Our lead photographer, Kent Shelton, combines Master Photographer credentials with a commitment to capturing clients' visions, whether commemorating milestones or creating professional imagery. We specialize in diverse portrait styles, from traditional to avant-garde, ensuring sessions remain enjoyable and results exceed expectations.Our post-production process includes hand-finishing techniques to deliver timeless, high-quality portraits that reflect our clients' stories. With a legacy of excellence and industry recognition, we serve discerning clients in Salt Lake City and beyond, prioritizing trust, privacy, and artistic integrity in every interaction.
Services
Family Portraits
Business Portraits
Couple Portraits
Children Portraits
Graduate Portraits
Individual Portraits
Details
- Year established: 1906
Highlights and features
- Five generations of photography experience since 1906
- Personalized sessions tailored to client vision and preferences
- Hand-finished prints with professional retouching techniques
- 24/7 privacy commitment for high-profile clients
- Award-winning artistry recognized in international competitions
Associations and certifications
- Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
Services
Family Portraits
Document generational milestones with custom family portraits. Our photographers capture authentic emotions and connections in studio or location settings. Sessions emphasize natural interactions while maintaining artistic composition. Clients receive guidance on wardrobe coordination and theme selection to create heirloom-quality images that preserve family history for future generations.
Business Portraits
Enhance professional branding with executive and team portraits. Services include office environment shoots and controlled studio sessions. We provide styling advice for formal and creative corporate aesthetics. High-resolution digital files are delivered for marketing materials, websites, and office displays while maintaining consistent visual identity across all portraits.
Graduate Portraits
Celebrate academic achievements with personalized graduate portraits. Sessions incorporate school colors, sports equipment, and personal interests. We offer both traditional and contemporary styling options with flexible posing guidance. Packages include print options for announcements and wall displays at various sizes to commemorate this milestone event.
Children Portraits
Capture childhood moments with specialized newborn and youth portrait sessions. Our photographers use age-appropriate posing techniques and props to create natural expressions. Parents receive direction on timing sessions for optimal child engagement. Images focus on developmental milestones while ensuring comfortable, playful environments for young subjects.
Couple Portraits
Create lasting images of relationships through customized couple portrait sessions. We specialize in engagement photos, anniversary portraits, and romantic compositions. Sessions include location scouting assistance and coordinated styling guidance. The photography emphasizes emotional connection while offering both candid and directed posing options for timeless results.
People
Kent Shelton
Master Photographer
Kent Shelton is a PPA Certified Professional Photographer with multiple international awards, including Grand Imaging Award nominations. He specializes in creating personalized portrait experiences while maintaining technical excellence. His approach combines artistic vision with client collaboration to deliver exceptional imagery.
Questions
What types of portraits do you offer?
We specialize in family, business, couple, children, graduate, and individual portraits, with customizable themes and settings.
How long has JayLynn Studios been in business?
Our studio has operated continuously since 1906, providing five generations of photography expertise.
Can I use my own props during a session?
Yes, we encourage clients to bring personal items that reflect their style, while offering extensive studio props.
Do you offer on-location business photography?
Our photographers can visit your office location for corporate portrait sessions tailored to your professional environment.
How are prints finished?
All portraits undergo meticulous hand-finishing with professional retouching to ensure gallery-quality results.
How do I schedule a session?
Contact us via phone, text, or email to discuss your vision and book an appointment at our Cottonwood Heights studio.
Reviews (7)
Tyler J.
May 16, 2022
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Paid $500 for photos. Never received the photos. Won't return my voicemails. Very disappointing. Be weary of giving them your money until you get your product.
Parisa Khalili
Jul 26, 2021
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Photos are amazing. Service was great. Very nice guy. I would totally recommend for passport and family pictures.
Katie Lewis
May 23, 2020
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I loved working with Eliza! Right off the bat she made me feel comfortable in front of her lens. She was so kind and fun and she gave me really helpful direction in how to pose or even which shirt to wear next haha. She got my photos back to me really quickly too--I was shocked. I would DEFINITELY hire her again! Beautiful space too!
LuAnn Snyder
Apr 25, 2020
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We had a 100 year-old Birthday party for my mother. Eliza came to my mother's home and took MANY fabulous photos. She is an absolutely darling person and was so gracious and lovely. Seemed like part of the family - and we'd love to have her!
S. Davidson
Feb 17, 2020
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Eliza made our experience at Jaylynn feel like "coming home". We were family from the moment we walked through the door. My daughters and I connected with Eliza immediately. The photos are beautiful and captured everything we hoped for. Eliza sincerely enjoys her role at Jaylynn Photography Studios and excels while doing so.
Savannah Cracraft
Dec 10, 2019
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JayLynn met and exceeded our expectations. They guided us from what to wear, to what to expect during our shoot, and helped us pick a picture package that suited our whole family. The photographer was fun and brought out our best expressions during the shoot (the sitting was very affordable by the way!). Following the shoot, the editing staff made our family look amazing, even in the oh so hard to do sitting for 20.
They delicately handled my family's many opinions when it came down to choosing our best photos for print. They were able to do face swap editing techniques to ensure all of us looked like our best selves in our big family portrait. Our family's matriarch looks absolutely stunning. These portraits will be adored for decades to come. I would highly recommend anyone to this studio seeking family portraits.
They delicately handled my family's many opinions when it came down to choosing our best photos for print. They were able to do face swap editing techniques to ensure all of us looked like our best selves in our big family portrait. Our family's matriarch looks absolutely stunning. These portraits will be adored for decades to come. I would highly recommend anyone to this studio seeking family portraits.
David Updike
Sep 28, 2018
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I have recently had a professional business portrait taken, and both Cynthia and Jacques took great energy and effort to assure me of high quality work. I am impressed with their talent and expertise, . I am surprised to see reviews that are hard, as my experience was over-the-top excellent. The professional application in which I used these turned out to be perfect. Thanks for a job WELL DONE! Thanks for a session that was organized and great. You have a very happy customer in me.
