Best Portrait Photography in California, United States

We feature skilled portrait photographers specializing in individual, family, and corporate portraits. These professionals are chosen for their style, technical skill, and their unique ability to tell stories through pictures.

ABL Photography

Sydney Rae Place, San Diego, California
4.6 (241 reviews)
  • Maternity photos
  • Family portraits
  • Portraits
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Fine art newborn photography in San Diego, CA. History Established in 1997. We started our business in Reno/Lake Tahoe area and moved to beauti More Detail

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Mỹ Photo Studio

Abelia Court, San Jose, California
4.3 (70 reviews)
  • Portrait/ Fashion
  • Engagement/Wedding
  • Event photography
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Family/ Maternity · Portrait/ Fashion · Engagement/Wedding · Boudoir/ Intimate · Commercial · Contact. Menu. Mỹ Photo Studio. Family/ Maternity More Detail

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K & H Photo Lab

Autumnvale Drive, San Jose, California
4.4 (140 reviews)
  • Photo Album
  • Wall Displays
  • Printing and Mounting
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Photo Album film and photo scanning photo restoration passport immigration visa ID photos printing mounting canvas wrap acrylic metal print More Detail

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Snappr Photography

J Street, San Diego, California
4.3 (194 reviews)
  • Videography
  • Couples photography
  • Engagement photos
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Snappr Media is a photography company that specializes in real estate, family and event photography, and videography. We work very closely with our cl More Detail

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Snappr Photography

California Street, San Francisco, California
4.3 (1980 reviews)
  • Maternity photos
  • Boudoir photography
  • Headshots
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Snappr is the one-stop-shop for visual content creation. From on-demand photoshoots to on-demand editing to automating massive workflows. Whether you More Detail

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Bacosa Photography

East Gish Road, San Jose, California
3.7 (72 reviews)
  • Schools
  • Buisness
  • Life events

Bacosa Photography is proud to be serving the greater Bay Area since 1966 with professional, full service photography. More Detail

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Now & Forever Studios

Cooper Court, San Jose, California
3.6 (283 reviews)
  • Executive/Corporate Photography
  • Sports
  • Senior Portraits
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Now and Forever is a business created by Jennifer and Connor Haydn. We look forward to creating photographic memories that will last a lifetime. More Detail

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Enchanted Fairies of San Diego, CA

Del Rey Street, San Diego, California
3.6 (886 reviews)
  • children's storybook photography
  • Portraits

Enchanted Fairies Portraiture Studio specializes in children's storybook photography. 38+ locations across the US! More Detail

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Frequently Asked Questions

We suggest going for a photographer who is well skilled n lighting, angles, and posing to bring out your best features. Check their portfolio for the variety in styles since some specialize in dramatic studio lighting, while others focus on natural, outdoor portraits

Importantly, Look at client testimonials to ensure they make subjects feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera.

Choose clothing that suits the tone of the shoot. for professional headshots, opt for neutral, well-fitted clothing, while creative portraits allow for more expressive outfits. Avoid busy patterns, overly bright colors, or large logos that can distract from your face. If unsure, consult your photographer; many offer wardrobe styling advice.

  • Studio portraits provide controlled lighting, backdrops, and a polished, editorial feel which is the best for headshots and formal portraits.
  • Outdoor portraits use natural lighting and scenic backgrounds to create a more relaxed, organic look. These are great for lifestyle or personal branding shoots.

Most portrait sessions last between 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the number of outfit changes, location shifts, and the level of editing required. If you are booking for a professional purpose, a quick 30-minute headshot session might be enough, while creative or branding portraits may require more time.

Yes! Most photographers include basic retouching such as skin smoothing, color correction, and lighting adjustments, in their packages. If you need extensive edits like background changes, makeup enhancement, or object removal, confirm with the photographer beforehand.