Top 10 Best Portrait Photography in San Jose, California

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.

Toanven Photography

Branham Lane, San Jose, California
5.0 (337 reviews)
  • Maternity photos
  • Couples photography
  • Headshots
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Specialties An award winning photography group specializing in portraits, Family, Maternity, engagement/ pre-wedding and wedding photography. Hist More Detail

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Kerry Goddard Photography

Camden Avenue, San Jose, California
5.0 (230 reviews)
  • Maternity photography
  • Portraits
  • Milestone photography
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Specialties Photographs are a great way to memorialize special events in our lives, and give us the rare opportunity to celebrate a single moment for More Detail

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Tyler Vu Photography

Oakland Road, San Jose, California
5.0 (201 reviews)
  • Photographers
  • Places and objects

I'm a wedding photographer in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a very simple philosophy and style: I shoot life, as it happens More Detail

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Atlas Studios - Photography and Video Studio

Camden Avenue, San Jose, California
5.0 (140 reviews)
  • Web development
  • Design branding
  • Photography
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Atlas Studio provides a complete range of services, making the following available to you : Costume and prop rental Wide choice of movie sets Cat More Detail

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Slava Blazer Photography

Gonzalez Drive, San Jose, California
5.0 (909 reviews)
  • Couples photography
  • Maternity photos
  • Real estate
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At Slava Blazer Photography we specialize in real estate photography, product shots, professional headshots and corporate photography for individuals More Detail

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Willow Baby Photography

Cherry Avenue, San Jose, California
5.0 (137 reviews)
  • Family portraits
  • Newborn and baby photos
  • Maternity photos
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Specialties Specializing in Newborn, Babies, One Year Cake Smash and maternity Now booking Holiday Mini Sessions History Established in 2012. More Detail

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Photomochi

East Santa Clara Street, San Jose, California
5.0 (102 reviews)
  • Behind-the-scenes glimpses
  • Travel journeys
  • Portraiture
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Photomochi Studio is America's leading photography and video production studio. More Detail

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Amy Drake Photography

Lafayette Street, San Jose, California
5.0 (96 reviews)
  • High school senior portraits
  • Dance portraits
  • Headshots & Personal Branding
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High School Senior Portraits | Headshots & Personal Branding | Dance Photography More Detail

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Christopher C. Lee, Professional Photographer & Cinematographer

North 19th Street, San Jose, California
5.0 (88 reviews)
  • Weddings Photography
  • Automotive Photography
  • Entrepreneur
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Timeless, fleeting moments enrapture my attention. Warm-hearted discussions of philosophy engage my mind. Appreciation for the unique and beautiful More Detail

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Door into summer photostudio

South Main Street, San Jose, California
5.0 (232 reviews)

Amazing photo studio for newborns, babies, kids, maternity and family sessions! 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.