Top 10 Best Portrait Photography

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.

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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ANI Portraits

West Glenoaks Boulevard, Los Angeles, California
5.0 (192 reviews)
  • Family portraits
  • Maternity photos
  • Portraits
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Ani Portraits is a boutique fine art photography studio ran by premier award-winning Los Angeles portrait photographer, Ani Tsatourian. Ani is one More Detail

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Blue 22 Photography

West 6th Street, Los Angeles, California
5.0 (191 reviews)
  • Pinup Photoshoot
  • Graduation Photoshoot
  • Newborn & Baby Photoshoot
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Fine-art wedding & Documentary wedding Photographer, California & Worldwide More Detail

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Anastasia Portraits

York Boulevard, Los Angeles, California
5.0 (187 reviews)
  • Portraits
  • Engagement photos
  • Family portraits
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Our private studio is located in Highland Park, Los Angeles We specialize in maternity, motherhood, boudoir and family and lifestyle photography. Plea More Detail

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Photomochi - San Francisco

3rd Street, San Francisco, California
5.0 (154 reviews)
  • Eevent photography
  • Short film and feature film videography
  • Portrait photography
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Photomochi Studio is America's leading photography and video production studio. More Detail

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Emily Jenks Photography

12th Avenue, San Francisco, California
5.0 (153 reviews)
  • Weddings
  • Event photography
  • Portraits

Hello, I'm Emily. Nice to meet you! I'm a San Francisco based portrait photographer. Emily focuses on Elopements, City Hall Weddings, Weddings, Engage More Detail

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BE Studios

Point Loma, San Diego, California
5.0 (147 reviews)
  • Videography
  • Event photography
  • Portraits
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San Diego's top portrait and wedding photographer. Capturing the true spirit of each and every subject with colorful and fun photos. Video services av More Detail

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Photography By L Rose

Midway Drive, San Diego, California
5.0 (144 reviews)
  • Senior portraits
  • Maternity photos
  • Family portraits
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Laura At Photography By L Rose Specializes In Maternity, Newborn, Babies, Children and Family Photography. I Produce Images That My Clients Love And C More Detail

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Ian Chin Photography

10th Avenue, San Francisco, California
5.0 (141 reviews)
  • Event photography
  • Headshots
  • Senior portraits
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When I was 16, Papa presented me with one of his spare cameras to play with. Eventually, I learned that photography was much more than simply pointing 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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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.