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.

Meg Marie Photography LLC

The Hub Hillcrest Market, San Diego, California
5.0 (103 reviews)
  • Photoshoot
  • Creative Direction
  • Brand Strategy Call
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I'm here to help passionate entrepreneurs stand out and magnetize their brand!!I provided a specialized experience for you and your family. All my pho 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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Chris Wojdak Photography

Market Street, San Diego, California
5.0 (100 reviews)
  • Boudoir photography
  • Portraits
  • Maternity photos
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I'm a San Diego photographer, specializing in documenting how people relate to each other. I get the opportunity to run alongside people in their fine More Detail

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Jasmine Baeza Photo

South Olive Street, Los Angeles, California
5.0 (99 reviews)
  • E-commerce Product
  • Model digitals
  • Guest Portraits
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Beauty, Fashion, Digitals, Photographer More Detail

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The Times We Have

South Olive Street, Los Angeles, California
5.0 (97 reviews)
  • Session Photography
  • Portraits
  • Event photography

We are Destination Wedding Photographers based in Los Angeles and Mexico. Photojournalist approach to create meaningful images. History Establishe More Detail

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San Francisco City Hall Wedding Photographer

Sacramento Street, San Francisco, California
5.0 (97 reviews)
  • Couples photography
  • Engagement photos
  • Event photography
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Award-Winning Photography at City Hall by Ken. 700+ City Hall Weddings. Stunning images with no strangers in your photos. Same day sneak peeks to your More Detail

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Renee Farias

North Broadway, Los Angeles, California
5.0 (96 reviews)

At Renee Farias, we understand that every business is unique, with distinct needs at each stage of growth. That’s why our services are fully customi 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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Justice Photography

Mississippi Street, San Diego, California
5.0 (96 reviews)
  • Family portraits
  • Portraits
  • Engagement photos
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Southern California photographer covering weddings, fashion, portraits, and events. More Detail

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Janis Foley Photography

Market Street, San Diego, California
5.0 (95 reviews)

I specialize in wedding photography. It's all about having fun on your wedding day or your portrait session because the more fun you have the better t 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.