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.

Digital Studio

Tennessee Street, San Francisco, California
5.0 (85 reviews)
  • Commercial Photography
  • Photo Retouching Services
  • Portraits
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n 2002, I founded Digital Studio right as digital cameras were revolutionizing the product photography industry. Since then, I have been fortunate to More Detail

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Rafaella Pedroso Photography

Tennessee Street, San Francisco, California
5.0 (42 reviews)
  • Portraits
  • Headshots

It's All About You! My photography studio, located in San Francisco, is dedicated to making your experience in front of the camera comfortable and en More Detail

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415Headshots Inc.

30th Avenue, San Francisco, California
5.0 (121 reviews)
  • Headshot Varieties
  • Professional Headshots
  • Team Headshots
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415Headshots is a headshot photography studio focused on providing top-of-the-line headshots for individual professionals, start-ups, teams, small bus More Detail

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Creations By Sam, Bay Area Photographer

Choctaw Drive, San Jose, California
5.0 (112 reviews)
  • Engagement & Wedding Photography
  • Portrait Photography
  • Engagement & Wedding Videography
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Providing Professional Photography & Videography services for all occasions since 1992. Weddings, Birthday Parties, Corporate Events, Family Portraits More Detail

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Emily Winnie Photography

Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, California
5.0 (68 reviews)
  • Maternity potraits
  • Newborn and baby photos
  • Potraits
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Emily specializes in Newborn photography, Family photography, Child Photography, Baby Photography, High school senior photography and Maternity photog More Detail

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BYME Studio

North Market Street, San Jose, California
5.0 (109 reviews)
  • Engagement photos
  • Senior portraits
  • Portraits
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We believe that every second of one’s life is a gift, thus we light up to capture the giftable moment to treasure and cherish. BYME’s mission is t More Detail

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Beautiful Stories Photography

Dickens Avenue, San Jose, California
5.0 (38 reviews)
  • Headshots
  • Newborn and baby photos
  • Couples photography
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Specialties Beautiful, emotive and authentic photography for busy families and couples looking for a premium boutique photography experience. My styl More Detail

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Harry Who Photography

Hillsdale Avenue, San Jose, California
4.9 (245 reviews)

My name is Harry Who and I am a San Jose & SF Bay Area Wedding, Family, and EventPhotographer. More Detail

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A La Mode Photo

Montana Avenue, Los Angeles, California
4.9 (225 reviews)
  • Newborn photoshoot
  • Headshots
  • In-home photoshoot
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Photographer Heather Hart specializes in Pregnancy, Maternity and Family photography. Named one of the top 5 photographers in California. Couples, eng More Detail

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Jipeng photography

Meridian Avenue, San Jose, California
5.0 (34 reviews)
  • Studio
  • Family Photography
  • Wedding photography

JP is an excellent photographer, his staff is well trained and very helpful. They have moved to a new studio which is in the new San Jose Sofa distric 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.