Top 22 Portrait & Headshot Photographers in the USA

Rob Greer is a portrait and headshot photographer in Houston, TX, with over 20 years of experience. His client list includes Microsoft, AT&T, Disney, Shell, Samsung, and Visa. Rob has earned the Double Master title from Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) — one of only 32 photographers worldwide to hold this distinction.

His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and People. The downtown Houston studio offers headshots, portraits, event coverage, product photography, and commercial shoots. Rob also teaches SEO workshops and business courses for photographers at national conferences.

Amy Gray Photography is a San Diego beach portrait photographer with 15 years of experience and over 1,500 sessions completed. Amy works with families, seniors, couples, and extended family groups visiting the San Diego coast. Her style is classic, light-filled, and pastel-toned — designed to preserve vacation memories that feel timeless. She helps clients choose ideal beach locations based on sunset timing and tides.

Mallary Denson runs Captured By Mallary, a highly reviewed portrait photography studio in Tampa, FL. She covers family sessions, maternity shoots, birthday celebrations, engagement portraits, graduation photos, and professional headshots. Her sessions typically run 60 to 120 minutes with multiple outfit changes included. Props, styling guidance, and an online gallery are part of every package. Mallary brings a warm and patient approach that puts even camera-shy clients at ease.

Doug Burke has been a trusted photographer in Greensboro, NC, since 2012. His studio at Revolution Mill holds a perfect 5-star Google rating backed by more than 300 reviews. Doug and his team cover weddings, corporate headshots, senior portraits, family sessions, and event photography. Local portrait sessions take place at the Greensboro studio, while wedding and event work extends across North Carolina and beyond.

Liz by Design Photography operates two studios near Atlanta, Georgia. The main studio sits in a beautifully restored early-1900s building in historic downtown Powder Springs, featuring original exposed brick walls and floor-to-ceiling windows. Since 2013, photographer Liz Williams has served thousands of families across the state.

The studio handles newborn, maternity, family, milestone, senior, headshot, and boudoir sessions. All props, wraps, newborn outfits, and maternity dresses are provided. Liz by Design gained national attention for its viral "Be Kind" photoshoot, which was featured on 11Alive News and WSB-TV Atlanta and inspired a downtown mural.

LaLa Photography Sacramento offers affordable boutique portrait sessions from its Folsom, CA, studio. Families can choose from over 300 themed sets for newborn, maternity, family, birthday, cake smash, and school portrait sessions. The studio is open seven days a week and employs trained "Giggle Engineers" who specialize in getting genuine smiles from kids and reluctant subjects alike. Sessions start at just $14.99 for a registration fee, making professional portraits accessible to Sacramento-area families.

Austen Hunter is a headshot and portrait photographer in Pensacola, FL, with a background as a former Air Force officer. Since 2019, he has built a reputation for polished corporate headshots, military portraits, and personal branding sessions across the Gulf Coast. His studio serves clients in Pensacola, Destin, 30A, Orange Beach, and Gulf Shores. Austen also creates educational resources and courses for other photographers looking to grow their portrait businesses.

Kara Pearson is a Denver family and newborn photographer with more than 20 years of professional experience. Her full-service approach includes hair and makeup, a client wardrobe for moms and girls, and help with wall art installation after the session. Kara works from her Platte Park studio and on location throughout the Denver metro area. She takes on only 12 newborn collective members per year to keep her schedule focused. In 2022 alone, she photographed 150 sessions and created 141 custom-framed pieces for clients' homes.

Olson Photography is a full-service studio in Rockford, IL, with a team of degreed photographers and digital imaging staff. The multi-room studio handles business headshots, senior portraits, family sessions, newborns, weddings, model portfolios, and commercial work. Photographer David C. Olson also contributes nature and wildlife images to publications including National Geographic, Audubon, and Sierra. On-site and in-studio headshot sessions are available with group discounts for larger teams.

Reese & Co Portraits is a Denver studio that creates custom maternity, newborn, and family artwork. Photographer Laura Esmond brings over 20 years of experience and has been featured in Martha Stewart Weddings. The studio provides a guided experience from planning through final product — including a client wardrobe, professional hair and makeup, and a viewing appointment where families select framed pieces, heirloom albums, or glass box prints.

Two studio locations in north and south Denver serve families in Greenwood Village, Cherry Hills, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, and Castle Pines.

Amalie Orrange — also known as The Branded Boss Lady — is a brand photographer in Orlando, FL, who works with female business owners, entrepreneurs, and makers. Over the past seven years, she has photographed more than 1,500 brand sessions. Client images have appeared in Forbes, Inc., The New York Times, and Fortune. She has also worked with brands like Anthropologie and Lauren Conrad.

Amalie's natural light studio in Longwood offers full branding sessions, mini headshot refreshes, and team retreat coverage. She also provides brand styling and business coaching alongside her photography services.

Natalie Roberson Photography is a husband-and-wife team based in Celina, TX, serving the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Their 5,000-square-foot studio sits on a 15-acre property with green fields and open spaces for outdoor sessions. The team has photographed over 5,000 clients. Services include newborn, maternity, family, wedding, senior, boudoir, and corporate headshot sessions. Natalie holds an MBA and studied photography and graphic design at Collin College. The studio is a member of PPA and the Texas Professional Photographers Association.

David Genik is an NYC headshot photographer with over 15 years of experience and more than 300 five-star Google reviews. His SoHo studio offers actor headshots, corporate portraits, LinkedIn photos, and fashion photography. Sessions include same-day delivery of all images via Dropbox, plus one retouched photo.

Both studio and outdoor sessions are available. SoHo's cobblestone streets and cast-iron architecture serve as backdrops for his outdoor work. David works seven days a week with early morning and evening appointments to fit busy schedules.

Tim King Photography provides corporate headshots and executive portraits from a Little Italy studio in San Diego. With over 3,000 headshots and 12 years of experience, Tim serves finance, hospitality, legal, and medical professionals. His client list includes Bank of America, UBS, Merrill Lynch, and the Wall Street Journal. He handles both individual sessions and on-site team headshot days for groups of 12 to 200 people, with a makeup artist available on location. Tim also covers corporate events and conferences throughout Southern California.

Ashley Strong Smith is a Southern California photographer and intentional living coach based in Running Springs, CA. Since launching full-time in 2015, she has documented over 700 sessions and 150 weddings while earning more than 260 five-star reviews. Her style is vibrant, candid, and natural — focused on real connection rather than stiff posing. Ashley also hosts the "Living an Intentional Life" podcast and leads coaching retreats for women navigating life transitions.

Loni Brooke Photography captures vibrant family portraits across San Diego and Temecula. Photographer Brooke has completed over 700 sessions with a decade of experience and maintains 100% five-star reviews. She works on the beach and at scenic outdoor locations throughout San Diego and Riverside counties. Brooke handles location scouting, outfit guidance, and scheduling around sunset and tides — taking the stress out of family photos for busy parents.

Chris Holt Photography delivers professional headshots from a Claremont, CA, studio, serving businesses across Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Inland Empire. With over 10 years of experience and 500+ local professionals photographed, Chris works with C-suite executives, medical teams, legal firms, and insurance companies. Individual sessions run 45 minutes and include three retouched images. On-site team headshot days are available with group rates and same-day image selection.

Brooke Tobin Photography has been capturing weddings and portraits throughout Southern California since 2009. Based in Torrance, Brooke uses natural light and an "unposed" approach to create vibrant, intimate, and timeless images. She covers engagements, weddings, maternity, newborn, and family sessions. Every wedding package includes a custom timeline, 500+ edited images, and a complimentary 1.5-hour engagement session. Brooke is recommended by 100% of couples on major review platforms.

Lauren Blaylock runs LB Photography, a maternity and newborn studio in Tampa, FL, with over 10 years of experience. Her work has been recognized locally, in print, and among the Best of Florida. A breast cancer survivor and former kindergarten teacher, Lauren brings patience and calm energy to every baby-led session. Her studio provides a curated wardrobe with maternity gowns, plus over 30 newborn wraps, bonnets, and props. She serves families throughout the Tampa Bay area.

Billy Beach Photography offers wedding and family portrait sessions across the Wilmington, NC, beaches. Billy has been part of the wedding industry for over a decade and brings a mix of contemporary, traditional, and photojournalistic styles. He also shoots with film cameras — 35mm, medium format, and Polaroid — and owns the area's only local film processing lab. Wedding coverage starts at $250 per hour with full digital delivery and quick turnaround.

Masha Lou is a lifestyle and portrait photographer in New York City with over 10 years of experience. Sessions start at $350 and cover dating profile photos, couples portraits, proposals, elopements, personal branding, and fashion. Masha provides posing guidance and location recommendations across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens — from Central Park and DUMBO to SoHo and Times Square. Most galleries are delivered within 48 hours.

Joe Hubbard is a headshot and wedding photographer in Los Angeles. A SAG member with over 25 years in the entertainment industry, Joe understands what casting directors and agents look for in a headshot. He studied photography formally for four years and holds a BFA in Acting from the University of Arizona. Wedding packages are $3,000 flat and include 400+ edited images plus a 1.5-hour engagement session. He books only one wedding per day to give each couple his full attention.