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Best Portrait Photographers in Culver City

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Our goal is to connect people with the best local professionals. We scored Culver City Portrait Photographers on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best.

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11121 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
  • Traditional

Why choose this provider?

Emily Winnie Photography caters to clients in Culver City and the surrounding areas. Its owner, Emily Winnie, has been a professional photographer for eight years. She photographs family, individual, and small group portraits inside the studio and on location. Her studio also has a prop and wardrobe collection for maternity, newborn, and milestone sessions. Clients can purchase digital files, printed images, or a mix of the two once available. Emily is a member of the Professional Photographers of America.

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4.9
Yelp
4.9 / 5 (40)
Google
5.0 / 5 (21)

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5.0
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Los Angeles, CA 90034
  • Lifestyle
  • Glamour
  • Traditional

Why choose this provider?

Ecliptic Media Photography has been providing services in Culver City and nearby metros for over a decade. It conducts portrait photo sessions and captures various subjects like individuals, food, and real estate properties. The studio also offers wedding photography services and documents live music performances. It has worked with different clients, such as Netflix, Amazon, Keller Williams Realty, and The Jordan Harbinger Show. The company has produced short films, including Confessions of a Comic Book Nerd and Paralysis.

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5.0
Google
5.0 / 5 (128)
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (16)
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (6)

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Leimert Park, CA 90230

Why choose this provider?

Evolution Revolution Photography, based in Los Angeles, has been dedicated to providing high-quality services and shining a light on important political issues for over a decade. Lead photographer Janet. E. Dandridge gained a lot of in-depth knowledge and diverse professional perspectives from studying film/television production and photography. Combining that with her life-long passion for commemorating events and producing enticing images makes for a combination of technical expertise and creativity. Her business is the result of her love for both photography and activism, turning her work into a creative platform for generating interest around political movements of various sorts. Janet offers portraiture, headshots and event photography. She has been featured in many different publications and has worked with major organizations for over 15 years.

Website
1973 S Bedford St #9, Los Angeles, CA 90034
  • Traditional

Why choose this provider?

Alicia Saenz serves couples, families, and individuals in Culver City and nearby areas. She specializes in handling portrait sessions for individuals with nature as a background. For more than a decade, she has been turning moments into long-lasting memories by capturing a variety of special events, such as engagements, anniversaries, and weddings. Each package includes retouched images, printed photos and albums, and an online proof gallery. Saenz also offers old image repair and graphic design services.

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5.0
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (18)
Google
5.0 / 5 (10)
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (3)

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4.5
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Website
4327 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230
  • Glamour
  • Traditional

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The Pod Photography has been catering to customers in the Culver City metro and the surrounding areas for more than 10 years. It takes portraits of pregnant moms, newborns, babies up to 12 months, kids, and families. It also handles headshot photo sessions. Its studio features a wardrobe closet that clients can access and provides custom set designs, managing the clients' needs, including shopping, crafting, sewing, and painting. Owner Erika has had some of her photographs published in Cosmopolitan Magazine and The Wall Street Journal.

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5.0
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (390)
Google
5.0 / 5 (265)
Facebook
4.9 / 5 (93)

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5.0
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Website
8947 Hargis St, Los Angeles, CA 90034
  • Traditional

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Guy Viau Headshots is a photography studio serving clients across Culver City and the neighboring areas. It offers portrait photography services for men, women, and kids. It also provides corporate or business headshots with a wardrobe change and optional makeup services. Its founder, Guy Viau, started his career in the fashion and entertainment industry as a model and an actor in TV commercials. With 20 years of photography experience, Guy has served over 9,000 clients, including David Hasselhoff, Shakira, Brenda Song, and Viola Davis.

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5.0
Google
5.0 / 5 (108)
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (70)

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Website
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Why choose this provider?

Racked Focus is the photography studio of Nasim Saleh. Nasim has a deep love of photography and has been shooting professionally for more than 15 years. Nasim specializes in headshots and has a passion for helping actors, both young and old, launch their careers. He creates unique headshots and offers quick processing at an affordable rate. He wants his clients to have the best photos to get them multiple auditions and to have open communication before and after a photo session. Some of his clients have secured roles in movies and on popular television shows including Criminal Minds, Grey’s Anatomy, and Lost.

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4.5
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Website
11301 W Olympic Blvd Suite 444, Los Angeles, CA 90064
  • Surreal
  • Glamour

Why choose this provider?

M Philip Photo Video serves clients in and around Culver City. M Philip Sam, the studio's owner and photographer, has over a decade of experience in the field. His services include portraits and commercial photography and videography. He helps clients present their companies and brands in the best light. Philip personally handles different aspects of the shoot, including staging and composition. Prior to his photography business, he worked as a creative director for a marketing firm, where he engaged with people from various industries.

Reputation:

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5.0
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (35)
Google
5.0 / 5 (7)

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We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
3.8
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Website
243 3rd Avenue, Venice, CA 90291
  • Family

Why choose this provider?

Joshua Monesson Photography caters to clients in the Culver City metro. It takes portraits of actors, corporate professionals, and kids. It also handles engagement, event, family, maternity, product, and travel photo sessions. Its services are available in packages, which can include scenarios in or out of the studio, wardrobe changes, an online gallery of images, typesetting, and retouched digital images. Joshua Monesson Photography also serves the areas of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Malibu, Marina Del Rey, and Santa Monica.

Reputation:

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.
4.5
Yelp
4.4 / 5 (111)
Google
4.6 / 5 (68)

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We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
5.0
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Website
Los Angeles, CA 90066

Why choose this provider?

Douglas M. Nelson is a portrait and headshot photographer in Los Angeles, CA serving the greater Los Angeles area. His studio, dmn Photography Headshots, has been photographing actors for more than 30 years as Nelson strives to bring out the real person inside his clients. After discussing wardrobe and background, Nelson shoots between 40 and 50 shots, which can be instantly reviewed on a screen to see if changes are needed. Nelson has three photo packages, all including a pre-consultation, at least one pose, one retouching, online proofs and digital files. Customers say Nelson is talented, professional, funny, pleasant to work with, and makes them feel comfortable.

Reputation:

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.
5.0
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (14)

Professionalism:

We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
5.0
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Website
Los Angeles, CA 90001
  • Lifestyle

Why choose this provider?

Denise Demarest Photography serves clients across Culver City and the surrounding areas. It provides portrait photography services to children, teens, and adults. It also caters to clients needing photography sessions for their commercial works. The studio has photographed models and actresses, such as Chalet Lizette Brannan, Ava Kolker, Jade Weber, Madison Haze, Alisha Liston, and Jackson Dollinger. Its founder and photographer, Denise Demarest, specializes in creative and unique photography. Her works were featured in Katwalk Fashion Magazine.

Reputation:

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5.0
Google
5.0 / 5 (15)
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (14)

Website
4935 McConnell Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066
  • Family

Why choose this provider?

CFP Studio Photography is a Los Angeles-based business that serves clients in Culver City and the surrounding areas. Its photography services handle individual, family, and business portraits, combining realism and artistic methods. It also offers selections for prints and digital images for retouching or original shots. Additionally, the studio delivers the photos by mail to a home or business address and gives the option to view them via an online gallery. CFP Studio Photography has been in operation for more than 30 years.

Reputation:

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.
4.7
Google
4.7 / 5 (62)
Yelp
4.4 / 5 (31)
Facebook
4.9 / 5 (27)

Professionalism:

We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
5.0
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Introduction

    Portrait photography can be the perfect way to capture special moments for adults, children, couples, and families. It's a popular option for occasions, such as graduations, weddings, birthdays, and various milestones reached throughout childhood. However, you don't need a special reason to get a portrait professionally done, as there are many photographers eager to work with new clients at a reasonable rate.

    Professional portrait photography takes years of practice, and the right photographer can achieve results that go far beyond the typical selfie. A magnificent portrait can bring out the subject's inner qualities, allowing their unique personality to shine through for generations to cherish.

  • What is portrait photography?

    Portrait photography is the art of capturing a sitter's likeness with a camera. While this may sound as simple as snapping a quick shot with your mobile phone, the truth is that a truly good portrait photo is difficult to achieve. The goal of a high-quality photo is to capture the personality and emotions behind the subject.

  • What is the history of portrait photography?

    Since the invention of the first camera in 1839, portraits have been one of the most popular kinds of photos. However, way back when, photos needed an exposure time of 20 minutes or more, meaning you would need to sit completely still for that time or else end up with a blurry image.

  • Where can you learn portrait photography?

    Many art schools across the country offer degrees in photography, and some even have specialized classes in portraiture. This can be a good option for young photographers who want a well-rounded skill set. However, many dedicated portrait photographers are self-taught and rely on their portfolios to serve as their credentials.

  • How do you start a portrait photography business?

    Before starting a portrait studio, it's best to gain experience shooting your friends and family so you have a strong portfolio to show clients. Once you're confident in your work, try making a website where you can direct new businesses interested in having their pictures taken.

  • How to eliminate shadows in portrait photography?

    The secret behind many photographers' success is that photography is 50% editing. If you're working digitally, you can open up your pictures in editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop, and use its digital tools to manipulate shadows and highlights. If you prefer to work analog, the best way to mitigate shadows is proper lighting.

  • What are the four categories of portrait photography?

    The four categories of portrait photography are constructionist, candid, environmental, and creative.

    1. Constructionist photographs involve working with a photographer who will sit you in different poses and lighting to create the perfect shot from the ground up.
    2. Candid photos are taken with minimal setup, trying to capture their subject in the moment.
    3. Environmental photos try to capture subjects in their natural environment.
    4. Creative photography uses a variety of experimental techniques and elements to create an original image.

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