Fashion Photography Portfolio Websites | Tips and Examples
Looking to create a beautiful, professional and unique fashion photography portfolio website? Check out these fashion photography portfolio examples.
June 18, 2021
Lorenzo Frison
Theme used: PanoramaLorenzo Frison is a 29 year old visual artist based in Belgium. He has a heart for photography, film/cinematography, art direction and storytelling. In 2019 he graduated a LUCA School of arts with a bachelor degree in Film, Television and Storytelling. In september of 2020 he started a new education in photography to re-master his skills.
https://lorenzofrison.format.comOrnelle Chimi
Theme used: GlossOrnelle Chimi is a Cameroonian-born photographer who aims to capture the essence and beauty of her subject with captivating colors and refined toning.
https://ornellechimi.format.comMyriam Tisbo
Theme used: OffsetMyriam Tisbo is a young fashion photographer known for her strong colors and the particular perspectives in her shots. She realizes campaigns for fashion brands and publishes constantly editorials on magazines all over the world. Myriam is based in Milan, but available worldwide.
https://myriamtisbo.format.comCraig Fleming
Theme used: Horizon LeftBeing in love with people and photography Craig Fleming finds it only natural to combine the two. Specialized in fashion and portraiture he shoots in medium format and 35mm film as well as with a digital camera. Craig's passion is as strong today as when he first started photographing in the '80s.
https://craigfleming.format.comEmma Grigoryan
Theme used: FrameEmma Grigoryan is a conceptual/commercial photographer whose work focuses on fashion and portraiture. She has around 20 international awards in beauty, fine art, fashion, portrait, advertising and wedding photography, and her photos have been exhibited at Musée du Louvre (Paris).
https://emmagrigoryan.format.comMarta Literska
Theme used: AmazonLondon-based fashion, portrait and celebrity photographer. Marta Literska specialises in shooting campaigns and creating content for fashion brands. Her photography style can be described as contemporary with nostalgically vintage aesthetics.
https://marta-literska.format.comFashion Photography Tip: Plan Technical Aspects Ahead of Time
There are a number of different kinds of fashion photography types that you could be shooting on any given day – from studio shoots to outdoor set ups. It’s important to properly plan out the photoshoot beforehand and have an idea of what you will be working with, in terms of lighting, backdrops, etc. This plan should include deciding the technical tools you will need to bring on the day of – like the camera, lenses, and lighting options.
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Theme used: ModeA beauty & fashion editorial story teller that communicates through dream-like visuals. Thang Dao is based in San Francisco and Paris
http://thang-dao.format.comKristine Kilty
Theme used: Horizon LeftKristine Kilty is an international Creative Fashion Director. She is known for an artistic yet sexy aesthetic that is injected with attitude. A maximalist at heart, who loves the dark as much as the exuberant. Kristine's work spans across celebrity portraits, advertising campaigns, fashion editorials, music videos, artistic exhibitions and more! Kristine has worked with Lewis Hamilton, Coco Rocha, Nick Jonas, Naomie Harris, Boy George, Liam Gallagher and Leona Lewis, to name a few.
https://kristinekilty.format.comLuca Kraus
Theme used: GlossLuca Kraus is a portrait photographer based in Munich and Milan. He tries to keep his pictures natural and aesthetic without retouching them too much. Lucas desire to show the world how beautiful a moment, a person or a location can be, can be seen through all his pictures.
https://lucakraus.format.comBrandon St.Jean
Theme used: GlossBrandon St.Jean's work is a mix of modern day art and techniques, but also paying homage to the era where film reigned. Brandon is a lover of photography and I continues to present that passion hoping that people can view his portfolio and become inspired like he was when first picking up a camera.
https://brandonjstjean.format.comKemka Ajoku
Theme used: LightboxKemka Ajoku (b. 1998) is a photographer based in London. Primarily through fashion and portraiture, he documents the beauty of black culture, redefining the way they are perceived in modern day society, one photo at a time.
https://kemkaajoku.format.comGreg vedrenne
Theme used: AmazonGreg Vedrenne is a 24 years old fashion photographer living in Paris. He likes to share his passion for photography, art, fashion and design with the world thought his eyes.
https://greg-vedrenne.format.comFashion Photography Tip: Know your Audience
Prior to the shoot, you need to understand what the purpose is – will your photos be used for catalogue, editorials, or high-fashion? You need to understand whether the photographs will be used solely for social media or blown up to display across a building wall. This will help with coming up with the creative designs and also with developing the technical tool kit you will need in your camera bag.
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Theme used: ForegroundCalifornia native, Kristy Sparow truly began her career in photography after moving to Paris in 2009. First, developing her eye in Los Angeles with a focus on music and the throws of her own life. Fashion, music, and entertainment have been her focus with images regularly seen in major media around the world.
https://kristy-sparow.format.comCihan Oncu
Theme used: OffsetTurkey-born photographer Cihan Öncü’s photography is a reflection of his inner world and is marked by a plain visual aesthetic; objects of daily use play the leading role in his images. Conveying a sense of intimacy, these scenes enable us to have a glimpse at our inner worlds. Almost all his shots, bearing a unique color palette, point to a moment of halt that invites the viewer to feel the sound and odor.
https://cihan-oncu.format.comFilippo Fortis
Theme used: FabricFilippo Fortis is an Italian fashion photographer based between NYC and Milan. His client list includes Vogue, Vanity Fair, Dolce & Gabbana, Marie Claire, Huawei, MAC Cosmetics, Estee Lauder and many more.
https://filippofortis.format.comcaputo
Theme used: PeakBorn and raised in Belgium with Italian roots, Gaetan Caputo was fascinated by the fashion photography world. This "self-made-man" began working professionally in 2005. His imagination, technical knowledge and lighting skills made him stand out in the fashion photography & industry.
https://caputo.format.comTrevor Brady
Theme used: CoralTrevor Brady is a fashion and portrait photographer, based between Vancouver and Berlin. Trevor started as a designer and art director, but needed a change and to express his visual language. He shoots mostly on film and his work is influenced by graphically components. He is interested in finding beauty in the strange, and expression in simplicity. He loves minimal design, fashion, furniture, architecture, touching magazines, photographing interesting people, and sharing his visual knowledge.
https://trevorbradystudio.format.comVlad Andrei
Theme used: PeakVlad Andrei is a photographer working in fashion with both still and moving images with a background in documentary photojournalism. He has studied for an MA in Fashion Photography at the London College of Fashion/University of Arts London and has worked with magazines and clients such as Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Forbes, Dior Makeup, DOVE, and Elite Model Look.
https://vladandrei.format.comFashion Photography Tip: Choose Comfortable Locations
Fashion photography is shot both outside on the streets and inside of studios. If you don’t have your own studio or are shooting in a new location, do your best to get yourself acquainted with the location before the day of. When you do have the ability to choose, make sure you arrive at pre-planning meetings with some location options you are comfortable with. This will help you get the most of the fashion photography photoshoot because you’ll know the kind of natural light you have and what you need to bring with you. The more you can limit surprises that may come your way, the better.
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Theme used: PeakMarie Canciani works in the fashion industry for the past 5 years as a photographer and art director mostly out of Paris. She loves creating portraits of beauty, fashion stories, and strong women.
https://marie-canciani.format.comSebastian Pielles
Theme used: SpruceSebastian Pielles is a Fashion Photographer born 1980 in East Berlin. In his pictures, he shows his vision of the authentic lifestyle of a Berliner by the impact of fashion and youth culture. His photographs appear fresh, young, and rich published in Kaltblut Magazine, Fucking Young, C-Heads, Nakid and others. Sebastian's work can also be seen made for brands like American Apparel, Augustin Teboul, Lala Berlin, Coca Cola, Converse, La Biosthetique.
https://sebastianpielles.format.comconstance Victoria Phillips
Theme used: PeakConstance is a portrait, fashion, and lifestyle photographer currently based in Bristol, South West England, and working regularly in London. Constance's work has a raw, timeless and natural style with a less is more approach to retouching.
https://constance.format.comAlek Michaud
Theme used: KilnAlek Michaud is a New York-based photographer working for 10 years in the field. Photography is the passion that keeps him up at night, motivated and creative.
https://aleksandermichaud.format.compolly hanrahan
Theme used: Horizon LeftPolly Hanrahan is a fashion photographer based in between Brighton and London. She is inspired by women and nature and tries to use her work to celebrate uniqueness and personality.
https://polly-hanrahan.format.comWill Aldersley
Theme used: PointWill Aldersley is a fashion and art photographer based in London. he loves to shoot on film where possible.
https://will-aldersley.format.comFashion Portfolio Tip: Keep Your Blog Up-to-Date
It’s always important to make sure your blog is up-to-date with your most recent shoots. The fashion photography industry is highly competitive and if you are shooting high-fashion, you’ll probably be working on a big-budget photoshoot. To continue to build your network and land more shoots within the industry, be sure to share the spread of your photos as well as the creative process behind your work is highlighted on your online portfolio. Format has a number of different online portfolio website options catered specifically to fashion photography!
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Theme used: OffsetEd Maximus is a visual artist with a focus on fashion and fine art photography. Ed was born in Haiti and is based in NYC. As an artist, his aim is to create works that elevate the essence of his subjects.
https://edmaximus.format.comJoseph Maddon
Theme used: Horizon LeftJoseph Maddon was born in the Sonoran Desert. He draws a lot of inspiration from his home. Photographing is cathartic for him and something he always wanted to do.
https://joseph-maddon.format.comEilish McCormick
Theme used: ApertureEilish McCormick is a fashion and portrait photographer from Northern Ireland. She is very inspired by the Irish landscape, childhood memories, my home, film, and music. Her work is created mostly with digital cameras, and film for personal work.
https://eilishmccormick.format.comJess LaFrankie
Theme used: ReelJess Lafrankie, Photography Studies College graduate and member of the Australian Institute of Professional Photography, has been published in over 40 international magazines and has developed a style and technique in the middle ground of art and advertising that has bought her many of Australia's clients and publications.
https://jesslafrankie.format.comMichael Ying
Theme used: OffsetMichael Ying is a fashion photographer living in London, and initially, he started a professional photographer career while living in Tokyo. Currently, he is pursuing higher education in fine arts attending the University of Arts London.
https://mikeying.format.comChris Schoonover
Theme used: Horizon LeftChris Schoonover is a Photographer and Director working and living in Brooklyn, New York. His work includes a range of fashion, commerial, beauty, documentary, and art photography & film.
https://cschoonover.format.comFashion Photography Tip: Build Rapport with Models
It’s important that the models trust you and are comfortable in front of your camera. Fashion photography is about selling a lifestyle, so it’s important to be able to capture the story of the model so people can connect with the photography. Having good rapport with your models will help you capture their essence, synonymous with the brand’s. Meeting with them before the shoot, keeping things light during tense moments, and developing a human connection with your models can help with rapport building.
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