The Best Portrait Photography Portfolio Examples of 2022
From cozy family scenes to energetic street portraits, there’s a lot to be inspired by in our roundup of 23 incredible portrait photography portfolio examples.
February 8, 2022
Franklin Yeep
Theme used: SharpFranklin Yeep is a black & white film portrait photographer based in NYC. Yeep shoot all things analog, which gives them a one-of-a-kind experience to the subject and the viewer. They believe the slow process allows the sitter to "breathe," enabling them to capture their portraiture in an honest, and transparent way. Everything is hand-processed by Yeep from start to finish without involving any photo labs, which allows them to have complete control over the creative process.
https://franklinyeep.format.combrandon gorrie
Theme used: ReelBrandon Gorrie is a photographer based in Austin, TX who loves to capture images that pose more questions than provide answers. Much of Brandon's work is inspired by Soviet and Western Cinema from the 60's until present- his favorite cinematographer being Sven Nykvist who worked with Ingmar Bergman and Andrei Tarkovsky. .
https://portfolio-ylcmeqz.format.comJason Ward
Theme used: HueJason Ward is an LA based street, documentary, and portrait photographer.
https://uncannyportraits.format.comNicklaus Walter
Theme used: GlossNicklaus has been obsessed with photography since he was 16 years old. At the time, his main interest was capturing photos of his friends skateboarding in his hometown. Nicklaus's work has been licensed by some of the world's biggest brands including Apple, Conde Nast, Facebook, Amazon, Spotify, American Express, AT&T, Cosmopolitan, Walmart, Allergan, Booking.com, Invesco, Healthline, John Hancock, Whattoexpect.com, and Bauer Media.
https://nicklaus-walter-zucc.format.comMihkel Ernits
Theme used: CoralMihkel Ernits is a freelance photographer /director/ performing artist from Estonia. Last 3 years he was working as lighting operations manager at Big Sky Studios in London. He's shooting mainly portraits and documentary projects.
https://mihkel.format.comNoemie Marguerite
Theme used: Horizon LeftNoemie is a Brooklyn-based photographer whose work is a form of storytelling through the language of colors. Her wide-ranging portrait photography website includes portraiture, environmental photography, event photography, color grading, and videography services. She has worked with top brands such as Nike and Spotify and has been featured in the pages of Vogue.
https://noemie-tshinanga.format.comKyle Dorosz
Theme used: KilnKyle Dorosz is a New York City based photographer. Born and raised in the great state of Maryland. When he's not shooting, he enjoys road trips, spicy margaritas, and is always on the lookout for his next denim jacket.
https://kyledorosz.format.comKyna Uwaeme
Theme used: TriptychKyna Uwaeme began photography as a way to find her voice in this world. Now she is a direct voice for her community. Kyna likes to focus on topics relating to identity, music, culture and women's issues.
https://kynauwaeme.format.comNEIL BEDFORD
Theme used: IrisNeil Bedford is a photographer based in London working mostly on commercial, editorial and personal projects, with a boldly established style. His client include Apple, Adidas, Burberry, Lululemon, Rapha and more.
https://neilbedford.format.comVera Bitterer
Theme used: ForegroundVera Landmann (née Bitterer) was born in 1993 in Frankfurt am Main and then spent her early childhood in Los Gatos, California. Today, based in Berlin, Vera is working as a photographer in the fields of portrait, still life and travel documentary. She enjoys mostly shooting on film but is equally technically adept in digital as well as studio lighting.
https://veralandmann.format.comOliver Mayhall
Theme used: CurveOliver is a London based photographer and documentary filmmaker. He studied MA Documentary Filmmaking at Goldsmiths before deciding to turn his attention to Photography.
https://oliver-mayhall.format.comRaina Vlaskovska
Theme used: OffsetRaina Vlaskovska is a Bergen based photographer specialized in historical photographic processes. She holds a BA in photography from the Academy of Theatre and Film Arts in Sofia, Bulgaria and an MFA from Bergen Academy of Art and Design. Raina has solo exhibitions in Sofia, Plovdiv, Bratislava, Bergen and Oslo. Since 2007 her works have been shown in multiple group shows some of which have been held in Musee de l'Elysee in Lausanne, Rayko Photo Center, San Francisco,
https://rainavlaskovska.format.comCharlotte Rainville
Theme used: SkylineCharlotte Rainville, also known as "jailli," views the experimentation with the mixture of photography, art therapy, and psychology as her life’s purpose. Her creative process aims to focus on storytelling portraiture, making people feel good about themselves and challenging her depicting and understanding of others' selfhoods as well as her own. For 4 years now, she's worked on this by capturing visual simplicity, listening to others' stories, and having a cinematic photojournalistic approach.
https://jailli.format.comN8 DeVivo
Theme used: BeaconNathaniel (N8) DeVivo is a visual artist working primarily in photography and text based out of Lincoln Nebraska. Recently graduating from the San Francisco Art Institute Nathaniel has participated in numerous group shows, curated exhibitions, and has been included in publications such as ID, Juxtapoz, and Foglifter. Their work focuses on their evolving relation to Blackness, Queerness, and spirituality and is seen by the artist as a “means of becoming.”
https://nykelle-devivo.format.comKeziah Quarcoo
Theme used: TriptychKeziah is a photographer and filmmaker with a passion for empowering people through visibility and sharing honest stories. She started exploring these themes around 2010 within her earlier photo projects, centric around skin conditions, creating The Epidermavision project - a series of images that educates the audience and celebrates the participants.
https://keziah-quarcoo.format.comNick Hagen
Theme used: Horizon LeftNick Hagen is a Detroit-based photographer interested in digging into everyday situations and coming out with compelling stories. He loves to visually showcase the world in the most objective and truthful way possible, while retaining a tinge of optimism and humor.
https://nick-hagen.format.comShawn Michael Jones
Theme used: Horizon LeftShawn Michael Jones is a still life and portrait photographer. He works and lives in Brooklyn, New York.
https://shawnmichaeljones.format.comUrša Premik
Theme used: ApertureUrša Premik is a fashion and commerical photographer, living in Slovenia. While her photographs were exhibited on many group and solo exhibitions, her work is also published in various publications and magazines. Her work is mostly focused on people because they are her main source of artistic inspiration. When photographing them, her aim is to extract each of their individual energies, which can be seen through out her artistic opus.
https://ursapremik.format.comCsongor Bozó
Theme used: ChromaBozó was born in Pécs, Hungary and now based in Budapest. He has been a salon and editorial hairdresser since a young age, meanwhile began practicing photograpy and capturing his friends, clients and everyday environment. His work mostly focusing on unique beauty and naturality.
https://csongorbozo.format.comAshley Pooler
Theme used: EditorialAshley's work is primarily of friends with bold colors. She likes having them together with backdrops and scenery that match their wardrobe or personalities. She's been blessed to have friends that allow her to photograph them, share their ideas and input.
https://ashleypooler.format.comALYSSE GAFKJEN
Theme used: AmazonAlysse is a music portrait and reportage photographer based in Nashville and San Antonio. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Art from the Columbus College of Art and Design.
http://alyssegafkjen.format.comSean Bartley
Theme used: ConvergeSean B is a visual storyteller who innovates in ways to make his dreams a reality. Sean B is the creator and director of ‘Connect The Series’, a nominated hit web series about four friends balancing life and their entrepreneurial goals. Sean B has produced short films and continually captivates stunning images and social commercials for celebrities and brands.
https://seanb.format.comRobin Detilleux
Theme used: ExposureSimplicity and elegance are the souls of Robin’s work. He is always looking for emotions in his pictures: they are the fuel that helps him express himself, and inspire him to take his photography to the next level. His main goal is to elevate all of his subjects to the level they deserve.
https://robin-detilleux.format.comMarcus Steinmeyer
Theme used: PeakMarcus is a portrait photographer based in São Paulo, Brazil. His portrait photography website features a wide range of subjects ranging from corporate photography and travel photography to fashion portraits.
https://msfolio.format.comUssi'n Yala
Theme used: FrameUssin is a Paris-based photographer born and raised in Gabon where he started doing street photography and portraits of people in their everyday lives. Today, his portrait photography portfolio work is mainly focused on fashion and portraits through which he explores gender identities. Lens defocusing and light are his primary tools for creating his painterly scenes. He aims to achieve as much of the effect as possible in-camera, with minimal post-editing.
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