Portrait Photography Portfolio Websites | Tips and Examples
Are you an aspiring portrait photographer looking for a portfolio website? Have a peek at some of the best portrait photography portfolio examples here along with tips and tricks on how to build one.
June 18, 2021
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.comLuc Coiffait
Theme used: AmazonFrom Newcastle in Northern England, Luc’s background was in football. Having narrowly missed out on becoming professional, Luc pursued his passion for photography. His work is instantly recognisable through capturing both talent and models in a striking yet natural way. Luc has collaborated with the likes of Robbie Spencer, Haider Ackermann, Dua Lipa, Willem Dafoe, Ben Schofield and Harry Lambert. Clients: Vogue, Gucci, Burberry, i-D, GQ, Kinfolk, Vanity Fair, Calvin Klein
http://luccoiffait.format.comMatthew Sutton
Theme used: OffsetMatthew Sutton is a local Australian based portrait and documentary analogue film photographer whose work focuses on people and their lives.
https://matthew-sutton.format.comOghalé Alex
Theme used: EditorialOghalé's work focuses on changing the negative narratives surrounding black men and women by capturing them in different dignified ways, expressing feelings and emotions through fashion, editorial, and portrait photography.
https://oghalealex.format.comDeion Squires-rouse
Theme used: ObsidianDeion Squires-Rouse is a Scarborough born visual artist, currently in his first year of Ryerson's Image-Arts program. Working primarily with lens-based media, he attempts to communicate the link between the physical world and emotional consciousness, oftentimes drawing upon contemporary themes to incite a connection with his viewers. He is heavily influenced by his forays into the various diverse scenes of Toronto youth culture as well as his experiences as a young person of colour.
https://deionsquires.format.comOmii Thompson
Theme used: OrderToronto born and NYC raised, Omii is a product of two cultures. After spending his childhood and early adult life in the United States, he returned to Toronto to attend Sheridan College where he studied Classical Animation. Always seeking new ways for artistic expression, Omii decided to pick up a camera and transition to capturing still images. Love for storytelling and illustration drew him to portrait photography and the challenge of distilling the spirit of the person in front of him.
https://omii-thompson.format.comSelf Portrait Ideas: Study and Recreate Other Self-Portraits
A great way to improve your self portraits, whether you’re a beginner or a pro, is to study other self portraits and practice recreating them. This will not only give you insight into facial expressions and how to pose, but it will also give you ideas for how to light your shot and how you can get creative with your self portrait edits in Photoshop. Looking through the portrait portfolios of photographers that inspire you is a great place to start.
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Theme used: MediumRachel Seidu is a conceptual, portraiture and documentary photographer interested in visual stories.
https://rachel-seidu.format.comJan Mayo
Theme used: SlateJan Mayo is a portrait photographer based in Manila, Philippines. He is also a trained aeroplane pilot, a professional theatre performer, and a sports science graduate – all of which allow him to passionately combine creativity and technical skill.
https://jan-mayo.format.comAnna Salek
Theme used: HorizonMulti awarded portrait and fashion photographer, based in St Helens North West.
https://anna-salek.format.comJason Ward
Theme used: HueJason Ward is an LA based street, documentary, and portrait photographer.
https://uncannyportraits.format.comDaniel Hébert
Theme used: AmazonDaniel Hébert is an award winning, Bay Area based photographer whose work focuses on fashion and portraiture. Daniel attended the Hallmark Institute of Photography, and received a degree in Art with a specialization in Photography. Daniel's work has been featured in international publications and media.
https://daniel-hbert.format.comSheona Beach
Theme used: HorizonSheona Beach is a portrait and headshot photographer located in Brisbane Australia
https://headshots-brisbane-sheona-beach.format.comFamily Portrait Ideas: Make them feel relaxed
One of the challenges of family portraits is getting everyone to look at ease at the same time. If one group member looks uncomfortable or awkward, it can ruin an otherwise good photo. A great way to help your subjects feel relaxed is to shoot in a setting that is familiar to them. In the case of family portrait photography, shooting at their home, or at a local location such as a park that they all enjoy, can help you capture images they’ll all be sure to love.
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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.comSapna Khan
Theme used: FrameInfluenced by literature and the cinema, Sapna Khan's work focuses on portrait, photojournalistic, and editorial photography. A journalism graduate of the University of Westminster (UK), she went on to attend the Spéos International Photography School (Paris). She has exhibited her work in London, Paris, Rome, Naples, Barcelona, and Lahore. Sapna has received over 6 Honourable Mention Awards in the TIFA 2019 and IPA 2016 & 2018, and her work has been published in Forbes Magazine.
https://sapnakhan.format.comEileen Perrier
Theme used: ModeEileen Perrier’s work has been widely exhibited since 1999, including The Photographers' Gallery, (London, UK); Tate Britain (London, UK); The Whitechapel Gallery (London, UK), the touring exhibition Africa Remix, which included the Hayward Gallery (London) and The Centre Pompidou (Paris, France).
https://eileen-perrier.format.comNikita Artinian
Theme used: AmazonNikita Artinian is a portrait photographer in Midwest, USA
https://nikita-artinian.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.comMatthew
Theme used: SpruceMatthew is a freelance photographer specializing in portrait and architectural photography. Born and raised in Colorado and working as a designer in Chicago, he brings a free spirited love of the outdoors and a thoughtful approach to his process.
https://matthew-wzbn.format.comPortrait Photography Ideas: Nail your lighting setup
Acing your lighting setup is key to taking great portraits. A studio portrait photography tip you can start using right away is to avoid using on-camera flash. Illuminating your subject with a bright light directly from the front can really flatten their features, and remove any interesting dimensions you could otherwise capture. Instead, use an off-camera flash setup and light them from angle. You can play around with the position for the most flattering shot.
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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.comannajopp
Theme used: CoralAnna Jopp is a Polish photographer living in Budapest since 2014. She has been working with different 120 mm and 35 mm cameras and films. The aesthetic of analog photography, the colours and textures have convinced her that this type of photography suits her best. She believes analog photography is kind of a ritual, from the careful choice of film and shots to the development process. Living in Budapest has encouraged her to focus on photography, as the city is a perfect place for a photograph
https://annajopp.format.comKyle Dorosz
Theme used: CurveKyle 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.comTodd Collins
Theme used: GlossTodd Collins is a Salt Lake City based photographer whose work focuses on portraiture, as well as promotional work for businesses and events.
https://todd-collins.format.comHenri Verhoef
Theme used: ChromaHenri Verhoef (1990, Harderwijk) is an Amsterdam based image maker whose work evolves around socially constructed ideas about masculinity. In creating imagery he finds control. His stylized portraiture is known for it’s technical perfection and tremendous eye for detail. Sculpting the faces of his subjects with light, he looks for theatricality combined with stillness, finished off with an artificial gloss.
https://henriverhoef.format.comPortrait Background Ideas: Get creative and DIY
You don’t need a breathtaking location or expensive studio to start taking portfolio-worthy portraits. Getting creative with your portrait background is a great way to make your images stand out. You can take a DIY approach with materials you may already have, like bedsheets and fabric. You can also buy backdrops online in just about any color or print you can think of. These typically come in reusable rolls, so you can repurpose them for future shoots.
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Theme used: PeakPawel Przytocki is based in London and has graduated from photography at the Middlesex University London. He is passionate about analog photography and works with portrait and fashion.
https://pawel-przytocki.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.comKhalid Amakran
Theme used: MeanderKhalid 'Khala' Amakran, (Rotterdam, 91) was born to migrant parents from Moroccan descent in a neighbourhood that could be considered as society's rock bottom. As painful and ugly as the situations were, I could still see the beauty of it. As an adolescent, I started to become increasingly interested in the human psyche and photography is now a way to investigate and expose the stories and people I come across.
https://khalid-lizd.format.comThomas
Theme used: HorizonBorn in Tahiti, Thomas Morell is both a British and French National. In 2011, after studying Medicine at Imperial College London, Thomas was "scouted" and began a career as an international fashion model. Modelling afforded Thomas the opportunity to travel the world and explore his practice as a photographer.
https://thomas-photo.format.comArchie Wells
Theme used: MeanderArchieWells is a 21 year old photographer based in the South West of England, although his work continues to take him all over the places. After graduating he has specialized primarily in portraiture, also focusing on behind the scenes imagery for a number of musicians from both the US and UK.
https://archiewells.format.comSelf Portrait Ideas At Home With Your Phone: Make use of portrait mode
Camera phones have reached new levels of quality in recent years with built-in features that recreate the look of higher-quality DSLR cameras. Check if your phone has a portrait mode that enables you to blur the background of your portraits if you want them to look like they were shot on an expensive camera. If you’re using a phone tripod, place it slightly below your eye level for a flattering portrait.
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