Best Portrait Photographers in Houston

Taking a portrait sounds easy, right? But as one of the world’s top portrait photographers, Steve McCurry, explains: “a good portrait is one that says something about the person.” He describes portraits as revealing a human connection and having the ability to say something about the human condition, which is not something that anyone behind a camera can do.

It’s a philosophy he shares with countless other photographers, from Henri Cartier-Bresson to Philippe Halsman, as well as many of the top creatives in Houston, Texas. In this list, we’ve compiled 10 of the best portrait photographers working in the city who all have a talent for connecting with and telling the story of their subjects.

Jason Osborne Photography

Originally from the northeast United States, Jason Osborne now calls Houston “home” where he’s dedicated to portrait photography. He’s passionate about capturing a moment in time through imagery that tells a story, whether he’s shooting graduation portraits, business headshots, or boudoir sessions. His images feature boldly saturated colors and moody backgrounds, with Jason being extremely talented in his use of light. When he’s not shooting portraits, Jason documents weddings and other events throughout the Houston area and beyond.

Anna Grove Photography

Born and raised in Hungary, Anna moved to New York City in 2003 and later lived in Washington, D.C. before making Houston her home. She’s drawn on photographic opportunities and experiences throughout the world to create her signature style, which is whimsical with a touch of vintage. Aside from seniors and family portraits, Anna also specializes in fashion, beauty, and boudoir, as well as working with clients in the fitness and entertainment industries for their personal branding needs.

Nicole Johanna Photography

Nicole says that she has been passionate about art since a young age and couldn’t imagine doing anything else as a career. She holds a B.F.A. in Fine-Art Photography & Intermedia Art and loves capturing spontaneous moments and raw emotion through the use of intriguing colors and elegant lighting. While she specializes in portraits, family photos, and weddings, Nicole also loves architectural photography and shooting conceptual themes. She’s highly skilled not only as a photographer but also in editing images using the latest post-processing techniques.

Nicole Dinh Photography

While photography has always been a passion for Nicole Dinh, it wasn’t until the summer of 2016 that she decided to take things a little more seriously and get her name out there. Aside from holding a B.F.A. in Graphic Design from the University of Houston, she now also works as a part-time wedding and lifestyle portrait photographer throughout the Houston area. She believes that photos can say a lot about an individual while preserving memories from the past, which is something she strives to achieve through her work.

Bethany Takes Photos

Based out of Houston, Bethany first began exploring photography in 2002 and now works as a professional portrait and brand photographer. Through her work, she seeks to capture emotions and create stories, with her favorite images often resulting from those spontaneous moments when her subjects forget she’s even there. On a day-to-day basis, she works with a variety of creatives, from musicians and designers to yogis, athletes, and entrepreneurs, helping each and every one to tell their story.

Alvin Gee Photography

Alvin Gee is one of the most established portrait photographers on this list, with his career beginning out of a warehouse in Southeast Houston in 1978. He now operates out of a beautiful studio in the Town & Country area, which has been featured in several photographic magazines that include “The Rangefinder” and “The Texas Professional Photographer”. Alvin specializes in corporate headshots, high school seniors, children’s and family portraits, as well as having shot more than 1,000 weddings across the course of his career.

Michael Carr Photography

Specializing in business executive portraits, Michael Carr Photography is a Texas-based commercial portrait studio that serves clients in Houston, Austin, Port Lavaca, Port O’Connor, El Campo, and Katy. Michael has worked as a professional portrait photographer for more than 20 years, helping his clients get a competitive edge in their industry. His team’s images are regularly used for online networking, generating new businesses, and in real estate marketing press packets, as well as investor kits and on board of director bios.

Calvin Pennick Jr. Photography

While Calvin studied photography at the Houston Community College, he describes himself as largely self-taught and honed his skills as part of the Headshot Crew founded by Peter Hurley. He’s now one of Houston’s up-and-coming portrait photographers, with a style that can be described as editorial while being customized to the individual client. Aside from corporate headshots, Calvin offers family portrait sessions and maternity shoots, as well as couple and engagement portraits.

Courtney Antoinette Portraits

Courtney Boswell is the woman behind Courtney Antoinette Portraits, an award-winning and nationally published fine art photography company based in Houston. She’s photographed more than 100 women throughout her career and is all about capturing your personality, beauty, and brand while celebrating you. She specializes in fine art maternity portraits, professional headshots, and legacy photoshoots while assisting her clients with pre-shoot logistics and posing techniques. Courtney serves clients throughout the Greater Houston area, including Cypress, Katy, Sugar Land, and Conroe.

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