Best Portrait Photographers in West Hollywood

A professionally shot portrait can play an important role in building your personal brand or even help you to get job interviews and casting calls. It’s a simple way of showing others not only what you look like but offering a glimpse into your personality.

Considering its location, it makes sense that West Hollywood is home to some of the best portrait photographers in the business who are tasked with helping aspiring actors and entertainment professionals look their best. In this list, we’ve selected 7 of the most talented, several of whom began their careers on the other side of the camera.

Keli Squires Taylor Photography

Keli Squires Taylor has been working as a professional photographer for around 15 years and has garnered a reputation for her impressive headshots. She’s photographed countless actors and comedians throughout the Los Angeles area, as well as those just getting established in the entertainment industry. She says that her approach is all about “creativity” and “having fun”, with her style fusing portraiture, fashion, and fine art photography.

Keli helps each of her clients create a “mood board” to inspire their wardrobe, hair and makeup, lighting, and styling, as well as offering plenty of direction during the shoot. Keli’s images have been showcased in “Elle” and “People” magazines, as well as at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.

JBC Images

John Brantley Cole, Jr. is the man behind JBC Images and offers portrait photography in West Hollywood and beyond. He regularly travels to Las Vegas and New York City for shoots and has a background as an actor, a voice-over specialist, and a casting director for TV shows.

John applies all of this first-hand knowledge to his photographic approach and is renowned for his professional headshots that help his clients get interviews, auditions, and work. When you book a headshot session with JBC Images, you can change outfits throughout the session and come away with a diversity of images to help elevate your brand.

Klaudia Kaye Photography

Based in West Hollywood, Klaudia Kaye is a fashion editorial and headshot photographer who discovered her passion for photography while studying at the New York Film Academy. In 2012, she made the move to California where she’s since established her photography studio and works alongside a talented team of hairstylists, makeup artists, editors, retouchers, and marketing specialists.

Klaudia draws on her background in the entertainment industry to capture what she knows casting directors want and has been recognized as one of the best portrait photographers in West Hollywood by several publications.

Jon Dadbin Photography

Jon Dadbin’s photographic career began with him shooting e-commerce images for the family business back in 2009. He’s since moved into headshot and lifestyle photography and has photographed more than 70 events (and counting).

One look at his portfolio and you can see that Jon knows how to make his subjects shine while offering sessions that are laid back and ensure everyone feels comfortable in front of the camera. When he’s not taking professional headshots or documenting events, Jon also shoots newborns, family portraits, and food and beverage for local restaurants.

Michael Hiller

Having worked as a professional photographer in Los Angeles for almost two decades, Michael Hiller is one of the most experienced artists on our list. He worked as an actor for around 20 years before making the transition behind the camera and strives to capture what’s real and authentic about all of his subjects.

Aside from working with other actors, Michael also photographs singers, authors, comedians, and musicians, either in the studio or in natural light settings. Michael understands the importance of a stand-out headshot to aspiring actors and how essential it is that it clearly represents who you are.

Remy Haynes

Specializing in a range of photographic genres that include portraiture, Remy Haynes shoots for a variety of clients throughout the Greater Los Angeles area and beyond. After studying photography in college, she’s now been running her own business for around 20 years and has shot for a number of prominent brands around the globe.

In addition to large corporations wanting branded portraits, she also works with small startups who are looking to get a leg up. Previous clients include Amazon Fresh, AT&T, and Coca Colas, as well as Bank of America, Microsoft, and Netflix.

Shots by Sosa

Shots by Sosa is owned and operated by Brandon Sosa, who previously worked as a dancer and model before becoming a professional photographer. He specializes in headshots, portraits, and fashion photography but will shoot in other genres on request.

Originally from Austin, Texas, Brandon learned what is required to “get the shot” while being in front of the camera and expertly translates this to his clients today. From corporate CEOs to aspiring actors, he believes that the comfort of his subjects directly impacts the final image and he does everything he can to ensure they feel at ease.

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