Portrait photographers

Read about the best portrait photographers who take high-class portrait photos of celebrities and models. Who is the greatest portrait photographer of all time?

Mária Švarbová is a talented young Slovakian female photographer who is known for her conceptual and minimalistic photographic series.

Read more about the most creative ideas from famous self-portrait photographers.

To move more confidently into the future, you must delve into the past. These 12 famous portrait photographers is a great place to start.

“Famous Portrait Photographers and Their Photos” is part of the Creative Photography series on PhotoTraces. You can find the rest of the articles

Nick Fancher is an editorial, music, and commercial photographer that specializes in dramatic lighting, bold colors, and experimental, in-camera techniques. He frequently travels between Los Angeles and Columbus, Ohio, though he is available for commissions worldwide.

While a lot can be done in post-processing, many photographers use studio lighting tricks while shooting to create some fantastic effects. Knowing how to correctly stage lights and how to use colorful gels effectively can help in achieving creative results. We enlisted the help of Felix Barjou, a professional portrait photographer to give us his tips on lighting and color. See how to get his results below and don't forget to check out his amazing light and color setup at the end.

Nirav Patel is a San Francisco based Fine Art Portrait and Editorial Photographer who specializes in a documentary style approach to his work.

Fashion Photographer based in Baltimore, MD