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The Best Portrait Photographers in the World

1 - I can do better 2 - Jury's out 3 - Pretty darn good 4 - Splendiferous 5 - Awesometastic (by 6 people)   Your rating: 1 - I can do better 2 - Jury's out 3 - Pretty darn good 4 - Splendiferous 5 - Awesometastic

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These photographers will astonish you with their pictures

 

I am collating a list of the leading portrait photographers around the world and will refer my clients to the best person in their area. Please contact me if you would like to be considered for inclusion.

I create unique jewelry by carving a portrait in gemstone and setting it into gold. I want to have the very best portrait photographs to use for my cameo portraits. I often ask my clients to visit the best portrait photographer in their area to have a photo shoot.

I will not automatically add a photographer to this lens. I need to be satisfied that their work is of a very high standard. 

What make a great portrait photograph 

How a photo studio creates the best shots

Great Lighting, relaxed subjects and dynamic composition.

This is where a professional really earns their fee. There are two approaches; in the studio or outside.

Some photographers like to set up their shots in their own studio. Here they have total control over the lighting and backgrounds. Some very dramatic and breathtaking photos can be shot this way. Relaxing the subject is so important and takes some real skill to achieve inside a studio.

One of the best examples is the work of Linnea Lenkus in Los Angeles. These are amongst the very best images that I have ever seen and any of these pictures would make a striking Portrait Cameo Jewel.

Another approach is to move outside the studio. Here you can often create a more informal portrait, possibly with a hand-held camera.

This is done to great effect by Meredith Zinner in New York. The subject may be more relaxed out of doors or may even in their home. There is also the chance to add an interesting background for the photo shoot.

Featured Portrait Photographer 

Patricio Orozco-Contreras' photos

Patricio's portrait work is absolutely phenomenal, each image so soft and perfectly composed with an understanding and use of light and exposure that is exceptional.

I am a huge fan of his work, Gareth Eckley.

Isadora... simply Isadora by Patricio Orozco-Contreras

One of the most impressive beautys I ever met...

Isadora... simply Isadora by Patricio Orozco-Contreras

One of the most impressive beautys I ever met...

Gabrielle by Patricio Orozco-Contreras

Gabrielle Foletto @ Vila Belga (ok...with this composition, who knows..ahahaha)

Sara And One Strobe by Patricio Orozco-Contreras

Sara Oliveira@ The Box

Fernanda Martelli by Patricio Orozco-Contreras

Fernanda Martelli @ The Falls, lighting assistance by Iadja Frey. Fernanda is a...

Na Praça by Patricio Orozco-Contreras

Bruna C. Dotto, segunda. Sta Maria, setembro de 2006.

IMG_0080 copy by Patricio Orozco-Contreras

Vitu Dria Carvalho, Universe Guitar, new attitude. At The Box.

Blue Eyes by Patricio Orozco-Contreras

Michelle Wrasse, first session @ The Box

Blue Eyes...but in B&W, who knows? by Patricio Orozco-Contreras

Michelle Wrasse, first session @ The Box

A Distant look by Patricio Orozco-Contreras

Vitu Dria Carvalho

Mário Razeira & Vitória Carvalho by Patricio Orozco-Contreras

My friend Mario Razeira, on some of the pics we made for his portfolio. And Vitu FFFD...

Gabrielle Foletto -  With the chin, as you suggested by Patricio Orozco-Contreras

This is a late shot....

Mário Razeira by Patricio Orozco-Contreras

My great friend, on an old shot... good days, indeed! From my wife Iadja and mys...

Just Kati by Patricio Orozco-Contreras

I'm a big fan of this kind of

Tábata, again and again by Patricio Orozco-Contreras

Ok. I love her... New session, a week ago...Great assist. by

My favorite Photographers in the United States. 

Visit their websites to see the very best portrait photos

Pregnancy, Newborn, Baby, Family Professional Photographer Portrait Studios | Portrait Photographers

Portrait Photographers: Los Angeles photographers more...1 point

Meredith Zinner - New York Children's & Headshot Photographer, Headshots & Children Photography, Portraits New York City NYC

Meredith focuses on the individual, knowing you lo more...1 point

KarenLeslie Photography | Orlando's Child Photographer | Orlando's Dog Photographer | Orlando, Central Florida, Winter Park

KarenLeslie Photography is Orlando's child photogr more...1 point

Michael Grecco Photography

One of the top celebrity photographers.1 point

Professional Photographer: Photographer: Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, DC, MD, VA : Barbara Glaeser Photography

Child Photography, Family Photography, Pet Photogr more...1 point

Stuart-Rodgers Portraits

Chicago, Illinois. Portraiture of individuals, fam more...1 point

Grace Image Photography Studio

Grace Image Photography Studio specializing in cre more...1 point

Ski Photos

Portrait ski and snowboard photography from Kirkwo more...1 point

Fine Art Portraits

Discover huge collection of modern fine art portra more...1 point

Fine Art Portraits

Discover huge collection of modern fine art portra more...0 points

Great British Portrait Photographers 

London Photographer - Portrait Photography by Chris Gloag

London photographer, London portrait photographer, more...2 points

martinwilmottphotography // LifeStyle Photographer

Martin Wilmott photography offers a very contempor more...1 point

Simon Hooley - Portraits, Families & Children

A very good photographer in West Sussex.1 point

Award winning photography

Award winning wedding and portrait photographer.1 point

Canvas Art Printing

Canvas Art Prints Ready to Hang from £23.99, Your more...0 points

Canvas Art Printing

Canvas Art Prints Ready to Hang from £23.99, Your more...0 points

Portrait Photographs on Flickr 

Groups that show the very best shots, voted by other flickr users

Flickr: The Portrait Award (Trophied Only - 2 for 1) Pool

You need no invitation to join the group, but ONLY more...1 point

Flickr: Children in Black & White

This Group is very simple, please only photos in B more...1 point

Photographers Blogs 

You can find lots of useful information here

Books on Portrait Photography 

Master Lighting Guide for Portrait Photographers

Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 10/12/2008)

Lighting and the Dramatic Portrait: The Art of Celebrity and Editorial Photography

Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 10/12/2008)

Portrait Photography: Secrets of Posing & Lighting (A Lark Photography Book)

Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 10/12/2008)

Posing for Portrait Photography: A Head-to-Toe Guide

Amazon Price: $23.07 (as of 10/12/2008)

Beyond Portraiture: Creative People Photography

Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 10/12/2008)

Books on Portrait Photographers 

Portrait Cameo Jewelry 

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Posted May 07, 2008

CEHolmes

Great lens. It always helps one improve their own techniques by examining the works of others with talent.

Posted March 09, 2008

Jennifer - BarefootSnapshots.com

Hello "cameoartist" ... thank you so much for the inclusion to your portrait photographer list, I am truly honored ;)I am so glad that you enjoy my work ! Your cameo's are absolutely stunning, you are a true artist !

Thanks again... Jen
BarefootSnapshots.com

Posted February 26, 2008

LaraineRose

This is a great lens. 5 stars for you. I loves cameos. I am going to tag your page so I can come back.

Posted January 17, 2008

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Imagine a portrait of your loved one carved into a gemstone cameo. A truly unique and exciting gift.

I am a portrait artist and a jeweler. I am 43 years old and I have been creating custom designed jewelry for over 28 years.

I hand carve the portraits into agate and other gemstones. The finished cameos are set into gold frames to make custom cameo jewelry.

I am a keen swimmer and in my spare time I teach young children at the Brecon learn to swim school and also coach at Brecon swimming club.

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