Best Portrait Photography Photographers in New York — Ranked 2026

We ranked 17 portrait photography photographers in New York by Guide Score.

Rankings last updated June 3, 2026
  1. #1 — Viridian Artists 97%

    Viridian Artists

    Specialties: Portrait. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Crossing Art 94%

    Crossing Art

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  3. #3 — Galleria Ca' d'Oro 94%

    Galleria Ca' d'Oro

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  4. #4 — Arty Goodness 94%

    Arty Goodness

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  5. #5 — Deborah Bell Photographs 94%

    Deborah Bell Photographs

    Specialties: Portrait. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Luster Photo & Digital 91%

    Luster Photo & Digital

    Specialties: Portrait. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Margaret Thatcher Projects 89%

    Margaret Thatcher Projects brings professional photography expertise to the New York, NY community. Reach them at +1-212-675-0222 or email info@thatcherprojects.com. Visit their website to learn more about their work. Located at 539 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011.

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  8. #8 — Silverlens Galleries 89%

    Silverlens Galleries serves New York and surrounding NY communities with professional photography services. They serve clients in the premium market segment. Reach them at +1-646-449-9400 or email infoNY@silverlensgalleries.com.

    Specialties: Portrait. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Rick Wester Fine Art 89%

    Rick Wester Fine Art is an established photographer serving the New York, NY community with professional photography services. Located at 526 West 26th Street, New York, NY, 10001. Reach them at +1-212-255-5560. Visit their website for more details on services and portfolio.

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  10. #10 — Sperone Westwater 86%

    Sperone Westwater is a professional photographer based in New York, NY. Contact them at info@speronewestwater.com. Visit their website to learn more about their work. Located at 257 Bowery, New York, NY, 10002. Contact them at info@speronewestwater.com.

    Specialties: Portrait. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Space 776 86%

    Contemporary Art Gallery

    Specialties: Portrait. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Mantione Studios Photography 86%

    Mantione Studios Photography serves New York and surrounding NY communities with professional photography services. Reach them at +1-718-497-3517 or email peter@mantione.com. Visit their website to learn more about their work. Located at 68-12 Fresh Pond Road, New York, NY.

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  13. #13 — Metaphor Projects 84%

    Metaphor Projects

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  14. #14 — Bureau 77%

    Bureau brings professional photography expertise to the New York, NY community. Located at 112 Duane Street, New York, NY. Contact them at office@bureau-inc.com. Visit their website for more details on services and portfolio.

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  15. #15 — Underdonk 71%

    Underdonk brings professional photography expertise to the New York, NY community. Located at 1329 Willoughby Avenue, New York, NY. Contact them at info@underdonk.com. Visit their website for more details on services and portfolio.

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  16. #16 — The Honey Badger Motel 37%

    The Honey Badger Motel serves New York and surrounding NY communities with professional photography services tailored to each client's needs. Located at New York, NY. Reach them at +1-347-350-4257.

    Specialties: Portrait. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Art World ESPO 37%

    Visit Art World ESPO at 72 4th Avenue, New York, NY, 11217, New York, NY for professional photography services tailored to your needs.

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How We Rank Photographers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and portfolio presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), professional credentials like CPP/PPA/WPPI (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of experience (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →