Best Photographers in California — 2026
We ranked 200 photographers across 6 cities in California.
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#1 — Bokeh
Irvine, CA — Orange County Wedding Photographer
Specialties: Bokeh Weddings, Navigate, Serving, Portfolio, Services, Inquire, Customizable hours and multi Day coverage available, Engagement session*, Request a second photographer based on your needs, Shot on film, Professionally edited high Resolution images, Private online gallery with download and print access, Highlights delivered within one week, Highlight film, Full feature, Reception toasts, 1 2 hour session at the location of your choice, Outfit and location guidance, Professionally edited images, Private online gallery, Perfect for save The Dates and wedding signage, 1 hour session, Orange County or Los Angeles locations, Outfit and styling guidance, 30+ professionally edited images, Private online gallery with downloads, 2 4 hours of coverage, Photography, film, or both, Getting ready and ceremony coverage, Portraits of you as newlyweds. View full profile →
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#2 — The Pod Photography
Culver City, CA — The Pod Photography studio in Los Angeles, CA specializes in newborn, maternity, baby, kids, family & first birthday cake smash pictures. Servicing Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Pacific Palisades, Manhattan Beach, Playa del Rey, Hollywood, Mar Vista.
Specialties: General photography. View full profile →
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#3 — Aerie Pharmaceuticals
Irvine, CA — Alcon Completes Acquisition of Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Strengthening Company’s Ophthalmic Pharmaceutical Business
Specialties: Alcon Careers, Eye Care Professionals, Innovation, Newsroom, Careers, Patients, Media Releases, Featured Stories, Leveraging Alcon’s Robust Commercial Capabilities and Resources to Drive Further Growth and Access to Rocklatan and Rhopressa, Acquisition Adds Pharmaceutical Research and Development Capabilities and Further Expertise for Future Product Pipeline, Expands Alcon’s Presence in the $20 Billion Global Ophthalmic Pharmaceutical Category 1, Ophthalmology Drugs Global Market Report 2021: Covid 19 Impact and Recovery to 2030., Social Impact and Sustainability, Responsible Business Practices, Alcon Research Institute, Investors, Privacy Notices, Your Privacy Choices / Rights, Terms of Use. View full profile →
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#4 — LA Photo Team
Los Angeles, CA — Professional Photographers Los Angeles
Specialties: SERVICES LIFESTYLE, PRODUCT E COMMERCE, RESTAURANT, CORPORATE, DENTAL, MEDICAL, REAL ESTATE, SPECIAL EVENTS, VIDEO PRODUCTION, SOCIAL MEDIA, Call Us Today: (310) 968 2962. View full profile →
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#5 — Studio1 Culver City
Culver City, CA — Studio1 • Culver City • Premier Studio Space in the Iconic One Culver Building
Specialties: General photography. View full profile →
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#6 — Powerweave Studio
Los Angeles, CA — 360° Creative Production House
Specialties: Services Branding Designing, Creative Photography, E Commerce Photography, Augmented Reality (AR), Video Production, Retouching and Post Production, Case Study, Studio, More. View full profile →
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#7 — Smashbox Studios
Culver City, CA — Smashbox Studios - Los Angeles + New York Photo and Video Studios
Specialties: Equipment / LA + NY, Production Supplies / LA + NY, Digital / LA + NY, Events / LA + NY, Workflow / LA + NY, Questions? Contact Us!, Smashbox Studios Studios LA Studio 1 Lightbox, Studio 2 Softbox, Studio 3 Blackbox, Studio 4 Bigbox, Cafe Reception, DTLA Studio 1, Studio 2, Studio 3, Studio 4, Studio 5, BK Studio 1, Services Equipment, Digital, Production Supplies, Events, Workflow, Location, Careers, Studios LA, DTLA, Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, Instagram. View full profile →
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#8 — McCoy Talent Gallery
Fresno, CA — Deborah L. McCoy
Specialties: Portfolio, Studio, Services, Portraits, Headshots, Product Photography, Off Site Services, Clients, Prices Fees, Book a Session. View full profile →
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#9 — Ancot
Sunnyvale, CA — Ancot.com for sale
Specialties: General photography. View full profile →
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#10 — Multivision Studios Photography
Panorama City, CA — Multivision Studios Photography
Specialties: General photography. View full profile →
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#11 — Flux Media
La Mirada, CA — Flux Media USA
Specialties: General photography. View full profile →
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#12 — Gud Times
La Mesa, CA — Gud Times | San Diego Photo Studio & Small Event Center
Specialties: General photography. View full profile →
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#13 — Graham & Graham Photography
Manhattan Beach, CA — Graham and Graham Photography | Manhattan Beach photographer | Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, professional headshots, family photos
Specialties: General photography. View full profile →
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#14 — Christina Perhac Photography
Sacramento, CA — California & Destination Elopement Photographer
Specialties: General photography. View full profile →
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#15 — Gallegos Studio Photo & Video
Garden Grove, CA — Foto y Video Gallegos Studio
Specialties: General photography. View full profile →
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#16 — Angelic Pictures
San Diego, CA — Angelic Pictures
Specialties: General photography. View full profile →
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#17 — Shomen Productions Inc
San Francisco, CA — Shomen Productions
Specialties: PHONE, EMAIL, Client Success, Follow. View full profile →
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#18 — Lumetry Media
San Diego, CA — Lumetry Media
Specialties: General photography. View full profile →
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#19 — HeadShots
San Francisco, CA — San Francisco Bay Area Headshot Photographers
Specialties: Professional Event Photography When It Matters Most, What You Should Expect:, San Francisco Event Photography Services | HeadShots Inc Headshots For Individuals, For Teams, Event Booths, Other Services Event Photography, Company Branding, Portfolio, The Studio, Corporate Headshots, Creative Headshots, LinkedIn Headshots, Team Headshots, All Types, Behind the Scenes, Book Session, Pre Event planning call to discuss your schedule, target shot list , and any deliverables. Walkthrough provided if necessary., We will use only the best professional gear to make sure we capture every important moment at your event., We will deliver images on Time and to the right stakeholder (internal, press, or sponsor) so that your event coverage flows smoothly., Follow. View full profile →
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#20 — Genesis Dispatch
Los Angeles, CA — Genesis – Dispatch Inc.
Specialties: Dump truck Trailer services, Why choose us:, We provide trucking services to the Los Angeles area surrounding and are not limited to:, Follow us, Job Aplication, Credit Application, SERVICES:, EQUIPMENT:, GALLERY:, Instagram, Youtube. View full profile →
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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 →