Seattle Headshots

Here is the list of Seattle area headshot photographers. Some are cheap and some are not. Some come with hair and make-up personnel while others do not. It is up to you to use your best judgement and decide what kind of picture you're looking for. In this market, it isn't necessary to have the best picture. However, if you're going to start applying for agency representation, start auditioning for commercial work, or considering the move to a larger market--then the first place to start is by getting the best headshot you can!

If you can, ask a local agent or director that you're interested in working with if they prefer natural backgrounds, white, or grey. There are so many options and some people in our industry have strong preferences--so know before you spend the money! Many of these photographers will be willing to work with you on what you'd like.

I've been behind, but I've added some of the amazing talent in our community to this list. Thank you for your recommendations! The one's marked NEW are not new in talent, just new to me. 

In no specific order:

John Galfano        John Ulman                  Susan Doupe          Kevin Weing            Danielle Barnum

David Hiller         Kimono Photography   Lisa Squared     Vertizon Photography    Wayne Rutledge

Linda Dalton          Mike Nakamura         Gabriel Solis       Eva Blanchard  New!   Olli Tumelius New!

 Spencer Leamer  New!                             Patrick Tak New!


Greg James LA based, Seattle Studio

Mark Brennan  Vancouver based

Michael Ford  Vancouver based

Kevin Clark   Vancouver based, will travel

Lauren Hurt  LA based, Portland Studio

Lavenda Memory Portland based


Prices are steadily rising in the area as more and more actors begin to take their headshot seriously. There are many more talented photographers that I didn't mention here. If you know of any I should add, let me know!

62 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    http://www.davidhiller.com

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2013 at 11:37 PM

    Have you checked out Natasha's work at www.kimonophotography.com?

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  3. SaschaMarch 16, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    Those are both great suggestions! I meant to add David Hiller before. I updated my list; thanks a lot for the suggestions!

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    1. UnknownJuly 22, 2019 at 10:32 PM

      Who would you recommend for older actors? Most of the galleries of the photographers you list are all young people. I'd like to get some good photos to submit for commercials jobs, extras jobs, etc. Thanks!

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  4. Olivia Brooks-ScrivanichAugust 29, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    Thanks so much for this!

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  5. SaschaSeptember 13, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    You're welcome, Olivia. Glad I could help!

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  6. Denise GibbsOctober 7, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    Thanks Sacha for this list. I send a lot of local actors to this page for headshot photographers suggestions. Denise Gibbs Foreground Background LLC

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  7. Denise GibbsOctober 30, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    New headshot photographers in town Lisa2 Photographing : http://www.facebook.com/Lisa2Photographing

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  8. SaschaNovember 10, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Thanks Denise! I'm so glad it's been of use to people! It's nice to have a list in one place to refer back to. I'll add your suggestion as well. If you know of any others I'd be happy to add them too!

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    1. Denise GibbsJanuary 15, 2014 at 8:03 PM

      Danielle Barnum is another wonderful Seattle photographer and actress who does headshots: http://www.inspirebydanielle.com/

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  9. UnknownNovember 28, 2013 at 4:15 AM

    Hi,
    I can see that you are putting a lots of efforts into your blog. Keep posting the good work.Some really helpful information in there. Nice to see your site. Thanks!

    Thanks!
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  10. vertizonJanuary 29, 2014 at 2:05 PM

    Hey Sascha,

    Do you mind if I throw my name into the hat? www.vertizonphoto.com. Please feel free to contact me with any Q's if you want any more info to base a recommendation on. Happy to test with you too if you really want some empirical evidence! :-)

    jim meyers
    jim@vertizonphoto.com

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    1. SaschaMarch 22, 2014 at 10:12 AM

      Great pictures Jim! I'll put you up on the list :) And I might be looking for some new portfolio shots soon.

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    2. vertizonApril 15, 2014 at 6:38 PM

      Just checked back in - thanks Sascha! I'll look forward to hearing from you.

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  11. Denise GibbsFebruary 20, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    Please add Danielle Barnum to your list as well: http://www.inspirebydanielle.com/

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  12. SaschaMarch 22, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    I had my headshots taken by Danielle! I honestly hadn't updated the list in quite a while so I appreciate all the input, I'll update right away.

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    1. Denise GibbsMarch 23, 2014 at 1:16 AM

      Sascha, could you check out the list you just updated? The formatting seems to be a bit off and the Seattle photographers seem to be listing horizontally rather than vertically. You are still the #1 website I send local actors to looking for suggestions for local headshot photographers :-) Thank you for keeping this blog up!

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    2. SaschaMay 9, 2014 at 11:39 AM

      Thanks Denise! I actually changed the format so it would look less like I was ranking people. Is it hard to read at all? If so I'll look for a new format.

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    3. Denise GibbsJune 15, 2014 at 6:50 PM

      Maybe it's just my computer, but some of the photographer's names seem to be blending together, like John Galfano which now looks like his last name is Barnum.

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  13. UnknownMay 1, 2014 at 1:07 AM

    Hey Sascha! Thats very nice to see your post and you have wonderfully arranged all headshots photographer. I visit here your post and get lots of very impressive photographers.

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  14. AnonymousMay 4, 2014 at 9:44 AM

    Check out T-elle Photography for great Seattle headshot photography too. They also have headshot events each month that are a less expensive option.

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  15. AnonymousDecember 4, 2014 at 1:08 PM

    I believe that LaRae is out of town now. Florida I believe. My name is Mike Adams (Photographer)

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  16. UnknownDecember 30, 2014 at 10:33 PM

    New to Seattle. I found this really helpful. Great info. Thanks

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  17. UnknownApril 23, 2015 at 3:29 AM

    Nice Post.
    Awesome picks and valuable information.
    Thanks for sharing with us.
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  19. Gabriel SolisAugust 11, 2015 at 3:58 PM

    Hello Sascha! Thanks for the great resource! Humbly requesting to have my site listed as well! www.gabrielsolisphotography.com
    I've been doing head shots and business portraits, as well as modeling test shoots for the past year in Seattle. I've shot with local actors and agency models as well. If you are interested, I'd love to have you come into the studio to test!

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  20. Denise GibbsSeptember 1, 2015 at 3:26 PM

    Another local headshot photographer- Mike Nakamura: http://www.mikenakamuraphotography.com/

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  21. Linda DaltonSeptember 4, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    Sascha, this is an excellent site! Lots of great local photographers! Could I possibly add myself to the list?
    Thank you,
    Linda www.lindadalton.com

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  24. dennisdoug12December 28, 2015 at 2:55 AM

    You did a fabulous job by sharing such amazing list of cheap and affordable headshot photographers. I will appreciate your effort.


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  25. YucelFebruary 16, 2016 at 6:35 PM

    I'd like to be added in Phoenix... My contact info is avail from my website, along with samples of my headshot work, thank you.

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  26. markhogard040May 25, 2016 at 4:17 AM

    Really, it is too good post. I found this blog while I was searching for headshot photographers Los Angeles. Nice to see this post.


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    1. Seattle HeadshotsJuly 30, 2016 at 1:49 AM

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2016 at 5:57 AM

    You have really nice headshot there. ;)

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  29. Headshot photographerNovember 17, 2016 at 2:32 AM

    Nice and beautiful blog with awesome pictures and valuable information. Big list of Seattle area headshot photographers in Los Angeles. Thanks for sharing these suggestions with us.

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  30. My Personal InboxAugust 6, 2017 at 9:56 PM

    I got a confidence building package of headshots from Thomas Krueger. He's at www.seattleprofessionalphotographer.com, highly recommended.

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  32. UnknownOctober 12, 2017 at 8:20 AM

    Honorable Sascha, Im impressed about your activities. We are based in London UK but since as a outsourcing photography post production editing studio, we can vendor. We want to refer task you and both you refer us. Have a good day.

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  34. UnknownJuly 7, 2018 at 10:22 AM

    Hey Sascha! Just stumbled upon your blog via Denise Gibbs' website: Foreground Background LLC and I think what you've put together here is really great! I also shoot headshots in the Seattle market and here is my website: https://www.Spencerloy.com

    Thank you and have a great day!

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    1. SaschaFebruary 8, 2019 at 6:15 AM

      Your pictures are fantastic Spencer. I've added you to the list, and I hope it helps!

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    2. UnknownMarch 6, 2019 at 7:32 AM

      Thanks for the kind words Sascha! I'm super grateful that you posted a link to my site. Have an amazing day!

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  35. UnknownOctober 24, 2018 at 5:27 PM

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  36. UnknownOctober 25, 2018 at 5:23 PM

    Hey Sascha, great blog! If anyone needs headshots / model portfolio building, I'm also available. I work with a lot of the local models and agencies. Please checkout my portfolio when you get the chance: www.patricktak.com Best, Patrick

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  37. Clipping PathNovember 22, 2018 at 2:30 AM

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  38. OlliDecember 15, 2018 at 2:06 AM

    Hi Sascha! I am a headshot photographer and I'd like to be added to your directory. My website is at https://seattleheadshotpro.com I am a headshot specialist and I work with a lot of actors and business professionals. Let me know if you need more information from me. Thanks! -Olli

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    1. SaschaFebruary 8, 2019 at 6:16 AM

      No problem Olli-- you're up there now. Your photos look great and your website is so user friendly!

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  39. Thomas WilliamsJanuary 28, 2019 at 5:27 AM

    Hello Sascha, thanks for sharing the information. This is useful for fashion photography .

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  40. Denise GibbsMay 20, 2019 at 11:20 AM

    Local actor David Hogan is now doing headshots: https://seattleactorphotos.com/

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  45. Valerie TorstensonMay 19, 2020 at 7:02 PM

    Hi!! I would love to be considered for your list of photographers: www.photosbyvt.com . I am based in the Seattle area.
    Thanks so much!
    - Valerie

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  50. Denise GibbsOctober 14, 2024 at 12:30 PM

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