Photographers in Los Angeles
Vetted Los Angeles photographers for product, headshots, events and brand campaigns.
Hire from 11 verified photographers in Los Angeles for commercial photographer. Every profile is admin-vetted — post a job or message talent directly.
Verified photographers in Los Angeles
Gaines MintonVerifiedDirector, CinematographerLos Angeles, California, United StatesA director, cinematographer, and producer based in Los Angeles with nearly a decade of experience leading short-form,…Director of PhotographyReelFrom 1500/day
Les GaddisVerifiedDirector of PhotographyLos Angeles, California, United StatesOur highly experienced, award-winning team can take your idea from concept to reality and produce material that is…ReelFrom 750/day
Katee GraceVerifiedOwner / Lead PhotographerMarina Del Rey, California, United StatesLifestyle Commercial Photography A collection of lifestyle imagery created for brands, agencies, and businesses looking…Freelance Photographer
Jordan DudekVerifiedDirector + DPSanta Monica, California, United StatesFrom 1500/day
Federico ImperialeVerifiedStill PhotographerStudio City, California, United Statesimperiale-stills.comColor Grading SpecialistFrom 750/day
Gabriel MouritzenVerifiedDirectorLos Angeles, California, United StatesFrom 500/day
Angie SilvyVerifiedPhotographerLos Angeles, California, United StatesAustralian-born Angie Silvy is an award-winning international photographer with more than 25 years of notable…From 1500/day
Two8 ProductionsVerifiedCreative DirectorLos Angeles, California, United StatesTwo8 Productions creates custom video production packages for varying scales of commercial, documentary, and narrative…From 1200/day
Dan SorgenVerifiedLos Angeles, California, United StatesSpec Bank is the world's only resource for creatives and agencies to get unproduced TV spot scripts shot by aspiring TV…From 1500/day
Sarah & Nick BatchelderVerifiedDirector / DP / ProducersLos Angeles, California, United StatesSarah and Nick Batchelder together are Small Batch Films. Sarah Phillips Batchelder is a cinematographer, drone pilot,…From 5000/day- DANIEL WOIWODEVerifiedDirector of PhotographyLos Angeles, California, United StatesFrom 2000/day
Before you hire
Hiring a photographer in Los Angeles
Los Angeles photographers specialise, and the city's permit rules apply to stills as much as to video. Pick the specialty first; then plan the location.
Stills need a permit too
FilmLA's rule covers commercial photography: in the City of Los Angeles a permit is required on both public and private property. Still-photography applications carry their own lower fee, $104 on the City of Los Angeles schedule, against $931 for a film permit, but the three-full-business-day minimum is the same. A headshot day inside your office is a still-photo application; a campaign shoot with lighting on a sidewalk is a larger footprint, with notification fees and possibly a monitor. Beverly Hills, Burbank and Santa Monica run their own permits.
Specialists for every job
The depth of the market means you can hire for the exact job rather than settling for a generalist: product and e-commerce shooters with their own studio set-ups, headshot photographers who work a company's whole floor in a day, event photographers used to conferences and premieres, campaign photographers who work with a stylist and a crew. The profiles on this page show the mix; several of these professionals also shoot video, which matters if you want stills and motion from one day.
Light, and where it goes
For exteriors, the dry season from May to October is reliable, with the coastal "June Gloom" caveat in late spring: morning stratus that usually burns off by early afternoon. Santa Ana winds, mostly autumn through spring, bring very clear air and strong gusts, so sandbag everything. Decide the usage rights (web, advertising, print, term) before the shoot; in Los Angeles the photographer will ask on the first call.
How hiring works
Two ways to hire a photographer in Los Angeles
Step 1
Post a job or send a brief
Share the dates, location, deliverables and budget range. Vetted photographers apply, or White Glove shortlists for you.
Step 2
Review vetted talent
Every professional on Spexster is vetted before appearing: a real, working professional whose portfolio, credits and professional presence have been reviewed. No paid placement.
Step 3
Hire, with the admin handled
Contracts run through the platform and payment runs through secure escrow, released when the work is delivered. With White Glove, a dedicated project manager runs the production end to end at no extra fee.
Frequently asked questions
How do I hire a photographer in Los Angeles?
Post your project on Spexster with your dates, location, and deliverables, and vetted photographers in Los Angeles apply directly — or browse the profiles on this page and invite the ones whose reels fit. Every hire includes contracts, secure escrow payment, and a dedicated project manager at no extra cost.
What does the "Spexster Verified" badge mean?
It means our team has reviewed that professional's portfolio, credits, and professional presence before they can take photographer work through the platform. Verification cannot be purchased. Verified professionals display the badge on their profile so you know who has been reviewed.
Can Spexster handle a shoot in Los Angeles if I'm not based there?
Yes — that's our specialty. Spexster coordinates remote productions worldwide, including live remote video villages so you can direct and give real-time feedback from anywhere. US and international brands regularly run Los Angeles shoots through Spexster without traveling.
Does Spexster cover the whole Los Angeles area?
Yes — Los Angeles listings cover the greater metro area, and crews regularly work across the region. If your shoot is outside the core city, note the exact location in your brief and we'll match accordingly.
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