City spotlight · 2026

Top 10 Photographers in New York, New York

An editor's pick of New York's 10 best photographers right now — ranked by reviews, portfolio depth, and how active their studios have been on Cliqora over the last 90 days. Inquire directly from any profile; we don't mark up your booking.

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  1. Jael Photography NYC portfolio cover

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    Jael Photography NYC

    5.0 (484 reviews)

    Experienced event photographer serving New York City and New Jersey, specializing in capturing the joy and excitement of Sweet 16 celebrations, weddings, birthdays, and other memorable events. With a background in comput

  2. Joyce Anderson Photography portfolio cover

    #2

    Joyce Anderson Photography

    4.9 (111 reviews)

    Full-service photography studio established in 1995, centrally located in New York, NY. As a New York fashion and commercial photographer, Joyce Anderson's work has been published in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Town and Coun

  3. YOURCHERISH LLC portfolio cover

    #3

    YOURCHERISH LLC

    Maternity · Newborn · Couple

    5.0 (36 reviews)

    YourCherish is New York's only luxury studio combining certified doula care with world-class birth, maternity, and newborn photography. Founded by a clinical psychologist and DONA-certified doula, the team captures and h

  4. Alex Kaplan Headshots portfolio cover

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    Alex Kaplan Headshots

    Events · Lifestyle · Corporate

    5.0 (56 reviews)

    Professional headshot and branding photographer with over 30 years of experience and more than 15,000 headshots photographed. Specializes in creating natural, confident, and approachable portraits for professionals, exec

  5. Heirloom By Melissa Photography portfolio cover

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    Heirloom By Melissa Photography

    Maternity · Family · Portrait

    5.0 (178 reviews)

    New York City newborn and family photographer specializing in timeless, light-filled portraiture. Each session is designed to feel calm and natural, creating photographs that feel honest, connected, and lasting.

  6. Brent Herrig Photography portfolio cover

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    Brent Herrig Photography

    Corporate · Commercial · Food

    5.0 (36 reviews)

    Visual director focused on commercial food, beverage, and hospitality photography, motion production, and hybrid AI creative systems. Crafts commercial photography, cinematic motion, and AI-powered assets for global bran

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    Studio Exhibit

    General

    4.8 (25 reviews)

    Creative photography studios in the heart of the Lower East Side. Bright spaces for rent offering a comfortable, welcoming environment for photoshoots, creative projects and events.

  8. Dorothy Shi Photography | Corporate & Actor Headshot Photographer NYC portfolio cover

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    Dorothy Shi Photography | Corporate & Actor Headshot Photographer NYC

    Portrait · Headshot · Maternity

    5.0 (606 reviews)

    New York photographer specializing in corporate headshots, actor headshots, executive portraits, and corporate event photography. Offers services for fashion, model portfolio, children's modeling, and lifestyle branding

  9. Proposal 007 portfolio cover

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    Proposal 007

    Engagement · Wedding · Events

    5.0 (207 reviews)

    New York-based secret proposal photographer who specializes in capturing intimate, paparazzi-style moments of marriage proposals across NYC. Featured in The New York Times, co-founder of Proposal 007 with over 10 years o

  10. GORNPHOTO portfolio cover

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    GORNPHOTO

    Events · Portrait · Corporate

    5.0 (223 reviews)

    Professional headshot photographer in NYC specializing in corporate headshots, LinkedIn photography, and brand photography. Expert at capturing polished, authentic images that help professionals stand out with confidence

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