City spotlight · 2026
Top 10 Photographers in Santa Monica, California
An editor's pick of Santa Monica'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.
#1
Wolf Marloh Photography
Portrait · Corporate · Headshot
★ 5.0 (187 reviews)
I offer a premium portraiture experience, honest, direct and understated. My shots are all about you. I photograph actors and executives, college students and comedians, founders and attorneys.
#2
Haus of Portraiture
Family · Portrait
★ 4.6 (383 reviews)
Haus of Portraiture is a luxury fine-art portrait studio in Santa Monica, CA specializing in guided studio portraits for families, couples, children and pets. We create museum-grade heirloom artwork using professional li
#3
A La Mode Photo
Maternity · Wedding · Family
★ 5.0 (113 reviews)
Los Angeles premier photographer praised as one of America's most trusted and celebrated photographers for life's milestone moments. Specializing in maternity, newborn, family, and event photography with a style that ble
#4
Steven Hankins Photography
Corporate · Family · Fashion
★ 5.0 (79 reviews)
Santa Monica-based professional headshot and event photographer serving Los Angeles and Orange County, creating authentic, polished images for individuals and companies. With expertise in natural and studio lighting, spe
#5
Hoag Studio
Portrait · Corporate · Headshot
★ 5.0 (90 reviews)
Professional headshot photographer in Santa Monica, Los Angeles specializing in business portraits and professional headshots. Passionate about photographing people with tailored lighting and direction to help subjects l
#6
Rodman Wedding Photographers
Maternity · Wedding · Family
★ 4.9 (31 reviews)
Specializing in romantic, editorial love stories with a touch of fine art elegance, with over 15 years of experience capturing timeless and cinematic wedding memories for diverse cultures. Available worldwide.
#7
Bader Howar Photography
Headshot
★ 5.0 (26 reviews)
Headshot photographer based in Los Angeles and Santa Monica, CA. Specializes in professional headshots, lifestyle, and social media photography with the philosophy 'If you don't look great then neither do I'.
#8
Reclamation Boudoir
General
★ 4.9 (46 reviews)
Professional boudoir and fine art portrait photographer based in Los Angeles specializing in empowering women through luxury photography sessions. Allison leads an all-female team at her Santa Monica studio and works wit
#9
Ever Photos
Maternity · Wedding · Family
★ 5.0 (61 reviews)
We're Ever Photos, a portrait photography duo based in Los Angeles. Rezeta is an award-winning photographer who loves blending 35mm film with digital, and Amy is a photographer and former model with over 26 years of expe
#10
Free Agent Foto - Nikos Kokotakis
Portrait · Headshot
★ 5.0 (14 reviews)
Award-winning Santa Monica, California photographer specializing in capturing life's precious moments. Transforms dreams into memorable photographs through timeless portraits and professional headshots.
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