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Ames N.

Sacramento, California

$48/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Composition, heart, and dedication. Fluent in visual language. Based in Northern California, I am always refining my craft and evolving my style. I love capturing the aliveness in people and the worlds they live in. Both my creative passion and my professional ambition drive my artistic goals and career expansion. I have a BA from UC Davis in Art Studio and Art History. I am also passionate about the outdoors and my current full time job is in utility forestry. Because I’m currently building my freelance portfolio, you get a collaborator who is excited to experiment and dedicated to elevating your project with my best work!

  • Photography
  • Portrait Photography
  • Videography
  • Video Editing
  • Project Management
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Event Highlights Video
  • Documentary Video
  • Arts & Entertainment
  • Social Media Content
Austin D.

San Francisco, California

$150/hr
5.0
129 jobs

Diligent photography and digital marketing professional who graduated from the University of San Francisco; passionate about history, politics, food, sports, and music.

  • Photography
  • Portrait Photography
  • Event Photography
  • Product Photography
  • Marketing
  • Videography
  • Video Editing
  • Food Photography
  • Sports Photography
  • Lifestyle Photography
  • Real Estate Photography
  • Digital Marketing
Tyler M.

Los Angeles, California

$100/hr
5.0
111 jobs

I am a professional commercial photographer based in Geneva, Switzerland, and Los Angeles, USA. I love capturing strong visuals and adore bright, clean, and uplifting imagery that can convey a brand’s story. After conducting hundreds of shoots I am confident that I can craft images that capture the allure of your brand and product. I am a quick communicator, a swift worker and very importantly, I've never had a disappointed client. After 10 years of working in commercial photography, my client list includes Target, Asos, REI, Airbnb, Upwork, WeWork, Coleman, Nemo Tents, Icelandair, Power Practical, Tempo Bikes, Sea Turtle Sports, Tribe and True, Pico Interactive, and many more! I have experience working with large businesses as well as start-ups and solo entrepreneurs. You can find samples of my work here on Upwork in the portfolio section and on my website. This what a few clients have said about my work in the past: "Tyler is a ROCK STAR and we are so fortunate to work with her on so many projects. If we could figure out a way to clone her- we would! "One of the best freelancers I have ever worked with hands down. Tyler is awesome.” "We have worked with Tyler several times and will continue to work with her. She is the utmost professional and needs virtually no guidance beyond what is provided. "Great images with a great vision. Tyler provided a great explanation of her vision pre-shoot and then delivered! She exceeded my expectations!" "We only and always have the most wonderful things to say about Tyler. She is the consummate professional and a joy to work with.” "Tyler is the best! Professional, timely, courteous, and just overall awesome. We wish we could hire her for all the projects we work on!” "I would give Tyler an 11 out of 10. She is so talented and so great to work with!!" I would love to hear about your next project, collaboration idea, or answer any question you may have! 

  • Photography
  • Portrait Photography
  • Commercial Photography
  • Product Photography
  • Model Photography
  • Studio Photography
  • Beauty & Health Photography
  • Product Photography Prep
  • Advertising Photography
  • Local Photography
  • Lifestyle Photography
  • Lifestyle Photography Staging
  • Outdoor Lifestyle Photography
  • White Background Photography
  • Editorial Fashion Photography
Peter M.

San Francisco, California

$165/hr
4.9
25 jobs

I’m a San Francisco-based photographer and videographer creating modern visual content for brands, founders, nonprofits, real estate teams, and creatives across California—especially the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Palm Springs. With 6+ years of experience, I specialize in hybrid photo and video production: brand photography, short-form video, cinematic B-roll, social content, real estate visuals, event coverage, and optional drone capture. My approach combines strong composition, natural light, clean editing, and story-driven content that feels polished, intentional, and built for today’s digital platforms. I regularly work with clients who need more than just photos or video alone—they need versatile content that works across websites, campaigns, social media, and marketing. I’m comfortable leading shoots, capturing candid moments, creating refined visuals, and adapting to the pace and needs of each project. My work spans real estate, architecture, hospitality, lifestyle branding, headshots, events, and documentary-style storytelling. I aim to make every shoot feel smooth, collaborative, and creatively dialed-in.

  • Photography
  • Portrait Photography
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Commercial Photography
  • Wedding Photography
  • Real Estate Photography
  • Wedding & Event Video
  • Events & Weddings
  • Image Enhancement
  • Image Editing
  • Social Media Design
  • Social Media Content
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Luminar
  • Video Editing & Production
Nataliia H.

Irvine, California

$60/hr
5.0
9 jobs

I am a versatile professional photographer with a passion for capturing both meaningful personal moments and impactful brand stories. My expertise spans from intimate family sessions and romantic Love Stories to professional commercial photography for businesses and brands. For individual clients, I focus on creating a comfortable atmosphere to capture authentic emotions and timeless portraits. For brands, I deliver high-quality visual content tailored to your marketing goals, ensuring your products or services stand out. What I offer: • Individual & Portrait: Personalized sessions, Love Stories, and Family photography. • Commercial & Brand: Product shots, lifestyle content for social media, and business portraits. • Post-Production: Professional retouching and color grading in Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop. While my hourly rate is listed, I prefer working on a per-project or per-image basis to ensure clarity and quality. Please contact me for a custom quote based on your specific product needs. I am dedicated to delivering high-quality results that meet your specific needs. Let's work together to create something beautiful!

  • Photography
  • Photo Editing Software
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Commercial Photography
  • Photo Editing
  • Product Photography
  • Photo Retouching
  • Image Editing
  • Content Editing
  • Food Photography
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Fashion Retouch
  • Photo Manipulation
  • Photo Color Correction
  • Nature Photography
Roman U.

Los Angeles, California

$55/hr
5.0
6 jobs

I've worked in photography and on sets for over 15 years. Over the years I've learned how to light for portraits, fashion, food, editorial and lifestyle photography. I am a working photographer and have developed my own set of skills to find my own unique point of view. I'm experienced in shooting fashion, editorial, portraits, headshots, food and beverages, ecommerce, product, and lifestyle. I also have some experience with editing video, using DaVinci Resolve. I love what i do, and always bring a good attitude and sense of adventure and curiosity to each shoot I work on.

  • Photography
  • Portrait Photography
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Video Editing
  • Cinematography
  • Instagram Reels
  • Photo Retouching
  • Fashion Editorial
  • Food Photography
  • Photo Color Correction
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Capture One Pro
  • Studio Photography
  • Outdoor Location Photography

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