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I need portrait photographers services

$100

Dara is an actual superstar! I knew I picked the right man for the job! He has an eye for detail and is highly efficient with his work. Extremely professional. If you're looking for someone who knows what he is doing, pick Dara! You can't go wrong! Thank you Dara! Amazing work

I need lifestyle/portrait photographer services

$150

Ken was so helpful with tips on how to prepare for our family portrait & his communication was always prompt. He was very accommodating on the day especially when it came to dealing with a 3yo. Would have no hesitation in recommending Ken to anyone requiring family pics. Thank you Ken you did a fantastic job.

Family group portrait

$300

Awesome guy and very easy to work with!

Portrait photographer needed

$100

I highly recommend See, he is a very good portrait photographer, not just for commercial products. We worked in the studio and outdoors for casual portraits and I was very pleased with the results. See was generous with his time and provided me with plenty of results. Thank you. Christian

Casual photos/portraits

$370

I am absolutely blown away by Emma's gorgeous captures of my family. I would highly recommend her work, in person she was wonderful and made us all feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Her photography skills are superior and she graded the images beautifully. I will treasure these pictures forever, by far the best images I have of our family. thanks Emma- we'll be doing this on the regular!

Looking for a photographer to take family portrait

$200

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Why hire portrait photography services through Airtasker?

Getting a great portrait is not an easy art to master, but finding someone to do it shouldn’t be an uphill battle. Thanks to Airtasker, you can easily hire a local professional photographer armed with experience and skills to produce engaging shots. Not only do we have Taskers ready to bring the right gear and take quality photographs—our platform can also help you book professionals who can do editing, retouching, and printing.

Portrait photographers make it a point to connect with their subjects and get their most natural and confident poses. With the right lighting, angles, exposure, and post-processing, trust that they can capture your distinct facial expressions and genuine emotions, plus deliver a story out of them.

Whether you want ’90s-themed birthday snapshots or a traditional couple photoshoot somewhere scenic, leave the job to us to produce fantastic portraits.

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Top Portrait Photographers related questions

Getting a professional photographer with the help of Airtasker can save you from the time-consuming process of putting up a DIY session or contacting different studios and companies—which includes aligning with their schedule and rates, too. Need a specific visual direction? Working with a limited budget? With photographers’ credentials and portfolio already laid out, our platform makes it easier for you to find not only someone who can deliver quality service, but also one who can match your needs.

The cost of availing a portrait photographer service in Australia is usually influenced by the shoot location, duration, and the professional’s level of experience. For portraits, the range can start from $40 to $300.

Portraits put a bigger premium on people’s facial features and emotions. It also usually involves planned poses and movements. Meanwhile, lifestyle photography highlights the more candid moments. 

Most likely, professional photographers already have their own gear. But if you have a much more specific creative angle or preferences in mind, you are encouraged to bring your own accessories, props, makeup, and other necessary items. Before the session, it’s best to align with your photographer regarding equipment so that you’re aware of any other needed preparations. 

The duration of a photoshoot depends on your request. If you’re looking to hire a Tasker solely for taking photos, they should be able to provide the output right after the shoot, or after a day at best. It may take more days to complete if other factors come into play, like the volume of the photos, extensive editing and retouches, and other post-processing needs. Add at least a week if you need your shots to be printed in canvas or folio.


The photoshoot venue will be based on your desired theme or genre. Whether it’s a quiet beach, a busy city street, or at home, just let us know your idea and we’ll arrange it for your convenience. For example, if you want your couple photoshoot to be set in a park, your family home’s living room, plus an actual studio, let us know because we accept bookings in multiple locations. Just let your photographer know each location’s address

Your attire will depend on your chosen photoshoot theme. In general, though, those taking portrait photos are advised to wear something simple and not overbearing. Ultimately, it’s best to consult your photographer on the dos and don’ts of your outfit for that day. Moreover, you can hire other Taskers to help with hairstyling and makeup for the full experience. 

Definitely. Instead of scouring different websites to find a commercial photographer who can suit your business needs, you can smoothly scroll through our platform and find someone with a specialisation. Whether the focus is on fashion, food, or other products, just mention the nature of your business and we’ll connect you with suitable photographers.

Apart from the various kinds of portrait photography services listed here, you can book lifestyle photographers as well. Looking for someone to take memorable snapshots during travel? How about someone trained to freeze moments with your pets? You can count on our platform to help immortalise important events for you—even if that includes photo restoration and printing, too. 

What does portrait photography include?

Professional portrait photographers focus on capturing a person’s facial features with an emphasis on identity, personality, and emotions. It doesn’t necessarily need to take place in a studio; it could be taken indoors, or outdoors like at the park, in a garden, or anywhere else as long as it won’t distract the subject. Thinking of hiring a professional portrait photographer through Airtasker? Here are categories you can explore:


Black and white portrait photography

Even in the digital age, black and white portrait photography remains a long-standing favourite, thanks to how it can produce the most dramatic and soulful photos. Skilled and professional, our portrait photographers can plan the satisfying B&W setting. They know the best way to balance the light and darkness for maximum impact.


Creative portrait photography

When it comes to creative shots, our portrait photographers step out of the usual static pictures. For a twist, they may use a few props, a unique costume, or a backstory. They may also take photos from different angles—from the ground, side, or even behind. Want to know how they produce creative portraits? You can request a few samples from your photographer before the session.


Studio portrait photography
While it seems similar to headshot photography, studio portrait photography is a little less formal and presents photos in a more artistic way. For this shoot, your photographer handles the lighting scheme, the backdrop, the combinations of colours and textures. Just show up in your best look and prepare your unique poses. 


Couple portrait photography

Whether it’s a grand photoshoot for your honeymoon or just a casual garden photo after moving into your new home, our professional Taskers focused on couple photography can capture the sweetest and most authentic moments with you and your partner. Feeling very conscious in front of the camera? The photographer can also provide creative direction to ensure high-quality photos you can lovingly look back on. Although a couple photoshoot sounds tricky to arrange, Airtasker can make the process smooth-sailing.


Light portrait photography

The key to successful light portraits is mastering the different lighting patterns and techniques. Even with just a single light, your photographer can produce portrait photos that exude various sorts of emotions. Apart from that, they can also use reflective props such as fairy lights, lamps, prisms, or disco balls. With the right camera settings adjusted to the lighting requirements, you can enjoy a stunning light portrait photo ready for your social media or personal photobook. 


Editing and Printing

Through our platform, you’ll find skilled Taskers who can also lend you a hand in photo retouches and editing. These include removing unwanted details, adding artistic effects, modifying lights and tones, and more. Edited photos are sent through email or with a USB stick. Taskers can also organise printing of your final portrait photos and deliver them straight to your doorstep.

Recent Portrait Photographers tasks

Dating Profile Portrait/lifestyle Photography

$200

Southbank VIC, Australia

12th Dec 2024

Looking to level up my dating profile, potentially use some of them for my website.

Custom Sketch Portrait of 6 People

$150

Melbourne Victoria, Australia

8th Dec 2024

Looking to deliver 6 photos that can be merged and hand-drawn into one. High quality as it will be for a gift for Christmas. I have attached an image for reference. Please note, I am after hand-drawn only, not edited.

Portrait drawing from photo

$100

Cooranbong NSW, Australia

27th Nov 2024

Wanting a drawing done from photos will include 8 people Note; will be from different photos to make a group photo

LinkedIn portrait

$100

Potts Point NSW, Australia

13th Nov 2024

Need a professional LinkedIn portrait taken of me for my profile!

Family portraits

$300

Wynnum West QLD 4178, Australia

12th Nov 2024

Hi, I'm after some family portrait photos done a fews day leading up to Christmas Day. Pretty much any day from the 21st onwards. There will be 8 adults and one 22 month old. We are located at Wynnum West so potentially around here is bushland or the Wynnum Foreshore.

Help a child do a portrait artwork

$100

Chiswick NSW, Australia

12th Nov 2024

Looking for a freelance artist to help my daughter do a portrait painting of a special person. Child is 9 years old and would require 1.5-2 hours

Portrait photo for LinkedIn and work

$150

Hawthorn East VIC, Australia

7th Nov 2024

Hi, I'm looking to update my work headshots and would prefer a casual, natural setting instead of a studio. i.e. Warehouse style office, city or garden. Let me know if you have any options that fit this approach. Thanks!

John made me super comfortable and had an amazing eye for photography and a great personality!

Portrait Photography

$750

Melbourne VIC, Australia

6th Nov 2024

6 portrait shots. one location in the CBD (maybe Malthouse)

Portrait photographer, raw photos, can supply equipment

$120

Ipswich QLD 4305, Australia

31st Oct 2024

NOTE: I’m a professional photographer but can’t pose myself and take photos of myself for obvious reasons so that’s the only reason why I want a photographer. Need a photographer who is good with posing people to take photos of my partner and I for formal/couples photos but also capture photos of the moment I propose to him. I am a photographer myself so I want all the raw photos sent to me for me to sort through and to edit as I'm very particular, all I need is a photographer who is good with posing people (aka me) for the perfect photo and is good at capturing candid moments please attach previous work alongside your offer, and include the word "pineapple" somewhere throughout your offer (more discrete the better) so I know who has actually read this ☺

Portrait photographer

$150

Bundoora VIC, Australia

29th Oct 2024

I need a full body photo of my wife and I in a white room, with white background. The photo will need to match the style of a photograph already taken in Colombia, as we will be getting added to this photo.

Photographer for dog portraits

$100

Caboolture South QLD, Australia

27th Oct 2024

Looking for a photographer to shoot dog harnesses for a website

Self portrait

$100

Canterbury NSW, Australia

20th Oct 2024

Looking for someone to take some clean photo's I can use on linkedin and other professional platforms.

Helpful, patient and professional results!

Family Portraits at our venue

$500

Winmalee, New South Wales

15th Oct 2024

Family Portraits in groups and altogether of approx 40 people.. Max 2 hrs photography shooting to be forwarded to me digitally for perusal and orders for printing.. This is the only date Dec 11th available for this photo session. Time of 5.30pm is pretty much fixed

Portrait photography

$100

Fitzroy VIC, Australia

14th Oct 2024

I’m in need of some professional photography for my new website

Half day Christmas portrait photoshoot

$700

Cremorne VIC, Australia

14th Oct 2024

Half day Christmas portrait photoshoot with: - Custom lighting - Basic editing of all images for a digital handover - 11:00 am till 2:00pm

Thank you so much for taking photos for our Santa Photography at our workplace, the images turned out amazing and you had an eye for detail! High recommend!!

Portrait press shot photos

$150

Kingsford NSW, Australia

12th Oct 2024

Need press shot photos can send references for what it needs to look like can travel close by to a studio sort of set up. Editing would be a bonus.

Very good to work with gave great direction and made me feel very comfortable!

Family Portrait. 6 people

$200

Mordialloc VIC, Australia

17th Aug 2024

Flexible location. Studio vs outdoors undecided Four teens range from 13-18, 1 girl, 3 boys

She was great. Took care to get the right balance with our family members and our different heights. Thank you!

Looking to have portrait st / scenic photos around Melbs CBD taken.

$80

Melbourne VIC, Australia

9th Aug 2024

I’m staying in Prahran, Toorak road in Melbs. Ideas: to have some photos taken here or on the south bank of Melbs

Jodie was fantastic in every aspect! She was incredibly professional and had a wonderful sense of humor that made the experience enjoyable. I felt completely at ease during my photo shoot, and she even kindly drove me around the CBD in Melbourne. It was truly a pleasure to work with her and spend the afternoon together!

Photography- Portrait

$150

Buderim QLD, Australia

5th Aug 2024

I have been requested by the bridesmaids of my fiancé's hens party to organise a portrait of me that they want to blow up to a life size version. its a Limoncello themed event during one day of the weekend, they have requested me to get a portrait of myself naked holding a bowl of lemons covering my privates. odd request but hoping you can help.

Great assistance with a photography job. Would recommend!

Photographer Professional Portrait. Photographer required tomorrow

$180

Woollahra NSW, Australia

2nd Jul 2024

to take a portrait shot of a staff member in our gallery space. The location is in Woollahra. We require a quick turnaround and the shot to be returned the same day.

A superb result, listened to the brief, used insights and knowledge to deliver and exceed expectations