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Recent Portrait Photographers reviews in Melbourne

Tom was a pleasure to work with.

Photography: family portrait (**today**)

$150

Prompt and great to deal with. Thank you Jack

Photographer for a few family portraits tomorrow

$100

What a wonderful find! Couldn’t believe our luck to have a caring and professional person take our 10yr wedding anniversary pics. Recreated some beautiful memories and included our 4 children, without a fuss. Nothing was too hard. A gentleman and a professional! Couldn’t fault him or the result. Perfect photos exactly what we asked for and more! Thanks again Evan!

Family portraits - CBD - 2hrs

$100

Professional and courteous with a great eye for detail. Strongly recommended!

Portrait photos for company pages, LinkedIn etc.

$200

Awesome experience!! Maya was lovely and personable. She took a diverse range of shots matching and exceeding my expectations. Her photo taking and post editing are sure to be of the highest quality for anyone interested!

Photographer for portraits/full body

$100

Awesome guy and very easy to work with!

Portrait photographer needed

$100

What's the average cost of a portrait photographer in Melbourne

$126 - $217

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$126

median

$177

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$217

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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 in Melbourne

Personal branding photographer portrait

$100

Melbourne VIC, Australia

3rd May 2024

Looking for a photographer to complete some resume/linkedin professional portrait photos.

Professional photographer for wedding registration & couple portraits

$100

East Melbourne VIC, Australia

24th Apr 2024

Having a wedding registration at the Old Treasury building on Saturday April 27 at 4.30pm. Need one photographer for 1 hour to take wedding portraits during and after the registration.

Sophie was very friendly, accommodating, and did a great job of capturing photos for our wedding registration. She also gave us good ideas for locations of photos and was very punctual and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend, thanks Sophie 🙂

Candid Portrait and full body Photographs

$300

Melbourne VIC, Australia

22nd Apr 2024

I would like to get 5-10 good quality candid photos for my dating profile. I would do 3 sets of clothing across 3 locations within the CBD. We should be able to get done in 2 hours.

Portrait photographer at a conference

$400

Melbourne VIC, Australia

15th Apr 2024

I am hosting a workshop and need a photographer to do professional head shots of people for 2 hours. From 5:30 to 7:30

Portrait photo street photo

$800

Melbourne VIC, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

take street photos for 2 hours around cbd style shown in images need wide angle lens

Portraits of 10 month old baby

$200

South Yarra VIC, Australia

23rd Feb 2024

I need a photographer to take some good portraits of my 10 month old baby, including some with the parents in. Please share your prior portfolio.

I'm looking for a portrait photographer to take photographs of myself

$50

Brunswick East VIC, Australia

11th Feb 2024

I recently cut my hair short after 8 years. I need to take some new photographs of myself for my dating profile, social media profile etc. I need proper lighting and guidance since I'm not familiar with photography. - Due date: Before Monday, 12 February 2024

30 minute portrait photography session in Melbourne CBD

$150

Melbourne VIC, Australia

29th Jan 2024

I need some high-quality, beautiful black and white portrait photographs taken of me and my dad in a quirky Melbourne CBD laneway - it shouldn't take more than about 20 minutes, but the photo shoot needs to happen between 10am and 12pm on Thursday 1 February 2024. - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 1 February 2024

Portrait photographer

$100

Melbourne VIC, Australia

24th Dec 2023

Hello, I'm looking for a freelance photographer to take some photos of me. Please include a link to your portfolio/Instagram/website. Thank you! - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 28 December 2023

Mike was fantastic! Thank you so much

Portrait photography

$300

Melbourne VIC, Australia

24th Dec 2023

Need some couples portrait photo shoot - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 17 January 2024

Yuki was the best ever everything was spot on

Portrait photo shoot

$1,000

Melbourne VIC, Australia

16th Dec 2023

Hi it’s its just Wedding anniversary and we want couples portrait photo shoot - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 17 January 2024

Portrait photo

$250

St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

15th Nov 2023

Portrait photo needed for international travel magazine. - Due date: Flexible

Wonderful person. Beautiful work. Effable and polite. I will recommend him.

Shoot a professional business portrait photo

$30

St Kilda VIC, Australia

6th Oct 2023

I need a professional looking linked in photo. If you have a bit of photography experience and the gear lets take a few quick snaps! - Due date: Flexible

Portrait of photo

$100

Melbourne City, VIC, Australia

26th Sep 2023

I need to make a wonderful portrait painting. I have a photo captured on phone . I need someone to make me a portrait drawing of this photo. - Due date: Before Thursday, 28 September 2023

Personal Portraits / Photoshoot

$5

Melbourne VIC, Australia

16th Sep 2023

Personal shots with the landscape, city buildings / streets as backdrops some candid shots etc - Due date: Before Saturday, 30 September 2023

Portrait Photography in Melbourne

$200

Melbourne City VIC. Australia

4th Sep 2023

Hi guys, I’m looking for a photographer taking for me some portraits pictures around Melbourne (i need them for my travel website and I need around 20 good pictures - i’m a photographer as well). The problem is that i don’t think can be done in the some day because i have different locations in my mind like: • Brighton beach • cbd • riverside (where is the pedestrian bridge and around that area) • point ormond view (where is a hill with the skyline of the city) • a random park in melbourne for some more nature photos We can organize also multiple session 2 or 3 (i don’t really mind to be honest) As preference i like photos with lenses with a low aperture (2.8 or 1.8) Any questions write down please 🙏 - Due date: Flexible

Naturalistic outdoor portrait photography

$70

Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

31st Aug 2023

I am looking for a photographer with an interest in outdoor portrait photography. I will show you some reference poses and hopefully, we can recreate the overall vibe. Experience with modelling/posing coaching desirable. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 6 September 2023

Indoor portrait photography

$300

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

11th Aug 2023

I need a portrait photographer to take a few pro shots of me. I am a young artist whose debut book is coming out next year with a US publisher. The pics will be used in: • the book itself (author page), • publicity materials, and • other promo. I need to have the full photo rights. The one-off payment for this task will be the only payment given. I’m happy to credit you. You are free to use the photos anywhere you want. Budget: This needs to be pretty affordable because I will be using my personal funds. The publisher is not funding this. I am a young debut author who works a part-time day job. I’m happy to discuss. Regardless of budget, this will be an amazing job to have on your portfolio! Benefits of working for me: I’m an influencer with 65,000 followers. I can share the pics on my socials with credits. The pics will also be used in my book, and the publisher’s promo campaigns. You can get your photography out to a US and international audience. Who I need: • Someone with experience in indoor portrait photography. • A photographer who can provide a professional set up – professional lighting, etc. • Someone with access to a studio, or any kind of space that can be professionally lit. A small makeshift space (that is professionally lit) – for e.g., a garage – is also fine! I just need some place with white walls! • Someone who can provide examples of previous work. DETAILS: • Around 5 shots – different outfits and themes. However, we can negotiate this number – I’m okay to have fewer photos if needed. It all depends on your rates and how long you think this will take! • Props & art direction provided by me. • The main photos can be edited by you, if that’s what your services include. But happy to discuss. • I will need you to also send me all the photos – including bad ones. These won’t need to be edited. Photo concepts to be discussed when you reach out. Thanks! I can meet anywhere. Dates are available too (before 17 Sept).

Portrait Photography

$50

Melbourne VIC, Australia

26th Jul 2023

I need someone to take portrait pictures of me in the cbd. It can be in one location. I just need digital photos, couple of them edited. The total duration of the shoot would not be more than 45 minutes - Due date: Flexible

Family portrait

$150

Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

26th Jun 2023

Can be done in w studio or outdoor docklands. I'm just having a newborn. - Due date: Before Sunday, 23 July 2023