Portraits in Los Angeles

 

 

 

 

Cinematic headshots and editorial portraits for actors, executives and creatives. Photographed by Afonso Salcedo in studio and on location across Los Angeles.

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Sunny Han-Jeon holding a hula hoop on Mt. Wilson Trail for the Journal of Corporate Renewal, October 2026.
Black and white studio headshot with dramatic close-up lighting — portrait by Los Angeles photographer Afonso Salcedo
Executive portrait of woman in magenta dress with cinematic studio lighting — portrait by Los Angeles photographer Afonso Salcedo
Studio headshot with soft directional lighting against dark background — portrait by Los Angeles photographer Afonso Salcedo
Profile portrait of Jasmeet Sidhu with warm studio lighting and contemplative pose — portrait by Los Angeles photographer Afonso Salcedo
Relaxed film director Carlos Baena headshot with arms crossed against soft background — portrait by Los Angeles photographer Afonso Salcedo
Professional headshot at table with natural expression — studio portrait by Los Angeles photographer Afonso Salcedo
Creative portrait with dramatic studio lighting — portrait by Los Angeles photographer Afonso Salcedo
Professional headshot in denim shirt with warm natural expression — portrait by Los Angeles photographer Afonso Salcedo
Black and white studio portrait with necklace detail — portrait by Los Angeles photographer Afonso Salcedo
Photographer Holly Seiver portrait with vintage camera and leather jacket — environmental portrait by Afonso Salcedo
Relaxed corporate headshot with warm smile against soft background — portrait by Los Angeles photographer Afonso Salcedo
Environmental headshot of Andrew Schmidt with colorful workspace background — portrait by Los Angeles photographer Afonso Salcedo
Black and white executive portrait in blazer against black backdrop — studio portrait by Afonso Salcedo
Author Steven Rowley headshot with warm smile and natural background — published portrait by Los Angeles photographer Afonso Salcedo
Professional portrait with warm smile against dark studio backdrop — portrait by Los Angeles photographer Afonso Salcedo
Distinguished portrait in white blazer with warm studio lighting — portrait by Los Angeles photographer Afonso Salcedo
Warm environmental portrait of woman in leather jacket — portrait by Los Angeles photographer Afonso Salcedo
Beauty portrait with warm orange background and natural smile — studio portrait by Los Angeles photographer Afonso Salcedo
Outdoor portrait during golden hour with natural expression — environmental portrait by Afonso Salcedo in Los Angeles
Environmental portrait by window with natural light and blinds — editorial portrait by Afonso Salcedo

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Your session

We begin with a conversation about your goals, wardrobe and how the photographs will be used. During the session, I guide expression and posture, with carefully shaped lighting and time to settle in. You don’t need experience in front of a camera.

Your location

 

Choose a studio portrait or a setting that adds to your story: your office, home or a location outdoors. Based in West Hollywood, I photograph across Los Angeles and Southern California, shaping the lighting around you and the space.

Your images

 

Review your proof gallery and choose the portraits that feel most like you. Final selections receive natural professional retouching. Individual sessions start at $525; editorial commissions and team photography are quoted according to scope and usage.

 

Editorial & Creative Portraits


Collaborative portrait commissions for publications, book jackets and campaigns. Cinematic lighting, considered styling and room to explore a more expressive side of the person in front of the camera.

Journal of Corporate Renewal · October 2026
Sunny Han-Jeon photographed on Mt. Wilson Trail for “Tradition & Growth.”


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Opening spread of Tradition & Growth featuring Sunny Han-Jeon, Journal of Corporate Renewal, October 2026. Photography by Afonso Salcedo.
Styled editorial portrait with dramatic makeup and floral styling — creative portrait by Los Angeles photographer Afonso Salcedo
Environmental editorial portrait with improvised outdoor studio — creative portrait by Los Angeles photographer Afonso Salcedo
Black and white editorial portrait with cigarette smoke — creative portrait by Los Angeles photographer Afonso Salcedo
Intimate overhead couple portrait on hardwood floor — editorial portrait by Los Angeles photographer Afonso Salcedo
Black and white fashion editorial portrait in studio — creative portrait by Los Angeles photographer Afonso Salcedo
Environmental portrait detail with natural window light — editorial portrait by Los Angeles photographer Afonso Salcedo
Black and white boudoir editorial with dramatic natural light — creative portrait by Los Angeles photographer Afonso Salcedo
Fashion portrait with studio lighting against textured backdrop — editorial portrait by Los Angeles photographer Afonso Salcedo
Colorful styled portrait with playful expression — creative portrait by Los Angeles photographer Afonso Salcedo
Styled siblings portrait with cinematic studio lighting — editorial portrait by Los Angeles photographer Afonso Salcedo
Black and white editorial portrait in dramatic studio lighting — creative portrait by Los Angeles photographer Afonso Salcedo
Black and white environmental portrait in workshop with natural window light — editorial portrait by Los Angeles photographer Afonso Salcedo

Corporate Headshots & Executive Portraits


I photograph professionals, founders, teams, and executives who need polished images that still feel human. Sessions are available in studio or on-site at offices across Los Angeles, with efficient setups for individuals or full teams.

Middle-aged man with short gray hair and dark-rimmed glasses wearing a black t-shirt, posing against a warm wooden background.
Smiling middle-aged man with short gray hair and beard wearing a black polo shirt against a warm wooden background.
Professional headshot of a smiling middle-aged woman with blonde hair wearing a white blouse against a wood background.
Professional headshot of a woman with long dark hair wearing a blue blazer and layered gold necklaces.
Professional headshot of a smiling woman with auburn hair wearing a blue blazer and gold necklace.
Middle-aged man with glasses and gray beard wearing navy sweater over plaid shirt, posed against wooden background.
Smiling man in blue blazer and white henley shirt poses for professional headshot against wooden background.
Middle-aged man with gray-streaked hair and dark rectangular glasses wearing a blue shirt against a wood background.

 

PUBLISHED IN JOURNAL OF CORPORATE RENEWAL (US) · Los Angeleno (US) · The Eastsider (US) · WRITER'S DIGEST (US) · RENDEROUT! (SPAIN) · SIC Television (Portugal)


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Based in West Hollywood and available for sessions in Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Downtown LA, Pasadena, Burbank, and across Southern California.

 

Portrait session FAQs

What can I expect from a portrait session?

I photograph professional headshots, editorial and personal branding portraits for individuals, teams and organizations. Most individual sessions last 60 minutes to two hours, with clear direction and time to settle in. We plan the approach around your goals and how the photographs will be used.

How much does a portrait session cost?

Portrait sessions start at $525. Final pricing depends on session length, location, number of people, retouching needs, and intended usage. Larger commercial or team projects are quoted based on scope.

Where do sessions take place?

Sessions can take place in a studio, at your office or home, outdoors, or at a location connected to your work. I’m based in West Hollywood and photograph across Los Angeles and Southern California, with travel available for assignments farther afield. Any studio, permit or travel costs are discussed before booking.

I’m awkward in front of the camera. Can you help?

Absolutely. Most people are not professional models, and they do not need to be. My job is to guide you through expression, posture, and small adjustments so you look confident and natural.

What should I wear for my session?

Wear clothing that feels like you and matches the purpose of the shoot. Solid colors and well-fitting pieces usually photograph well. Once booked, I’m happy to give guidance based on your goals and industry.

When will I receive my photographs?

Proof galleries are typically delivered within about 72 hours. Final selected images receive natural professional retouching and are usually delivered within one week, depending on project scope. If you have a publication or launch deadline, let me know when you inquire.

 

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