Editorial Photography Portfolio Websites | Tips and Examples
Get inspired by these amazing editorial photography portfolio websites and discover how you can create a stunning portfolio to showcase your editorial photography projects.
October 1, 2021
Iyesogie Ogieriakhi
Theme used: Amazonlyesogie Ogieriakhi is a Nigerian-raised photographer and visual artist currently based in the UK. Her work focuses primarily on capturing people at their most unapologetic, beautiful and free. She is drawn to projects and subjects that allow her to explore non-traditional stories, beauty and people's relationships with others and their environment. With her work, lyesogie aims to reinvent the notions of intimacy, familiarity, and aesthetics.
https://byiyesogie.format.com
Eva Mercer
Theme used: FrameEva Mercer is an editorial and fine art photographer located in Central PA with a focus on still life, fashion, and street photography.
https://evamercer.format.com
Ohihonma
Theme used: Horizon LeftOhihonma is a Nigerian photographer based in Los Angeles. He uses black and white photography to tell compelling visual stories. Ohihonma explores a wide range of themes in his work; from examining how virility and vulnerability work in tandem with each other in the context of black masculinity, to visualising utopias sonically inspired by contemporary jazz, R&B and soul.
https://ohihonma.format.com
Kyna Uwaeme
Theme used: TriptychKyna Uwaeme began photography as a way to find her voice in this world. Now she is a direct voice for her community. Kyna likes to focus on topics relating to identity, music, culture and women's issues.
https://kynauwaeme.format.com
Eden Schwinghamer
Theme used: HorizonEden Schwinghamer is a Toronto-based photographer born and raised on the east coast of Canada. Known for their narrative portraits, medium format work, and a strong creative voice, they pride themselves on a unique process and distinct image style. Working equally with Film and Digital, their unique artistic approach shines at every possible step in the creative process, yielding insightful imagery that taps into the cultural consciousness.
https://edenschwinghamer.format.com
Connor Harris
Theme used: ReelConnor Harris is a Photographer and cameraman based in Central London. He specializes in Portraiture, Commercial and Fashion Photography and over the last five years has also worked as a Cameraman for TV documentaries, History, Music and Comedy.
https://stillsbyconnor.format.comEditorial Photography Tips: All About The Brand
An important skill of an editorial photographer is to be able to capture the essence and personality of the brand without having the brand in the photo. Having a deep understanding of the brand will allow you the foundation to stem your creativity.
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Darrell Jackson
Theme used: PeakDarrell Jackson is an experienced portrait and editorial photographer based in Los Angeles. Darrell is well versed in digital and film formats. Client's include Google, PUMA, and Dockers.
https://d-jacks.format.com
Katelyn Cavaleri
Theme used: FrameKatelyn Cavaleri is a brand & dditorial photographer specializing in product, still life & lifestyle imagery in Missoula Montana.
https://katelyn-cavaleri.format.com
hannah brown
Theme used: Horizon LeftHannah Brown is an editorial and portrait photographer based in Suffolk, England. Hannah has a consistent and sustained vision, which is evident through her refined colour palette and her attention to detail, which allows her photographs to be clean and refined. Hannah’s muted visual approach to her photography enhances the nostalgic, melancholy feel of her images. Through working with a subdued colour palette, she is able to portray a calm and serene mood throughout her work.
https://hannahbrown.format.com
Caitlin Ochs
Theme used: PeakCaitlin Ochs is a photojournalist based in New York covering feature stories and breaking news. Her ongoing documentary of water shortages on the Colorado River is a 2022 Covering Climate short feature finalist. A regular contributor to Reuters, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, she loves exploring the world through the edges of her viewfinder and considers it a privilege to document the major issues and events of our time.
https://caitlin-gell.format.com
James
Theme used: SymmetryJames Garcia is a freelance photographer specializing in lifestyle and portraiture and is based in the Bay Area California. Servicing the local area of San Jose and the surrounding areas.
https://jrgphotography.format.com
Christopher Valentine
Theme used: GlossChristopher Valentine (b. 1992, Buffalo, NY) is a photographer living full-time on the road exploring the United States. Christophers photographic work is made through a constant resourcefulness to his surroundings and is cultivated through a heightened attention to detail. He specializes in creating abstract representations of daily life through a weaving together of landscapes, still-life, and portrait imagery to create an evocative web of narratives.
https://christopher-valentine.format.comTips on Editorial Photography: Have Your Own Style
Finding your niche or style will help you steer your creative ship. Photographers need to find their own distinct style or feel. This will help you with the scope of your work – including your creative directions, the type of work you pursue, and the style of your online portfolio. Your style is like your signature.
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Tania Ruda
Theme used: OrderTania Ruda is a Ukrainian photographer, specializing in portrait, family and editorial photoshoots.
https://tania-ruda.format.com
Christian Carroll
Theme used: Horizon LeftChristian Carroll is a fashion/editorial/portrait photographer based in Bushwick, Brooklyn. They are also an award-winning feature film director (Out of Breath, Suicide or Lulu and Me in a World Made for Two). Inspired by the French New Wave and cinematic photography Carroll is inspired to make expressive, experimental, and character-driven photos and films.
https://christiancarroll.format.com
Ryin Baskins
Theme used: ObsidianRyin Baskins is a Photographer from Queens, NY based in Atlanta, GA.
https://ryinb.format.com
Kamil Kotarba
Theme used: SierraKamil Kotarba is a visual artist, photographer and art director. Sleeping and food lover. Master's degree at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. His work isn’t dominated by any visual style, it’s more about conceptual exploration. Works between art, fashion and commercial stuff. Addicted to images. Taking a lot of photos. Lives and works in Warsaw.
https://kamilkotarba.format.com
Brian Siambi
Theme used: PanoramaBrian Siambi is a photographer based in Nairobi, Kenya focusing mainly on fashion and travel photography. Brian started photography about 4 years ago with his phone and from there it grew more into fashion photography. Currently Brian is working on a personal project titled 'The Dark Matter Project' which is a collaborative project focusing on African models, fashion designers documenting their work through creative forms of editorial photography.
https://siambibrian.format.com
Commonuncommon
Theme used: IrisCommonuncommon is content and creative production team based in Milan. Substantial cross-sector experience, fashion, arts and design. Also creates street style and video storytelling.
https://commonuncommon.format.comEditorial Photography Tips: Tell A Story
An editorial photography shoot revolves around telling a story that can either be placed beside the text or stand alone. The stories will then be shared in magazines, blogs, and other forms of new media. The story should be at the center of everything when it comes to editorial photography.
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jessica candradi
Theme used: FabricJessica Candradi is a self-taught photographer and a former pastry chef. It was 2012 in Melbourne while undergoing pastry and culinary studies when she bought her first camera and discovered her predilection towards the languages of photography. Irrevocably drawn to portraits and fashion editorials, she decided to the bullet before becoming a full-time photographer, she has been one ever since.
https://jessicacandradi.format.com
Ronald Patrick
Theme used: HorizonRonald Patrick grew up in Chile and now based he is between Switzerland and Germany. After studying Business and Economics, and working in the corporate world for 3 years, he undertook his passion for photography. Ronald has centered his work in the documentary field but have mixed it with corporate projects.
https://ronaldpatrick.format.com
Lanna Apisukh
Theme used: KilnLanna Apisukh is a portrait and documentary photographer based in New York City. With a background in skateboarding and gymnastics, she is drawn to documenting youth and unique individuals walking their own path. Her work explores place, identity and individuality through colorful and honest stories she strives to create in her images.
https://lanna-apisukh.format.com
David Velez
Theme used: AmazonDavid Velez is a portrait, fashion, and lifestyle photographer from Portugal, whose work focuses more on the male form, body, and beauty. David is photographing portraits, lifestyle,s and fashion.
https://davidvelezfotografia.format.com
Emilia Staugaard
Theme used: Horizon LeftEmilia is a danish photographer. Her love for theatrics translated into her photography and evolved into a cinematic and romantic style, through which she tells intriguing stories, capturing her subjects with honesty, rawness and personality. The type of projects that excite her the most are the shoots where she gets the opportunity to work with storytelling in an intimate way, hereby tapping into her love of capturing who her subjects truly are.
https://emiliastaugaard.format.com
Mahdi Atif
Theme used: CurveMahdi Atif is a Milwaukee-born photographer, currently working in the Midwest. Mahdi's work lends a realistic, yet picturesque vision of the people and places that populate a collective cultural experience. Through a blend of portraiture & photojournalism, he is seeking to define the Black Midwestern identity.
https://mahdi-gransberry-vkyi.format.comTips for Editorial Photography: Network
Getting yourself published as an editorial photographer is a big part of editorial photography, so your ability to network and sell your photographs is everything. Whether it is using LinkedIn, emailing brands, or attending different events and conferences, find ways to develop connections in the industry and pitch ideas
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Peter Westrup
Theme used: SierraPeter Westrup is an editorial and commercial photographer based in Malmö, Sweden. Some of his clients include SAS, IKEA, SJ, Probi, eOn, Norwegian and Riksbyggen.
https://peterwestrup.format.com
Zandra
Theme used: ForegroundZandra Jungell was born between the valleys and mountains of Northern Sweden. Her works are concept-driven photo narratives, often inspired by her memories of growing up in Scandinavia with its contrasting periods of light and darkness. In 2017 Zandra received her BFA in Photography at the School of Visual Arts, New York City and since then she has been publishing and exhibiting her work.
https://zandrajungell.format.com
C-reel
Theme used: CoralC-reel is a French photographer based between Bali & Paris specializing in fashion editorial, commercial and lifestyle photography. Clients include a variety of local and international brands and magazine publications. Available for projects on any continent.
https://c-reel.format.com
Wolf Matthewson
Theme used: Horizon LeftWolf Matthewson is an award winning editorial and fine art photographer based out of New England. Rooted in natural landscapes, he has traveled extensively across the United States capturing the majesty and wonder of the national parks and much that lies between. His editorial work is featured in Magazines from his home state of Rhode Island and was recently recognized by the Rhode Island Press Association with five 2018 Editorial awards.
https://wolf-matthewson.format.com
James Campbell
Theme used: Horizon LeftJames is an award-winning photographer based in Dublin, Ireland who works Internationally on an array of projects. James specialises in commercial, editorial & travel photography.
https://jamescampbellphoto.format.com
Tom Willis
Theme used: OffsetTom Willis is a photographic artist working in London and around the South of England. He makes social documentary work that currently centres around unseen manifestations of Britishness, through the use of considered portraiture, contemporary landscape and still life imagery. Willis gets drawn to the communities he captures through a desire for the exploration of people and places that seem to go unnoticed, and the spaces they occupy within wider British culture.
https://tomfwillis.format.comTips for Editorial Photography: Practice Opens Doors
You’ll need to build a top-notch portfolio to land publications while keeping in mind that editorial photography is very popular! Set yourself up for success by taking on smaller projects or brands to help you build a portfolio that will get you more exposure.
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