Dating Profile Photographers in Los Angeles

In LA, everyone’s profile looks professionally shot — because it often is. Year-round light and a huge range of backdrops mean the bar is high and a phone selfie stands out for the wrong reasons.

5 services compared

From $25 cheapest published price

3 in-person in Los Angeles

Services covering Los Angeles

Listed in our editorial order: photographers in Los Angeles first, then specialists who travel to you, then AI services that work anywhere. Partner links are labeled — they never change what you pay.

PartnerPhotographer

The Match Artist

Expression coaching first, camera second

Founded in 2018 by Nick Friesen and Shane White, The Match Artist is built around facial-expression coaching — you practice before anyone takes a photo. A team of photographers covers nine metros and they take bookings across the US.

Price
Price on request

by consultation — third-party reviews report around $3,600

Turnaround
Within 1 week
Coverage
Shoots in Los Angeles
  • 4–5 hour shoot across four or more locations
  • Facial-expression coaching before and during the shoot
  • 150+ individually edited images
  • Questionnaire and strategy session before shoot day
  • Post-shoot profile recommendations
  • No published pricing — expect a sales call to get a quote
  • Among the most expensive options in this comparison
Visit thematchartist.com
Best valuePhotographer

Hey Saturday

The original dating photo agency — quick, cheerful, affordable

Saskia Nelson founded Hey Saturday in 2013 and effectively invented dating-profile photography as a genre. Sessions are short, outdoors and relaxed, shot by a network of photographers across seven UK cities plus New York, Los Angeles and Philadelphia.

Price
£127–£247

30–90 min sessions; 3–10 retouched images depending on package

Turnaround
Ask when booking
Coverage
Shoots in Los Angeles
  • Most affordable dating-specific photographer in this comparison
  • Three clear packages — from £127 for 30 minutes and 3 retouched images
  • Relaxed outdoor shoots designed to look natural, not corporate
  • Operating since 2013 — the longest track record in the niche
  • Short sessions and small photo counts compared to premium shoots
  • No coaching, curation or dating-app strategy included
Visit heysaturday.co
Budget pickPhotographer

Shoott

Free 30-minute shoot — pay only for photos you keep

Shoott books you a free 30-minute outdoor session with a vetted local photographer in 60+ US cities; you pay per photo you decide to keep. It is a general portrait service rather than a dating specialist, but it is the cheapest way to get professional shots for a profile.

Price
From $25

$25/photo, 10 for $199, 40+ for $299 — the session itself is free

Turnaround
3–5 business days
Coverage
Shoots in Los Angeles
  • Free session with no booking fee — zero risk to try
  • Available in 60+ US cities and 600+ locations
  • Gallery of 40+ shots to choose from
  • Not dating-specific — you direct the shoot yourself
  • Per-photo pricing adds up if you want a full profile’s worth
  • 30 minutes is one outfit, one location
Visit shoott.com
Best overallPartnerPhotographer

Dating Unchained

The all-in premium photoshoot with a female eye on every photo

Joe Buchoff runs the most complete done-for-you dating photo package we know of: a seven-location shoot, 200+ edited photos, and a woman on staff who hand-picks your best shots and explains why they work. He is Austin-based but flies to clients — he reports shoots in 40+ cities across 8 countries.

Price
From $2,000

per shoot, + $1,000 flat travel fee outside Austin. 0% financing via Affirm.

Turnaround
Ask when booking
Coverage
Travels to Los Angeles
  • Seven-location shoot with unlimited outfit changes
  • 200+ edited photos delivered
  • "Swipe Girl" curation: a woman picks your 5 best sets + voice memo on why
  • Pre-shoot posing video course and wardrobe checklist
  • Dating-app strategy playbook and a 30-day check-in
  • Premium pricing — $2,000 before travel
  • All sales final; he offers a "More Matches" re-shoot promise instead of refunds
Visit datingunchained.com
Best AI optionBuilt by usAI service

GetDates.ai

AI dating photos from your selfies — done in minutes

Upload your existing photos and GetDates generates professional-looking dating profile shots in different outfits, settings and lighting. One-time pricing, instant generation, and a money-back guarantee if you don’t get more matches. Full disclosure: we built it.

Price
$29–$99

one-time — $29 for 100 photos, $99 for 500

Turnaround
Under 1 hour
Coverage
Online — works anywhere
  • A fraction of the cost of any photoshoot
  • Works anywhere — no scheduling, no travel, no weather
  • 100–500 photos across many styles and settings
  • Money-back guarantee if you don’t get more matches
  • Results depend on the quality and variety of the photos you upload
  • No in-person coaching — it solves photos, not posing skills
Visit getdates.ai

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Where to shoot in Los Angeles

Whether you book a pro or rope in a friend with a good phone camera, these Los Angeles spots photograph reliably well:

  • Griffith Observatory at golden hour
  • Venice canals
  • Arts District murals
  • Manhattan Beach pier
  • Melrose Avenue

Los Angeles questions

How much does a dating photographer cost in Los Angeles?+

Published pricing for services covering Los Angeles starts at From $25 (Shoott). Premium dating-specific packages with coaching and curation run $2,000+. Several specialists only quote after a consultation call.

Can I book an in-person photoshoot in Los Angeles?+

Yes — The Match Artist, Hey Saturday, Shoott shoot in Los Angeles. Each card above says whether they're a dating specialist or a general portrait service, plus traveling specialists and AI options.

Where should I shoot dating photos in Los Angeles?+

Local favorites include Griffith Observatory at golden hour, Venice canals, Arts District murals. Aim for golden hour (the hour after sunrise or before sunset) and avoid harsh midday sun.

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