Dating Profile Photographers in New York

NYC has the deepest bench of dating photographers anywhere: same-day Manhattan studios, candid outdoor specialists and budget mini-shoots, all fighting for the same swipers. Competition that brutal works in your favor.

6 services compared

From $25 cheapest published price

4 in-person in New York

Services covering New York

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

Photographer

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 what your face does before anyone takes a photo (this is where most amateur shoots die). A team of photographers covers nine metros and takes bookings across the US.

Price
Price on request

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

Turnaround
Within 1 week
Coverage
Shoots in New York
  • 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 before you hear a number
  • 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 (everyone else on this page is, technically, doing her homework). 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 New York
  • 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 free-session-plus-$25-a-photo is the cheapest professional camera you will ever stand in front of.

Price
From $25

$25/photo, 10 for $199, 40+ for $299. The session itself is free

Turnaround
3–5 business days
Coverage
Shoots in New York
  • Free session with no booking fee. Worst case, you wasted a walk
  • 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
Photographer

City Headshots

Same-day studio polish in Midtown Manhattan

A Manhattan studio operation (with a second location in Ramsey, NJ) offering structured dating-app packages with same-day delivery and a money-back guarantee. More polished and studio-driven than the candid outdoor specialists.

Price
$599–$1,299

$599 Signature (3 retouched) to $1,299 Versatility (10 retouched)

Turnaround
Same day
Coverage
Based in New York, NY
  • Same-day delivery, the fastest in-person option in this comparison
  • 200–800 frames shot per session
  • Money-back guarantee and full usage rights
  • Pro makeup and on-location add-ons available
  • Headshot-studio heritage: output skews polished over candid
  • Only 3–10 photos are retouched; extras cost more
Visit cityheadshots.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 (because you are a terrible judge of your own photos, and he knows it). Austin-based, flies to clients, 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 New York
  • 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
  • $2,000 before travel. This is the premium tier, priced like it
  • 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 before your coffee cools

Upload the photos already on your phone and GetDates generates professional-looking dating profile shots in different outfits, settings and lighting. One-time pricing, instant generation, money back if you don’t get more matches. Full disclosure: we built it, which is exactly why it gets the same warts-and-all card as everyone else.

AI-generated dating profile photo: man sitting in a golf cart on a sunny courseAI-generated dating profile photo: man at a waterfront café with a city skyline at nightAI-generated dating profile photo: man at the wheel of a convertible

Real outputs, generated with GetDates

Price
$29–$99

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

Turnaround
Under 1 hour
Coverage
Online · works anywhere
  • $29 vs. $2,000+: two decimal places cheaper than a premium shoot
  • Works anywhere. No scheduling, no travel, no praying for sun
  • 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 New York

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

  • Brooklyn Bridge Park & DUMBO
  • Central Park (Bow Bridge, Bethesda Terrace)
  • West Village brownstones
  • The High Line
  • South Street Seaport

New York questions

How much does a dating photographer cost in New York?+

Published pricing for services covering New York 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 New York?+

Yes: The Match Artist, Hey Saturday, Shoott, City Headshots shoot in New York. 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 New York?+

Local favorites include Brooklyn Bridge Park & DUMBO, Central Park (Bow Bridge, Bethesda Terrace), West Village brownstones. Aim for golden hour (the hour after sunrise or before sunset) and avoid harsh midday sun.

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