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About Us — Berkeley Portrait Studio

We are a client-centric photography studio in Berkeley, CA.

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About Us

Berkeley Portrait Studio is a portrait studio located in Berkeley CA at the border of Oakland and Emeryville.

We work closely with individuals and small companies looking to update their professional image.

Intended Usage  

– Where will your new image go? (e.g., LinkedIn, website, book jacket, etc.)

– Who is your primary audience? (investors, employees, prospective hires)

– Consider final size, aspect resolution, necessary resolution (e.g., ERAS residency program, company website, Slack, internal, etc.)

Overall Effect  

– What angles, colors, and attire work best?

– To what extent is smiling v. serious optimal? How do you get a genuine smile?

– Which lighting works best?

Personalization  

– Examine your images incrementally, during the shoot.

– Access previews (split into digital contact sheets) within 24-48 hours.

– Make your selections at home, where it is convenient and without being rushed or pressured.

  • Portrait of lady in white gown on a tan backdrop

    "Mocha Grey"

  • Young woman posing on robin's egg, seated, hands clasped over knee

    "Robin's Egg"

  • portrait of lady in red looking curiously up, on black

    Replica of "A Life" (Mike Nichols)

  • Lady who is a realtor in Berkeley CA dressed in white, with pearl necklace, posing on a beige backdrop, headshot

    "Amber"

  • young french man wearing blue sweater, reading a book, on a black backdrop

    "Midnight Black"

  • portrait of graduate student looking confident

    "Light Blue"

  • portrait of a young woman from Malaysia wearing all black, dramatic lighting, on a white backdrop

    "Seamless White"

  • portrait of business lady in a powerpose

    Executive Portrait (8x10)

  • portrait of a young lady with tassel and graduation clothes

    College Portrait

  • Young man with white collared shirt and black weather gazing comfortably into the camera

    Soft Focus

“Real Quick” (FAQ)

1. Where are you located?

Berkeley Portrait Studio is a photography studio in Berkeley and Emeryville CA.

We specialize in portraiture, as well as Photoshop editing and portrait replication.

Reservations must be made in advance (see calendar).

2. Why new picture?

Pictures play an important role because they provide a heuristic indication of personality.

If you would like to discuss your particular needs, schedule a call here or send us a message.

3. Can I read about past experiences?

Feel free to read comments about us at Google Reviews and Yelp.

4. Describe the experience.

Berkeley Portrait Studio offers a high-spirited take on personal and career portraiture.

Our style is influenced by 20th century fashion photographers (Richard Avedon, Irving Penn), blended with sartorial qualities popularized on Instagram.

Most of all, we think getting your picture taken should be a fun, engaging, and personalized experience.

5. Who are your typical customers?

Most of our clients are seeking an improved image for career purposes.

We work regularly with post-docs, lawyers, business owners, realtors, graduate students, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and large companies with a small presence in the San Francisco Bay Area.

“Sometimes I enjoy just photographing the surface because I think it can be as revealing as going to the heart of the matter.”
— Annie Leibovitz