Portrait photography is an art that captures the essence of its subjects and their stories, and these leading portrait photographers do it with unmatched skill and creativity. From striking studio shots to evocative environmental portraits, these artists harness the power of today's cutting-edge technology to bring their unique visions to life. Follow the work of these remarkable creators and enrich your feed with stunning imagery that tells compelling stories, one face at a time.

Elevate your Instagram feed with these talented portrait photographers whose imagery does more than show a face – it tells a story.

Scott Robert Lim – @scottrobertlim

Sony Artisan Scott Robert Lim is a professional portrait and wedding photographer. He brings his expertise in lighting to every portrait shoot, like in his post below where he uses the Sony Alpha 9 III and Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master II. Learn more about his use of flash with the camera in Flash Forward: Why This Pro Says The Sony Alpha 9 III Will Change The World For Photographers.

Monica Sigmon – @monicasigmon

Monica Sigmon is another Sony Artisan and a professional portrait photographer with a signature style. She has her own commercial photography and portrait studio @sigmontaylor where she makes iconic portraits that serve as statement pieces, like the image below taken with her Sony Alpha 7R V. You can learn more about how she creates these frame-worthy keepsakes in Creating Art Of Black Label Portraiture With Inspiration From The Classics.

Ben Moon – @ben_moon

Sony Artisan Ben Moon is an adventure, lifestyle and portrait photographer as well as a filmmaker. Moon’s unique ability to connect with his subjects paired with the talent and experience for visual storytelling allow him to bring a high level of emotional and visual depth to his films as well as his portraiture. He has an ongoing black and white series called “Faces.” The whole point of that series is to make the colors of clothing, the background and the environment not matter. It's all about the person, and he uses the Sony 85mm f/1.4 G Master to get the exact look he wants, like in the image below. Learn more about his complete kit in What’s In My Bag: A Pro’s Go-To Kit For Epic Outdoor Photography & Cinematic Video.

Kesha Lambert – @keshalambert

Sony Artisan Kesha Lambert’s wedding and portrait photography exudes elegance and joy. She has a knack for blending modern sophistication with timeless romance to create images that are both contemporary and classic. Check out the dynamic studio shots she took in the post below using the Sony Alpha 9 III and learn more about her gear in What’s In My Bag: See This High-End Pro's Kit For Wedding & Portrait Photography.

Katharina Weiss – @katharinaweiss.fotografie

Katharina Weiss is a Germany-based photographer who creates dreamy portraits and more. She has a way of making her subjects bring power to each frame, with their confidence shining through each careful composition. She captured this peaceful environmental portrait set with her Sony Alpha 7 III and Sony 35mm f/1.8 lens in Hameln, Germany

Brad Deel – @braddeel_sports

We’ve been obsessed with Brad Deel’s work ever since we saw his dramatic sports portraits go viral on TikTok. He creates epic portraits of athletes, with social media posts showing the creative props like fire, wind and water, plus behind-the-scenes setups he uses to create such unique imagery. Check out the post below where he uses the Sony Alpha 7R V to create dark and dramatic photos of a football player in the middle of the day.

Hananiah Aldrich – @niahrosephoto

Hananiah Aldrich is a full time portrait photographer based in Kansas City, Missouri. She enjoys pushing colors to the max, and we can’t get enough of her bold and vibrant work. She uses both off camera flash and natural light for her portraits depending on the location. Check out the behind-the-scenes from her portrait shoot in the post below where she used the Sony Alpha 7 IV and Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master II. Learn more about all of her gear for portraits in What’s In My Bag: A G Master Prime & Zoom Kit For Max-Color Portraits.

Anthony Ferrell – @iamaferrell

Anthony Ferrell says his happy place with a camera consists of the perfect blend of fashion and storytelling. His use of angles and light makes his compositions stand out from other portrait photography, and he likes to use his Sony Alpha 7 IV to create such unique shots. See some of his stunning images below and follow him for more pro-level portraits in your feed.

Andrey Frazão – @andreyxfrazao

Andrey Frazão is a Los Angeles-based photographer and videographer. He’s an incredibly creative artist who takes portraits to a different level by focusing on the details and finding unique angles. Check out the video below where he uses the Sony Alpha 9 III to revamp his entire portrait portfolio in under an hour, and see more portraits under that with images he took using the Sony Alpha 7CR.