Best Fashion Photographers in Simi Valley

In the world of fashion photography, you need a certain amount of artistic flair to capture photos that stand out from the rest. From the glossy pages of “Vogue” and “Harper’s Bazaar” to the social media accounts of influencers, the demand for the genre is only increasing as content making becomes accessible to more and more people.

While it may not be in the heart of a fashion hub, Simi Valley is close enough to Los Angeles for several fashion-focused photographers to call it “home”. In this article, we’ll showcase local photographers who are either solely or partially dedicated to the fashion world.

O’Connor Bros Photography

Based out of a 7,000-square-foot studio in the Simi Valley, O’Connor Bros Photography has been serving the people of Ventura and Los Angeles counties for more than 50 years. They offer professional portrait sessions for a diverse range of needs, whether it’s boosting your fashion modeling portfolio, a high school senior portrait, or family photos to hang on the wall. O’Connor Bros Photography specializes in school, family, and sports photography but isn’t a stranger to fashion-focused images. Aside from spacious camera rooms, they offer a complete retouching service and a state-of-the-art digital photo finishing plant on-site.

Holly Castillo Photography

While Holly Castillo is predominantly a wedding photographer, she’s also a talented portrait artist who has a knack for bringing out the best in her subjects. Her clients often describe her as “easygoing” while her editing style is “colorful”. Rather than muting or saturating tones, she values colors that are true to life and strives to capture images that are timeless so you will love them for many years to come. Whether she’s shooting newly engaged couples, families, or individuals wanting portraits to boost their brand, we love the relaxed nature of Holly Castillo’s images and the authenticity that shines through.

Gloria Mesa Photography

“Softly lit”, “ethereal” and “editorial” are just some of the words that have been used to describe the work of Gloria Mesa, a Southern California-based photographer who specializes in weddings. Over the last 10 years, she’s been documenting families making memories together and capturing portraits with a high-end finish. Her engagement session shots reflect the aesthetic of glossy fashion magazines and she always makes her subjects look their absolute best. Her secret? Spending time getting to know her clients and earning their trust - something she feels is essential before she ever lifts her camera.

Karen Vaisman

Based in Agoura Hills, Karen Vaisman is a professional portrait photographer and retouch artist who has been creating art since she was a teen. It all began as the high school yearbook photographer in New York before she pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from Syracuse University and the Rochester Institute of Technology. After relocating to California, she established her portrait studio in 2007 where she specializes in everything from headshots to fashion-focused shots. Karen is a member of the Professional Photographers of America and the National Association of Photoshop Professionals and enjoys teaching the art of studio lighting, portraiture, and Photoshop techniques during workshops.

Dynasty Photo Haus

The Dynasty Photo Haus provides photography for fashion and beauty labels, models and designers, as well as advertising campaigns and magazine editorials. They work closely with brands to create high-quality images for their websites, catalogs, and look books, as well as regularly collaborating with actors for headshots. Aside from offering both studio and natural light shoots, the Dynasty Photo Haus boasts multiple background options for clients to choose from and will take care of all the post-production for you. Clients rave about the professional guidance offered by the Dynasty Photo Haus’s photographers and their ability to make their subjects feel comfortable in front of the camera.

Dan Peterson

Born and raised in California, Dan Peterson studied Business at UC Santa Barbara before being lured by the bright lights of Hollywood. After working as an actor and model, he decided to move behind the camera to work as a still photographer and cinematographer. His talents as a photographer have taken him all over the world, as well as enabling him to establish a studio where he captures fashion modeling portraits and product shots. He’s collaborated with some of the best makeup artists, stylists, and models in the business, many of whose work he strongly admires. Aside from photography, Dan is also a skilled graphic design artist and has done hundreds of layouts for catalogs.

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