David LaPorte Studio

I had photo shoot today with David, he is so professional and an awesome person, it was all fun working with him and I felt so comfortable with the camera because I knew he’s doing a great job, I had really good experience, thank you David!

What an amazing photo session I had with David. It felt as though I was hanging out with an old friend. David and Krystal, a makeup artist he works with devote their talent towards making you feel and look your best. He has this uncanny ability to really see you and capture the moment so who you are stands out. I have not seen anything like it. Such a talented photographer. Make a smart decision, hire him. you won’t be disappointed.

I have shot with dozens of photographers. None come even close to David! He is truly an artist in every facet. He has brought out my inner spirit captured through his work. I have already booked two gigs just by submitting his art (my head shots) to casting directors.
If you want your true self to shine through in your images, DAVID is your guy! I would recommend any actor to work with him. Nothing short of BRILLIANT!
–Krystal T

David is one wonderful photographer. My daughter’s manager recommended him to us, and we’re thrilled. David took so many great head shots of my daughter, we didn’t even know which one to pick! It’s amazing to have options, and David gives you that. He’s patient, he puts his subjects at ease, and he really gets the best out of everyone. After he took my daughter’s head shots, we immediately made another appointment with David to have our family portraits taken. He’ll be our go-​to photographer from now on. What else can I say? He’s fantastic!

David came so highly recommended to me by a friend that I flew from Boston to shoot with David. I am not naturally comfortable taking photos, but David made the session feel effortless and brought out my true personality and made me feel instantly comfortable. He has an incredible eye for lighting and will know what type of lighting and background works best with your attributes. I went in with the mindset that I would be happy with even just two good headshots and left with over 30 shots that I, and others, felt were fantastic. I highly recommend David and I will certainly go back to him for all my future photography needs.

David LaPorte is a wonderful photographer. I was recommended to him by a friend and fellow actor, and I cannot recommend him enough to any actor who is looking for a photographer to capture the entirety of who they are in a headshot. David greeted me as friend, conversed with me in order to get to know me better, and then began the session knowing exactly what he wanted to get from me in the photos. We went on a roller coaster of conversations that brought out all types of stories from my life, triggering emotional memories that he captured in every moment that I was alive and free. By the end of the session, I was so energized that I wanted to shoot more shots. That’s the kind of photographer David is. He wants you to be you, and in doing so, he brings out the best qualities you have to offer. Thank you, David. You are, quite simply, a genius.

David LaPorte is arguably the most fantastic headshot photographer in Los Angeles. I had a session with him this week, per high recommendations from my roommate. As actors know, headshots are typically a stressful experience, with so much energy and money dedicated to a mere few (expensive) hours, the outcome of which may determine your rate of future bookings. No big deal. Even in past headshot sessions where I «ended up with» a good headshot, the experience itself was rarely one I’d willingly repeat.
With David LaPorte, everything is different.
When I first talked to him on the phone to schedule my session, he made it clear that If I wasn’t feeling well on the day of the shoot, we could reschedule, no questions asked. He also didn’t pressure me to get a makeup artist, which I found refreshing.
The day of the shoot, I showed up nervous, as per usual. After I began talking to David, however, my fears faded away. He truly desired to know about me as a person, in order to capture my essence and energy in pictures. He began shooting as we talked, and I barely even registered that the camera was there. The 4 hours that we shot (yes, 4!) felt like 15 minutes. I don’t even remember the camera being there: I just remember good conversation, and feeling like my «true self.»
Beyond that, his pictures are beautiful (no wonder!), and his rates are fantastic! I cannot believe his pricing! While most photographers adamantly adhere to a strict amount of «looks,» David made it clear we would shoot until I had everything I needed, and that his promise of satisfaction was unconditional. Each time I thought we were done, he’d surprise me by saying, «Do you have anther look to try?» I ultimately ended with 6 – 7 looks under my belt, and feeling fantastic.
When I reflect on my experience shooting with David LaPorte, I am filled with peace and serenity. Do not hesitate to book this photographer: he will find the incandescent radiance in your soul, so it can materialize in your headshots. He is not a «headshot factory,» but rather a headshot artist.
Thank you David, and I look forward to our next shoot!