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Faz was very meticulous in his work

Portrait photos

$100

Michael did a short promo video/ photography and absolutely amazed with the results.very professional and well equipped. Highly recommend.

Portrait photography high resolution for self branding on media

$300

Beautiful photos! We were very happy with them and Rudi was fantastic at suggesting poses and locations (it would have been even better if we’d asked for this from the start!). We were very grateful he was able to fit us in at such short notice too.

Need a family portrait taken before I leave the country!

$150

Michael produced some beautiful family portraits for us. He responded promptly to our inquiries and his communication style was friendly and easygoing. I'd be happy to recommend Michael's photography to anyone.

Family portrait photographer

$150

Managed to get the task done on a really short notice, and delivered the photos quickly. Very kind and would definitely recommend.

Player portraits of professional gamer

$250

Experienced, responsible

Personal portraits for dating and making friends

$100

What's the average cost of a portrait photographer in Canberra

$110 - $290

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$110

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$215

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$290

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What does portrait photography include?

Professional portrait photographers focus on capturing a person’s facial features with an emphasis on identity, personality, and emotions. It doesn’t necessarily need to take place in a studio; it could be taken indoors, or outdoors like at the park, in a garden, or anywhere else as long as it won’t distract the subject. Thinking of hiring a professional portrait photographer through Airtasker? Here are categories you can explore:


Black and white portrait photography

Even in the digital age, black and white portrait photography remains a long-standing favourite, thanks to how it can produce the most dramatic and soulful photos. Skilled and professional, our portrait photographers can plan the satisfying B&W setting. They know the best way to balance the light and darkness for maximum impact.


Creative portrait photography

When it comes to creative shots, our portrait photographers step out of the usual static pictures. For a twist, they may use a few props, a unique costume, or a backstory. They may also take photos from different angles—from the ground, side, or even behind. Want to know how they produce creative portraits? You can request a few samples from your photographer before the session.


Studio portrait photography
While it seems similar to headshot photography, studio portrait photography is a little less formal and presents photos in a more artistic way. For this shoot, your photographer handles the lighting scheme, the backdrop, the combinations of colours and textures. Just show up in your best look and prepare your unique poses. 


Couple portrait photography

Whether it’s a grand photoshoot for your honeymoon or just a casual garden photo after moving into your new home, our professional Taskers focused on couple photography can capture the sweetest and most authentic moments with you and your partner. Feeling very conscious in front of the camera? The photographer can also provide creative direction to ensure high-quality photos you can lovingly look back on. Although a couple photoshoot sounds tricky to arrange, Airtasker can make the process smooth-sailing.


Light portrait photography

The key to successful light portraits is mastering the different lighting patterns and techniques. Even with just a single light, your photographer can produce portrait photos that exude various sorts of emotions. Apart from that, they can also use reflective props such as fairy lights, lamps, prisms, or disco balls. With the right camera settings adjusted to the lighting requirements, you can enjoy a stunning light portrait photo ready for your social media or personal photobook. 


Editing and Printing

Through our platform, you’ll find skilled Taskers who can also lend you a hand in photo retouches and editing. These include removing unwanted details, adding artistic effects, modifying lights and tones, and more. Edited photos are sent through email or with a USB stick. Taskers can also organise printing of your final portrait photos and deliver them straight to your doorstep.

Recent Portrait Photographers tasks in Canberra

Assistant for a photographic portrait project

$50

Canberra Central ACT 2600, Australia

20th Jan 2026

I’m a photographer involved in a documentary portraiture project. I’m looking for a photographic assistant for on-location series of portraits in Canberra. We’ll be working with people in public, urging them to be part of a community portraiture project. The series, called Australia’s Big Days, documents members of the public who have their portraits done while holding handwritten messages about nationally significant events. In this case, the project is centred on the theme of Australia Day. It will take place in the morning of 25 or 26 Jan. You’ll be working with me, the photographer, as a team of two. You’ll be responsible for connecting with members of the public and talking to them about getting involved in the portrait series. You will also manage the process of getting the subjects’ written consent for the publication or exhibition of the images. The duration of the work depends on how things go on the day but, as an indicator, the photographic session is expected to take a couple of hours. Get in touch let me know why you’d like to be involved, what you’ll bring to the project and, while it’s not essential, any relevant experience or knowledge you might have.

Someone to pose for portrait photos outside NLA for 30 mins

$40

Parkes ACT, Australia

1st Jan 2026

For a university photography assignment, I need someone to pose for simple portrait photos outside the National Library of Australia late one afternoon (between maybe 3pm-5pm). It's not about how you look - I just need you to be willing to stand still while I test out different lenses and distances. Won't take more than 20 minutes, probably more like 10 minutes.

Michael arrived exactly on time and was friendly, obliging and easy to communicate with.

Portrait photography

$100

Kingston ACT, Australia

14th Jul 2025

Take a range of portraits for a dating profile

Tom did such a great job communicating before the shoot and was really open to working with me to get the shots i was hoping for. He was friendly and just made the photo shot go by super easily. Would 100% work with him again as it was such a positive experience.

Casual portraits

$250

Canberra ACT, Australia

7th Jan 2025

Looking for someone to help take some casual/candid portraits for a dating profile. Will need about 15 photos, the session may take about 1-1.5 hours. Flexible with date and I am available as soon as possible. Would appreciate suggestions for good locations around Canberra. Thanks!

Thanks Rudi for your help with my photos. I appreciated your advice, communication and you made the process easy for me!

Need a family portrait taken before I leave the country!

$150

Deakin ACT, Australia

28th Dec 2024

Hi! I’m looking for a photographer to take some shots of my family (4 adults) whilst I’m back in Canberra for the holidays to refresh my parents’ photos! Am looking for max 10 photos and can be in a studio or outdoors. Would need to be by the 29th Dec! 🙏

Beautiful photos! We were very happy with them and Rudi was fantastic at suggesting poses and locations (it would have been even better if we’d asked for this from the start!). We were very grateful he was able to fit us in at such short notice too.

Personal portraits for dating and making friends

$100

Mawson ACT, Australia

25th Aug 2024

I need a series of portraits for dating and making friends. The photos I made myself are not attractive. The location can be flexible which you think is suitable for taking photos like parks, gardens, etc. I only need several photos and think will take around 1 hour with several suits of clothes. The sooner we can take the portraits, the better.

Experienced, responsible

Portrait photography high resolution for self branding on media

$300

Red Hill ACT, Australia

6th Mar 2024

I need high quality professional photos for media, 3 change of clothes, model like portfolio including one flying dress shoot outside early morning on weekend or public holiday- 11/3 Experienced photographer needed. Photographer to provide all the lighting if dong indoor an outdoor .

Michael did a short promo video/ photography and absolutely amazed with the results.very professional and well equipped. Highly recommend.

Professional portrait pictures

$50

Canberra ACT, Australia

6th Mar 2024

I would like someone to take some photos of me for digital formats

Family portrait

$200

Cook ACT, Australia

23rd Nov 2023

I would like family portraits one with 10 grandchildren and other with our 3 children and partners preferably in our backyard. This is the only day we will all be together - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 17 December 2023

Player portraits of professional gamer

$250

Canberra ACT, Australia

12th Apr 2023

Different poses of our professional gamer - Winning poses - Fighting poses - Disappointing poses Could provide reference material - Due date: Before Sunday, 16 April 2023

Managed to get the task done on a really short notice, and delivered the photos quickly. Very kind and would definitely recommend.

Portrait photography

$300

Canberra ACT, Australia

25th Mar 2023

I'd like to get multiple high quality photos to use for online dating

Portrait photos

$100

Griffith ACT, Australia

19th Feb 2023

Take professional photos of people for website - Due date: Flexible

Faz was very meticulous in his work

Portrait photographer needed

$100

Griffith ACT, Australia

5th Jan 2023

I require a photographer to take a couple of portrait style photos and send them same day. Need in high quality colour and black and white. - Due date: Before Monday, 9 January 2023

Family portrait photographer

$150

Canberra ACT, Australia

12th Jul 2022

5 adults, outdoor settings at National Botanic Gardens, Canberra, approx 1 hour, photos to be provided on USB within 48 hours. If raining we would need to postpone to a mutually convenient date. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 23 July 2022

Michael produced some beautiful family portraits for us. He responded promptly to our inquiries and his communication style was friendly and easygoing. I'd be happy to recommend Michael's photography to anyone.

Family portrait

$500

Hackett ACT 2602, Australia

27th Jun 2022

Photo of family group as we have family visiting from overseas. Some photos of cousins. Grandparents. 4 smaller family groups. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 2 July 2022