Appeal Photography LLC is a boutique fine art studio based in Washington, DC. Portraiture is one of our specialties. From fine art portraits to corporate headshots, we offer top-quality work and exceptional professionalism.
Our work has been internationally recognized and we have earned exemplary reviews with top ratings on Google and Yelp. Our work is creative, original and spans a broad range of genres and cutting-edge photographic techniques. We shoot both on location and in a professional studio.
There are many different types of portraiture and we shoot most of them, including:
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Traditional Portrait Photography
- Fine Art Portrait Photography
- Lifestyle Portrait
- Candid and Street/Nature Portrait
- Glamour & Boudoir (Visit our Boudoir Site
- Surreal/Conceptual Portraits (Special Effects)
- Corporate/Professional Headshots and Model/Actor Portraits

Headshot for Model Oliver Stephens by Appeal Photography
A portrait is more than simply a representation of a face in a photograph. Quality portraiture communicates emotion and a story to the observer. Our philosophy is to use photographic artistry and fine art photography to convey the authenticity and uniqueness of our clients.
The results are impactful and artistic, crafted with fine photographic and editing artistry. Whether a fine art portrait or a corporate headshot, this means that we strive for poses and expressions that are natural and truly your own. Every shoot is customized to our clients’ needs and we always work with you ahead of time to plan a shoot that’s right for you.