About – The Portrait Firm

About The Portrait Firm

About The Portrait Firm

Concierge Photography for the Modern Professional

The Portrait Firm is a concierge portrait photography agency serving professionals, teams, and organizations across the San Francisco Bay Area.

We specialize in modern, consistent portraiture for people whose images carry real weight—founders, executives, teams, and event attendees who need to look like the professionals they are. Whether we’re photographing a single executive, a full company team day, or a high-traffic conference, our focus is the same: a seamless experience and images that feel polished, current, and true to the subject.

We work on-location at offices, event venues, and client-selected spaces, and can provide studio environments as needed. Every project is approached with the mindset of a professional services firm: clear communication, thoughtful planning, efficient execution, and dependable delivery.

A Firm, Not Just a Photographer

The Portrait Firm was created to bridge the gap between traditional portrait studios and the real-world needs of modern professionals and organizations.

Rather than centering the brand on a single photographer, we operate as a firm with defined creative, technical, and service standards. As we grow, every photographer who represents The Portrait Firm is trained to work within these standards—so our clients receive the same level of quality and professionalism, no matter who is behind the camera.

That means consistent lighting and framing across large teams, clear expectations for retouching, and a streamlined workflow for marketing and HR teams who manage visual assets across an entire organization.

Founders & Lead Photographers

**Natasha Leverett**
*Founder & Lead Photographer*

Natasha combines a strong eye for composition with a calm, professional presence that helps clients relax in front of the camera. She leads on-session experience and team coordination, making sure shoot days run smoothly whether we’re working with one executive or an entire company. Her role at The Portrait Firm centers on translating each client’s brand and personality into images that feel authentically theirs.

**James Hickey**
*Founder & Lead Photographer*

James brings a background in fashion and commercial photography, with a focus on lighting, direction, and creating portraits that feel both elevated and approachable. At The Portrait Firm, he oversees creative direction and client experience, ensuring that every project—from individual sessions to large-scale activations—meets the firm’s standards for quality and consistency.