Top 10 Sports Photographers in Los Angeles

We've compiled a list of the top sports, fitness, and athletic modeling photographers to shoot your next gig. These talented individuals have a passion for their craft, and you're about to learn why.

1. Tapiaphoto

First on the list is Ric Tapia. Ric is a commercial photographer with an emphasis on sports imagery. He's been recognized three times by the National Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio for Action Photography, and his work has been viewed by millions. His clients include the Los Angeles Rams, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, Kia, and the NFL, and he's photographed some of the world's best athletes — New England Patriots two-time Super Bowl winner Julian Edelman, Rams first-overall draft pick Jared Goff, world No. 1 doubles tennis players the Bryan Brothers, and Boston Marathon winner Meb Keflezighi. If you're looking for the cream of the crop, Ric Tapia is your best bet.

2. Rplusmphoto

Are you a fitness competitor who needs someone to capture every flexing muscle? Then Reggie is the photographer for you. They believe photography has nothing to do with cameras and everything to do with how life is seen through the eyes of a photographer — live in the moment, and let their team capture it. Their client list spans high school seniors, youth sports, fitness competitors and athletes, gym facilities, actors, models, and motorsports.

3. Zbestfoto

Next up is one of our personal favorites. Adrian and Adriana are a husband-and-wife photography team based in Los Angeles who service pretty much the whole West Coast. Their work has featured some of the best athletes around and has appeared in publications like People Magazine and 805 Living — some of it even made it onto Shark Tank. They've worked with the likes of Zumba Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness, BollyX Fitness, and World of Dance U-JAM Fitness. Work with this power couple and it's obvious: their mission is to capture your passion in every single photo.

4. Jmikoli_designphoto

Joe Mikoli is not only one of the nicest people you'll ever meet, he'll also capture the perfect pose. Joe Mikoli is a professional graphic designer and photographer working out of Los Angeles. With over a decade of hands-on experience, he's collaborated with top brands to create engaging images that tell a story and capture the audience's attention. Combining graphic design skills with a passion for photography, Joe helps clients bring their creative vision to life — with features in Oxygen Magazine, PopSugar Fitness, Muscle & Fitness UK, and Today Show online.

5. Robertrandallproductions

Robert Randall is an award-winning photographer, director, and executive producer specializing in the production, development, and financing of still photography, video, and film for advertising, digital media, publishing, and entertainment companies worldwide. He's the Founder and Executive Producer at Robert Randall Productions and Executive Director at R3 Capital Group/R3 Global Media. A "location specialist" for over 20 years, his assignments now take him around the world — with production teams in Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County, Denver, New York, London, Paris, and Mexico. He's produced campaigns for brands like Speedo, CNBC, Marriott, and Nikon, been published in Oxygen, Glamour, Islands, and Natural Health, and photographed stars like Martina Hingis, Stan Lee, and Cat Zingano.

6. Anakarotkaya

Originally born and raised in Minsk, Belarus, Ana Karotkaya moved to the US a little over five years ago and settled into the City of Angels. We can speak from experience that Ana is the real deal — we hired her to shoot our first Celebrity Basketball event and she nailed it. At fifteen, she picked up a Zenit-E camera and started photographing friends and family; the rest is history. Her clientele now includes artists, models, and athletes, with credits including Culture Magazine, Hillsong LA, Tyler Allread, and Steven Paul.

7. Khachadoorian

Michael Khachadoorian exudes passion in everything he does. A self-taught photographer, he created the Converse photo studio in 2005 and became their in-house photographer. Where Michael really shines is on set, creating great photography and motion for projects big or small — and he believes in collaborating with everyone involved in the shoot. His client list includes Saucony, Riddell, Converse, Nike, Sony, Fabletics, Burt's Bees Baby, Stride Rite, Keds, Supra, Costco, Cedars-Sinai, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Los Angeles Rams. Reach out and he'll happily set up a Zoom or FaceTime to talk through your project.

8. Fmurphy

Felicity Murphy has been a Los Angeles photographer for 18 years, specializing in commercial athletic, fitness lifestyle marketing, and portrait photography. She's known for strong, beautiful imagery and her ability to pull the best out of her subjects. L.A. is a mecca for people who love the healthy, fit, and stylish way of life — her work is made for exactly that audience, built to inspire people to move, connect, and try something new.

9. Mike Ortiz

Up next is Mike Ortiz. A native Angeleno, he was a quiet kid with an intense love for sports, and didn't discover photography until college — where the darkroom became a second home, a place to escape and create. He's a constant observer who captures precious moments through his lens, whether he's in a team's locker room, backstage at a music venue, or trailing a crowd of faithful fans.

10. camron.hatef

Last but certainly not least is Camron Hatef. With a background in live events, Camron has been shooting for more than five years. What he loves most about photography is the freedom to be creative and express someone's true identity — he thrives on turning "accidental mistakes" into amazing photos. If you're looking for both videography and photography, he's your guy, and his range across dance, fitness, and athletic modeling shoots is exactly why he earned a spot on this list.