The 12 Best Editorial Photographers in Dallas

Looking to work with the best Dallas editorial photographers? At Peerspace, we get it! Whether it’s magazines, newspapers, online articles, cookbooks, or lifestyle pieces, there’s a wide range of print media available for consumption today. And to help readers visualize the people, places, things, or events in question, publications hire editorial photographers. These photographers aren’t just artistic geniuses in their own right but are also the best when it comes to covering any specific niche.

In a city like Dallas, it makes sense to hire photographers who value creativity and authenticity in equal parts. Without further ado, let’s look at some of the best Dallas editorial photographers who are changing the game, one publication at a time. 

1. Darian Thompson

If we could explain beauty and fashion photographer Darian Thompson’s work in one word, then it would be diversity. His portraits share stories of resilience and beauty and attempt to break stereotypes about people with different backgrounds and faiths. Darian’s work also makes you want to know more about the stories of his subjects — where do they come from, what do they do, and what are the experiences that make them unique?

His subjects ooze confidence and depth at the same time; they look unafraid and magnificent in all their glory and inner strength. Bright motifs and backgrounds accompany almost all of Thompson’s images, leaving you feeling empowered and liberated at the same time.

2. Ben Torres

From cowboys to altar boys, Ben Torres’s work is just as vast as it is deep. It’s like watching a Wes Anderson film in still motion. A well-known photojournalist who documents people and places in Dallas, his work showcases the beauty in the ordinary. A woman sipping her morning coffee at a café with her hand stretched out as if she’s reaching for a long-forgotten memory, well-wishers praying for immigrants at Cathedral Guadalupe, hip-hop artists showing their talents on stage — they’re all characters in Torres’s storytelling. 

It’s difficult if not impossible to contain Torres’s work in a neat box. It’s bursting at the seams and has a raw energy to it. And when The Dallas Morning News, Getty Images, and Al Día Dallas regularly publish his work, you know your next editorial project has already found its perfect photographer.

3. Smiley Pool

Smiley Pool, one of our favorite Dallas editorial photographers, is a photojournalist at the Dallas Morning News. If you love baseball (and who doesn’t!), then Pool’s photography will leave you with a closer, more candid look at your favorite team. He captures athletes and fans with equal dexterity, letting his followers in on the thrill of watching a match live. 

And sports photography isn’t the only thing Pool is interested in capturing. His latest book, Through The White Door, is also a photographic history of extraordinary individuals who faced the HIV/AIDS crisis and saved a generation of children who were repeatedly cast aside.

4. Jason Kindig

It’s hard to pick which niche Jason Kindig has really perfected. His subjects can be anyone (and anything) — runway models, chicken sandwiches, business owners, tequila bottles, or office buildings. And he can photograph all of them with equal skill. 

Vanity Fair and Condé Nast have featured his work several times, and Forbes recently published the portrait he took of Toyota’s former CEO, Jim Lentz. As he continues to impress us with perfect framing, impeccable lighting, and seamless editing, we can’t help but call him one of the most versatile Dallas editorial photographers out there.     

5. Nick and Hannah Laning

Whether it’s weddings or portraits, photographer couple Nick and Hannah Laning are the perfect picks for you. Their work is fun, interesting, and captures the candid (read: special!) moments that make your big day an affair to remember. 

It’s all about setting the mood for them, and it’s the details that stand out in their photographs. From the extravagant floral arrangements and the bride’s stunning jewelry to the wedding invites spread on a Persian carpet, their work offers a richer, closer look at everything that goes into organizing a wedding.

Published by Brides of North Texas, The Knot, and Junebug Weddings, the Lanings really know how to make any wedding editorial piece a true knockout. 

6. Agnieszka Mojsiewicz

Two words that describe Agnieszka Mojsiewicz’s photography are unapologetic and effortless (with a gorgeous pop of color). Her fascination with vibrant and candid themes is evident in the countless editorial shoots she’s done over the years.

Unsurprisingly, her client list is as impressive as her portfolio, with publications like Vulkan Magazine, Vigour Magazine, and MALVIE Magazine regularly displaying her work. However, Mojsiewicz isn’t afraid to explore the unexpected, resulting in bold, captivating work. 

7. Omar Ramos

One of the most sought-after Dallas editorial photographers, Omar Ramos has over 30 years of experience in the field. Ramos works on portraits, marketing campaigns, real estate, headshots, architectural, and private event photography. He also has an impressive client list that includes Olay, Sonnenbrille, and Tate Whalun, creating snaps that exude style and substance.  

The piercing quality of every headshot is what makes his work truly remarkable. In fact, it’s almost as if you can’t look away. Bold, provocative, and utterly sensual, Ramos is simply unmissable!

8. Lola Gomez

Lola Gomez’s work is as beautiful as it is moving. From protests in downtown Dallas to the University of Texas football players’ march to protest the unjust killing of George Floyd, Gomez’s work makes you think and take action. 

Her captions are equally sensational, revealing the many layers of her subjects and showing their true, vulnerable selves. And when she isn’t covering all the historical events in Dallas, Gomez shoots basketball matches, dog parks, concerts, restaurants, car races, and everything else that screams fun.

9. Terri Glanger

Friendly Disclaimer: Avoid looking at Terri Glanger’s work when you’re hungry or craving dessert (or even a bowl of comforting chicken soup) because her food photographs will make you drool. Goodbye, Keto diet! While this food editorial photographer is a pro at capturing scrumptious delicacies, her professional portraits, fashion editorials, interior photography, and landscape shots are equally arresting.  

We also love how Glanger makes the whole process collaborative, easy, and fun for her subjects, which is evident from her client testimonials and BTS snaps. As a result, esteemed publications like The Kitchn, Plate Magazine, and Orange Life Magazine have all greatly benefited from Glanger’s exceptional work. 

10. Elizabeth Lavin

Whether it’s fashion, portraits, lifestyle, beauty, sports, travel, or motion, Elizabeth Lavin has done it all. One of the key players in her work is the backdrop. Imagine pristine white beaches, tiny homes in the middle of a forest, or even the steamy kitchen of a ramen shop in the heart of the city.

This Dallas editorial photographer can make any location picture-perfect with her inimitable artistry. When we look at her fashion and food shots in publications such as Style Magazine and D Home Magazine, we see an artist who always delivers beyond the brief.

11. Marcos Covos

Marcos Covos’s work is chic, stylish, full of color and life, and has a dreamy quality to it. With an interest in fashion, design, and architecture, he has established himself as a master of multiple niches. 

Covos’s portrait shots are fierce and full of character, and his subjects are not afraid of glitter and sequins. His work has been published nationally and internationally in some of the most prestigious publications, including GED Magazine, Stylecruze, and Shuba Magazine. His eye for fashion and aesthetics has resulted in a fashion publication of his own — Covos Magazine. Here, his love for style, design, glamor, and photography is on full display! 

12. Jen Bertrand

Jen Bertrand’s fashion portraits are so much more than just pretty faces and flattering angles. In fact, she knows how to bring out her subjects’ personalities without over-glamorizing their features. That’s an important perspective to have, especially at a time when we are redefining beauty standards and prioritizing authenticity over anything else. 

She considers celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz her idol, displaying similar honesty and depth when putting her subjects in some breathtaking compositions. And when big guns like Shutter Magazine and Clay feature her work, it only cements the fact that Bertrand is one of the best Dallas editorial photographers working today.   

Defining Dallas’s media landscape

Editorial photography showcases real-life events and stories of human interest from different corners of the world. It has a raw, uncensored quality to it, which especially comes alive in a multicultural city like Dallas. 

In a city bustling with people, politics, businesses, and events, a photographer who understands the brief and knows the best way to translate it visually is necessary. No matter the niche, the photographers we listed here truly let their work speak for them.

Find unique photoshoot locations in Dallas on Peerspace