Photography for Authors, Artists, Media Professionals & Creatives in Los Angeles
Your image tells your story before you say a word. For authors, journalists, musicians, commercial artists, filmmakers, and media professionals, a compelling photograph is not just a headshot — it's an extension of your creative identity. Kenneth Dolin is a Los Angeles photographer with over 20 years of experience creating portraits and personal branding imagery for creative professionals across the arts, publishing, media, and entertainment industries.
Who Kenneth Works With
Kenneth's Arts & Letters clients include authors seeking author portraits for book jackets and publisher websites, journalists and media personalities building their personal brand, musicians and recording artists, commercial artists and illustrators, filmmakers and directors, publicists and communications professionals, and luminaries from the Los Angeles arts and culture community. His work has been featured in People Magazine, US Weekly, Vigour, Malvie Magazine, Closer, and Beverly Hills Magazine, and his client list includes organizations such as the Los Angeles Opera, the Los Angeles Music Center, Madison Wells Media, Warner Brothers, and CBS.
A Different Kind of Portrait Session
Creative professionals need more than a corporate headshot. You need an image that communicates your sensibility, your voice, and your creative vision — something that reflects who you are as an artist, not just what you do professionally. Kenneth's editorial background and his experience photographing Emmy and Oscar winning performers gives him a unique ability to create portraits that are both commercially viable and artistically distinctive.
As a TEDx speaker on authenticity and human connection, Kenneth's philosophy is simple: the most powerful portrait is the one where you stop trying to look good and simply exist in front of the camera. That approach resonates deeply with creative professionals who understand instinctively that authenticity is the difference between an image that is merely professional and one that is genuinely memorable.
Author Portraits & Book Jacket Photography
For authors, a great author portrait is essential — it appears on your book jacket, your publisher's website, your Amazon author page, and your press kit. Kenneth works with debut authors and established writers alike, creating portraits that align with your genre, your publisher's aesthetic, and your personal brand as a writer.
Based in Los Angeles, Available Nationwide
Kenneth's studio is located at 5700 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038. He also travels to clients throughout Los Angeles and beyond, and regularly works with clients visiting from New York, Europe, and across the US.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an author portrait session like? Sessions are relaxed and collaborative. Kenneth works with you to understand your book, your genre, and your personal style, then creates portraits that align with all three. Sessions typically run one to two hours with multiple looks.
Do you work with publishing companies and media organizations? Yes — Kenneth works directly with publishers, PR firms, and media organizations for author portraits, editorial photography, and professional imagery for their talent and staff.
Can you create imagery for both print and digital use? Yes. Every session produces images optimized for book jackets, websites, social media, press kits, and editorial use.
How do I book a session? Contact Kenneth at info@kennethdolin.com or call (310) 429-2876. Studio sessions are available Monday through Friday.