I recently needed to get updated photos for both editorial and head shots for work and didn't know who to contact on a short deadline. GoodHuman was recommended to me so I gave them a call. Sam was able to schedule me in within 24 hrs and quoted me a reasonable price. Upon arrival, he explained to me the entire photo shoot process and outlined what I should expect. He took many photos and was able to make me feel comfortable in front of the camera (because I hate taking pictures of myself). He took creative photos with varying backgrounds so I had plenty options to review during selection. Not only that, he quickly turned around the photos for my use...perhaps a record time! In the end, the photos turned out great and I was very happy by the entire process. The photos captured both my personality and the intent of each photo. I highly recommend using GoodHuman for any photo shoots (both individual and corporate) ... you won't be disappointed. read more

Working with Sam for our law firm is absolutely the best. We have worked with him since 2018 and it's always a fun time when it's photoshoot day with him and his awesome team. He is talented, responsive, prompt, incredibly friendly to everyone, and all around a charismatic, kind soul. He produces the most flattering shots of our attorneys, who I've seen gleam with joy after seeing their photo previews on the spot. Impressing a group of attorneys is not always easy but many of them share their compliments after our photoshoots. Another thing I find impressive is the teamwork he has with his photography assistants. Throughout the years we've worked with three or four of them and they're always communicative, reliable, and in sync with Sam, which makes every shoot go smoothly. If you're in need of photos and headshots, this is the team you want. read more

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I had a great experience having photos taken for my website by Sam. I chose Good Human Photography because I really liked the quality of the photos - they really seemed natural and not over-worked. Sam was very personable and responsive to my requests. I would highly recommend! read more

I am the marketing manager for a high end attorney's office is Downtown LA and working with Sam and his photography team was a delightful experience, effortlessly blending ease and enjoyment. The outcome was fantastic photographs that truly enhanced our law firm's image. With everyone satisfied, I wholeheartedly recommend Sam's exceptional corporate photography talent to anyone seeking top-notch business photography. read more

I recently needed a new array of head shots and called on Sam at GoodHuman. And I'm so glad that I did!! Not only did I walk away with some truly great new photos, he was also wonderful to work with. His professionalism mixed with his easy going energy helped me to be comfortable in front of the camera (which is NOT something that I'm comfortable with!). He's also super knowledgable about lighting and what poses look great in front of the camera. Finally, his pricing is super reasonable and competitive, which made it an easy decision for me to go with him. All in all, if you need a photographer, GO SEE SAM! :) read more

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If you want to know the difference between a picture of you and a photograph of you, go speak with Sam of GoodHuman. I've had my picture taken for work before, and they were good. After a shoot with Sam, I now have photographs! Sam was able to capture my personality and my character, he went far beyond "stand here and smile." He has an amazing eye and spent the time with me to make sure he captured the right images, the right way. He is a true professional. If your headshots or images for your online brand were done on a cell phone or taken by a friend, it's time for an upgrade! Sam with GoodHuman is a true artist and I would strongly recommend him to anyone that wants to take their image to the next level. New photos will be uploaded soon! read more

I was so happy with Sam's work. My company hired Good Human for Corporate photo shoot for a special marketing project. We had specific requirements for the photo shoot and Sam carefully listened to the needs and made sure to come prepared and ready to deliver! Not only was the output of his work amazing and on point, Sam was a delight to work with. The people we needed to photograph sometimes can be shy or get nervous in front of a camera, but Sam put everyone at ease and made the photo shoot a fun experience. We allowed a full day for our shoot and finished ahead of schedule, which was also nice...just goes to show the level of efficiency that Sam brings. Over-all a great experience. I would highly recommend Good Human Photography. read more

If Yelp had 10 stars that's what I would give Sam for his work on my head shots. Sam was incredibly easy to work with - from scheduling the appointment to receiving my images and paying via Venmo. He made me feel incredibly comfortable during the shoot and my head shots are fantastic. I will be using Sam in my Real Estate business for marketing collateral and video work. read more

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I had such a positive experience with Sam taking headshots for my new business. He is so professional and personable. I love the photos he took. I told him exactly what I needed and he delivered. I would highly recommend his services. He is very talented and also a really wonderful human being. read more

I found Sam after an exhaustive search for Los Angeles headshot photographers. I'm so glad we decided to work with him! He easy to communicate with, quick with delivery of the final product, and produced work of a very high quality. The day of the shoot was super easy, and his knowledge shines through. I recommend Sam highly, and will work with him again in the future. read more

This review is long overdue. Part of the reason it has taken me a month to write it, is I feel like I need to do Sam justice.  I had the pleasure of working with Sam for my business headshot. He is very professional and builds rapport almost immediately. He has a way of making you feel at ease, like you've been friends for years. This gift of making you comfortable allows him to get pictures of you looking natural. There were so many good shots that I had a hard time narrowing it down. I sent my "top 4 picks" out to a group of friends, and never got a consensus. Every picture was someone's favorite. I strongly recommend Sam. I can't tell you how many compliments I get on these photos. In fact, it was one tonight, that reminded me I needed to write a review! read more

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Getting professional photos done can be a drag -- no matter how good looking you might think you are. It's difficult to know where to begin or what questions to ask, and you'll get thousand different opinions from a thousand different people. Good Human was a life-saver for us. Sam is an absolute pleasure to work with. He has such a warm and pleasant demeanor. The best part was that I could completely trust him to capture me with my ideal clients in mind. Bravo! read more

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Sam is awesome. He really is a good human, and brings out the good in others, which makes for amazing pictures. He's a true artist and pro at what he does. He made my website look like a million bucks with a bunch of new beautiful pictures. I suggest giving Sam a call. read more

I'm having a difficult time coming up with the right accolades for Sam, because everyone else has already stolen all the "he's amazing, he's super talented, a total pro".blah, blah, blah ...well the truth is,, they're right. Sam is all those things: a benevolent human, an amazing photographer, whose demeanor puts people at ease quickly. What can I say,? He does exceptional work, I would recommend him to any one needing high quality head shots!, . read more

LOOOOOVED my shoot with Good Human. My photographer was Sam, the owner, and he was so fun to shoot with. He had a bunch of ideas and helped me figure out what to do. I had no idea. I needed to look fun for my picture book author photo. I think he captured exactly what I was going for. read more

Recently I had two photo-shoots with GoodHuman. Wow, now I understand the meaning of working with a professional photographer! Bausch Law Group is a personal injury law firm. Some time ago a friend of mine pointed out to me that the photos that we had on our site and social media profiles looked old, outdated and "cheep." That needed to be fixed! I ordered one photo-shoot of my office and the other one of me personally. Not only everyone was very impressed with the process, how smooth it was, everything was set up just right, the light, equipment, guidance, but also the product. We got incredible photos out of it!!! Better than I could have expected. Sam made us look truly professional and great. Do you need to spiff up your image? Sam at GoodHuman is your guy if you need professional photography done right! Most definitely recommend his services. Natalie A. Bausch, Esq. read more

I have had the honor of knowing Sam for over a year and have worked with him. He is talented, creative and has an eye for beauty. His absolute attention to the present moment is key to creating his work. Plus he is very easy going and fun to work with. He works with individuals, families and businesses. I highly recommend Sam to anyone who wants to have and retain lasting images. read more

I've been a fan of Sam and Good Human for quite some time and was excited when I got a chance to have some headshots done. Sam makes you feel very comfortable and at ease and he offers great suggestions on location and lighting. The photos captured an essence that was both surprising and familiar. I recommend Sam and Good Human wholeheartedly. read more

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Words can't describe the professionalism and results provided by Good Human on my shoot. Despite my selection of a challenging location, Sam was able to find the optimal light throughout the afternoon shoot, generating photographs that far exceeded my expectations. A good photographer not only listens to the needs of the client, but is able to translate that direction into superior results. Sam not only did that, but gently guided and directed my subjects to enhance the original concept. Chemistry is an important factor between photographer and subject. Sam has a friendly and affable nature to him, so he was able to make the shoot both creative and fun. He had a relaxed energy which didn't impede his high standards. Sam wasn't at all afraid to try things, to suggest things, to tweak things here and there, and if something wasn't working, he would quickly make that decision and move on to something that did. The end product was phenomenal, and I say that as both a photographer myself, and having exceptionally high standards for the work I need done. I recommend Sam and GoodHuman wholeheartedly. read more

I really genuinely like Sam. He's such a caring nice person and he did a great job making my husband I feel comfortable during the shoot. He took his time and made sure we had lots of different images to choose from. My husband needed a professional photo for linkedin and was very pleased. I'm a psychotherapist and told Sam I needed to look appealing to both teenagers and their parents. So kind, caring, also professional and a bit trendy/cool. He gave me exactly that. I'm very satisfied with the final shots. I will hire Sam again in the future. read more

The best ever. If you need any kind of photography Sam is your guy. Kind, gracious and will make you feel at ease so you can shine. Love him. read more

I recently started my own firm, and needed high quality headshots. Sam was very personable and professional, and immediately made me feel at ease. He really went above and beyond to ensure that I got what I wanted. We took some shots inside with different lighting, and then went outside and walked around the neighborhood to take more creative shots. I had a lot of fun! I would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs their headshot taken. read more

It was a great experience working with Sam and GoodHuman on our company's new headshots and group shots. He was very easy to work with, fun, and incredibly efficient. He had over 50 people to work through in a day and each photo came out awesome. Thanks Sam! read more

We needed some new pictures for the office team. We wanted something professional, but also something that was a little more interesting than the standard imagery I see on my competitors' sites. Before we shot the pictures Sam and I had a great conversation about how, why and where we should create these photos and how they would be unique to our company, make us stand out, and show our personal touch. We ended up using a background that was personal to our brand, showing just enough of the office to allow our customers to see where we work, but out of focus enough to not distract from the subject. They were awesome! We loved the pictures and we would highly recommend Sam and GoodHuman! read more

I had a great experience working with Sam. He was professional, friendly, and very efficient with our timing. We had him provide individual faceshots and some group shots for our company. read more

Good Human Photography, with Sam Diephuis at the helm, is versatile and proficient, running amazing photo shoots indoor, outdoor, at the beach and in the rain, with children and families, professionals, elders and millennials. He's done multiple shoots for the cover story of my magazine. Sam seems so easy-going but he wastes no time and captures emotion, character and vibrancy. He's an unflappable, professional and warm personality, and he and his organization do tremendous work. read more

I have used Good Human and will continue to use them for all my marketing needs both individually and with work colleagues. They always provide a great look and it's always a fun and positive experience. With their wide range of services there is something for both small an and large businesses. This kind of service is hard to get done right so it's great to know about Good Human, they are good guys to know and work with. read more

GoodHuman did great work. Came into our office and grabbed tons of team and candid environmental shots, that really captured who we are, and they looked great. Their team was really professional, reliable and fun to work with. Thanks! read more

I had simply the best experience working with Sam and GoodHuman. Not only did his photos capture the beauty, style, and vibe of my recording studios but his innate creativity and collaborative spirit made the process not only inspiring, but a whole lot of fun. I've had many photographers shoot my studios, Eleven in Santa Monica, over the years, but none have nailed it like Sam did. Not only is he truly an artist...but more importantly truly a Good Human !! read more

I worked with Sam and couldn't be happier with the outcome! His expert knowledge of lighting and how to get the best shot left me in awe, and he was both professional and fun to work with. He was so friendly and made me feel completely comfortable in front of the camera, which is no easy task. I've used the photos he took on my website and as business head shots and have gotten numerous comments about how great they are! If you're looking for a professional, kind, and fun photographer who produced high quality photos to meet your needs, this is the place to go! I can't say enough good things, and will absolutely be using Good Human again! read more

I am a small business owner and I needed to take new pictures for my business to really express my message in a professional way. I called Good Human and they were amazing! I am so glad I chose to go with Good Human. The pictures turned out unbelievably and exceeded my expectations by a long shot. Good Human is super talented, was professional, easy and fun to work with, does beautiful work and knows exactly what I needed better than I even knew. I would highly recommend them to anybody looking for a photographer. You will not be disappointed! read more

I would use Sam again. I also give him 100% rating. Here are some reasons why. 1. He comes without expectations. He will literally shoot pics until you are happy. 2. He has great taste in style and will help you get comfortable behind the camera so you can get natural looking shots. 3. He takes his time and he's personable. 4. If your not happy he will do whatever it takes to make sure you are. read more

GoodHuman was easy to work with. Sam (the owner) did a great job of listening to me about my business (realtor in young/hip/urban/DTLA environment) he created some images that work with that clientele that I do most of my business with. We did some standard headshots as well as some environmental portraits. I would like to upload my favorite shot from the day but I can't figure out how to do it... read more

We couldn't have asked for a better, more professional photographer. Sam is easygoing and funny, but don't let his laid back demeanor fool you - his work is excellent, and he was even nice enough to do some photo touch-up as needed. I plan to use his work for LinkedIn as well as other company website content. I highly recommend Sam and GoodHuman! read more

Sam and GoodHuman did a wonderful job taking a variety of shots for our company, and the end result was professional but also captured the spirit of our group. He has excellent attention to detail. It was a great experience working with Sam and I'd recommend him to anyone! read more

When we renovated our store, we hired Good Human to take photos of the store as well as our employees. Working with them was a really great experience. Our photographer spent a lot of time with us, helped us solidify what we needed and walked us through a lot of options before we made any final decisions. He was also super fun and easy to work with. The end product was amazing. I highly recommend them. read more

We contracted with GoodHuman for our company. It was a pleasure to work with Sam and the rest of the team. Made it an easy process and were very professional. I'd recommend them to anyone. read more

GoodHuman is fantastic. I've hired them to take shots of my production company office and staff as well as some of my film shoots. They are total professionals, always on time and with a good attitude. In other words, GoodHumans! But seriously, I highly recommend GoodHuman and have been telling a lot of my entrepreneur friends to bring GoodHuman aboard to capture the "personality" of their business and take the look of their websites and marketing materials to another level. Their prices are also very reasonable and competitive, which I also appreciated. They aren't just trying to make a fast buck like other photographers. They take the long view and want to build a lasting professional relationship, which is my philosophy too. read more

Sam is a sensitive, professional and kind photographer who understands the image you want to project. His patience is amazing! The final results were very pleasing. Both my husband and I had our photographs taken for our Linkedin and web pages and would definitely recommend Sam. read more

I am a professional artist and I needed some headshots for everything from my social media to more classic editorial needs. I find that most of the headshot photographers make portraits that look so stiff and inauthentic and Sam at GoodHuman did the opposite of that and created so many different looks in a short amount of time. I needed the creative images and the more serious looks and he did a spectacular job photographing both. As an artist it is nice to work with a photographer that is also an artist. I would suggest their photography for anyone looking for headshots. read more

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