Los Angeles is one of those cities that you never quite finish exploring…in other words, even for a local, it’s a “bucket list” fantasy place. There are always new restaurants and attractions opening their doors, and there are also plenty of locations that have long been picture-perfect for gorgeous photography. Still, there are those who prefer the controlled environment only a professional studio can offer, whether it’s for glamor shots or pregnancy/maternity sessions, and for those folks, only the most cutting-edge studio will do.

The following represent spots you can count on for the best photography sessions around Woodland Hills.

F|11 Studio is the brainchild of Los Angeles photographer Jonathan Brown, who specializes in classical style portraits, offering sessions for actor and business headshots, maternity portraits and graduation portraits. All sessions are by appointment only, with Jon always taking into consideration a client’s needs, whether it’s for specific shots, retouched photos, children’s photography, or even dramatic product staging. Poses, angles, lighting, you name it – Jon and F|11 Studio makes every session fun and comfortable so you don’t have to worry about feeling shy. The studio is open every day from 8 am to 8 pm, with sessions, again, by appointment only.

Signature Exposure, located at 19900 Ventura Boulevard #201, is a full-service studio owned and operated by Vladimir Sheinberg, whose objective is to produce images brimming over with emotion, provide unique coverage and capture that precise second in time when the action is perfect. The studio strives to provide clients with professional photography and exceptional customer service, and over the past decade has become one of the most trusted and award-winning wedding photography studios serving Los Angeles – and various locations around the U.S. Established in 1996, Signature Exposure specializes in weddings, engagements and family portraits and is open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 5 pm.

Mily Cooper Photography, located at 22301 Burbank Boulevard, offers family portraits, couples photo shoots, graduation photoshoots, in-home photoshoots, boudoir photo shoots, engagement photoshoots, headshots and maternity photo sessions, all handled by the business’ namesake owner who has been working as a professional photographer since 2013. Mily’s passion for photography dates back to the early 90s when she learned the art the hard way – understanding that the camera is a silent best friend, one which accompanied her on many trips and adventures when she was single. Though the Mily Cooper Photography studio is in Woodland Hills, Mily herself serves the Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, applying a classic and timeless style to every shoot and offering props and baby wardrobe with vintage touches. The studio is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm, except on Saturdays when it closes at 1 pm.

Jeffrey Miller Photography, located at 5434 Zelzah Avenue in Encino, is the brainchild of a California-based photographer boasting three decades of experience behind the camera in the Hollywood TV and film production industries. Now serving the entire Los Angeles area, Jeffrey Miller specializes in headshots for business professionals, actors and models, with other services including lifestyle and product photography. Established in 2015, Jeffrey Miller Photography considers every client a “creative partner,” the studio constantly pushing the envelope in terms of expanding on customers’ goals, ideas and suggestions. Jeffrey Miller Photography is open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm and on Saturday/Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm.

Eugene Photography and Video, located at 18752 Welby Way in Tarzana, was started over 70 years ago, and its commitment to creative excellence in image-making and outstanding customer service remains legendary. This is still the only studio in the area that offers a free anniversary portrait every year to their wedding couple clients, all while providing expert coverage of Bar/Bat Mitzvahs as well as exquisite family portraits, headshots, photo restoration and complete video production. Launched by Eugene Estrin in 1948 and now run by his son Larry, Eugene Photography and Video was, and still is, the answer to those photographic clients who demand unparalleled artistry, excellence and commitment to personal service. The studio is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 7 pm and on Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm.

Los Angeles offers infinite possibilities for photos, but with so many options, it can be hard to know where to start. Our picks above can serve as the perfect jumping-off point when searching for hidden photography session gems in Woodland Hills.