Story-driven editorial and environmental portrait photography for people and brands in San Francisco and the Bay Area
Meet Boris
Boris Zharkov is a San Francisco–based portrait and lifestyle photographer specializing in editorial and environmental portraits and corporate lifestyle photography. With over 16 years of experience, his work explores the connection between people and place through story-driven, cinematic imagery.
Our Services
Environmental Portraits
Professional Headshots
Event Photography
Client Reviews
“What a true delight it was to co-create with Boris Zharkov for SFGATE
Working with Boris instantly felt familiar — his relaxed confidence behind the camera created a container for my ease and authenticity to shine through. Arriving with a large straw-brimmed hat, sandals, his two charming children, and a giant smile smeared across his face, an unspoken kinship filled the air.
Capturing some of my favorite images to date, I want to publicly thank, recognize, and recommend the work of Boris Zharkov to anyone who is searching for their story to be shared wholeheartedly. ”
— Anamaria Morales / College Confectionista“Boris is wonderful to work with, both in front and beyond the camera. He makes his subjects feel comfortable whilst capturing their best selves. He's great to collaborate and coordinate concerning details as well. Highly recommend!”
— Lia Hanson / Norwest“Boris was such a gem to work with! Very easy to communicate and plan with for all our event needs. The photos were AMAZING and we plan to continue using his services in the future! Would highly recommend him!”
“I hired Boris to photograph a corporate event, and could not be more pleased with the experience. From start to finish, Boris was incredibly patient and flexible, making the entire process seamless. What initially drew me to Boris was his unique ability to highlight the emotional and human aspects of events, and he delivered on that vision flawlessly. His team was not only professional and talented but also an absolute joy to work with, bringing a great energy to the event. My deepest thanks and highest recommendation to Boris for anyone seeking to tell their story with heart and authenticity!”
— Christine Valenzuela / LockStep— Alex Tamura / Notion