I’m a portrait photographer based in downtown San Antonio. I create portraits for people who want to be seen clearly — without excess, without performance, and without being pushed into something that doesn’t feel like them.

My approach is deliberate and restrained. I pay close attention to posture, expression, and light, but just as much to what’s happening underneath the surface. Most people don’t need to be “fixed” in front of the camera — they need time, space, and direction that helps them settle into themselves. That’s where the real portrait begins.

Alongside my studio work, I’ve spent years photographing landscapes around the world. That practice taught me patience, scale, and how to wait for moments instead of forcing them. Those same instincts carry directly into my portrait work. I’m comfortable with quiet. I don’t rush. And I don’t confuse noise with energy.

Over the years, my work has been published and recognized internationally, and I’ve had the opportunity to learn from and work alongside accomplished photographers in both portrait and landscape disciplines. More important than any credential, though, is the time — decades of refining how to see, how to guide, and how to create an environment where people feel at ease being themselves.

If you’re looking for portraits that go beyond surface polish — images that feel

honest, grounded, and intentional — you’ll likely feel comfortable here.

Most sessions begin with conversation. The camera comes second.

Contact: John Mohar
The Studio,
816 Camaron St, San Antonio, TX. 78212
830-481-9695
Photos@johnmohar.com