Highly recommend Steven for any photography needs! During our planning and session, he was super responsive, thoughtful and professional. He helped us create beautiful memories. read more

Planning a proposal from across the country and trying to find a local Bay Area photographer was incredibly stressful, but connecting with Steven here made all the difference. He was responsive, thoughtful, and full of creative ideas, even going so far as to help scout the proposal location himself. On the day of the proposal, Steven was warm, kind , and calming, which helped both our families feel at ease and led to some great candid shots. Despite less than ideal weather, he stayed optimistic and found angles/shots that worked beautifully - even in the strong SF winds. We absolutely loved how the photos turned out! Look no further, I highly recommend Steven for any of your photography needs. read more

Steven took senior portraits of my daughters and the pictures came out great! He's fun to work with, has a keen eye for picking the right shots, and very open to our requests and suggestions. Thanks Steven for a great experience! read more

If you're looking for a photographer, seriously--stop searching and just reach out to Steven! I did a beach couple's photoshoot with him and the whole experience was awesome. He helped pick the perfect location, time, and day, gave great tips before the shoot, and delivered the photos super fast with amazing edits. Couldn't be happier--highly recommend! read more

Steven Gregory is a creative force behind the lens. We've had the pleasure of partnering with Steven for multiple Rad AI events now--including both our 2024 and 2025 all-company offsites at the Dream Inn--and each time, he's completely blown us away. Steven is far more than a photographer. He's an exceptional creative director who brings thoughtful intention, fresh perspective, and seamless execution to every shot. Whether it's a high-energy team moment, a quiet leadership exchange, or a wide-angle venue capture, Steven has an uncanny ability to distill the essence of an event into stunning, authentic imagery. Our most recent offsite was all about showcasing our company culture--candid team interactions, leadership in action, and the vibrant energy of our people--and Steven absolutely nailed it. He worked in the background with total ease, never disrupting the flow, yet somehow capturing every key moment. His work is now featured across our careers site, social channels, and even internal materials because it's just that good. Not to mention: he's genuinely a joy to work with. Warm, collaborative, and detail-oriented, Steven makes the process effortless from start to finish. If you're looking for someone who can bring your brand, culture, or event to life visually--Steven Gregory is your guy. read more

Steven is amazing!!! He was able to get the best shots of all our wild friends at our 80s party! So fun and made more so with Steven adding to the fun!!! I would hire him again in a nanosecond!!! read more

Steven was phenomenal in helping us shoot family photos. From the start, he was responsive, polite, and during the shoot, he was very supportive, energetic and made us feel comfortable throughout the photoshoot. We actually enjoyed shooting more than the photos itself :), so will hire him again in a heartbeat for other occasions. read more

Steven was so great to work with for our family holiday card photo shoot. Responsive, communicative, professional, great with our kids, and the photos turned out great. I found him last minute and so glad I did. We plan to use him for future family photos! read more

As an amateur photographer myself, I knew exactly the type of shots I wanted to capture for my engagement photos. Steven patiently helped plan out an elaborate surprise proposal and the results speak for themselves. If you're looking for a photographer in the city to capture a surprise proposal, check out Steven! He was so open to all my ideas, kept shooting past the hour we had planned on location, gave us a few preview shots within 2 hours of the proposal, and made the full gallery available in a week! I recommend you reach out to Steven with a plan, some idea of the place and poses you'd like him to capture, and enjoy the process. Thanks for capturing our special day, Steven! read more

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We hired Steven to photograph a small rehearsal and large family event, and he exceeded our expectations. He somehow managed to capture everyone, from big group shots to the candid moments of people dancing and having fun. The photos really capture the spirit of the day. Steven was incredibly easy to communicate with from start to finish. He was punctual and blended in so people felt comfortable around him. Highly recommend him if you are looking for someone talented, reliable and genuinely great to work with. read more

I will start by saying that I do not enjoy having my picture taken. And working with Steven to have hundreds of pictures taken was not only easy, fun, and lighthearted, but I was even able to channel my inner gymnast from childhood during the process, and the end result was incredible! I have tons of images to select from for my website, and I have been using the photos over and over for different events and marketing, as I feel that my authentic spirit was captured due to Steven's approach to photography and working with light, his creativity and brilliance. read more

Steven was absolutely amazing helping with our engagement pictures. He was so accomodating with our timeframe and schedule and went above and beyond discussing different options and vantage points for the big moment. After the question had been popped Steven was so helpful using his wealth of knowledge and experience to shoot at different spots and capture our special day. Thank you Steven from the bottom of our hearts for capturing the moment so well and making it so special. read more

Awesome photography experience! Stephen was very professional and personable. He took me around the neighborhood and selected the best locations for my pictures with the most appropriate backgrounds and colors. After the photoshoot he also provided me with photo editing services that removed blemishes from the pictures. Overall great experience and would definitely work with him again, he made the photoshoot a fun and engaging activity with outstanding results. read more

Steven showed up at our simple wedding ceremony and had just the energy we needed to capture the moment with photos. He provides value in offering a pricing structure that was by the hour, savings us a lot of money for a very short ceremony. But his true value is to invite us to relax and feel each others love. The pictures were great!!! Very professional. read more

I can not recommend this guy enough! He did such an amazing job photographing our Company Holiday party! I plan to use him for all our future events! He arrived early to set up and make sure he had everything he needed. He worked with us to find the best spots for photos and engaged the crowd (even the camera shy ones) into some great shots! It was nice to not have to worry about taking photos and his pricing was very reasonable! read more

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Steven is an absolute professional. He worked with me and was so flexible throughout the entire process. Offering a variety of options for tone and style of proposal. On the day of, he even messaged me about the location we had chosen before we arrived. He captured some of the most cherished moments I have now and I could not be more appreciative of his work and his professionalism. If you're looking for a photographer for any special moment. Steven is the guy to call! read more

I highly recommend Steven! Had him do our family shoots twice. Very flexible and friendly! Great with children as well!

For anyone who doesn't have time to read a lengthy review: Hire Steven for ALL your photography needs. Your only regret will be not having hired him for any photoshoot you've ever had. For those of you with a bit of time, here is my story or rather my experience of working with Steven. I recently moved to the Bay Area from the East Coast. To put it simply, I knew nothing and no one in the area. I had it set in my mind that I was going to propose at the end of October but that was about the extent of what I had planned. I had reached out to well over 20 photographers in the Bay Area for about two months inquiring about pricing, portfolio and advice. There were some great options but when I spoke with Steven, it was different. I told him my terrible plan for how to surprise my now fiancé and his response was an essay of comments, feedback and things to consider. It was then that I knew Steven was the photographer I needed. He was the only one who gave me realistic expectations, gave me considerations for my original plan and provided detailed options for how we could adjust it and what different outcomes we could have. Once we decided to move forward, he continued providing detailed tips along the way. If not for Steven, my plan would've 100% been foiled, surprise ruined and ring probably lost. Instead, we got incredible pictures that will last a lifetime. His editing is natural, genuine and pure. In person he was incredibly kind, helped us with posing as we are a bit awkward at times and very helpful. Not to mention that he is very honest in how he conducts business and has great communication. I was freaking out as I took this big step in my life but his attention to detail truly made everything as easy as possible. Highly recommending him is an understatement. read more

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Steven was a fantastic photographer to work with for my proposal in San Francisco. We chatted multiple times to discuss the vision, potential issues with lighting/angles, weather concerns, and more. Steven's insight was crucial in deciding on the final location and framing. The weather forecast was constantly changing in advance of the day, and Steven helped brainstorm several possible contingencies. On the day of, Steven got there early, was incredibly communicative in letting me know where he would be set up, and even suggested I delay getting to the proposal spot for 30 minutes until the sun could set a little more. After the proposal, he stuck around for us to take plenty of candids and posed shots. The photographs turned out incredibly, and I could not be more happy! read more

Steven was incredibly easy to work with, and gave us a bountiful album of beautiful photos from our wedding. The entire process was low-friction, flexible, and fun! He had creative ideas for unique photos and went above the call of duty. He was great with the kids and our cat, and adjusted the shots to the intimate space and lighting. I would highly recommend him! read more

Steven was awesome to work with from start to finish! He's creative with his craft and was super patient with us for our infant photoshoot + our dog made cameo appearances! We never felt rushed, and he gave us great direction throughout the whole session. We look forward to working with him again! read more

I saw a review when I was looking for photographers that said "Stop looking, just work with Steven." I could not agree more with this sentiment - he was absolutely phenomenal to work with and I can't wait to work with him again. I contacted a number of photographers for my proposal and Steven was by far the most responsive and most thoughtful in helping plan out the moment. He was incredibly generous with his time to chat with me over the phone about the plans, specific locations, backup plans if the weather didn't cooperate, etc. He even went early to the spot and piloted some different options for the moment with my family and was able to communicate a better option to me as I was hiking up with my girlfriend. The pictures turned out better than I could have ever imagined, and he had a preview over to us within 2 hours of the shot. Steven also came to the engagement party that evening to shoot and every one of our guests remarked to me how much they enjoyed working with Steven. If I could give 10 stars out of 5, I would. Work with Steven for anything you can - you will be blown away with the results! read more

He was quick and professional. I got a headshot for work as well as some LinkedIn photos. Would highly recommend.

Steven is our go-to Bay Area photographer! For our infant photoshoot, he prepared us with great photoshoot ideas and venue options. We ultimately chose to go to Sue Berman Park and he did a great job finding some amazing shots. I didn't realize how difficult photoshoots would be with a crying baby, but Steven made it 100x easier with his positive energy and speed in capturing the perfect moment. He even helped with a few extra touch ups. Thank you so much, Steven! read more

To say that Steven went above and beyond is an understatement. We cannot recommend Steven enough. I absolutely echo what others have said here, including the comment "stop looking, just work with Steven." Steven, thank you for going above and beyond your professionalism. read more

I am so overdue for writing this review! I've hired Steven to be my photographer three times, and he was delightful all three times. The first time was as a photographer for my surprise proposal to my wife. The second was for our guest-free wedding ceremony during covid, and the third was for the full wedding celebration with guests. The first time was definitely the best story. I wanted to propose at the end of the Tomales Point Trail, an out and back hike that's 5 miles each way. I was initially drawn to Steven because his website told stories of "Ninja Proposals" where he was there to capture the moment without tipping off the significant other. It was clear that he was not only a skilled photographer, but someone who was down for an adventure and who knew how to make taking photographs fun. I don't think most photographers would be down for a 10 mile hike as part of the job, but when I called him about my idea, he was! I planned the shot with him the weekend before, and secretly communicated with him as we started on the hike. He even ran across us close to the end and introduced himself to my soon-to-be-fiancee as a nature photographer who was there to take photos of the birds! When the moment came, she was shocked, and he was in the ideal position and captured just absolutely perfect shots of the moment. Afterwards, I pointed him out to my fiancee and she was so shocked. We did a series of staged photos, and true to form, he made it all so easy and fun. We loved the photos that resulted, and so did our friends and family. We loved the photos so much that we immediately decided to hire him for our subsequent weddings. He did just as great a job at our weddings - putting people at ease, making jokes, while also advising us on how to get the best shots bearing lighting, scenery, and positioning in mind. We'd heard that some wedding photographers can be very pushy, but Steven was just so easy to work with, adaptable, and spontaneous. I would also add that's a great value - I think his photos are top notch, and he charges less than many proposal or wedding photographers. I highly recommend him, and plan to contact him again any time I have photography needs! read more

Steven was extremely professional and a pleasure to work with. He spent all the time I needed to work out the details over the phone and email prior to the day of the shoot. Steven reached the spot before time in order to ensure my surprise worked out exactly how I wanted. Steven was very patient during the entire shoot and delivered so much better than he promised. We had so much fun working with him and I highly recommend you to hire Steven for any shoot you are planning. Cheers! read more

If you're in need of a proposal photographer, look no further! Steven did an amazing job in helping me prepare for the big moment, the photography session was really fun, and we loved the photographs. After talking to Steven on the phone, I knew right away that he was the photographer I wanted to go with - I was rather stressed about planning everything but he put my fears to ease, was very easy to talk to, and struck a perfect balance of figuring out exactly what I wanted while at the same time offering his great wisdom and advice to steer me in the right direction on key details. Over several phone calls and emails exchanged, he helped me weigh different options (e.g. is golden hour really important? should he secretly photograph the big moment or "bump into each other" ahead of time), plan the little details (e.g. the exact location where it should happen, how the shot should be framed, etc), and come up with contingency plans (e.g. what if it rains? what if the area is too crowded?). The results speak for themselves - the proposal went great (she was totally surprised) and he captured the moment beautifully. Afterwards we spent additional time doing more posed "engagement" shots, which Steven expertly guided us through, and the resulting photographs looked natural, the framing and lighting were beautiful, and we couldn't wait to share them with our friends and family. read more

I cannot recommend Steven enough! He goes above and beyond in every step -- from planning through execution and delivery. Amazing photographer (with great direction, eye for angles, etc.) as well as a great guy to work with. Pictures turned out perfectly. Thanks so much! read more

Steven was awesome! Organized professional and really listened to what we needed. Appreciated it!

Steven is a true artist and a true professional in every sense of those words. He was truly a pleasure to work with and went above and beyond to make my client feel comfortable in front of his camera on the day of the shoot. The photos turned out amazing and I will definitely be calling him again for any of my client shoots in the Bay Area. read more

My brother and I had so much fun shooting with Steven. We contacted him because we needed some professional headshots done and got to take them at the SF Botanical Garden. Steven had great insight and perspective, directed us with ease, and made the process very enjoyable. Steven is so kind and always responded to emails promptly. Would definitely recommend getting your photos done with him and can't wait to work with him again in the future! read more

Long story short: Steven is a consummate professional with phenomenal skill. If you want a shot to impress anyone, (employers in my case), Steven is the immediate solution. We spent roughly 2 hours finding the perfect scenery/background for photos and having multiple shoots. Steven clearly has a passion that matches his unparalleled skill. Our locations were bright, complimentary, and quiet (perfect considering we're in SF!). More important than anything - the finished photos are nothing shy of perfect. I experienced a three fold interest in my linkedin profile! I could not recommend Steven more - he gave me phenomenal results, exemplary customer service, and has a remarkable amount of patience. read more

Steven is an awesome photographer and really came through for me when I needed someone to capture my engagement photos. What set Steven apart is he can not only take awesome photos he was very easy to work with. There were several things causing me stress in regards to taking my engagement photos. I wanted to have them taken at a beach that had a great view of the Golden Gate Bridge. In the bay, weather can change quickly and you always have to factor in the potential of fog. Steven was very helpful on guiding me through the weather and advising me to move up my surprise proposal before the fog rolled in. read more

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Had a big blast shooting with Steve. Even though the photo shoot was about me being waste high in freezing sea water, I was really really pleased with the results. Best recommendations! /Mats read more

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Steven did not only take incredible pictures of my surprise proposal but he was also extremely easy to work with and was very responsive to any questions/concerns I had. One thing that really stood out for me is that Steven took time out of his day to meet me about a month prior to my proposal to help scope out the exact location I would propose. This was an unpaid arrangement and took a good 30 mins to an hour out of his day but he still suggested we meet up to get the perfect location. The week leading up to my recent proposal, there was bad weather scheduled for the day of after planning things for 3 months and Steven worked together with me on a Plan B in case the weather didn't work in our favor. He even suggested to meet up again at the Plan B spot to scope that one out as well. Luckily the weather turned out fine and everything went off without issue! He even sent a few highlight pictures within an hour of the proposal which were absolutely incredible. Definitely won't hesitate to use Steven for Engagement photos and the wedding itself after the phenomenal experience I had working with him! read more

I found Stephen through searching YELP. We were supposed to take family pictures in San Diego, but because of COVID we cancelled. I contacted Stephen because I was impressed by the perfect reviews from over 125+ customers. I also was in love with his non traditional, artistic perspective on photography. I wanted someone that could capture the unexpected, and boy did Stephen deliver! He responded to my inquiry within hours. He was very forth coming with pricing (which is a steal, especially for SF prices), and wrote paragraphs on pros and cons between 2 locations we had in mind. Communication was great the days leading up to the shoot. We met on time, and Stephen was super respectful wearing a mask the whole time and keeping his distance. We have medical conditions that make us extremely cautious, and felt comfortable and safe the whole time. Stephen instantly started talking to my 8yo son who is very shy, hates wearing anything that isn't gym shorts and a tshirt or putting "sticky stuff" in his hair, allowing my son to open up. No kid likes a camera in their face, but you can tell in the photos how little by little, Stephen was able to capture his true self. Within a day or two we had a small preview of the pictures emailed to us. Within 2 weeks we had full delivery on our pictures (which by the way were WAY more pictures then were promised). I'm in love!!! The normal staged pictures are beautiful and everything I had hoped for. But the random, non staged pictures are the ones that blow my mind! I have no idea how he got the shots so perfect and not to "people-y". There were lots of people on the Beach and they are not in our photos or as noticeable. Stephen is professional, relatable, kind, a good listener, artistic and talented. I cannot wait to work with him again in the future! read more

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We hired Steven Gregory Photography to take images of our employees at our Luxury Hotel - and he exceeded our expectations tenfold. He was incredibly responsive, friendly, professional and put all of our employees at ease - even though who were at first uncomfortable in front of the camera. He was also quick - we received our proofs within only a few days! I can't recommend him enough for any of your photography needs. read more

I engaged Steven Gregory for photo and design of an invitation to a one-year anniversary shoe exhibition and preview photos to use for press release and social media/online invitations. During the past year I have done most of the photo shoots myself for the shoe line LLXLLQ - and as I worked with Steven, and saw him systematically and patiently approach the project in order to find the best angle and the best light of the featured shoe, I realized what difference it makes with the professional equipment and skills, as well as time to go through that process. For the preview photos we had a very short 60 minute window with access to the location, and that worked out well as well. This was a rather quick turn-around project - although working with Steven, it didn't feel rushed. He is very professional and pleasant to work with. He listens for input and ideas, as well as add his own creative perspectives/solutions. All the files and photos were delivered in the format required for the printing service we had chosen, and Steven even helped in the process to submit it, to ensure good quality output. I can warmly recommend his services, and I look forward to work with him again. read more

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Steven shot my wedding and did an amazing job capturing our special day. Steven worked with guests to capture them in their natural element and best light. We were most impressed that he got some highlights uploaded fast and effectively - we were able share them to people who didn't make it. We'll be making large prints of these to enjoy for decades to come. Would hire Steven again for any important event! read more