With hundreds of happy clients, I'm award-winning photographer Steve Fogel. I offer the the best in headshots for business or social media, family portraits, and senior portraits. You can count on a relaxed, fun session, stunning results, and stellar customer service.
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55 customer reviews
ellen Freudenheim
Highly recommended! We hired him for a 3 generation family garden party of 20 adults and 10 kids. The photos are just what we’d hoped for. Steve was prompt, easy to work with, good with kids and groups, well equipped. Reasonably priced, too. We are thrilled to have professional photos! More...
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Jill Martin
Steve was extremely friendly and professional. He went out of his way to accommodate a last-minute request for head shots. We were extremely happy with the final results and will absolutely return to Steve next time we need professional photos. More...
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Kevin Alarcon
Great experience!
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Juliana Rinaldi
I had such an incredible experience getting my acting headshots done with Steve. From the moment I walked in to the studio, he made me feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. The entire session felt collaborative and relaxed, you can tell he truly cares about capturing you at your best! I am beyond happy with how my headshots turned out and could not recommend Steve more! If you are looking for someone who is talented, professional, and genuinely supportive, book with Steve today! More...
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Mayari Bilbao
Steve was very welcoming and did a great job with my photos. The customer experience is definitely a priority for him! Highly recommend.
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Shayla Danenberg
Steve was incredibly easy to communicate with and made the whole experience fun and relaxed. The photos came out amazing, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Highly recommend!
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Lisa P.
Steve Fogel listened and helped achieve the look I wanted for my new professional headshot. I have received several compliments on the photo and inquiries on the photographer. In the past, I used Steve Fogel Photography to take cherished family photos which are hung on the walls. Steve, thank you again for your services. It was great to see you again. More...
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Harris
Steve is skilled, professional, courteous, and a terrific guy to work with! He was very flexible in scheduling, highly responsive in our communication, and the in-person shoot was a blast. The portraits came out great. I highly recommend working with Steve! More...
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Lara Hollblad-Fadiman
Steve did an amazing job on my Senior photos. Beautiful pictures and scenery for a great price. Would absolutely recommend!
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Craig F.
I recently worked with Steve Fogel Photography and had an excellent experience from start to finish. Steve was incredibly responsive to my questions, clearly knowledgeable about every aspect of photography, and made the entire process easy and enjoyable. The results were exactly what I hoped for, and his professionalism and expertise truly show in his work. I highly recommend Steve for anyone looking for high-quality, professional photography delivered with skill, clarity, and great customer service. More...
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Craig Friedman
I recently worked with Steve Fogel Photography and had an excellent experience from start to finish. Steve was incredibly responsive to my questions, clearly knowledgeable about every aspect of photography, and made the entire process easy and enjoyable. The results were exactly what I hoped for, and his professionalism and expertise truly show in his work. I highly recommend Steve for anyone looking for high-quality, professional photography delivered with skill, clarity, and great customer service. More...
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Rajeeva Lahri
Steve did a great job with the portraits and head shots for our family. He was very thorough, flexible, patient and willing to accommodate our requests during the session.
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Galit Kahn
Steve did an AMAZING job on my daughter's senior photos! He helped us choose a beautiful location for our outdoor shoot, and was very accommodating with all of our requests. He brought his own equipment and was extremely professional. Steve was also very friendly, he instantly put my daughter at ease and gave us great suggestions. I'm so thrilled with the result- our photos turned out simply stunning. Worth every penny! Highly recommend!! More...
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John G
Steve did a wonderful job helping me coordinate professional headshots for my team. Easy and quick to communicate with. Showed up and delivered without any issues. Absolutely recommend working with him if you’re looking for a talented photographer. More...
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siavosh rezvan behbahani
I managed to book a same-day appointment with Steve on short notice, and I’m so glad I did. I absolutely love the photos he took—they’ll be featured on my upcoming music album. Steve, like a psychologist, had an incredible ability to understand how I wanted to present myself to my audience. He took the time to ask about my music and incorporated that information with several exploratory shots that demonstrated how I could best be presented . The experience was fun and effortless, and I’ll definitely be returning for future projects—and even family portraits. More...
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Carin Rollins
I used Steve for both professional photos as well as personal photos for my daughter and he did an excellent job for both - he does beautiful work and is a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him.
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Matt Hengehold
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Laurie Adams
Steve is a wonderful photographer who works hard to ensure that you look your best. I was really impressed with the care he took with lighting during the shoot and with retouching the final print. He has a very well-run operation and just the right price point. Terrific! More...
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Randy Liggett
Steve has passion for photography and it shows in his service and products. Very easy going and easy to talk with about what you’re looking for. I will definitely go back to Steve when I need anything in the photographic or video nature. Great job !! More...
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jacqui faye
We needed to update head shots for our website and YouTube channel and found Steve very easy to work with. He was flexible meeting our schedule, very prompt, and offered several options for the session. Plus the turnaround was amazingly quick. I highly recommend Steve Fogel Photography. More...
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Ken Felch
Recently had need to update some head shots for my website and business endeavors. Steve was very easy to work with, has a very well-equipped studio and created a great working environment in which to get the best shots. He was able to turn around the retouched photos the same day - very efficient!! Thank you Steve!! More...
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Risa Dyer
Steve is exceptional at his craft ! He took the most beautiful portraits that I absolutely love ! Professional, talented, kindhearted and efficient so glad I found him .
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Colleen Hallen-Salas
We had multi generation family portraits done by Steve, which turned out beautifully. He provided detailed information about packages and options before and after our photo shoot. During the photo shoot, Steve was creative and patient, making the experience fun. We ended with some great family mementos. More...
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Megan Beachler
Steve is easy to work with and we got some lovely shots of the family. He touched up the images and was able to “create” a shot we forgot to take that combines three generations in one picture. Amazing!
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tejaswani yadav
I recently had the pleasure of working with Steve for a photo session, and we couldn't be happier with the results! From the very beginning, Steve was incredibly professional and helpful. We chose Pulgas Water Temple as our location and Steve assisted in choosing the perfect time, which really set the tone for the entire shoot. During the session, Steve provided excellent guidance on poses, making sure we felt comfortable and looked our best in every shot. Steve’s creativity and attention to detail truly shone through, resulting in stunning photos that we will cherish forever. I highly recommend Steve to anyone looking for a talented and dedicated photographer. Thank you for an amazing experience! More...
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TAK POON
With Steve, prompt responsiveness and top quality are automatic matters of course, as borne out by my initial engagement with him. No surprise after I found out he thrived in the demanding world of the “Four (virtual) Horsemen of Silicon Valley” and is now putting out all he’s got into his passion for photography of real people. I got exactly what I wanted in less than one hour from beginning to end in his no-nonsense but well-equipped studio. Along with many crucial tips from experience, his warm and easy demeanor naturally pulled out my best facial and bodily expressions for the shoot. What’s most important to me was his keen eye on what made the final product just right before I accepted the delivery. I went to him for a headshot just for my business. Now, I know I’ll use it for many, many other purposes for a long time to come. And I’m sending all my family and friends to him for their sakes. Tak Poon, MD More...
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Sabine Kabel-Eckes
Steve took professional headshots for me, and I am beyond pleased with the results! They simply turned out terrific! His instructions regarding make-up, jewelry, and wardrobe were precise and easy to follow; I would have come much less prepared without them. Steve was relaxed and took time to understand my goals. He took shots until he had many good ones for me to choose from, and it was really hard to down select. I ended up buying three, but really liked so many more. I’d hire Steve as an event photographer or recommend him for headshot photography to friends and colleagues in a heartbeat! More...
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Chatterbox Chatter
I was in need of some Headshot photos quickly from a professional photographer near my city to begin my aspiring goal to enter the FILM Industry. Bark.com linked me with Steve. I caught him during a sale & got a great deal for his professional work. Steve is attentive, professional & he has a sense of humor... He made me feel comfortable and assisted me with choosing the best shots for my needs from the many shots we took. If you live in the South Bay Peninsula Steve Fogel is a solid & concise choice. Give him a call!! ^_^ More...
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Shereen B.
Steve is a wonderful photographer. The lighting and set up in his studio is excellent. He provides a safe and comfortable space where one can communicate their needs transparently. As a woman of color, I felt that Steve captured my complexion beautifully and authentically. He took the time to understand my organization and landed the right balance between a confident and approachable expression. It was simply a pleasure and I would highly recommend Steve! More...
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Shereen B.
Steve is a wonderful photographer. The lighting and set up in his studio is excellent. He provides a safe and comfortable space where one can communicate their needs transparently. As a woman of color, I felt that Steve captured my complexion beautifully and authentically. He took the time to understand my organization and landed the right balance between a confident and approachable expression. It was simply a pleasure and I would highly recommend Steve! More...
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Sharon K.
Steve has everything that you want in a photographer: precise eye, artistic, personable, and skillful.I asked Steve to capture some professional headshots for a job application because I was impressed by his portfolio, and his in-studio photoshoot did not disappoint. He begins by getting to know you and your vision. Then, he takes a series of shots, where he gives detailed pose instructions on how to make you look your best. You then review the images with him, discuss how to improve the minute details, and continue to take successive rounds of images until you are happy with the result.At this point, your images are already near perfection-- because Steve adjusted the lighting and framing while taking the shot-- but his touch-up skills are equally impressive. He has excellent communication with his clients, and quick turnaround.Overall, I highly recommend Steve as your headshot or portrait photographer. More...
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Shaquille S.
Steve was very responsive, very relaxed and very creative with helping me bring my visions to life. I would highly recommend to anyone !
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Lindsay Santos
General Photography
We really enjoyed our photoshoot with Steve! He was extremely professional and has great equipment! He was fun and very patient with my three young boys. I highly recommend Steve Fogel Photography for any of your photography needs! More...
Luo
Portrait Photographers
Very professional, top level,easy going photographer. I am completely satisfied with the photos he took for me, and I would recommend him to my friends and relatives.
Daisy Hernandez
Headshot Photographers
Steve was very professional, easy to work with, and provided excellent work. He was the first (actually only) photographer who proactively reached out to me when I posted an interest for getting headshots. Steve was clear and responsive during the estimate and scheduling phase. The headshots were for my daughter as she is interested in musicals. This was her first set of headshots and Steve did a great job in providing some suggestions and making her feel comfortable. The results were amazing and I can’t recommend him enough. We will be surely working with him in the future for all our professional photography needs. More...
Anne B.
I needed a head shot for professional use. Steve responded with a quote the same day I made a request. He worked with me to schedule an appointment quickly. Steve was professional and shared the photos as we went through the process. It was hard to select just a few photos because they were all very good. I would recommend Steve for a head shot and hope to use him soon for a shoot with my husband and dogs. More...
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Julie D.
Steve was incredibly responsive and captured what I wanted for my headshot. He sent me some good guidelines for what to wear before I arrived and let me see the shots right there during the shoot so that we could narrow down what I wanted. I would go to him again.
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Diana S.
I found Steve through Yelp after looking for a corporate headshot photographer in the Redwood City/Palo Alto area. We needed headshots for employees at a new location and wanted to match the style of ones taken previously by another photographer. Steve was responsive, professional, easy to work with and went out of his way to ensure our new photos were in line with our previous ones. We're very pleased with the results and would definitely recommend him. More...
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Praveen
Headshot Photographers
Steve is very professional. I am completely satisfied with his service
Dan H.
I was looking for a photographer for some head shots. Steve was responsive, friendly, professional, easy to work with. He took his time in his studio getting me set up, took several shots for me to review, and kept going until I was satisfied. He understands what he's doing, great follow up. And great shots! More...
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Leslie Jasmine B.
MY HEADSHOTS ARE JUST AS NATURAL AND AS PERFECT as I wanted them to be. I went with no retouch and boy I am proud I chose him as my photographer. He made me feel really beautiful I've always been shy in front of the camera but really I felt confident. I can finally start auditioning with professional headshots. His price is more than fair and I really liked his work. He did not waste any time it was an expected pace. I just loved working with him and the results came in after 2 days. I am beyond pleased!! More...
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Sacred F.
I found Steve through YELP. After reading some of the reviews, Steve sounded perfect. I wanted a family photo with the remaining three family generations. Steve knew just what we wanted and put us at ease from the start. We shot them in his studio and he showed us each shot, so we knew just what we were getting. <br><br>A day later he was back with images sorted and ready to go through. We picked roughly 10 different shots and had high quality prints made. He touched up the images for printing, so everything was perfect. <br><br>I highly recommend Steve. He has a great eye for the right shot and is fast and efficient. More...
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jason k.
Very quick response and flexible scheduling. First time getting headshots and the experience was very friendly and open. Felt engaged and listened to. Steve provided clear directions and was very clear with feedback. I highly recommend More...
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Liza V.
Steve is awesome! I love the business photos he took of my daughter and I. He was patient and professional and we will definitely go back to him for our next set of professional photos. Thanks Steve!
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Mariam A.
Steve Fogel did a professional photo shoot for my branch staff for our professional photo's that we use for marketing. He was very patient, professional and treated us with so much respect. It was a very hectic day and we had several other managers from our district attend for their professional head shots as well. He handled it with a minimum of fuss and with a friendly attitude, and he made sure everyone was happy with their picture before leaving. He also spent endless hours making sure that the photo's looked good through editing. I highly recommend him for your business needs. More...
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Percy R.
It was a very fun and pleasant experience to work with Steve.<br>Steve understood and delivered what I had asked for.
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Nancy R.
I highly recommend Steve for your photography needs. I hired him for headshots and other photos. He was outstanding - professional, patient, great attention to detail and intuitively knew what I had in mind. He made the session fun and enjoyable and I would absolutely work with him again! More...
Nancy R.
I highly recommend Steve for your photography needs. I hired him for headshots and other photos. He was outstanding - professional, patient, great attention to detail and intuitively knew what I had in mind. He made the session fun and enjoyable and I would absolutely work with him again! More...
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Brad H.
I had a great experience- Steve was very professional and easy to work with. His studio was well equipped and all set to go when I arrived. I asked to do professional headshots, mentioned a few photos on his site that I liked, and he worked through the lighting, positioning, and my expression to achieve a top notch result. I also asked for a few photos of portfolio artwork, which also turned out superbly. Many thanks. More...
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What’s the secret to taking a great photograph?
Of course, as a photographer you need to have the technical skills: exposure, lighting, composition, and so on, but to make a great portrait, I believe it's all about body language and expression. Get the right body language and expression, and you turn a good photo into a great one. I strive to convey confidence and approachability in your portraits. And because my sessions are relaxing and fun, you'll feel comfortable in front of the camera, which results in better photos.
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
- What are your goals for the session?
- Who will be viewing the photos?
- What preferences do you have for wardrobe, hair, makeup, and backdrop
- What specifications were you given by your company for size, background color, and so on.
What do you love most about your job?
As a portrait photographer, I enjoy bringing out the best in my clients, interacting with them, learning about their families, their hobbies, their passions.
What inspired you to start your own business?
When you have you own business, all you have to do is work half a day. And which 12 hours you choose is totally up to you!
Why should our clients choose you?
When working with me, you'll appreciate my years of experience, easy-going personality, sense of humor, lighting and posing expertise, creative eye, attention to detail, and stellar customer service. Pricing is always reasonable, and results are stunning!
I can provide a hair and makeup artist in my studio for your convenience.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
When COVID-19 is on the move, I wear a mask in the studio. For clients, it's optional while we're chatting, but once you're in front of the camera, the mask goes, obviously.
Individual headshots
Individual headshots for business and social media. I use cinematic lighting, so your photos will stand out among the others. My sessions are relaxed and fun, and you’ll have your photos the same day.
One look (pose) is $295. Each additonal look is $100.
Wardrobe consultation is included and hair and makeup services are available.
Team headshots
My assistant and I will come to your office and photograph your staff. I need less than five minutes with each person, and each person will get their own private online gallery of proofs so they can easily make their choice. I deliver all photos within two business days after all selections are made. The experience will be quick and smooth and the results will be just right for your business.
I charge $350 for the session and $175 for each person for the first 10 people, then $150 per person.
Family portraits
I specialize in creating beautiful galleries of wall art for your home, with framed prints and canvas wraps. We can shoot in my Redwood City studio, your home, or an outdoor location. Everyone will enjoy my relaxed and fun sessions, even the kids.
My session fee is $395 and print products are priced by size. Digital files for social media are also available.
Senior portraits
For high school and college seniors. We’ll shoot multiple poses in multiple outfits at beautiful Bay Area locations. My sessions are relaxed and fun, and you’ll have your photos within two days after making your selections.
Prices start $495.