Hiring Steve as our wedding photographer (and engagement shoot photographer) was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day! We felt so uncomfortable and awkward going into this process, but Steve literally took every single worry away from the moment we met him. He is so kind and funny and knew exactly how to bring us out of our shell to capture the perfect moments for our big day. He captured every single shot we could have wanted throughout the entire day from details, to family portraits to pictures of our flower pup to our first kiss and they all turned out incredible. We couldn't have been happier with the photos we received (in a very timely manner no less) and will absolutely hire Steve again for any and every major moment in our lives! We sincerely couldn't recommend Steve enough! read more

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Steve was our photographer for our wedding. We fell in love with his photos initially, he has a way of catching the moodiness of the moment. After we meeting him we knew we had to find a way to make sure he would be our photographer. He has a way of putting you at ease immediately, which is especially important if you clam up when a camera comes out, like I do! Day of he was on time, organized, and so kind. A year later I still have people bring up how nice my photographer was at the wedding. The photos he took were killer! We especially appreciated how Steve seemed to know exactly what seemingly small moments we would want captured, mine and my husbands "did that really just happen" faces after walking out of the ceremony, ring bearer struggling to stay awake after he changed into his pjs, a last minute hug goodbye from our flower girl. He captured all the moments we would have otherwise missed getting swept up in the day. An added bonus he was so quick to get us our photos back, we were surprised to get them upon returning from our honeymoon! Steve was incredible and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer. read more

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From the moment we met Steve Cowell initially, we knew he was our guy! You see, the idea of wedding photos was a little foreign to us, being the couple who doesn't have a ton of photos together (other than a few food or travel selfies here and there, or the rare photo as guests at someone else's wedding). Our planner had recommended Steve based on some sample images I had shown her, which were not your super cutesy/posed/standard wedding photos. After being super impressed by Steve's portfolio, we met him after work. You can't miss the iconic red-bearded and bow-tied guy! During our meeting, Steve made us feel super at ease, almost like an old friend we'd known for years. We shared our backstory and brainstormed ideas for our potential engagement photos. It was clear at that point that we wanted him to be our photographer. When we met for our engagement photos, once again, it felt like we were hanging out and spending the day with an old friend. It was amazing to see how quickly and organically Steve's creative vision would come to light as he would quickly survey our locations and gently guide us before taking photos. The best part was the way Steve would talk to us and coach us into the poses, which could definitely be odd or get a bit tiresome if the photographer wasn't so skilled. His techniques kept everything light-hearted, fun, and romantic. When we got our photos back, we were absolutely blown away! On the day of the wedding, Steve showed up excited and ready to go. From our getting ready photos to our first look, he made everything so easy and quick. We saw that organic creativity come to light again as Steve snapped shot after shot, engaging us and having fun with us the whole time. During the wedding, Steve and his team were on the front lines, not missing a beat and capturing the event as the night unfolded. There wasn't any point in time where we felt bombarded or like we were missing a photographer, as Steve and his team struck the perfect balance. It is clear that Steve loves doing his job, which shows in his professionalism and client interactions. The best part about working with Steve is that while we chose him because of the excellent photos he captures, we gained so much more than the finished product; we had memorable, worthwhile experiences during the process of being photographed by him. I look forward to working with Steve for future family photos! Thank you, Steve for being a part of our story! read more

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I cannot say enough about Steve Cowell!! We booked our wedding date around his availability, if that says something! Steve photographed my friends engagement/wedding, and their pictures were so gorgeous, I had to hire him for our wedding. He has such an EYE to catch the precious moments that go by so fast on your wedding day! He is an AMAZING photographer. To top it off, Steve is just genuinely a nice guy. We had a very small wedding - 12 people (just close family) around the dinner table. I had no issues opening up our family and dinner table to Steve. He got along great with everyone and is just so NICE and real! I am happy he was there to share in our story, to create our story. He is very prompt with communications and over delivered (by A LOT) on the timeline of the pictures! My husband and I watched all pictures via slide show on his gallery one night with a bottle of champagne, listening to our wedding music. We laughed, We cried, it was so great to relive all those magical moments. THANK YOU Steve! read more

Steve was our photographer for our engagement and wedding and he was awesome!!! He is such a neat person and he has a positive aura about him. I never thought taking pictures would be fun but Steve knows how to make it exciting without even trying. He is so creative and I admire his art of photography. I highly recommend Steve to anybody who is looking for a photographer! Steve Cowell is phenomenal!!! read more

Let me start with the fact that I do makeup for photo shoots and have a line of cosmetics. I'm around photographers all the time. I asked my best gal pal (and fab photographer) about shooting our wedding. She gave us terrific advice. She said that you really want to hire someone that knows that world. There are beats to hit, an overview that needs to be created and an art to wrangling large groups of people. She said a great wedding photographer will be like the best anti inflammatory: they will reduce drama and make it all seem effortless. That EXACTLY what Steve did. Just so good, day of. But, I'm getting ahead of myself. Okay, to begin: We are so lucky to have nabbed Steve for your wedding. He was on the higher side of our budget...but totally worth it, 100%. We chatted with four photographers before hiring. They were all very nice and def knew what they were talking about. There just wasn't that 'click'...and though not necessary...I did really want to feel a bit of connection with our wedding photographer. We hired Steve on the first call. We couldn't do the engagement photo session because we were traveling...but Steve said it was important to meet before the big day. We all met for drinks and it was sooo helpful. He gave us insights on what to expect and things to avoid, planning and day-of wise. Oh, and we chatted, laughed and honestly felt like we'd made a new friend. Fab personality aside, his photos are just so good. They feel editorial and stylized in a way that feels organic, not theme-y finishes or filters. Just good ol' fashioned great photography. He was wonderful with our friends and family...easily keeping us on track. His smiley demeanor totally felt like he was a guest...so he got some really relaxed moments. He shot us getting ready and he did it in such an un-intrusive way that we barely knew he was there. Chat with him. My advice: If he's a little pricier than you like...pay it. It's worth it. Cut the budget on the flowers...nobody remembers the flowers. We will have our amazing Steve Cowell photos forever! read more

Steve was our photographer for our wedding and engagement photos. He was absolutely amazing and provided us with the BEST photos. We are so happy we chose him to be our photographer. He captured the mood/style of our wedding perfectly and even got our pictures back to us pretty quickly! Steve is also such a nice guy and he became our friend throughout the wedding process. I seriously can't recommend Steve enough. read more

Steve is a amazing creative, and his work stands far above the rest. He is also an outstanding guy who I trust to capture wonderful images every time, without a doubt. If you're looking for an Orange County photographer for your wedding or portraits, be sure to check out all of his work and grab a cup of coffee with him. read more

If you are looking for a photographer, you have found the one in Steve Cowell. We were fortunate enough to be referred to Steve Cowell by an old friend on Facebook. We had no idea just how great he was until I looked at a sampling of his work online and knew immediately I wanted him to photograph our wedding. His style is unlike anything I had ever seen. He is a true artist and has the ability to capture the true essence of a person and an occasion in a photograph. His use of light and surroundings is breathtaking. Steve and his team were pure joy to work with. Steve really put us at ease and added a sense of calm to our entire wedding day. He was like having a big brother there by your side, and with that we knew everything is going to be great. From working in a cramped hotel room for pre -wedding photos, and trudging through mud in the rain with us at an outdoor wedding, to staying to get that perfect last shot at the end of the night, he was there for all of it. Steve is truly authentic and a real cool cat. You will want him as a new best friend. We could not be happier with our pictures. They are works of art. His images belong in a gallery . I never imaged we would have such spectacular pictures of us. If you have not yet seen his work, you need to. You can tell Steve truly loves what he does and had has a great spirit about him. Good Luck to you! Steve Cowell really was the best decision we made. Steve really sets the bar. read more

Steve did the photography for my wedding and was amazing to work with. The photos are just streaming in and Steve's eye is fantastic - he captured the color, the landscape, and the moments beautifully. Steve is also very personable and fun to spend a ton of time with. He takes the time to get to know you as a couple and incorporates that into the shots. Everyone at the wedding also loved Steve and his energy! read more