About
I’m an award-winning photographer with 20 years experience. I shoot all kinds of events such as:
• Birthday Parties For Adults & Children
• Corporate Events: Company Parties, Product Launch, Branding Events, Conferences, Trade Shows
• Bridal Showers; Baby Showers
• Dinner Parties; Anniversaries; Celebration of Life
• Engagement Parties
• Religious Events: Bar Mitzvah, Baptism, Henna
• Reunions; School Events
• Proms; Quinceanera; Sweet 16 party
I've been hired by the world's finest magazines and large corporations, as well as many wonderful families and individuals!
Whether I’m working for a big company or a small family, I pride myself on providing very high quality photos at a very affordable price. I have many 5 star reviews at Thumbtack which confirm that I'm a highly reliable and consummate professional which is what's needed since events only happen once and cannot be re-shot
Have an event coming up? Be it big or small, you can bet, I’ve shot them all. With over 20 years experience, I’ve become very adept at photographing a wide range of events such as a child’s small birthday, a big corporate conference extravaganza or a glitzy celebrity studded party. I've shot a very diverse array of all kinds of events.
With my background as a newspaper staff photographer, and then as an magazine assignment shooter for publications such as Time magazine, I have the ability to shoot with a candid photo-journalistic style which is ideal for capturing an event’s special moments--the smiles, tears, laughter, hugs, awards & touching sincerity of singular spontaneous instants.
I excel in capturing those precious fleeting moments and I relish creating cherished memories in people’s lives which can then be treasured for a lifetime, and re-lived again and again through my images.
My many years of shooting provide me with a vast wealth of experience & knowledge to anticipate and handle whatever challenges may come up. And as one client said in his review--“Greg’s equally at home rolling on the ground and giggling with kids, as well as being charming and engaging with various celebrities and high-level execs”
Basically I love what I do! Photography doesn't feel like work to me at all and I sometimes can’t believe I get paid for doing something I love doing anyway. It’s a great arrangement! A rewarding aspect of my work is the satisfaction and admiration I get from clients when they get their photos. It is very satisfying.
The best reward I receive is when my clients have additional photo needs in the future, and hire me for another photo job--again and again. I look forward to working with you as well! I would be happy to help with any questions or ideas you might have regarding your project! I appreciate your consideration! And look forward to working with you too.!
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Please feel free to contact me directly at 310.622.5783 and [email protected]
Since I’ve been doing this for over 20 years, I’m very skilled at being a good photography consultant to people. Knowing what questions to ask, and giving advice on the best way we can achieve all your photo needs. But don’t just take my word for it, here are words from customers I’ve already worked with--recommendations from clients which you can read yourself here & at LinkedIn.com
“Greg is probably the best photographer in Los Angeles. He’s a very talented and a top notch professional. I highly recommend him not only as a photographer, but also as a creative consultant who is attuned to the client’s needs. His sense of composition and lighting is way above the crowd. But don’t take my word for it–a quick glance at his portfolio at LinkedIn or at his website will testify to the high degree of his artistry. The body of work speaks for itself. Fabulous creative shots, and very cost-effective. You are welcome to contact me for details, or with questions.” Monica Ballard
“Greg is one of the best photographers in the country – I would consider him always.” Allen Spiegler
“I have worked with Greg for more than five years now. He is extremely dependable, quick and a true master at his craft (photography). I have hired him to do a wide range of events ranging for industry events featuring various Senators and Hollywood celebrities to my son’s third birthday. In all cases, Greg has been the consummate professional. I highly recommend his work and would be more than happy to give anyone who is interested more information.” K. Forrest Beanum
“I would not hesitate to hire Gregory again and again. Terrific work.” Harry J Friedman
“Greg was spot-on with high profile talent, right out of the box. John Daly was our talent for a Spot TV shoot and internet video, a ton of material to cover and only a day to do it in. Greg had to shoot around the film crew (PGA Tour Productions) and deliver material for the web and for print. He did it in a totally unobtrusive way and still managed to deliver great material that most shooters would have needed several days to capture and even then wouldn’t have picked up the subtleties Greg lensed. I definitely will use Greg again, particularly when there is talent like John Daly involved.” Fred Page
“Greg has an easy-going personality that relaxes people and dissolves the stress of a shoot. He just has a flair for bringing out the natural warmth and personality of people and his sense of humor helps to make the whole experience fun. He has a real gift of making everyone feel comfortable. I’ve also found him to be very dependable. I first hired Greg back in 2008 and still use those photos because they were exactly what we wanted. Have used him other times since then, most recently this year and once again, he delivered exactly what we were looking for. He knows his stuff!” Patti Langdon
“Greg’s work proved to be phenomenal! I was very pleased with every aspect of his work and would hire him again without hesitation for our next photo shoot.” Courtney Vorachek
“I have used Greg for photography assignments several times. He is dependable, on-time, listens carefully to our project goals and then can be left on his own to deliver them. Results have always been very good and creative with lots of variety among the shots taken. He also delivers his assignments on time. A number of his photographs have been used in our annual reports.” Marilyn Freemon
“I recommend Greg for anyone considering a photographer, no matter the assignment. I’ve used Greg’s services for more than 15 years, and for the majority of that time he was the only photographer I used. He is always on time, personable, readily understands the work to be done and completes it in a timely manner.” Ken Preston
“The non-profit I work for has hired Gregory Mancuso to photograph several events which required extraordinary flexibility due to demanding schedules and high profile attendees. Every step of the way Greg’s professional attitude, demeanor, and photographic skill enabled him to deliver exactly what the organization was looking for. The photographs have been used to promote the organization in online and printed materials. All feedback we have received about Greg following events has been positive.” Diane Baldwin
“Greg is seasoned, professional, personable, and reliable. He gets the assignment without any hand-holding and delivers images that get the job done with an extra gleam.” Andrew Rasanen
“I hired Greg at rather short notice to do a shoot at a television playout facility. From the point we had confirmation of ths date, Greg took over and was happy to liaise directly with the facility to make sure the shoot happened to meet my tight deadline. The results were great – excellent photography and a whole range of shots to choose from. More than I would ever be able to use! I would definitely use Greg again and would have no hesitation in recommending him.” Laila Bishay
“They say a picture is worth a thousand words…so my write-up of Greg’s work won’t do his work justice. Simply put, when I have an important client project on-line, I want Greg behind the camera, working with me to deliver a top-notch project.” Matthew Klink
“As a talent manager, I have often recommended Greg to my clients. He has always delivered!! Fantastic photographer — in pretty much every area. I cannot think of anyone I would recommend more strongly. Awesome work. Incredible personality. Fair. Honest. Creative minded. Greg is simply…the best.” Heidi Ifft
“I’ve been using Gregory Mancuso as a photographer for The California Endowment for the past 7 years and couldn’t be happier with his work. I recommend him to any company seeking a highly competent, reliable, flexible and professional photographer.” Jeff Okey
“Greg is a talented, creative, and experienced photographer. We have hired him on many occasions to do photo sessions with various artists and musicians, as well as special events. He is relaxed and easy to work with, and open to suggestions and collaboration.” Scott Price
“We hired Gregory to do a variety of photos from exterior building shots to headshots of our top executives. I was impressed with his range, professionalism and ability to work so well with our busy executives. I would definitely hire him again and highly recommend him.” Winnie Jong
“Greg is a great photographer. He’s creative, thoughtful and dependable. He’s my go-to guy in Los Angeles.” Ken Johnson
“We hired Greg for photography and graphics composition services on a kitschy doggie card traditionally sent to company associates for the holidays. Over a dozen employee’s dogs were costumed in festive Hawaiian attire for individual photography on a tight Saturday schedule at our offices – requiring much patience and flexibility from our photographer – but Greg was clearly up to the task. The dogs all loved him and the shoot had such great results that perhaps our biggest challenge was selecting which images to actually use for our marketing piece. Great job, Greg!” Tammie Richards
We don’t have lots of occassions – but when needed, we hire Greg to cover PR events, corporate photos and other creative needs. He is on time, reliable, does excellent work and does a good job of keeping in touch. MBPR has used his services throughout several years.Happy to recommend him as a photographer.” Marje Bennetts
“Greg is definitely a “no drama” photographer. He has the ability to put his subjects at ease and let you know he is in control. I always enjoy working with a photographer like Greg.” Anne Shackman
“Gregory does excellent work. He is very personable. As a subject I felt quite at ease while he was able to achieve just that right look that was more than flattering. I would recommend him for any kind of photography need AND his prices are very reasonable.” Don Monroe
“Greg finds the most important element of a subject to create amazing visuals. He is extremely friendly and loves to work with animals as well.” Megan Perry Moore
“Greg Mancuso was a joy to work with. He handled all the preparation and details beautifully. We just had to show up. He was patient, informative and had control of the situation. I couldn’t be more pleased with the results. The photographs are pictures that will be handed down generation to generation.” Angela Jackson
“I was lucky enough to find Gregory and use his services in April of this year. Gregory is a genius in the photography world! He was detail oriented, precise, trustworthy, and really affordable. I highly recommend him for all of your photography needs. I look forward to working with Gregory again…Thanks Gregory, for making us look so good!!! peacelove” Sheri Marlowe
“Our results from a photo shoot with Greg were fantastic. He is very creative and adept at handling the talent and subject matter.” Bill Farhood