Steve Ladner Photography

About

After 25 years working as an award winning fashion and portrait photographer in New York City, I am now based in Pennsylvania, in the Chester Springs/Pottstown areas.

The experience you have being photographed makes all the difference in the result. I will work closely with you and coach you to relax and to look alive and fully present. Your portrait or headshot will engage and draw attention. My expertise is creating artistic and expressive portraits of individuals and families, personal and business headshots, engagement portraits, as well as stunning shots of interiors and exteriors for home or office real estate.

There is no extra charge for all post-production and retouching. You will have a selection of fully finished shots to choose from.

As a fashion photographer in NY, I was published in GQ Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Revlon, French Vogue and others. And now as a portrait, headshot and real estate photographer, I love working with people to create a fun and relaxed atmosphere to bring out their best, and I use the latest techniques for interior work to create amazing real estate shots. I love the magic that can happen in a photo session. I love the feeling when it all comes together as a creative collaboration making people happy.

Highlights

Hired 2 times

1 employee

34 years in business

Serves Chester Springs , PA

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Venmo, Paypal, Zelle

Social media

Specialties

Location

Indoors, Outdoors

Event type

Birthday party, Reunion, Concert, Religious event, Other

Budget

$250 – $500 (typically for very brief events, not weddings), $500 – $1,000, $1,000 – $1,500, Customer isn't sure about budget

Guest count

25 guests or fewer, 26 – 50 guests, 51 – 100 guests, 101 – 150 guests, 151 – 200 guests, 201 – 300 guests

Delivery format

Digital or online download, CD / DVD, Flash drive, Physical proofs or prints

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Carrie F.

Easy going, fun and relaxed. He pays attention to detail. He is encouraging, directing me gently into being more and more present and alive in front of the camera.

January 19, 2020

Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

I like to find out what a customer envisions for the shoot. What are their ideas. What is the purpose, and how will they present the finished photos.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I have been a photographer since I was in college. I am self taught, learning by doing, and from the experience that comes with working professionally for 30 plus years for high-end clients like fashion magazines and advertising agencies in NYC. I am an expert in photoshop and also in retouching.

Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.

My pricing is flexible to some extent and depends on the scope of the assignment: how big, how long, how many people, how many wardrobe changes, and what is the purpose or usage?

How did you get started in this business?

Right out of college, I studied the fashion magazines and created my own interpretation of what I saw. I photographed fashion models in borrowed clothing, created a portfolio, and magazines hired me. From that I got advertising clients. I had a 25 year career.

What types of customers have you worked with?

I worked with fashion magazines and advertising agencies. And during that timeI also worked with many celebrities. Now I specialize in portraits, headshots and real estate photography, so I work with business people, families, and realtors.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?

Check out their website and see how you feel looking at their work. Does it speak to you? Do you resonate with it? And then talk with the photographer. What kind of feeling do you get interacting with him/her? Do they listen, do they have ideas relating to what you need?

Services offered

Boudoir Photography

Portrait Photography

Real Estate Photography

Commercial Photography

Headshot Photography

Event Photography

Engagement Photography

Photo Editing