Jorge Santiago Photography

very friendly, and made the engagement shoot and the wedding day fun. I would recommend him over and over again. As a bonus, we got our photos back only a few weeks after our wedding day!

et a little complicated and it's tough to get all of the shots. Jorge did not disappoint at all. He worked with me ahead of time to get a detailed timeline of the day to make sure he didn't miss any of the key moments. He brought an assistant for the whole weekend who helped with lighting and staging our pictures. She was great! I would highly recommend to any bride who is looking for a great photographer.

hrough my pictures I felt like they did not miss a moment. My guests loved them too! So easy to work with, I would HIGHLY recommend!

images as the invitations for our wedding. We had so many compliments on the pictures he took. They were truly incredible and not your standard cookie cutter shots. He was friendly, prompt, and flexible when it came to shooting locations. If you are a bride, and you want an incredibly talented photographer with an eye for lighting and composition - then hire Jorge. HE is the BEST!

TED, I could not have asked for more from them. My husband despises getting his picture taken and was completely against the idea of a photographer from the beginning. However, after meeting with Jorge for our engagement photo shoot, my husband was impressed and I was overjoyed! We had our engagement shoot at Cook Forest, one of the last old-growth forests in the United States and a bucket list item for us both. Jorge’s work is stunning and the amount of time he was willing to invest in us was unbelievable. He was willing to drive over two hours one way in order to hike over a mile for several hours to get us the photos of a lifetime. His turn-around time was quick and the results well worth the wait. When I decided to incorporate a videographer, I didn’t want to work with anyone that Jorge wouldn’t be comfortable working with. On top of which, I wanted the quality to be on par with the photo quality I knew we would be receiving. Jorge gave me the name of our videographer who was also phenomenal to work with. On the day, Jorge (known to many who have worked with him as a photo ninja), was never obtrusive or demanding. Jorge and his assistant communicated easily with my Deaf parents, (a must for me) and worked easily with the rest of our family members and guests. Jorge and his fantastic assistant were willing to go to my husband’s family farm to get pictures of him in his childhood home prior to the start of the ceremony. Then after the ceremony, they were willing to drive with us a few minutes down the road to a piece of property my husband’s family owns to get gorgeous panoramic shots. He and his assistant stayed at the reception until the last song snapping over 7000 photos by the end of the night!!!! We received a final product of about 1000 GORGEOUS photos for us to treasure for all-time on a USB. The USB was mailed to us in a stunning, one-of-a kind wooden box that had one of our wedding photos printed on it and a multitude of prints for us to frame. I was rendered speechless by the kindness of the act and the willingness with which it was given. I cannot emphasize enough how far above and beyond the call of duty Jorge went to ensure we were completely and totally happy with his work. In fact, in our email communications after the wedding Jorge confided that he, “was so moved by all the love and connection in (our) family that (he) was inspired to learn ASL… It's been an amazing journey so far and (he is) really excited about it.” Jorge was inspired to learn another language so that he can better communicate with future Deaf clients! If you’re on the fence or questioning the value of the investment, all I can say is it would be a mistake NOT to book with Jorge Santiago Photography. Thank you, Jorge for all that you did for us!!!

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17 and for our engagement pictures in November. They were so nice and accommodating, so we quickly felt relaxed about the whole process. From the day I contacted him, Jorge was responsive, prompt and courteous. Most importantly, he provided us with so many beautiful photos that he'd captured seamlessly. Even many of our friends and family mentioned his diligence and attention to detail. We would not hesitate to recommend Jorge to anyone looking for a photographer!

every word to thank Elisa Cevallos and Kristy Lumsden) for being a blessing on our wedding weekend. Let’s just start off by saying that before contacting Jorge, we scoured the internet for a photographer that we felt would capture the caliber of such an epic day and once we saw Jorge’s work, we immediately locked eyes with each other and started emailing him. Jorge is amazingly communicative and answered all of our questions. We were even a bit nervous since we are Coptic Orthodox Christian and have a very different wedding ceremony than traditional weddings, but Jorge and his team did their research and knew exactly how to handle every second of the ceremony. Jorge even came early in the morning to photograph a church liturgy held for before the wedding ceremony itself! Jorge is a complete artist and we love his work. He was such a pleasure to work with! We scheduled a trash the dress session with him on the next day and it was SO worth it. We had such a blast. Both my wife and I are not from Pittsburgh (but got married there) and Jorge knew all of the best locations for pre-reception photos for us and the bridal party; and we went around all the scenic areas in Downtown Pittsburgh for the trash the dress to capture my beautiful bride in all her glory (getting down and dirty). I can’t even express to you how happy we are with having Jorge capture our special day/weekend. We have already recommended him to all of our friends with any photography needs/getting married back home (NY/NJ and GA/FL). Jorge had so many clever ideas for poses and was amenable to our own. They made us not camera shy by being so fun, timely, and always there exactly where they needed to be. Jorge even took the time to take specific requested photos that we had in mind. The bottom line is you should stop reading this right now and get in touch with this phenomenally talented person to schedule your photography needs. P.S. the sample photos he sent us right after the wedding are so stunning, we absolutely CANNOT wait to see the final product. Jorge far exceeded our expectations in every aspect, I wish he and his team all the success in the world. We can’t wait to schedule him again for a future shoot down the road (ahem baby reveal) in the future.

was responsible, timely, and delivered everything he promised. He even worked with us after the wedding to get our albums together. All of our friends rave about our pictures and admit that they still look at them now! I loved working with him and would recommend him highly!

and we're both happened to be in trial the week of our wedding. Without asking him to, Jorge came to our rehersal to discuss the details of our wedding and to make sure he captured everything the way we wanted it. Every photo was fantastic. He also stayed until the very end of the reception and captured some fantastic shots of our family and friends dancing. If you hire Jorge as your photographer, you won't be disappointed.

ul time shooting and he was great at making the most of our schedule when we got a little behind - he easily helped us catch up, while still getting those magic hour shots we wanted! We absolutely love the finished product - a perfect combination of artistic and traditional shots that make us remember how much fun we had. Would highly recommend to anyone getting married!

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was thundering and lightening during our engagement session but Jorge worked to find a new location and made it fun and exciting and we were still able to get many pictures that we love despite the awful weather. He has a very artistic eye and was able to capture great candid photos of our wedding, which was exactly what I wanted. Both he and his assistant were great on the day of the wedding. Very relaxed and made everyone feel comfortable. Jorge is also very reliable, easy to get in contact with, and responds right away which is so important when planning a wedding. I could go on and on!!

of our day to pose. Jorge would ask us to do a minor adjustment, and somehow turn it into a magical photo! He worked very well with the videography team at Trillium Wedding Films. I’m sure he gets along with everyone, but try to get this team back together if you can! Jorge is not only talented, he’s extremely professional too. He arrived at 9am to start taking photo of accessories, and didn’t pack up til 11pm. I’d asked him for some sneak peak photos to share with our family abroad, and he sent me 9 photos at 3am the night of the wedding. We truly appreciate that kind of care and commitment to one’s clients and craft. I remember when we were looking at photographers in the Pittsburgh area, and Jorge’s photos sold me before I even spoke to him. We also appreciated that Jorge gives you a thumb drive with the images on it, so you can use them for personal use. Other photographers may require you to purchase copies from them every time. Jorge also graciously offered to take photos at our rehearsal dinner since we didn’t get to do an engagement shoot with him. Your photographer, videographer, and make-up artist are the vendors you’ll spend the most time with at your wedding, so we’re happy we picked such an awesome photographer to do ours. Thank you so much Jorge, we’ll hit you up when a baby Gotow arrives and we can do this all over again ;)

pictures. Also, one interesting fact about him (that when I later thought about it, I found it to be very important) was that the whole time, he looked he was really enjoying taking pictures of us. He was part of the experience and excitement, rather than just doing a "job". That made us, and our guests, enjoying taking pictures as well. WE LOVED IT.

ked online at Jorge's work, I was captivated by his images immediately. The intensity and vibrancy of his shots were unreal. When I told him that I appreciated his photos and his post-production work, he said he wasn't using Photoshop or any other program- that's just how he shoots. And it's true! So even though Jorge was a bit of a splurge for me and my now husband, we thought it was worth it to hire him and we were so happy that we did! Jorge is a wonderful person to work with. He's very easy breezy, calm, and not pushy. We had a long day and he was on point all day. His images from early afternoon to evening were excellent. I was definitely happy with the images that I received-artistic, high quality, and captured a lot great moments . I have a good amount of images that are "frame-worthy". A word of advice to other brides and one thing I wish I had done: if you can, take time with your pictures. I wish I had more images of my husband/I with our families. We only have a few shots that aren't the best poses (hard to get everyone in sync) of our family members- many of them are hard to shoot- nieces/nephews who wiggle around, my mother who accidentally frowns sometimes when she's posing, my father in law who never makes eye contact with the camera. It might have been better to have individual shots with each family member. Also another thing worth mentioning- if you want dramatic images, you have to give Jorge the time to come up with them. We gave Jorge maybe a total of 15 minutes to shoot my husband and I- of which Jorge did an amazing job. I would absolutely use Jorge again for another photo shoot and would recommend him to any bride for their special day. Thanks Jorge!

rnet for a Pittsburgh photographer who was reasonaly priced that produced photographs that were of a magazine / art gallery worthy caliber. Jorge came through. While he can obviously and easily capture the stereotypical wedding photos, he goes above and beyond that. His photos are incredible, breathtaking, artistic, and unique. People have told me that our wedding and engagement photos are some of the most stunning they have EVER seen. On our wedding day, he was timely, professional, and easy to work with. He graciously took all the photos I requested of him. He was also able to offer very incredible suggestions for locations and different poses. All you have to do is take a look at some of his example photos to know that he is not your ordinary wedding photographer. He a true artist and everyone should book him for their special event! Thanks Jorge for everything!

e money, so I wanted to find somebody who was experienced in taking candid photos. Jorge's website really impressed me and when we met with him to sign the contract, he was incredibly sweet and we knew he would be great to work with. The day of, he was on time, patient, and helpful. He never made us feel awkward or uncomfortable in front of the camera, but still directed us just enough to get the perfect shot. Things got a little hectic in the middle but Jorge and his assistant were easy-going and understanding. He suggested some great locations to take photos and chose unique camera angles of the ceremony and the reception. One of our guests said he was like a "photography ninja" because he always came out of nowhere to snap the perfect picture. All of the candid pictures from the reception are exactly what I wanted. We got our pictures back earlier than expected and every single one of them is fantastic. It's so hard to choose which ones to put in the album! I would recommend him to anyone.

reat suggestions for our location shots and provided amazing coverage during the ceremony and reception. We were actually able to cover more locations than we anticipated. We're absolutely thrilled with the results and I couldn't provide a higher recommendation for his services.

o worked really well with my other vendors to make sure everything ran smoothly. There were some shots I didn't get that I probably should have asked for, but overall we were very happy with our photos.

ssional that he immediately put me at ease. I was worried because I was having a traditional Pakistani wedding with very different customs. I wanted a photographer who could be flexible. Jorge photographed my big, crazy, colorful 2-day wedding. He worked tirelessly despite shooting 2 days in a row. He always had a smile on his face and you can see how much he loves his job. We are thrilled with our pictures. I will recommend him to all my friends!

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very quickly and they are flawless. We have got tons of compliments on all our photos from family, friends and anyone that has seen them! Jorge's work is TRULY STUNNING AND TELLS A STORY!!! From our fabulous wedding photos from Jorge we can literally remember all the awesome moments of that wonderful day. Jorge and his assistant were both so wonderful on the day of the wedding they made us laugh and feel comfortable and truly captured our day! We found Jorge by chance on this website for our wedding on May 30, 2015 and he exceeded all of our expectations! We plan on using Jorge anytime we need professional photos!! Jorge is amazing book him!! Brittany and Matt Brahm

e based solely on reviews online. Needless to say, this was a terrifying task. We could not have been happier with our choice. Jorge is the definition of a professional. He was on time, he did not give orders, and you can honestly tell that photography is his passion. Since my bride and I have such busy schedules, we could only make it to Pittsburgh together a couple times before our wedding. On the day of our engagement photography session, a large storm occurred in Pittsburgh. We were disheartened that we could only take our photography session under an enclosed environment. Thankfully, Jorge was willing to set up another engagement session 6 months later. The next engagement session couldn’t have gone any better. On our wedding day, Jorge insisted that he and his assistant arrive early to the hotel. We paid for the whole day, so the fact that he wanted to be early so that he would not miss anything was unexpected. They took every picture that we requested and many that we wouldn’t think of taking ourselves. Everyone in our wedding loved the photographers. The value of the photography was outstanding. You will not be able to find a better photographer.

ds have said his photos look like they belong in campaign commercials and magazines! His second photographer he brought with him was just as wonderful. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

ived our pictures back in a timely manner and the quality is fantastic. He also provided us with a personalized CD. Our pictures turned out beautiful. He not only focuses on you and your party, but highlights the atmostphere, such as the sky and all of it's surroundings. Our pictures look so artistic and we have gotten so many compliments. Jorge is very professional and worked very hard the day of our wedding. He was extremely pleasant and easy going. We would recommend him to anyone!

le and accommodated all the shots we wanted and helped arrange family pictures! Would definitely recommend for your wedding in Pittsburgh!

tary style of photography and has a special way of capturing great moments. We had great communication with Jorge. He drove to the area where our wedding was taking place and scoped out different areas for us take outside pictures. He is full of wonderful and unique ideas. I highly recommend Jorge to anyone looking to have their special day captured into amazing photos!

I love every picture he took and he was SO FAST to get them back to us! He got every picture I wanted and more! Friends have used him since our wedding and feel the same way. He is a true artist! I follow him on instagram so I can continue to see his magical work. SO thankful he was our photographer!

ge did exactly that by giving us the most amazing posed and unposed pictures! We just received our photos and can't get over how well they all turned out! Jorge is extremely nice, artistic, professional, creative and easygoing. I can't say enough great things about him and his photography. This was the best money spent at our wedding as we will have beautiful pictures to look back on and remember our wedding day.

too bright / squinting in the pictures, so he suggested an alternative location, which worked out wonderfully - we were in a shaded area and the photos were beautiful. I researched a ton of photographers before choosing Jorge and ultimately I chose him based on his portfolio, which was one of the most impressive I came across - very glad I did!!

weight in gold. Hire Jorge for your wedding, you will not regret it!

only an exceptional photographer, he is a wonderful person. He manages to fit in so well into the events surrounding the wedding, that you don't even realise he is taking so many shots and high quality ones they were. He took photos on 5 separate occasions for us. It started with a pre-wedding shoot for my wife and I in Oaxaca, Mexico, second, a Oaxacan cultural night to introduce the region to my Australian family, next was our wedding ceremony and reception in Oaxaca, where the quality of his work was so exceptional that we decided to fly him out to Australia, for the celebration in Brisbane. I think this is a testament to his abilities. He is actually that good that we didn't want to risk having two different types of photographs from the wedding. Jorge also met us then in Sydney, where we live, for an intimate post wedding shoot around the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour. In those 5 separate occasions Jorge not only excelled in his ability to take beautiful shots but also capture the feel of the wedding moments which I feel is really important. I would whole heartedly recommend Jorge to anyone wanting exceptional photographs that best reflect your wedding day.

zed, creative, and would respond to any communications from us immediately. We were so pleased with every one of our wedding photographs. He captured everything we wanted and more. I have not one negative thing I could even come up with for his service. I am so glad we found him!

session got postponed. We got to take pictures at highland park, point state park, Andy Warhol bridge and the north side. He is very talented in creating stunning moments that we couldn't imagine that we would have. For our wedding day, he arrived on-time, took great photos while we were preparing, during ceremony and reception. He is so low maintenance, and you don't even feel like he is walking around taking pictures, but he captured every important moment, even including the time my mom is helping my dad with his bow tie. Jorge also brought his Hasselblad 503 CX to take black/white shots as well, and the photos were just amazing! As a bride, I want to be stress free on my wedding day, and Jorge makes everything so easy for us. We couldn't ask for a better photographer on our special day.

gave me that. I will continually be letting everyone know, if they need a wedding photographer chose Jorge!

avorite shots! He is prompt and extremely timely when it comes to delivering final product. We are so glad we found him, and would highly reccomend to friends and family!