Jorge Santiago Photography

k with as well. We absolutely love our wedding photos by Jorge, and we received them quickly (less than three weeks after our wedding date)! As a South Indian bride, I was initially drawn to Jorge because it is clear he has a genuine appreciate of various cultures and traditions, and he captured ours beautifully! His partner that day also had a keen eye for detail and she was very helpful in making little adjustments for us so our photos would turn out perfectly! I would highly recommend Jorge for your special day.

lled and creative photographer. He knows all the best spots and hidden gems around town. We have done our wedding and reception shoots with him and he was prompt, efficient, and turned around the final pictures efficiently as well. I would highly recommend him to anyone in the Pittsburgh area!

up to the day, patiently answering my many questions, and we received the photos more quickly than he originally estimated afterwards. We chose him because his portfolio seemed more creative than others we looked at. We are really pleased with his artistry and the way our photos turned out.

ch beauty and emotions in the pictures and we even got our gallery back in such a fast turn around! He was so fun to work with and my husband and I are SO glad we chose him to be our wedding photographer! He is extremely talented and his assistant was very talented as well! They both captured all of the pictures I had wanted for our wedding day and much more. They even had a list with them on our wedding day of photos that I had wanted and they made sure to capture them all! We had a winter wedding and him and his assistant captured some beautiful photos in the snow of us. Our Coptic wedding ceremony has so much symbolism and detail and he captured all of the details. My husband, our families, bridal parties, and I had such a great time and our photos turned out even better than we could have ever imagined! I definitely recommend Jorge Santiago photography for your wedding day!!

(which came with most of my vendors) solely on a photo I saw of Jorge’s. I have never seen such captivating photos than those from my wedding and engagement sessions. On top of his talent, he is such a kind individual and made us feel so comfortable. I could not recommend him more. The album he created of our wedding is phenomenal, it tells our story in such beautiful detail.

b I knew I needed to hire him as well to make sure I got nothing but the best pictures on the biggest day of my life. Any photographs me, my husband, or our guests requested Jorge eagerly took, and he was particularly great at suggesting certain picture ideas, and some of the best photographs came from his suggested poses/locations. The quality of his pictures are top notch, truly breathtaking, and I haven’t been able to stop looking at them. Jorge was professional, kind, accommodating, fun, and truly talented, and I would recommend him to anyone who wants the absolute best possible photographs for their special occasion.

eam are easy to work with and made my husband and I feel so comfortable. Jorge was sure to capture all of the significant moments of our day in the most perfect way. We will cherish our pictures for the rest of our lives. We highly recommend Jorge and his team for anyone's wedding!

y to work with, and communicative. My husband hates having his picture taken so Jorge was great to offer suggestions/poses when needed, but was also amazing at capturing the candid moments that make us “truly us”. Words cannot express how many compliments I get on my pictures from the wedding. In addition to an engagement shoot, and two photographers on wedding day, Jorge sent us a wooden memory box that had on of our pictures printed on the wood!! Yes on the wood itself! He included many high quality, thick prints, along with a usb of all of our pictures so we would never lose them! My husband and I still talk about how Jorge was one of the best decisions for our wedding. You won’t regret it. Heed my advice when I say, you get what you pay for, and Jorge is worth every penny and more!!!

are beyond thrilled with them. Jorge was kind and easy to work with, and even more importantly was comfortable around our family and friends. We keep receiving compliments on our photos and it's all thanks to Jorge!

the way through to our reception. He and his assistant did a great job at capturing the day and really impressed with us with some very dramatic shots they were able to capture. The staff at St. Paul's Cathedral is notoriously difficult to work with and we really appreciated Jorge and his assistance's patience and understand dealing with them. Our pictures turned out fantastic, were delivered on time, and were on budget. We can't recommend Jorge highly enough.

at candid shot. When we received our wedding photos back (very quickly!), I was surprised to see how PERFECTLY he captured so many little moments. He and his assistant even crouched on the floor and stood on chairs to get shots from the best angles. He calmly and patiently worked well with my large, sometimes overwhelming, family throughout the entire night and made sure to capture all of the shots that I requested. His kindness, humility, and work ethic cannot be beat. I 1000% recommend him to anyone and everyone and we can't wait for our next big life event to work with Jorge again!

m really stood out. The pictures truly were breathtaking. My friends and family where in awe off the pictures. It really looks like we are on a movie poster. Jorge is very patient and very good and did not make us feel rushed as we had multiple outfit changes when we were taking pictures in the January cold!

y special moment so flawlessly! Jorge is not just a photographer, but he is a true artist. We are so in love with the pictures he took for us, and can’t wait to display them all over our house! He knows what poses to put you in, the lighting and editing is indescribable, and he is so creative. Jorge is one of the first vendors that we selected, and not once did we question that choice! We are so pleased to have gotten to work with him, and we are so grateful that he made it all so fun and seamless!

s who were recently married but once we saw Jorge's photos and spoke to him we knew we were going to book him for our wedding. My husband and I live in Philadelphia but got married in Pittsburgh so the first time we met Jorge was at our engagement photo shoot. We had the best time with him and his assistant at Frick park in the nature center and our pictures were more than we could have hoped for! Leading up to our wedding day I was in touch with Jorge often and I knew he would get all of the shots I would want, which he did! Our wedding photos are absolutely breathtaking, I show anyone that will look at them. We received our photo album just a few months after the wedding and it is AMAZING! It is beautiful and heavy and the layout of the pages is amazing, we got to pick the photos and the material of the photo album which was a nice touch. Don't hesitate to book Jorge for your wedding, I guarantee you won't be disappointed!

Thank you for the stunning photos!

rtable and even made the process (that we had honestly sort of been dreading) fun! In addition to being a delight to work with, Jorge was so quick to get our photos returned to us-we had all of our photos (from three full days of wedding events!) back to us in under a month. And most importantly, they all turned out BEAUTIFULLY!! Jorge was really wonderful to work with and he did a fantastic job with everything! I would absolutely recommend his services!

the whole process very easy. He was very helpful and not to mention so so sweet and nice! His assistant was also very good! When the big day is over all you have left are memories and photos and my husband and I are so fortunate to have him capture that for us! Book Jorge and I guarentee you will not be disappointed!!! THANK YOU JORGE ❤

urally through each portion of the day. He even accommodated working with our pup for a few pictures (last minute curveball we threw at him). He's structured but low-key so you can enjoy your big day the way you want to. Would give 10 stars if I could.

can better communicate with future deaf clients like me! My experience with Jorge was nothing, but excellent. His level of professionalism was unparalleled. My wedding was unique in that it was a South Asian wedding, and Jorge took the time to understand each and every tradition which allowed him to capture every important moment. He was extremely patient and flexible among wedding chaos, which was very reassuring. He also managed to capture every single significant moment, while also making sure not to get in anyone's way. His assistant was equally as kind as helpful! Even family and friends noticed how professional they both were. Would highly recommend!

e to work with — and the photos are amazing! We can’t wait to see the next epic shot Jorge captures next. Thank You Jorge! If we ever need pictures for any occasion moving forward you are the man!

ere important to us beautifully. He was super easy to work with, 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!

experience with South Asian weddings because the ceremony can get 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.

y performed like the true professionals they are. Looking back through 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!

ment pictures as well at the Carrie Blast Furnace, we used these 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!

professional, prompt, low key, responsive, and above all, TALENTED, 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!!!

ows in his photos. Highly recommend Jorge for any special occasion!!

with Jorge and his wonderful assistant for our wedding on 4/29/17 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!

lute treat it was. Jorge and his team (this review also includes 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.

ure all the amazing candids. We would highly recommend him as he 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!

t above and beyond. My husband and I are both trial attorneys 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.

h at the engagement session and on our big day. We had a wonderful 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!

ewpoints he captured. I can't say enough nice things about Jorge.

be doing my sister's wedding this fall. It poured down rain and 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!!

d creative shots, but I never felt like we were taking time out 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 ;)

e of view...and we could not be more right! We LOVE our wedding 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.

oncluded that her work was overpriced for what it was. As I looked 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!

ement photos. I chose him after many hours searching on the internet 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!

new that investing in a good photographer would be well worth the 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.

ong day of shooting and was completely up to the task. He had great 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.

s throughout the day about where I'd like to take photos. He also 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.

e for my wedding! When I contacted him, he was so calm and professional 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!

e absolutely beautiful. Would highly recommend this photographer to anyone!